BIGSOUND 2019 Artist Focus: Ryan Fennis

Give us a short description of your music: A blend of modern electronic, psychedelic rock, jazz and new wave sounds.

Which acts are on your must-see list at BIGSOUND? Seaside. I recently worked on something for them, so it'd be nice to see them live.

Why should people come and see you among the many amazing bands at BIGSOUND? I try and push myself musically. I feel as though modern pop music has subconsciously given us restraints on how to make music, ie, time signature, song structure, melody, etc. So I want to try to push it in the other direction.

What music trends do you think are dominating right now, and do you have any predictions for the coming year? I don't really keep up with what's going around right now. Anything can be trending – especially in the days of the internet, there's an audience for anything. I guess anything that's good. I know that's a very vague and broad answer, haha.

In your career to date, what have been the key watershed moments? Gaining confidence in my own ideas.

What industry lessons would you like to take away from the BIGSOUND conference? How to manage myself and the business side of things better.

What do you identify as the most pressing issue impacting the Australian music industry at present? I want to see more genuine Australian music.

What is the best bit of advice you've been given to prepare for your time at BIGSOUND? Take my time with my set, don't rush it, communicate, soak it in. Shout out Narit.

When and where is your BIGSOUND showcase? 3 Sep, Family, 8pm; 4 Sep, The Flying Cock, 8pm.