TJ Dumser (Six Missing): Inner Space, Sobriety, and Soundscapes

Today, the Spotlight shines On Six Missing, the musical project of ambient artist TJ Dumser, who creates music that helps us connect with the present moment in ways we often forget.

After encountering an intense phase of burnout, TJ turned his mental health struggles into Gentle Breath, a dark, lush EP that marks a new direction for this Austin-based artist. It's music that explores uncertainty with stunning depth—think Tangerine Dream meets the cosmic GAS records, but with TJ's distinct voice shining through.

TJ's journey from New York workaholic to finding inner calm through his compositions offers a powerful look at how music can heal. His project name also comes from a supernatural experience at a Revolutionary War battle site …

(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Six Missing’s Gentle Breath EP)

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Dig Deeper

• Visit Six Missing at sixmissing.com and TJ Dumser at tjdumser.com
• Purchase the Gentle Breath EP by Six Missing from Bandcamp or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choice
• Follow Six Missing on Instagram, SoundCloud, and YouTube
• Rupert Neve Spotlight: Six Missing
• Six Missing’s Ambient Playlists: Amazon Music + Spotify
• Dig into this episode's complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com

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