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SUPPORT FOR ‘I DON’T WANT TO BE ME’
“A zesty bright masterclass in in indie punk, filled with swagger and attitude.”
Backseat Mafia (UK/AUS)
Newcastle-based indie-rock group Liquid Zoo have today revealed their superlative new single ‘I Don’t Want To Be Me’ – produced and mixed by Jack Nigro (Pacific Avenue, The Terrys, Skegss).
Beginning with a subtle bass riff before ascending into textural harmony, ‘I Don’t Want To Be Me’ is a colourful slice of euphonious virtuosity driven by fuzz-laden guitars and charismatic melodies. Seeping with poised indie instrumentation, the song’s structure establishes a sense of familiarity, as rich gang vocals accentuate the anthemic hook.
The band talk about the meaning behind ‘I Don’t Want To Be Me’:
“The song is about coming to the realisation that your past actions were wrong and how that affects those around you and pondering the idea of not wanting to be yourself as a self-punishment. We wanted to present this melancholy idea in a happier contradictory light.”
Previous releases from Liquid Zoo have seen support from Australian tastemakers triple j Unearthed, and their discography has accumulated over a quarter of a million streams across DSP platforms.
Since their inception, the band has traversed the East Coast of Australia, playing to capacity rooms at local venues and house parties. In the live arena, they have shared the stage with homegrown luminaries Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Pacific Avenue, King Stingray and The Lazy Eyes.
‘I Don’t Want To Be Me’ is available worldwide now
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The Plane Sailors EP Launch, The Zoo Brisbane on Friday April 29
Playing with Bad Neighbour, Girl and Girl and Hanoi Traffic
Photo credit: Courtney Graham
Having been together since 2018, Brisbane’s The Plane Sailors are back with their debut EP which fuses indie-rock, pop and a sizeable dash of emo. Proudly proclaiming themselves as the ‘world’s happiest emo band’, the witty lead single is ‘Midlife’. “It was great to have a song completely revolve around the guitars rather than the vocals, pretty chuffed to have them sound so expressive. “ Joseph Floyd (Guitar)
Sonically their new EP moves between shades of The Wombats, Blink-182 and Ball Park Music whilst at the same time demonstrating their creative energy as a young 5 piece band. Writing and producing their entire EP in their bedrooms in Brisbane, vocalist Curtis Hooper says, “This EP is really the foundation of our band now. The themes range from being pretty unlucky to being really unlucky and just battling through that.”
EP tracklisting:
Phineas
Midlife
Strikeout
Pockets
Bell Curve
This Sights
Over the past year The Plane Sailors have ridden the wave of peaks and troughs of the music industry by releasing two singles ‘Strikeout’ and ‘The Bell Curve’. They’ve enjoyed success with airplay on Triple j Unearthed (#3 on the Indie Charts), SYN, Radio Adelaide, 2SER and 4ZZZ.
Joined by a selection of special guests, The Plane Sailors will be launching their EP ‘Wouldn’t be So Lucky’ in Brisbane on Friday, April 29. The band are thrilled to be back onstage and could never be accused for taking themselves too seriously!
“To play an such an iconic venue with the best bands in the scene right now is the fitting celebration this EP deserves” Curtis Hooper (Vocals)
“It’ll be my first show with the band and I can’t wait to cut shapes on stage”
Kriza Canzon (Vocals)
“We can’t wait to see everyone on the stickiest floor in Brisbane”
James Glenleft (Bass)
“I will be very sure to plug my guitar in, it makes us sound better”
Joseph Floyd (Guitar)
“I’ve seen so many talented bands play The Zoo, so it’s an honor to get up on that stage and do something we’re really proud of”
Zayne Woodley-Lake (Drums)
Renowned for their live shows, shenanigans and stage antics The Plane Sailors aren’t to be missed!
THE PLANE SAILORS EP LAUNCH
Friday April 29 The Zoo Brisbane
Playing with Bad Neighbour, Girl and Girl and Hanoi Traffic
PRAISE FOR THE PLANE SAILORS
“A lovely lilting chorus on this sweet guitar record from the Plane Sailors. It’s also worth leaning in to your speakers to pick up on the lyricism because there are some clever moments amongst.”
Tommy Faith, triple j Unearthed
“Unique in their creations with diverse and bright sounding music…a tune that instantly puts a smile on your face.”
AAA Backstage
“Re-emerging this year brandishing their new sounds and direction though, The Plane Sailors have more than proven that they’re fired up and ready to go… a perfect snapshot of The Plane Sailors flying at a creative peak.”
