Fielded is obsessed with scammers and unhinged Japanese cyberpunk

Lindsay Powell, known as Fielded, has spent their career challenging expectations and genre norms. Fielded began as an experimental noise project, but quickly evolved into a unique blend of R&B, electronic, and experimental sounds. Their first album, Ninety-Thirty-Thirty, featured heavy influences from '80s synth-pop and included saxophone solos.

Subsequent albums showed a more quirky and electronic side, with sweeping synths and fast-paced beats. Their 2020 release, Demisexual Lovelace, leaned towards hip-hop with contributions from notable artists like Billy Woods and Elucid. Fielded's latest album, Some Kind of Animal, brings together all these different elements, blending organ-fueled slow jams with covers of Nine Inch Nails and neo-soul sounds.

The album also includes an industrial funk track featuring a guest verse from Pink Siifu. When asked about their most indispensable recording tool, Fielded highlighted their Universal Audio Apollo Twin audio interface and digital studio plugins, praising their ease of use and ability to produce clear, professional sounds. Among their pinned tabs, Fielded has a fully pirated version of the Japanese cyberpunk film 964 Pinocchio, which they use for endless inspiration.

However, Fielded strongly wishes that artificial intelligence would disappear, expressing their deep dissatisfaction with its current presence in the world. When asked about their proudest creation, Fielded cited their latest album, Some Kind of Animal, particularly the single of the same name. They also shared the best piece of advice they've ever received: patience, emphasizing that everything happens in perfect time and that one should not be envious of others' journeys.

Fielded's current obsession lies in stories about scammers, finding intrigue in both small and large scams, and appreciating the unique minds of scam artists. The last physical media Fielded purchased was Alissa Bennett's Taxidermist's Handbook, a collection of essays focusing on various criminals and scammers. Lastly, Fielded's envisioned tagline for their biopic is "Freak Today, Freak Tomorrow," encapsulating their ever-changing and genre-defying artistic journey.