Q&A with SIPPY: Turning Pain Into Power and Sharing Her Story Across the World’s Biggest Stages

Few artists in electronic music embody resilience quite like SIPPY. The Australian-born, Los Angeles-based DJ and producer has built her reputation on ferocious basslines and unapologetic stage energy — but her debut album Scars In Stereo (out now on Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats) peels back that tough exterior to reveal something far more personal.

The 10-track project chronicles her journey through the music industry, confronting challenges faced as a woman in a male-dominated space and transforming years of pain, perseverance, and personal growth into a powerful creative statement. Now, with her Scars In Stereo national tour underway and performances at major festivals like ÎLESONIQ, Lost Lands, and Tomorrowland, SIPPY is ready to share her truth — raw, unfiltered, and louder than ever.

Scars In Stereo feels incredibly personal and vulnerable. What inspired you to tell your story through this album?
I’ve been writing these songs through the years as these feelings and events were arising. So it wasn’t really that I made the conscious choice to tell the story now; it was more that I had so many built-up songs that I hadn’t released, and I felt that I was in a place with my fans that made me feel supported enough to share it with them. I think the biggest driving force is that I got myself into the healthiest mental state I’ve been in for a long time, and that’s what made me feel ready to share this album without overwhelming fear of how it would be received.

The album touches on resilience, disassociation, and reclaiming your power. How did creating this project help you process those experiences?
I think this album helped me to really take ownership of these experiences, and in turn helped me to move past them. It was like I was looking back at an experience with fondness (even if it was negative) because it was part of what got me to where I am today.

You’ve built a reputation for high-energy live shows. How does the energy of Scars In Stereo translate to your performances?
Some of the songs sit in my sets pretty seamlessly, but a lot of them offer a moment during my set to slow down, take a break, and be introspective for a few minutes before ramping back up. These songs really allow everyone to be present and reconnect with themselves. I’ve also made a number of VIP edits and remixes of the songs so that they fit well into my sets.

You’ve made a big move from Sydney to Los Angeles. How has living in LA influenced your sound, creativity, or perspective?
Honestly, moving to LA really diminished my creativity for quite a few years. I think because I went into survival mode, the initial move away from my family and support network stopped me from feeling inspired. I also got stuck in a cycle of comparison rather than listening to my intuition. But now I’ve learned how to trust my intuition no matter how hectic my life and travel schedule is — something I wouldn’t have learned if I hadn’t moved to LA.

With Scars In Stereo out and a national tour underway, what do you hope fans take away from this new chapter?
I really hope this album gives them an opportunity to sit with themselves and be present. I hope it offers even a short time to reflect and escape from whatever is troubling them. I also hope it allows us to get closer, opening opportunities for deeper conversations and stronger connections. It was important for me to show my fans another side of who I am.