In this exclusive interview, Alex chats with Japanese DJ and producer Qrion. She shares her incredible journey of moving to America to pursue her dreams. Together, they dive deep into her creative process, the inspiration behind her new album ‘We Are Always Under the Same Sky,’ and what it’s been like navigating the music industry as an artist from Japan. Qrion opens up about overcoming challenges, finding her voice, and the power of music that unites us all.
About Qrion
Born and raised in the snowy city of Sapporo, Japan, and now residing in Austin, Texas, Qrion takes inspiration from the robust environments at her whim. Making her own music in high school as a hobby by using her phone, Qrion’s signature sound oozes genuine artistry. She uses the noise of the world around her to create intimate songs anchored by energetic beats and lush synth textures.
Ranging from exquisitely soft compositions to ‘90s-adjacent dancefloor numbers, Qrion delivers a versatile flair to electronic music. There’s a reason why she was named on Forbes Japan’s 30 Under 30 list: since the inception of her musical career, Qrion has become a staple on revered labels such as Anjunadeep, Last Night On Earth, Mad Decent, Ultra Music, and more.
Recognized by Spotify’s EQUAL Program with a billboard in New York City’s Times Square, Qrion demonstrated her meteoric rise throughout 2021: Qrion released her debut full-length record I Hope It Lasts Forever via Anjunadeep, her most breathtaking work to date. Along with the release of her single “Monolith” via Last Night On Earth, Qrion was awarded the title of DJ Mag’s 2021 Future Star and was included in Billboard’s 20 Best Dance Albums in 2021. In addition to her album, Qrion has taken her release schedule to the next level with remixes for Gabriel & Dresden, Flownn, Apashe, Catching Flies, and most recently, Röyksopp’s “Breathe,” which quickly garnered half a million streams within its first two weeks.
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