Next Wave Podcast: Collaboration, Connection & The Sound of AUNCE

Next Wave Podcast: Episode 5 - AUNCE

In this episode, host Alicia Tomkinson sits down with London-via-New Zealand producer, multi-instrumentalist, and sonic explorer Anna (aka AUNCE). Since relaunching her career in 2024, AUNCE has been busy stitching together shimmering analog synths, field-recorded textures, and fearless collaborations that amplify women and gender-minority voices in music. From dismantling hierarchical studio culture to embracing AI as a creative co-pilot, she invites us into a workflow where curiosity—not convention—sets the tempo.

Together they trace the evolution of AUNCE’s sound, unpack the power of multidisciplinary projects to spark fresh ideas, and weigh the tactile magic of vinyl test-pressings against the impersonal sprawl of streaming platforms. Expect candid talk on trust, doubt, and the rush of hearing rough demos turn into crowd-moving tracks.

Key takeaways

• AUNCE’s 2024 reboot was a bid for artistic freedom and a name broad enough to house future ventures.

• Collaboration shouldn’t be top-down; it thrives when every voice in the room is equal.

• Warm, analog timbres remain the backbone of her production—even when AI tools join the session.

• Physical artifacts (vinyl, cassettes, zines) keep music discovery human in the algorithm age.

• Upcoming releases and immersive live shows aim to deepen listeners’ emotional connection to sound.

Press play for 40 minutes of insight, inspiration, and the reassurance that music’s next wave is as connective as ever.