Boohai’s journey began with a single word—a name that, fittingly, embodies the wandering, searching, and occasional sense of being lost. Little did he know that when he chose the Māori slang word “boohai,” it would foreshadow a 25-year odyssey to complete his debut album. Life intervened, and the path was anything but direct. Yet, what some might call being adrift was, for Boohai, an essential period of exploration and creation.

The late 1990s marked an early spark with Boohai Soul, a fiery indie three-piece band that captured a cult following before its abrupt end. From there, Boohai transitioned into a solo artist and eventually retreated to the remote hills of Snowdonia, living off-grid and shaping what would become the album of a lifetime. This period of isolation and reflection laid the foundation for The Gustav Chekhov Project (GCP)—a collective unlike any other.

GCP is a sprawling supergroup of nearly 50 contributors: Grammy winners, cult indie legends, family, friends, and studio newcomers alike. Despite their varied backgrounds and genres, they united to bring Entropy for Beginners to life. The album, recorded in part at the iconic Bron Yr Aur cottage—where Led Zeppelin famously wrote music in the 1970s—is a testament to the power of collaboration across borders, time, and experience.

Beyond music, Boohai’s creative journey extends into the visual arts. His abstract, emotive pieces often intersect with his sound work, creating a multi-sensory experience that explores shared themes of entropy, connection, and transformation. His artwork, much like his music, invites audiences into a rich, layered world of exploration and meaning.

Entropy for Beginners marks the culmination of decades of searching and experimenting. With heartfelt songwriting, boundary-defying soundscapes, and art that challenges as much as it inspires, Boohai continues to forge a path that is as unpredictable as it is authentic. For Boohai, the journey isn’t just about the destination—it’s about embracing every twist and turn along the way.

‘These magical locations have some kind of energy that allows creativity to flow and new ideas to spring from all those that embrace it’s spirit and this really cuts through on the record, it felt like we were creating a Welsh Astral Weeks or a modern day Sgt Pepper! - ‘boohai’