CONCEPTUAL, stage name for Simone Scardino, is a DJ, producer and cofounder of the multi-art event platform Friendship Collective. Simone, who just released an album on Oscar Mulero’s Warm Up Records, shares how you may want to find inspiration by looking inward instead of looking for something outside of yourself. Originally from South Italy, he moved to Rome and eventually to Berlin to follow his burning passion for music. At a very young age, he was accidentally introduced to the art of djing by a wedding performer. From that very moment, Simone was hooked and got inspired to start djing himself and later producing music as well. Driven by a strong willingness to represent and create spaces where multiple arts can blend together, Simone has been part of numerous projects and co-founded Friendship Collective, a multidisciplinary event that brings together music, visual arts and performances. In this chat, we talk about collaborations, being selective in sending demos, shaping your own musical direction and - as we get to know Simone’s path -  discover one of his strongest values: being honest in any situation.