OneSelf Wires Time into the Rock n Roll Console – An Interview with Mario Deschenes
In his latest conversation with us, OneSelf – the moniker of Mario Deschenes – lifts the curtain on his eighth album Versions ‘N’ Not 8 and the unflinching commitment it took to bring every beat, lyric, and mix to life single-handedly. Far from the well-trodden path of collaboration, Deschenes carves out his sound in total solitude, channelling each layer of his music through an uncompromising lens of personal discipline and emotional intent. The interview offers a rare look at how independence has sharpened his creativity rather than isolating it, as he reflects on his discography, explains his recording rituals, and hints at where his muse might take him next. With reflections on grief, growth, and the endless pursuit of innovation, this interview is a meticulous unpacking of artistic willpower and a refusal to stagnate. OneSelf, thank you once again for talking to us. Last time, you gave us a fascinating insight into the creation of Seven Eleven. This time, we’d like to know more about your process and your artistic independence. It’s a pleasure to talk to you about my most recent album, Versions ‘N’Not 8. The Seven Eleven album was quite a journey. You want to know more about […] The post OneSelf Wires Time into the Rock n Roll Console – An Interview with Mario Deschenes appeared first on A&R Factory.

In his latest conversation with us, OneSelf – the moniker of Mario Deschenes – lifts the curtain on his eighth album Versions ‘N’ Not 8 and the unflinching commitment it took to bring every beat, lyric, and mix to life single-handedly. Far from the well-trodden path of collaboration, Deschenes carves out his sound in total solitude, channelling each layer of his music through an uncompromising lens of personal discipline and emotional intent. The interview offers a rare look at how independence has sharpened his creativity rather than isolating it, as he reflects on his discography, explains his recording rituals, and hints at where his muse might take him next. With reflections on grief, growth, and the endless pursuit of innovation, this interview is a meticulous unpacking of artistic willpower and a refusal to stagnate. OneSelf, thank you once again for talking to us. Last time, you gave us a fascinating insight into the creation of Seven Eleven. This time, we’d like to know more about your process and your artistic independence. It’s a pleasure to talk to you about my most recent album, Versions ‘N’Not 8. The Seven Eleven album was quite a journey. You want to know more about […]
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