Having spent over the past ten years creating, producing, remixing and touring, Rob Garza has been influenced by an endless list of diverse artists. Some surprising, some not. In fact, for DUST GALAXY, he was more influenced by non-musicians. like Fernando Pessoa, Jose Orozco, Diego Rivera, Heinrich Zimmer, and Stanislav Grof.

"People often think that I spend all my time submerged in electronic music," but in reality, people are very surprised to find him at home in dive bars more often listening to rock, soul and psychedelic music. "What I love about some of my favorite records like "Sandanista," "Sgt. Peppers," "Odyssey and Oracle," and "Sunshine Superman" is the way they drift through musical temperaments." You will also hear the impacts of Roy Orbison, The Clash, Alejandro Escovedo, Mano Negra, The Rolling Stones, Sixto Rodriguez, Sam Cooke, The Drifters, Everly Brothers, Caetano Veloso, John Lee Hooker, Donovan, and The Zombies.

"For me, great records are always about salvation, redemption, reflection, the dirt and the beauty, living through your own trials and experiences..." This record taps into numerous different musical styles as well as cultural ideologies.

"Through the course of working as a producer in Thievery Corporation, I've had the opportunity to work with many talented singers and instrumentalists. During this time period, I've also learned to play more instruments myself. This project finally allows me to step out from behind the control booth to continue expressing myself as a songwriter as well as a performer and musician."