Magnetic Magazine Recordings is back with a new premiere, this time from mono sky, who returns to the label with carrier ahead of its official release on November 14. Starting today, the full track is live exclusively on our SoundCloud, giving listeners a rare early listen before it lands everywhere else next week. It’s one of those tracks that locks you into a mood instantly, sitting in that hazy space between late-night reflection and forward motion, which is exactly why we wanted to bring it to you first.
mono sky continues to shape a sound that feels personal and unforced. carrier avoids excess, yet it still feels full of intention, like every element knows where it belongs. There is a patience in the production that gives the track room to breathe, and that restraint says as much about their growth as any technical detail.
You can hear the shift toward clarity and space, built around feeling instead of formula.
In the interview below, mono sky talks about knowing when a track is done, why persistence matters more than perfection, and how finding your sound often happens quietly in the background of long nights in the studio. It’s an honest look at what it takes to keep creating when the finish line always feels slightly out of reach. Read the full conversation and stream the premiere of mono sky now on our SoundCloud.
Interview with mono sky
How do you know when a track is finished?
Honestly, I never really know when a track is finished.
That’s something I still struggle with. There’s always a part of me that wants to tweak small details endlessly, even when they don’t actually make the track better. Deadlines definitely help, and if there isn’t one, I try to set my own just to move on.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is step away from a track for a bit. After not listening for a while, I can usually come back with fresh ears and recognize whether it actually feels done or if it still needs that one final touch.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to an artist who’s struggling to find their sound?
What everyone probably says: authenticity is the most important thing. But how do you actually get there? I think it’s about creating a lot and following what feels natural rather than what fits a certain style or expectation. The more you make, the clearer it becomes which sounds, textures, and moods feel truly yours.
I often struggle to fit my music into a specific genre or stay within the rules of one. I used to see that as a problem, but now I embrace it as part of my sound. Sometimes I think I’ve created something completely different, but friends and fellow musicians tell me it still sounds totally like me.
It’s often the small details that define your sound, and chances are you already have one without even realizing it.
How has your sound evolved as you’ve grown as a person and artist?
When I listen back to my older tracks, they often sound a bit cluttered to me.
It took me a long time to understand that not everything needs to happen at once and that every element needs its own space. Finding that balance – knowing when to add something and when to leave room – is a big part of how my sound has evolved.
I still struggle with that sometimes, but I’ve learned to appreciate simplicity a lot more. With some of my early tracks, I often think, “yeah, you probably should’ve just muted half of that.” Now I try to focus more on clarity, intention, and giving each sound the space to really mean something.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received from another artist or producer?
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received is to trust your ears over your eyes. It’s easy to get caught up in meters, EQ curves, or waveforms and start mixing visually instead of listening. I have definitely fallen into that trap, adjusting things because they look wrong rather than because they sound wrong.
Once I started relying more on what I actually hear, my mixes felt more natural and musical. At the end of the day, no one sees your project file, they just hear the music.
Why do you think persistence is such an important part of making it in the music industry?
Your first ten tracks are probably not going to be your best. It takes time and a lot of hours spent in the studio to really develop your skills and find your voice. The music industry can be tempting in that way — it’s easy to give up, start a new project, or switch genres when things don’t feel perfect right away.
But persistence is what separates those who keep growing from those who burn out too quickly. Sticking with a project, pushing through the frustrating parts, and learning from each attempt is how you improve and eventually create work that truly resonates. The more you put in, the more you get out, and the clearer your own sound becomes over time.
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