Jenova 7

Jenova 7 is the music nom de plume of Boston-based artist Michael J. Sirois. His genres include trip-hop, downtempo, chillout &amp; instrumental hip-hop. He was featured on Mushroom Jazz 8, the latest volume of DJ <a href="spotify:artist:3Nk2T3DZVBvPRO5BBSrklE" data-name="Mark Farina">Mark Farina</a>&#39;s iconic chillout compilation series. He is most recognized for his “Dusted Jazz” instrumental series, distinct for exploring jazz grooves, organic drum breaks &amp; moody, cinematic vibes. His style is influenced by earlier pioneers <a href="spotify:artist:5CE2IfdYZEQGIDsfiRm8SI" data-name="DJ Shadow">DJ Shadow</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:00G1NTDAoU7rBpjG4KoYAM" data-name="DJ Krush">DJ Krush</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1hwAhXzyuEUjug2pyNVSvg" data-name="DJ Cam">DJ Cam</a> &amp; <a href="spotify:artist:6liAMWkVf5LH7YR9yfFy1Y" data-name="Portishead">Portishead</a>, and Golden Era hip-hop producers <a href="spotify:artist:6GEykX11lQqp92UVOQQCC7" data-name="DJ Premier">DJ Premier</a> &amp; <a href="spotify:artist:3BeQqzKdlARoOd6y30kCO2" data-name="Pete Rock">Pete Rock</a>.

After graduating from college with a degree in film, he moved to Los Angeles for a year &amp; started releasing music with the Dusted Wax Kingdom label. In 2013, he joined the Los Angeles-based Cold Busted record label.

A self-taught musician, his style has been inspired &amp; guided by a versatile taste in music &amp; a love of storytelling. Every album is a soundtrack to an imaginary film. His albums are a blend of the past &amp; present, mixing vintage crate-digger samples with live instrumentation. His performances often feature original cinematic background visuals set behind live MPC beatmaking &amp; improvised guitar playing inspired by his hero, <a href="spotify:artist:776Uo845nYHJpNaStv1Ds4" data-name="Jimi Hendrix">Jimi Hendrix</a>.

He&#39;s collaborated with French producer <a href="spotify:artist:2jvKLLBED6JvKWtT8y3kCu" data-name="Hugo Kant">Hugo Kant</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:6PHq7gqoQmOD05QBJ69IC0" data-name="Craig G">Craig G</a> of the legendary <a href="spotify:artist:52LzZ0kjWVqF9cDfKx1GwE" data-name="Juice Crew">Juice Crew</a>, Boston Music Awards winner <a href="spotify:artist:5x1VP2x828fDmzYpsJPd1W" data-name="M-Dot">M-Dot</a>, jazz musician <a href="spotify:artist:681wQa2SRYvrMxq3H9pqk5" data-name="Josh Lawrence">Josh Lawrence</a> as well as labelmates <a href="spotify:artist:3Y7Y2CNmpI13IevU3PuzCa" data-name="Esbe">Esbe</a> &amp; <a href="spotify:artist:6D9uBqsbDJXQffbjdNL5MW" data-name="Erik Jackson">Erik Jackson</a>. He&#39;s also a member of the enigmatic trip-hop trio Wax Triptych, alongside <a href="spotify:artist:23Xbt1RdcMA2glA3aeHtZ3" data-name="Mononome">Mononome</a> &amp; <a href="spotify:artist:5IZHfcLtAedaT5nQXsnv6s" data-name="Mr. Moods">Mr. Moods</a>.