GC Live
“Here is a group making music with nods to the past, but with what’s coming next also firmly in their sights.”
Backseat Mafia
“It’s lo-fi indie-tinged emo with layers of bright and at times, lush guitars, drums that are not over-processed, and happy-sounding melancholic vocals.”
The Point Music News
EP: ‘Wouldn’t Be So Lucky’ is released Friday April 8
With introductory singles ‘Mood’ & ‘Transformer’ inaugurating Romeo Walker as a prolific, experimental musical figurehead, Benjamin Witt (The Chemist, collaborator with Pond, Empire of The Sun & Meg Mac) has forged onward under the Walker moniker, delivering a smooth, Cuban-rock-fusion titled ‘Ketchup’, in preparation for his debut album ‘The Shape Up’. A continued evolution of sound & spirit for Romeo Walker, ‘Ketchup’ functions as a notable showcase of the additional layers within his creative palate.
Radiating warmth and vibrance from sultry guitar lines, paired with Cuban-inspired percussive elements grooving underneath, ‘Ketchup’ is luscious & oscillating. Inspired by rap and beat poetry, Romeo Walker spits surrealistic jive talk about foredoomed characters, who are compromised by their self-indulgence and oblivion.
The following is his 5 Favourite Rap Tracks.
. Romeo Walker’s favourite rap tracks
Nas – NY State of Mind
I know this is kind of like saying “The White Album” is an awesome rock record, but the flow & vivid description of Nas’ NYC is too good, I have to include the masterwork.
GZA- 4th Chamber
Beat is hard as hell. Who’s got the hardest verse here? Very hard to say but RZA’s flow is wild.
Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar – Nosetalgia
Kanye’s beat is super slick, try and keep your head still. Pusha’s verse is rad and Kendrick’s verse is some serious next level rad.
Mos Def – Mathematics
What are we talking about here? The mighty Mos Def taking this simple mathematics concept, going in on it and flexing some elite skill whilst addressing American social issues.
RATKING – So Sick Stories
The atmospherics and frenetic yet laid back beat is a zone I dig. King Krule on the hook. Wiki’s voice and pocket is wild. I love the outro.
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Where are you currently based?
I’m living in St Kilda, Naarm.
How did you first start playing music?
There was lots of music in our household growing up. My earliest memories are of driving in the car and listening to Stevie Wonder and Otis Redding. I’ve been drawn to that kind of soul music my whole life. My mum bought me a little drum kit when I was two years old. We had it set up in the loungeroom where we used to watch live gigs on the TV and play along.
Please tell us about your upbringing and how it influenced your music:
Looking back, I think that being Homeschooled really helped cultivate my passion for the music I grew up listening to. I immersed myself in 60’s and 70’s music from such a young age. I think being relatively isolated throughout highschool really helped me be confident and self about my the influences I brought into my own music when I started writing.
What’s been happening recently?
I’ve been working on a project in the studio most of the time lately. I played some awesome festivals at the start of this year. Other than that, I’m still getting the hang of how to live out on my own. It’s tricky!
Your latest single ‘Repeat Love’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I’d been in a writers block for a while leading up to writing ‘Repeat Love’ so I was excited when I had the idea for it. Going into record I really wanted the whole song to be about minimalism and feel.
How did you go about writing Repeat Love?
The melodic Idea started to build in my head about one week before sitting and putting something down. I wrote it in one session and it just seemed to work. I haven’t changed any of the structure of the song since that first session which is rare for me.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
I recorded this song with Sensible J at his studio in the South East of Victoria. Andrei Ermin mastered the track.
How did you approach the recording process?
We wanted this song to sound like a dry 70’s record. Recording ‘Repeat Love’ was more about J and I getting to know eachother which was an awesome experience. He’s already tought me so much about music I don’t think I would’ve heard without meeting him.
Please tell us about your experience on working with Sensible J as co-producer:
I don’t think I’ve laughed more working on a project than I have working with J. His ears and houmor are unparalleled!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’m listening to lots of Lady Wray and Mara TK. I’m loving Little Dragon at the moment, and all the old music I’ve always listened to because I can’t seem to get it out of my head.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
I love hanging at Sister Of Soul in St Kilda. Great food, Great coffee.
Wilson Blackley’s next headline show
Thursday 28th April
Old Bar, Melbourne, VIC.
