LUM on Intention, Healing, and Sonic Rituals

You describe your work as a "ceremonial séance" and a spiritual encounter. What role does intention play in the way you create and perform music?

Intention is foundational to my creative process—it's about setting the stage for a profound experience, much like a ceremonial séance. Every beat, every melody carries a purposeful energy that guides both the creation and the performance, aiming to evoke deep introspection and connection.

Your music draws heavily from indigenous traditions and rites. How do you balance cultural reverence with personal interpretation when integrating these elements into your sound?

Integrating indigenous traditions into my music is a delicate dance of respect and personal expression. I honor the wisdom and rituals of these cultures while interpreting them through my own spiritual journey and artistic lens, aiming to create a bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary expression.

You’ve spoken openly about a near-death experience that changed your life. How did that experience reshape your perception of music, creativity, and self?

Surviving a near-death experience profoundly reshaped my approach to music. It stripped away superficiality, pushing me to embrace music as not just an art form but as a vessel for healing and transformation—both for myself and my audience.

You’ve chosen to withdraw from traditional fame to stay authentic. What has that solitude in Tulum taught you about your own artistic process?

Tulum wasn’t really about solitude—there’s noise, distraction, and a fast-moving scene like anywhere else. But within that chaos, I learned to protect my own stillness. It wasn’t about escaping the world, but about building a strong inner filter. That process helped me understand what truly matters in my artistic path and taught me how to stay centered and connected to my own rhythm, regardless of the environment.

Plants clearly play both symbolic and functional roles in your work. Can you speak to the relationship between botany, consciousness, and your creative energy?

Plants are integral to my creative process, symbolically and practically. They represent interconnectedness, consciousness, and the natural world, infusing my work with a grounded and holistic energy that resonates through my compositions and performances.

In your view, how does music function as a form of healing—both individually and collectively?

Music, for me, is a sacred ritual—a form of healing that goes beyond entertainment. Individually, it can be a powerful tool for growth, reflection, and emotional release. Collectively, it has the potential to unite and elevate. But like water, which can nourish or destroy, music also holds duality. The same drum that grounds a ceremony can lead an army into war. Sound is neutral—its intention gives it meaning. I choose to use it as a force for healing, but I never forget its power in both directions.

Many artists seek attention; you seek essence. How do you navigate the modern music industry while preserving the sacredness of your work?

In navigating the modern music industry, I prioritize essence over attention. Staying true to the sacredness of my work means forging paths that honor integrity and authenticity, even if it means diverging from conventional fame-seeking routes.

You’ve participated in everything from sacraments to funerals in your research. What’s one ceremonial moment that left a deep imprint on you and how did it inform your artistry?

One profound ceremonial moment was participating in ancient sacraments. It deeply informed my artistry by connecting me to universal rhythms and spiritual depths, inspiring compositions that resonate with profound meaning and resonance.

You often refer to music not as entertainment, but as a ritual or medicine. How do you see the future of electronic music evolving in this direction?

I see electronic music evolving towards a greater recognition of its ritualistic and medicinal potential. As artists delve deeper into the transformative power of sound, electronic music will continue to blur the lines between performance and healing practice.

If your sets are ceremonies, what is the intention or prayer you hope each listener leaves with?

My sets are personal ceremonies aimed at healing and self-discovery. While I don't see myself as a healer or preacher, I hope each listener leaves with a resonance that inspires introspection, connection, and personal growth.

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