We caught up with electronic musician, sound designer, visual artist, and DJ Eliot Lipp fresh off the release of his latest single, “Young Alpine.” The track is featured on his forthcoming double-sided LP “Encounters.”

Young Heavy Souls: The lead single off your forthcoming album “Encounters” is called “Young Alpine,” after a nickname you received many years ago while you were living in Los Angeles. The moniker refers to your hometown of Tacoma, Washington, and you’ve mentioned that this song reminds you of a younger version of yourself. Can you elaborate on that, and also how growing up in the Pacific Northwest influenced your style of music-making, even while you were living in various cities?

Eliot Lipp: When I first started producing, I would work fast and didn’t overthink anything. That’s how I felt making this one. The rhythms and melodies felt familiar right off the bat. I think growing up in the Northwest inspired me to embrace a lot of raw, lo-fi sounds. My friends and I had a lot of second-hand gear, so we had to get creative with sound design.

YHS: “Encounters” was crafted largely in isolation, during 2020 and beyond. What does it feel like to transition from making that work in utmost privacy to today – releasing new music and planning to share the album with the world?

EL: With no live shows for so long, I was only consuming music on headphones or while driving. The slower tempos and laidback vibes on this album are definitely a reflection of the music that’s resonated with me over the last few years. I usually get to play unfinished songs out in clubs at shows and DJ gigs to get a feel for how I can make them better. This record is a lot more intimate, and I think it sounds more homegrown in a way.

YHS: Speaking of sharing the album, the release date is currently set for November 11th, 2022. Eleven-eleven. Does that number have special significance to you? And if so, does it relate to the deeply personal way in which you crafted the album itself?

EL: Haha, no, not really. I think it’s cool that I have an 11/11 release date, but I don’t know if I find the number that significant. Although, there was a weird coincidence when I was a kid; I remember for several days in a row, I would look at a clock at exactly 11:11.

YHS: Throughout your career, you’ve amassed a dedicated following of listeners and fans. What can your supporters expect from “Encounters,” and how can they get their hands on it?

EL: I think fans of my music will find at least a couple jams on this one. Get a copy of the vinyl here!