Threading Sound & Spirit: Arachai on Music as Medicine, Ritual Craft & Following the Invisible Thread

Some people make music. Some people make art. Arachai makes portals.

He loops sounds, ties knots, builds talismans, and somehow turns it all into a kind of magic that doesn’t take itself too seriously — even if it is a bit otherworldly.

I first saw him perform at Ignite Festival and immediately thought: who on earth is that — and how do I get more of them? Fast forward to this conversation, and we’re diving into how he ended up making sound journeys, running all-night healing events, and travelling the world with a drum as a backpack, full of everything he owned.

We talk about music as medicine (without the guru voice), the intentionality behind the jewellery he makes, and how his life ended up being shaped more by intuition than spreadsheets. There’s humour, honesty, and a healthy dose of awe — but no preaching.

If you’ve crossed paths with Arachai before, you’ll know. If you haven’t, buckle up. This one’s got range.