In this episode, ⁠Indigo Mapa sits down with multimedia artist Julian Kenji to explore how he’s building a creative career at the intersection of music, design, and storytelling.

From developing his signature “indie rave” sound to releasing his latest project RABBIT SEASON, Julian shares how a self-taught approach, creative discipline, and community have shaped his journey.

We talk about:
• The reality of being an independent artist
• Music production and creative process
• Building a personal brand and visual identity
• The importance of community in creative work
• Advice for aspiring creators and musicians

Whether you’re an artist, designer, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers insight into what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up.

LISTEN TO RABBIT SEASON HERE:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1XmuHwQvRHkKliHnM4n15m?si=rxNJdPqdTVmr84ZVEdrcMw

Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/rabbit-season/1866036950

SoundCloud:

https://soundcloud.com/jul-135487472/sets/rabbit-season-5

FOLLOW JULIAN KENJI:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ofR8Gy8kVXXYr45eS2bk2?si=4B6X604TRPm4L9m4oG_c5A

Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/julian-kenji/1554923998

SoundCloud:

https://on.soundcloud.com/bkC7FewDtmw5laeQRd

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@juliankenjiduh

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/juliankenji?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnCdbuNsZxu5jKtngRE9aQnifaHLoq_z-cKeyRY-bfthqiHHQ8Oc9rBNoYRY8_aem_D5ubAu3vO0PtwbgKlDlnbA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julian_kenji/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julian_kenji

ALBUMS/SONGS MENTIONED:

jigitz - “you’ll come back”: https://open.spotify.com/track/5o2tqRIy3mcH2hJftqvkkJ?si=12b5dc7fbabb4447

Gloria Gaynor - “You Can Exit”:

https://open.spotify.com/track/7HlJeVKGdPd7f8s50CisYw?si=025658abddaf49c9

Dominic Fike - What Could Possibly Go Wrong: https://open.spotify.com/album/1BubKJqf6Uc4fNae5kLJJ7?si=TXMKGvBUT7muF2x76sJ31A

Don Toliver - OCTANE: https://open.spotify.com/album/131x9G87mD0hP0hGZc9qYN?si=Af7RhZ7ySJekQqwT8ZSekQ