Inside SXM Festival: Elderbrook on DJ vs Live Sets, SXM Festival, Songwriting Process & Life as a Global Electronic Artist

In this episode of Inside SXM Festival, we sit down with Elderbrook — singer, producer and globally recognised electronic music artist — to unpack how he approaches performing, writing and touring at the highest level. Recorded in Saint Martin during SXM Festival, this conversation dives into how Elderbrook prepares for completely different environments — from sunset sets on a mountain stage to late-night club performances — and why every show requires its own unique energy and curation. We explore the key differences between his live show and DJ sets, including how he uses his voice as an instrument, builds looping performances in real time, and balances playing his own music with other artists’ tracks. Elderbrook also shares insight into his songwriting process — why he now focuses on speed and instinct over perfection, how collaboration helps unlock creativity, and why spending too long on a track doesn’t necessarily make it better. Along the way, the conversation touches on touring life, playing unique venues around the world, discovering electronic music, and how early club experiences shaped his journey into becoming a global artist. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Key Moments: 00:00 – Elderbrook in the Caribbean: Outdoor Gigs & First Impressions 01:18 – SXM Festival Podcast Intro: Rum, Pina Coladas & Guest Lineup 02:05 – Playing a Mountain Sunset Set at Pararama Party (SXM Festival) 03:51 – Elderbrook’s Live Show Setup: Looping Vocals & Using Voice as Keys 04:28 – DJ vs Live Performance: Energy, Identity & Expectations 06:10 – New Music: Elderbrook & Adriatique Collab + Working Fast in the Studio 07:44 – Songwriting Mindset: From Over-Perfecting to Raw Ideas 08:12 – Mobile Studio Gear: Producing on the Road with Just a Laptop 08:35 – Favourite Places to Play: USA, Poland & Unforgettable Crowds 09:16 – The Club That Changed Everything: Discovering Fabric & Electronic Music 10:07 – Dream Collaborations: Jamie xx, The xx & Influential Albums 10:29 – SXM Festival Tips: Sunscreen, Shade & Wild Gig Stories