Chong the Nomad and the Quest to Create

Seattle-based electronic music producer, Alda Agustiano—aka Chong the Nomad—knows how precious a single note can be. This is especially the case when that note is personal, unique. Hers. Upon playing one of her elaborate tracks, listeners can identify Agustiano immediately.

It wasn’t always this way.

For a time, Agustiano tried to mimic other musicians and musical styles: a productive, if over safe strategy. Still, it was also a bridge to a new sonic vantage point. From there, Agustiano saw exactly who Chong the Nomad was as an artist: a singular purveyor of sound. One track in particular of hers pointed the way.