Now & Next: Kousto

Now & Next is a quick-fire interview series built around two simple but telling questions. We ask artists to reflect on where they’re at in their career and creative journey, and where they’re headed next. For each answer, they pick two tracks: one that sums up where they’re at right now, and another that hints at where they’re going. The artists also drop a few lines about each track, giving us a peek into their creative mindset.

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Now & Next is a quick-fire interview series built around two simple but telling questions. We ask artists to reflect on where they’re at in their career and creative journey, and where they’re headed next. For each answer, they pick two tracks: one that sums up where they’re at right now, and another that hints at where they’re going. The artists also drop a few lines about each track, giving us a peek into their creative mindset.

Kousto Q&A

Where Am I?

Right now, I find myself standing at a crossroads: where memories meet musical creation. With 'Forza Bruta', I sought to capture the way certain moments linger — how they rush back with the force of a wave, unbidden and unstoppable. The creative process felt like chasing shadows of the past, both bitter and sweet. Nostalgia is my compass; it shapes not only the music I make but how I see the world. This track is a reflection of that journey: a blend of intensity and tenderness.

Where Am I Going?

I’m drawn to the idea of music as a kind of time machine—something that can transport you, not just to where you’ve been but to where you might go. The future feels wide open, and I want to lean further into the cinematic qualities of my sound, building landscapes that feel vast yet achingly intimate. It’s about embracing imperfection and allowing the rawness of live instrumentation to breathe alongside electronic elements. Where I’m headed, the music will be as much about what’s unsaid as what’s heard—a delicate dance between memory and imagination, anchored in a longing for connection.

Track (Now):
Enio Morricone
Metti, una sera a cena

"I feel deeply connected to the timeless emotion and craftsmanship of music like Morricone’s Metti, una sera a cena. It’s a masterclass in creating cinematic, evocative soundscapes—soft, warm, and laced with melodies that feel both intimate and iconic. This track resonates with my love for 1960s Italian easy listening: a genre that exudes elegance while carrying an understated emotional depth. Morricone’s ability to craft music that’s nostalgic yet profoundly fresh is a guiding light for me, inspiring me to infuse similar warmth and timelessness into my own work."

Track (Next):
Antoine Bourachot
Somebody

"Antoine Bourachot’s Somebody represents exactly the kind of forward momentum I’m chasing. His ability to elevate the French touch movement feels like a leap forward—the perfect mix of elegance and boldness. I’m especially drawn to his use of drums and the element of surprise in his music progression. It’s club-ready yet sophisticated, carrying a sense of refined unpredictability that I want to explore in my own work. The future of my sound lies in that balance: music that’s cerebral yet irresistibly danceable."

Where Am I?

Right now, I find myself standing at a crossroads: where memories meet musical creation. With 'Forza Bruta', I sought to capture the way certain moments linger — how they rush back with the force of a wave, unbidden and unstoppable. The creative process felt like chasing shadows of the past, both bitter and sweet. Nostalgia is my compass; it shapes not only the music I make but how I see the world. This track is a reflection of that journey: a blend of intensity and tenderness.

Track (Now):
Enio Morricone
Metti, una sera a cena

"I feel deeply connected to the timeless emotion and craftsmanship of music like Morricone’s Metti, una sera a cena. It’s a masterclass in creating cinematic, evocative soundscapes—soft, warm, and laced with melodies that feel both intimate and iconic. This track resonates with my love for 1960s Italian easy listening: a genre that exudes elegance while carrying an understated emotional depth. Morricone’s ability to craft music that’s nostalgic yet profoundly fresh is a guiding light for me, inspiring me to infuse similar warmth and timelessness into my own work."

Where Am I Going?

I’m drawn to the idea of music as a kind of time machine—something that can transport you, not just to where you’ve been but to where you might go. The future feels wide open, and I want to lean further into the cinematic qualities of my sound, building landscapes that feel vast yet achingly intimate. It’s about embracing imperfection and allowing the rawness of live instrumentation to breathe alongside electronic elements. Where I’m headed, the music will be as much about what’s unsaid as what’s heard—a delicate dance between memory and imagination, anchored in a longing for connection.

Track (Next):
Antoine Bourachot
Somebody

"Antoine Bourachot’s Somebody represents exactly the kind of forward momentum I’m chasing. His ability to elevate the French touch movement feels like a leap forward—the perfect mix of elegance and boldness. I’m especially drawn to his use of drums and the element of surprise in his music progression. It’s club-ready yet sophisticated, carrying a sense of refined unpredictability that I want to explore in my own work. The future of my sound lies in that balance: music that’s cerebral yet irresistibly danceable."