From the very first beat, Martin Oh sweeps you into a whirlwind of shimmering electro-pop, where every track is a burst of light into the everyday. Dance, escape, feel alive—this artist has made pure joy his musical manifesto. We had the possibility to talk with him about his music! Keep reading.

Your sound blends vintage and modern elements, much like artists such as Parcels and Phoenix. How would you describe your sonic identity, and what are the key ingredients that shape it?

My goal, when I’m creating is really to send a good vibe that make people smile and dance. So first I’m trying it on me, if it works, I’ll go on. I love old piece of gears, old synths from the 80’s and in the same time computer things like plugins of synths of instruments that I don’t have for real.

Your music often carries a groove-driven, uplifting energy. What’s your approach to rhythm and arrangement? Do you prioritize a specific instrument or texture when composing?

I think that every song begins with or a bassline or a drum pattern. The line itself should give a lot of energy.

Lyrics can be a powerful storytelling tool. Do you write from personal experiences, or do you prefer to create fictional or abstract narratives?

Oh yes, I’m not smart enough to talk about things I don’t really experienced!

Which artists—past and present—have had the biggest influence on your music, and how do they inspire your creative process?

A lot! Elton John The Beatles, Phoenix, Daft Punk, M83, Sohn… melody, melody, melody, and perfect sounds.

Phoenix and Parcels both have a distinct blend of electronic and organic sounds. Do you integrate analogy gear, live instruments, or digital production in a specific way to achieve your sound?

I’m a synth lover; got old piece of vintage gears since years I love that gives a special sound like my Wurlitzer 200a of my Juno 106.

What’s your take on the current Italian music scene? Do you feel connected to it, and are there any Italian artists, past or present, who inspire you?

Love the Italian disco since I’m a child. Gazebo, La Bionda, Giorgio of course.

Beyond music, are there any other art forms—cinema, fashion, visual arts—that influence your artistic direction and aesthetic choices?

Visual Arts and Cinema a lot. Everything is connected.

If you had to curate the perfect lineup for a festival featuring yourself and three other artists (alive or dead), who would you choose and why?

Paul McCartney at bass and choirs, Copeland at the drums, Alex Kapranos guitars, and Sohn at the synths – The best of the bests! Thanks!