10 Questions with Australia’s Ambient Sweetheart Gem Auset

1. What does the Grammy nod feel like right now?

It feels surreal and quietly joyful. I’m proud, grateful, and holding my parents’ hands on the day made it all feel rooted and real.

2. Why do people call you Australia’s Ambient Sweetheart?

Do they? I had no idea. Well, that’s very lovely. I think people hear warmth, and I make ambient music that nurtures, and that comes from the small-town kindness people recognise.

3. How do wholesome values show up in your work in Hollywood?

I try to bring presence, care, and community into every project.

4. What was it like attending The Grammys with your parents?

Unforgettable. They’ve been my moral GPS. Having them there kept me grounded and reminded me of what this moment is really for family and home.
It was so nice to hear people congratulate my mum at the nominee brunch too.

5. How does Australia still shape your sound and approach?

Australia taught me patience and big quiet spaces. That silence lives inside the textures I make; it’s where sound breathes and heals.

6. How do you keep your music approachable while staying ambient and artful?

I focus on feeling. Accessibility comes from emotion. If a piece comforts someone, I’ve done my job.

7. What does being an independent top female producer mean to you today?

It means responsibility and freedom. I get to tell my own stories and open doors for other women who want authenticity over trends.

8. How do you translate wellness into live shows?

I program sets by moon phases, curate pacing, and invite intentional moments for breath and connection. It’s communal healing, not just a playlist.

9. What was the most surprising reaction at the Grammys?

How many people came up to say they loved seeing me with my family and how it’s inspired them to be closer to their own.

10. What’s next after the nomination?

More ambient releases, some remixes, and new live experiences that feel ritualistic and warm. There’s big energy coming, and I want it to feel like home.

Official Website: https://gemauset.com/