How would you describe your band’s music?
I normally like to listen to jazz, electronic, rock and ambient; music that makes me feel surreal. Radiohead is my favorite band and they have inspired me a lot. As I have so many influences, it’s difficult to really define my style—and I don’t want to try. People always feel the need to apply labels to everything. It’s unnecessary. My songs are alternative in that they’re just something different for audiences to enjoy.

What’s the hardest part about making Jrytanakai happen?
I used to be a one-man band. I wrote all the lyrics, composed all the sounds and even recorded the songs all by myself. I’m not used to being part of a team. When it comes to the band, I just have to accept the differences and uniqueness of each member. Of course, we’ve all had arguments but we always make things right. I generally bring my voice recorder along to rehearsals, then listen back to what we’ve said and done and try to bring those feelings into the songs I write.

What makes for the perfect gig?
There are two sides of it for me. First is the audience; a full crowd makes you feel so good. Regarding this, I really enjoyed our concert at 7th Fat T-shirt Festival. The second is the band performance. We once performed at Harmonica Bar and it was great. Everything went perfectly, from the sound, to the stage and audience—we try to put our best effort into every performance.

When can we expect a new album?
Well, we’re going to release a split single soon, with So On Dry Flower from the So On music label. As for the album, I think it will show our growth as a band. Each member will bring their own style and characteristics to the music, which is formed from improvising at rehearsals. I think it will be quite different from our previous material. I’m working on a solo project, but it’s not completed yet. I study film, and I like visuals and everything about the senses, so I’m also planning on making a movie.

What’s your biggest career dream?
I want to be a part of the world’s biggest music festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella, or play at a cool place like Madison Square Garden or Wembley Stadium. I also dream that one day I will be the opening act for Radiohead. However, for now, I’m just focused on gaining experience and improving my music.