Musician Navin Kala fled the big city for an isolated farm life of dogs, chickens, mango trees...and synths. What has it taught him about creativity? Why has Instagram become crucial to him? What did he learn from Stranger Things? And what if J.S. Bach had Instagram?

On this debut episode of Slow Fade, Navin and I talk about his new album Spinoza, making immersive ambient when you're deaf in one ear, where to find inspiration amid isolation, and how an 18th century philosopher can make you feel less alone in the world.

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Huge thanks to Navin for joining me as my inaugural guest -- and for the cover art for Slow Fade!

Thanks for listening.

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