Chasing Blanco Billions

California producer Blanco Billions swoons listening ears with his sensory sound — all without saying a word. The accolades and the recognition have begun to arrive… but even this young, reserved, overworking maestro couldn’t avoid struggles with emotions, time, and isolation.

We interview the 23 year-old — in a vulnerable and transparent sit-down, covering the music and how the pandemic impacted his creative process — but also how it wasn’t perfect before, either.

There’s music that reminds us of night, of relaxation, of security — it is usually described by the blanket term, “a vibe.” The music created by California producer Blanco Billions fits that sound - but its excellence is of a quality far above a general classification such as that. It doesn’t just sound good at night — it feels good at night too. Blanco is an artist that acts as a storyteller, preserving moments in life between the keys of a synthesizer and soft drums.

The artist himself accurately uses the word “nostalgic” to describe his work. “I purposely look for sounds that have…