A lot of bands and artists we have spoken to over the last couple of years have discussed taking the time to re-evaluate their sound and their music. For one artist though, Tristan Shone aka Author & Punisher, the pandemic related lockdowns gave him the chance to do this and much more. Following the release of his latest album, Kruller, and the launch of his new company Drone Machine, we grabbed Tristan for a quick chat about the album and his new venture. Thanks for your time. So, your excellent new album is out. Going back to the beginning of the whole process for the album, did you have a vision for what you wanted to achieve with it or how you wanted it to turn out? Tristan Stone: “Well, I think when I got back from tour in 2020, in March, I let the whole pandemic set in and absorb...