Interview With Aiwaska: Crafting Music With Purpose, Creativity, And A Vision For The Future
From deep grooves to spiritual soundscapes: Aiwaska on inspiration, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of electronic music

With over two decades of experience, Aiwaska has built a reputation for his hypnotic and spiritual sound that blends melodic house with atmospheric bass lines and organic elements. As a regular on Bar 25 Music, he consistently delivers standout releases that resonate deeply with his fans.
In our conversation, Aiwaska opened up about his journey, his creative process, and his mission to create music with purpose. He also shared insights into working with iconic artists like Thomas Gandey, Robert Owens and Roland Clark, as well as his bold ventures into blending music, art, and technology.
Do you feel your music has a message or purpose beyond entertainment? If so, how do you convey that?
The main concept of the Aiwaska project isn’t just about music—it’s about helping wildlife and animals. We organize a special event called Aiwaska Planet, where part of the profits go toward animal welfare. We also participate in charity campaigns and create videos and photo shoots to highlight this cause. Our fans and the media actively support us in this mission, which makes it even more meaningful.
Do you think there’s a “perfect formula” for creating a successful track, or is music more about intuition and experimentation?
If you’re a truly creative person and you make music not for hype, success, or money, then when you create, you’re not thinking about making a hit or chasing success. You’re simply creating and enjoying the process. Music is emotion and energy that you translate into sound, and the more genuine you are during the creative process, the higher the chances are that you’ll create a masterpiece that will stand the test of time.
How has your cultural background or personal experiences shaped your musical identity?
Music is my life. I’m a multifaceted person—I’ve been going to theaters, listening to classical music, and watching ballet since childhood. I love architecture, study modern art movements, and explore various music genres. Traveling and connecting with intelligent and unique people also help me gain new emotions and inspiration for creating music.
What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned throughout your career in the music industry?
Don’t be afraid to experiment. Be an innovator. Don’t copy others, and stay humble. Work on your physical health, nurture your mind and spirit, and always strive for self-improvement.
What do you find most challenging about the creative process, and how do you push through those moments?
There are no challenges, only a path. And it’s always exciting and fascinating.
How do you define success as an artist? Is it about critical acclaim, audience connection, personal growth, or something else entirely?
For a long time, I’ve stopped thinking in those terms. There’s just the creative journey, and I’m walking it, enjoying the process. If you’re honest with yourself, people will always notice that.
How do you balance experimentation with staying true to your signature sound?
I’m not afraid to change and experiment. Your signature style shouldn’t turn you into a copy of a copy of your best track.
Do you ever face creative blocks, and if so, how do you overcome them?
There are no blocks, just stages of development as a creative individual.
If you weren’t making music, what other creative pursuit would you explore, and why?
I’m a creative person, and I’ve been making electronic music since 1996. I also have a background in fashion design and styling, and I work on digital art projects. My answer is simple: creativity is who I am, and I found myself in it right away. My goal is to give the world emotions that bring goodness and inspire people to grow.
Congratulations on the release of "Go"! Can you tell us about the inspiration behind the track and how the idea first came to life?
This track was created with my friend and a really talented musician, Thomas Gandey. It came together really quickly—literally in one evening, I developed the entire musical concept. I had always wanted to combine the sound of a flute and a Scottish bagpipe into one instrument, and while experimenting, I found a sound I really liked. Then, I created a classic raw house rhythm to mix with the hypnotic melody and a great club groove. I sent the idea to Thomas Gandey, and he loved it. He added an amazing vocal and worked on the sound, and the result was a fantastic club track.
You’ve collaborated with many talented artists. What do you look for in a collaborator, and how do you ensure the partnership enhances the music?
I’m grateful to have the opportunity to work with talented musicians, and every time it feels like a new adventure into exciting new worlds. I really enjoy collaborating with legends of electronic music whom I’ve always admired and respected, like Egyptian Lover, Tomas Gandey, Robert Owens, Roland Clark, Patrice Baumel, Eelke Kleijn, and others. There are still many names I’d love to collaborate with, and I hope to make those tracks happen in the future.
The electronic music scene has evolved so much over the years. What excites you most about the current state of the industry?
I’m excited that new technologies allow us to create more complex and high-quality visuals for performances. It also makes me happy to see that music and art are coming together more closely. I have a strong feeling that in the near future, it won’t just be concerts and DJ sets anymore—it will be serious art-music performances. And that’s a great thing, because it opens up even more opportunities to bring our ideas and fantasies to life. Every artist creates a world around themselves and their project that immerses the audience, and modern technology allows us to do that on a much deeper level.
Looking ahead, how do you envision your music evolving in the next few years? Are there any new directions or genres you’re excited to explore?
The plan for the next year is to create a full-scale live music concert, along with digital and virtual art installations that complement the concept and my vision. I’m constantly searching and evolving, and I’m not afraid to move forward. The world is progressing, and we’re moving forward with it. And that’s a beautiful thing.