Interview: Lost in Reverb

Hailing from Marcos Paz, Argentina, Lost in Reverb blends emotion, texture, and melody into immersive ambient soundscapes. While his musical journey began in heavier genres, his love for atmospheric sounds led naturally to ambient music. Through his evolving project, he crafts short yet impactful sonic journeys. In this interview, he shares his inspirations, creative process, and the personal meaning behind his work. Dive in and discover his unique approach to ambient music.

General info

Artist Name: Lost in Reverb

Age: 40

Location: Marcos Paz, Argentina

Social Media / Music Links

instagram.com/lost_in_reverb

lostinreverb.bandcamp.com

Spotify

How long have you been making music?

I play music since 2001 when I was 17 years old, but I make music, composing, performing and recording since 2019 with my project Lost in Reverb.

Do you release music under a label or independently?

Independent

Creative process and inspiration

What drew you to ambient music in the first place?

Ever since I was a kid, the textures of ambient sounds caught my attention. Although I've played many genres like metal, stoner, and doom, I've always made room for sound textures in my songs and my playing. So my path to ambient music was very natural.

Can you describe your creative process when starting a new track?

I like to grab my synth or guitar and play, just play, and record jams where interesting ideas always emerge. Once I've found that riff or melody, I work on it until it takes shape. Since my EP "Sky Crawler," I've worked very hard, song by song, without disturbing the space each song requires.

Where do you find inspiration? Emotion, nature, science fiction, or something else?

I've had different sources of inspiration throughout my released works. My first EP was heavily inspired by the night and the moon, by feelings and distance. On my second EP, inspiration came from my family, love as a driving force, and also from nature. On my most recent EP, "Signal Found," I was inspired by the contrast between urban vertigo and introspective calm, by memories, time, and what's to come, that expectant pulse.

How would you describe your sonic identity or the mood you aim to create?

My music aims to provoke something in the listener. To take them to moments, to scenarios, to transport them through sound, on a sonic journey they want to take again. I believe that without emotion, music loses a very important driving force.

Are there any artists that deeply influenced your style?

I've always considered my main influences for many years to have been bands like Neurosis and Mogwai, artists with a similar quest to mine, like Justin Broadrick (Jesu, Godflesh, Final). The emotionality in the compositions is something that unites these artists and is something that connects strongly with me.

Gear and setup

Are you using hardware, software, or a hybrid setup?

I used hardware on my first EP, "(H)ours," but mixed it with software. For my subsequent works, I've decidedly leaned toward software. For convenience, personal space, and the endless possibilities. Just as I'm not tied to anything, I don't rule out adding hardware again later.

What’s your favorite piece of gear or plugin, and why?

For some time now, I've been using a very simple setup that I find highly effective. My favorite MIDI controller is the Arturia Keystep, along with Analog Lab V and Valhalla Supermassive, which I think is the best software reverb of all.

Challenges

What’s been the biggest challenge so far in creating ambient music?

I've always loved the power of a song, of melody, of that core that gives a song its personality. That's why my main challenge is to bring that to my compositions. I like to focus on short compositions. I believe songs should be just the right length, with nothing left over or missing, but always leaving something behind, something that has a signature, something that characterizes it. And I think that's not common in ambient music as many know it.

How do you stay motivated or inspired when you're in a creative rut?

Ideas are always floating around, and I think that as long as that remains intact, the desire to compose won't disappear. The idea that there's still a melody that hasn't been created is fascinating and challenging to me. Once a new work is released, I'm already thinking about my next step.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

I'd like to thank each and every person who took the time to listen to my songs. Time is the most valuable thing we have, and it's something I want to cherish. And stay tuned because I'll be releasing more new material later this year; very interesting things are coming! I also want to say that you shouldn't get discouraged or frustrated if you see that your music isn't reaching where you want it to be. To those artists who feel that this feeling is dampening their desire to compose, I say don't give in to that feeling; the mere act of creating is wonderful and unique; it's a way to express what not even words can. Keep going!