Photography by Annelise Hickey Tell us about the writing and recording process of your debut solo album Janus. Is there anything you would do differently/the same next time? I had just got back from a three month trip overseas and only had a 13 inch mini midi keyboard, Omnichord and laptop with me the whole time. When I got home I was itching to write some music in a space with enough room to swing a cat in, you know? Some of the music I had been sitting on in some unfinished form for a while and other pieces I wrote quickly. Many of the songs were informed by the sound first; I wanted to see if I could be a ‘producer’ and how that would influence my work differently. I wanted to challenge myself to be totally self sufficient, forcing myself to finish ideas from start to finish. Of course you need help at some point — I am no expert on mixing, mastering and playing the drums and guitar but I wanted to push myself to that point. I worked with John Castle to finish the album. Next time I want to write an album from the writing … Continue reading GOING SOLO WITH ELLA THOMPSON