What first got you into music? 

When I was 9 years old my sister had Scenario by a Tribe Called Quest on tape. One day she asked did I want to hear it and I said yes. That was the day I fell in love with music. I could recall listening to that song everyday lol. After I learned the verses I thought to myself “why not try to write your own”?

Who are you? Tell us about your new release. 

This is Alex Ortberg and Kelvin Killmon. We’re the co-founders and songwriters for the alternative rock band Winterstate. Our Sophomore album, “Technicolor” is coming out this Friday - January 14 , 2022! 

In what genre would you categorize your music?  

I have made music in many genres and always tend to gravitate towards a more electronic sound, although I have recently been attempting to turn back the perfection dial whilst editing—if that exists—to create performances that sound more like an actual musician than a computer, but it is a delicate balance that is always a back and forth tug of war.