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New research conducted by Honey Insurance reveals the value of home insurance claims made by Australians last year totalled $4.9 billion, with these claims leaving individuals around $1,000 out-of-pocket per claim.
Honey is Australia’s latest Insuretech on a mission to disrupt the AU$10 billion insurance industry, currently dominated by a small number of traditional players. Introducing smart sensor technology and proactive solutions in response to the rising cost of insurance premiums.
Key findings from research conducted by YouGov in April 2022 revealed:
- 3.3million Aussies with home insurance (30%) have made at least one claim within the past 12 months ● A third (34%) feel regretful that they didn’t take necessary action to avoid the claim
- More than half of Australians with home insurance (52%) believe their current home and contents insurer does nothing to proactively keep their homes safe, despite sinking an average of $1,386 of their hard-earned cash into them every year.
- A further three in four (76%) would like insurance companies to be a lot smarter and help them proactively keep their homes safe so that they pay as much in claims.
- 85% look for easy to understand policies
- Three quarters of Australians with home insurance don’t schedule in home maintenance checks, with half a million Aussies admitting to avoiding any maintenance or repairs until there’s an urgent need.
- Nearly 50% of home claims are avoidable and utilising in-home sensor technology would significantly reduce home claims incidents.
- The top three home insurance claims are due to water leakage (27%), fire (23%) and storm (22%); just some of the mishaps smart technology can prevent by alerting potential issues before the damage is done.
- One of the biggest risks homeowners can face is underinsurance. Regulator ASIC found up to 80% of Australian households could be underinsured1
- Only 39% of Australians with home insurance have any kind of smart technology (most common: external camera, video doorbells) to assist with security or prevention of claims
Founded by entrepreneur Richard Joffe, the co-founder and CEO of US-based Park Assist and Stella.ai, Honey launched in Australia in 2021 with $15.5 million in financial backing from its underwriting partner RACQ and other institutional investors. Surprised by Australia’s “nascent” insurtech industry, Joffe believes Australians “deserve a sweeter deal,” which is why he has named it Honey Insurance.
Richard Joffe, Founder and CEO of Honey Insurance further explains, “Honey invests in our customers upfront to protect them with technology, which we feel is just as important as helping with a claim. We want to show Australians how smart technology can reduce risk in their lives, and also blow them away with ease of use. Honey is making home insurance as easy as ordering an Uber or finding a show on Netflix”
To bring to life its mission of turning the insurance industry on its head, Honey has created ‘Honey House,’ a 60 foot square metre, 8.5 tonne upside down home with seven conceptual interactive rooms designed to give Australians a glimpse into the future of insurtech.
The activation creatively demonstrates the brand’s disruptive approach, offering an immersive and exciting space whilst also drawing attention to areas of the home that are most at risk of claim. The interior features suspended furniture, daring decor, mirrored optical illusions and modified household items for consumers to engage with.
Emma Delaney, Honey House interior designer explains, “the design process for Honey House came from looking at the brand ethos and building an interior space that would reflect this in a futuristic and conceptual way whilst remaining fun, youthful, and stylish.
Having most of the furniture suspended on the roof allows for the user to see more clearly into the obscure places you might need to have sensors and further highlights the need for proactive insurance not reactive insurance.”
Honey House Activation
The free immersive experience opens in Sydney to the general public from Friday, 22nd April until 26th April at the Sydney Cove Overseas Passenger Terminal, before relocating to Queensland and Melbourne. Bookings can be made online via Eventbrite.
About Honey: Honey is smart home insurance, and is on a mission to eliminate the majority of avoidable accidents that happen in the home. Customers receive $250 of technology complimentary, and ongoing services to keep homes safer when they sign up for house and contents insurance. They are then rewarded with a lower price on their insurance for being proactive. Honey raised $15.5m, the largest seed investment in Australian tech history at the time, from industry leaders such as AGL, Metricon, Mirvac, PEXA, and many others. Honey is underwritten by RACQ, one of the most trusted insurance companies in Australia.
Where are you currently based?
Napanee, Ontario, Canada.
How did you first start playing music?
My father’s side of the family is very musical and I had grown up around music and had always been exposed to it. I started singing at the age of two, I would sing myself to sleep as a child. I was in music lessons for over ten years in my early childhood, and it ended up being my passion.
What’s been happening recently?
Recently, I’ve got a lot of live shows coming up which is exciting because it’s been about two years with the pandemic since I’ve been able to play! I was also nominated for Roots Country Artist of the Year at the upcoming 2022 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards. Just being recognized for that is a really big accomplishment for me. I’m also starting to work towards my first full-length record, so there are a lot of exciting things on the go right now.
