Things can go south pretty quickly, so waking up feeling the same as the day before can be pretty special; consequently, a reason to celebrate the status quo. Those were the thoughts that preoccupied MYAMM frontman Sakata as he wrote and recorded these songs. Themes of change, self-reconciliation, and calm permeate through the EP, as well as an appreciation for the process of music creation.

Introduce yourself…

Hi folks. I’m Jon, the guy behind “Me, You, and My Metronome”. I’ve spent most of my life either in the States or Japan, with some of my most formative years in Austin and San Francisco.

Why do you play music?

I generally enjoy the process of creating stuff. My mind is often occupied with melodies, and it’s quite rewarding to get them out. And I enjoy seeing how they evolve after they are initially recorded.

What was a major influence on you as an Artist/Band?

I have always loved listening to music but one event that inspired me to play and record my own music was seeing Silver Scooter (one of my favorite bands in Austin) at Emo’s in the late 90s. It reminded me of how powerful and moving music can be.

What’s a favourite book or film?

Some of my favorite films include Miller’s Crossing, Fight Club, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead, and Tampopo.

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Do you prefer the recording process or performing live? What would be a

dream collaboration?

I prefer the recording process overall. I especially enjoy the first time I sit down to put down a song. I would love to work with Jackson Phillips (Day Wave), I find his sounds and melodies so warm and embracing.

Describe a favourite album.

Of course, there are many favorite albums but I’m in the headspace to talk about “Pet Grief” by The Radio Dept. (Maybe because it’s the fall now…) I listened to this album a lot when I was living in San Francisco, but the songs really reminded me of when I lived in Tokyo. And I can always get behind that kind of nostalgia. The album is synth-centered and very melodic, and conjures up a feeling of walking through Tokyo streets at night. Favorite tracks are “A Window” and “Worst Taste in Music”.

What’s your favourite local haunt?

Casa del Popolo.

If I were pursuing anything other than music it would be…

I dunno, probably something with cooking. Although nowadays, I’m enjoying the

process of putting sight to sound and making videos (but that’s music adjacent).

What are some of your favourite aspects of being a musician in (your city

here)?

I really appreciate that the venues are so accessible and that we get to see so

many bands.

If you weren’t playing music in Montréal where would you be ?

I’m not sure exactly what this question means, but I’ll interpret it as asking where

I’d like to live to play music. I still enjoy Austin and San Francisco, but I’d say

Austin might be the slightly better place for the kind of music that I like to listen to

and play.

Any sage advice for young musicians?

I don’t know if it’s “sage advice” or not but basically just keep writing and

recording. Even if the song doesn’t come to fruition, the process of laying

down tracks and layering melodies is rewarding and fulfilling.

Me, You, and My Metronome’s “Hooray For The Staus Quo”

is out February 6, 2026 via Petit Village Records on all the usual suspects!

Pleased To Meet Me: Me, You, & My Metronome