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In May everything shifted to fully finished and presentable music project. I moved into the mastering stage, corrected any remaining details, and prepared the project to finally meet an audience on Bandcamp and SoundCloud. Finishing and mastering Finishing off all three tracks, tightening structures and cleaning up any weak sections. Re‑recorded any parts that needed improvement (timing, tuning, tone) so the performances would hold up once mastered. Put focused energy into ma

As the deadline approached, in April I switched into decision‑making and consolidation. I committed to releasing three main songs for this project, gathered all sketches and recordings, and started shaping them into a coherent, focused EP rather than an open‑ended collection of ideas. Finalising the core material Decided firmly on three tracks for the project and let go of extra ideas that didn’t fully fit or couldn’t be finished in time. Collected all fragments for each song

In March I stepped back to see the whole scope of the project so far, while also allowing myself to drift into new stylistic territories. I consolidated , experimented with a third track, and experienced my music on a real nightclub sound system for the first time. Accumulating and structuring the project Spent time gathering everything I had so far: stems, sketches, recordings, notes and ideas from previous months. Started to see a clearer structure for the EP: which pieces

February was about bringing the songs closer to their finished form and starting to present the project more publicly. I spent time tightening structures, giving Minem Ilem a more authentic vocal identity, and creating online infrastructure around the project. Online presence Created a Linktree to gather all my key links (YouTube, socials, upcoming website) into one place for easier sharing. Launched a basic website for the project/artist persona, laying the foundation for fu

In January I shifted focus from just composing to presenting myself as a DJ and producer in public. I started treating my DJ practice not just as a skill-building exercise. First recorded DJ set After around three months of practising and already playing two DJ sets in person, I decided to record my first DJ set for my music YouTube channel. Built a set that leaned into Electro Punk and Techno, connecting the intensity of those genres with the harsher, ritualistic energy I wa

In December the project became more defined. I stopped throwing out new sketches and started consolidating material in the EP. At the same time, I began to build a visual language for Red Threads that sits with the music: colours, symbols, and moods that reflect Russian and Tatar heritage in a contemporary club context. Visual identity & moodboard Developed a moodboard to define the aesthetics and vibe of Red Threads, including: Colours: ritual red, Tatar green, warm gold, w

In November I moved from just piano to documenting experimentation. The focus shifted to testing ideas in practice, capturing them as audio and video, and beginning to understand how my folk‑inspired material behaves in electronic production environment. Continuation of omposition & experimentation Continued composing new sections and refining existing ones Actively experimented with different compositional and production techniques: varying textures and register on the piano

October was the first month when the project really started to take shape. I moved from vague ideas about “electronic folk” into concrete experiments at the piano, and began looking seriously into both Russian/Tatar musical traditions and EDM/club structures. Creative work Composed the first version of “Bolshoye Malenkoye Serdtse”, and tested it by singing and playing the accompaniment on piano at the same time. Used this live setup to feel the song physically using breath, p