In a candid chat with Reuben Styles, one half of the celebrated duo Peking Duk, we dive into his latest projects.

Through his deeply personal venture, ‘You’re Only Great Always’ (Y.O.G.A), and the recently dropped single ‘Interstellar’, Styles peels back layers of vulnerability, revealing a resilient spirit.

As a supporter of the Australian for Mental Health’s A Country in Chorus campaign, Styles turns grief into a resolute mission.

At just 17, he faced the heart-wrenching loss of his best friend James to suicide. Reflecting on this poignant chapter, he shares, “For the rest of my life I’ll never know why… I guess one thing I did learn was how invisible (depression) is, even to his best friends and family.”

Styles, a seasoned DJ and music producer, forges a path toward healing and advocacy through the Y.O.G.A project. Here, he candidly shares his own mental health journey, aiming to break down the stigma surrounding these vital conversations. “It’s really important for people to talk and it’s really, really important for people to listen. Instead of ‘hey, how are you doing?’ I genuinely want to know.”

Since their kickoff in 2010, Peking Duk, made up of Styles and Adam Hyde, have firmly rooted themselves in the Australian electronic music scene. Known for their infectious beats and electrifying performances, the duo has become a beloved fixture in the nation’s party scene.

With ‘Interstellar’, Styles ventures into new sonic realms, offering a track that not only showcases his musical genius but also signifies a deeper evolution in his artistic journey.

Reuben Styles’ unwavering dedication to amplifying the conversation around mental health resonates through Y.O.G.A and ‘Interstellar’, providing a compelling testament to the transformative power of art in the face of adversity.