Senses Of Mind: "We try to reflect spaciousness in our music"

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Jul 14
3 min read

Senses Of Mind is the creative duo of Kynan Nonneman and Miles Vanderlooven, who’ve made a name for themselves with releases on respected labels like Steyoyoke and MOATA. They hit an exciting new level when one of their tracks was featured on Impressum, a project curated by Fideles. They’ve played unforgettable sets at major spots like Dour Festival and Fuse club. Their sound took on a whole new shape during an inspiring time in Malta. Working closely with 7Rituals Agency, they create music that’s more than just sound — it’s an immersive, almost ritual-like experience. Always pushing the envelope, they invite listeners to join them on their evolving musical adventure. For Kynan and Miles, Senses Of Mind isn’t just about making music — it’s about crafting a sensory journey where passion meets innovation. Every track they create is a sonic ritual that speaks to the soul, and whether on stage or in a club, their energy draws people into a constantly evolving world of electronic sound.

Your latest release, "Pulsating Theory," came out on Astral Records. How

has your creative process evolved compared to your previous projects, and

what influences did you want to highlight in this new EP?

With Pulsating Theory, we wanted to push ourselves further into the cinematic and hypnotic side of our sound. Compared to earlier work, our process was more instinctive. We let go of structure early on and focused on capturing raw emotion.

The EP was heavily influenced by the idea of movement and transformation, both personal and collective. Sonically, we embraced a more analog, textured palette with deeper percussive layers and ambient elements that reflect the energy we’ve been experiencing in our lives and travels lately. Astral Records felt like the perfect home for this chapter.

You have a strong connection to Malta, where much of your sound was

developed. How has the local environment and culture influenced your music

and approach to sound design?

Malta has a unique energy, there’s something ancient and elemental about the island that resonates with our sound. The slow pace, the sea, the weather… it all contributes to a sense of spaciousness, which we try to reflect in our music.

We also had the space and freedom there to experiment deeply with modular gear and analog textures. Malta gave us a kind of sonic playground where ideas could evolve naturally. The community was very open too, which helped shape our confidence and trust in building immersive journeys.

Playing iconic festivals like Dour and legendary clubs like Fuse shows your

impact on the electronic scene. Which moments or performances stand out

most to you emotionally, and why?

Dour was unforgettable, it was one of those moments where everything aligned: the crowd, the music, the energy. People were truly there with us, living the music. Fuse also holds a very special place in our hearts, not just because of its legacy, but because it felt like a rite of passage.

One performance that stands out emotionally was our first live audiovisual set, there was a vulnerability in sharing something that personal, but the response made it feel deeply worth it. These moments remind us why we do what we do.

You’ve worked with important labels like Steyoyoke, Untold Stories, and

MOATA, and have been featured on Impressum curated by Fideles. How do

you adapt to diﬀerent musical environments, and what have you learned from

each experience?

Each label has its own sonic identity and philosophy, and we see that as a creative opportunity. With Steyoyoke, we leaned into our darker, more melodic roots. Untold Stories our own label allowed us to showcase the storytelling and represent our complete freedom side of our music.

MOATA is a Maltese label so we listen to the island vibe. Working with Impressum and Fideles challenged us to refine oursound for a diﬀerent kind of platform. All these collaborations taught us the value of context and how to stay authentic.

Your music is often described as a ritualistic and immersive experience.

How do you manage to convey that deep sonic dimension both in the studio

and during your live performances?

It starts with intention. We don’t just write tracks, we build emotional narratives. In the studio, we focus on layers that speak to diﬀerent parts of the deep basslines to ground you, evolving atmospheres to transport you, and subtle details that reveal themselves over time.

Live, we extend that energy by shaping the set as a journey, reading the room, and guiding people through it. Visuals, transitions, even silence they’re all part of the ritual. Our goal is to make people feel something beyond the music, like they’ve been part of a shared inner experience.