Your latest single ‘Kiss Strangers’ is out now, what influenced the sound and song writing?
I wanted to write a more upbeat song, because most of my music is a slower tempo, and this is what we had come up with. I think that it has more of a pop flare, with a sassy vibe but it’s still very much me as an artist. I wanted to be able to show my diversity, as a musician and deliver something a little more fun to my audience.
How did “Kiss Strangers” come about?
It was written with two other writers – Bobbi Smith and David Borys – and it all started with a song title I had kicking around. We all dug into what the meaning of “Kiss Strangers,” would mean to us and this is what we had come up with. It was obvious that it was going to be a breakup song, by just the title alone. There was something fierce and sassy about the whole concept, and we really brought that to life in the chorus of the song.
What do you attribute most to your success with hit singles?
I think what makes a hit single is a catchy chorus, that’s when you know you’ve got a good song. If the hook is stuck in your head, then you’ve just nailed the most important part!
You also have a music video for the single, where and when did you film and who did you work with?
The music video for “Kiss Strangers” was filmed in two locations in the Toronto area. The first spot is called Cherry Colas, a really neat burlesque bar downtown, and the second location was filmed just outside of the city in an apartment building. Believe it or not, the apartment is turned into a nightclub in the evening! Roadhouse Productions does all of my video shoots. They are a great team to work with and always know how to bring a vision to life!
How did the concept for this video come about?
The video is more basic, but it is the set and location that really grabs your attention, along with the really neat graphics in the chorus! The concept is for the viewer to feel empowered and strong when they watch this video and I think we captured exactly that with the performance of the song. I did have other plans for the music video that told a little more of a story but with the pandemic it didn’t make it easy to arrange with the constant lockdowns. Overall, I’m still really stoked on how the video turned out!
What did you most enjoy about the creative process?
My favourite part about the creative process during a shoot, is finding the perfect set locations that are really interesting, and go with the theme of the song.
You co-founded ‘The Songbird Series’ which is a song writing series that is focused on females in country music. How did this come about and how has the experience been so far?
This came about just before the pandemic hit. It’s a female-empowered writers round, but still inclusive of males. It’s to focus on female talent because this industry lacks that. I thought it would be a great idea to bring a little Nashville to Canada, and host writers rounds here, because the talent in Ontario is undeniable! During the pandemic we did some online live shows, but now that the world is opening back up, we have our very first show in Fenelon Falls, Ontario in June at The Grove Theatre. This is a magical outdoor theatre nestled amongst the trees, and it’s the perfect spot to kick of the Songbirds series very first live show!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’m loving Nate Smith he is a true talent. I’ve also been obsessing over Maren Morris’s new album “Humble Quest.”
What do you like to do away from music?
I love the outdoors, ATV’s, dirt bikes and boating. I really enjoy spending my time camping, and hiking, really anything that connect me with nature.
What’s planned for 2022?
I’ll be continuing to work toward my new record “Stealing Hearts.” I’ve got a lot of live shows planned, and I’m really looking forward to just getting back out there and playing live music again!
Favourite food and place to hang out?
I love my fiancé’s wood oven pizza; nobody makes a better pizza than him! I love to hang out in front of a nice cozy campfire, or at the lake! If I’m not there, then catch me on the couch binge-watching Netflix!
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Where are you currently based?
I live on the Mornington Peninsula in Moorooduc, it’s such a beautiful place!
How did you first start playing music?
I have always loved singing, so when I was young my mum got me a vocal coach. I started doing theatre and realised it wasn’t for me after about 6 years of shows. I began playing the guitar and writing my own songs when I was about 14 and I guess it grew from a hobby into a career from that point.
What’s been happening recently?
I’ve been sorting out a heap of shows and gearing up to tour our ‘Glimmer’ EP with the band. We have been writing lots of new music and can’t wait to get back into the studio to record!! We have also been filming with the Pure Nowhere crew to document our process of recording and releasing music!
Your latest EP ‘Glimmer’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
This EP was mostly written throughout the 2020 lockdowns. There were many influences, however, I feel that isolation made me think about my people and how special they are to me. There are a lot of ties to community in terms of lyricism – especially in the title track, ‘Glimmer’. Solitude helped me to write and gain perspective about the things that are most important to me. I guess in my case, I’ve always held the people who I love very close to my heart and I wanted to make a body of work that reflected that. I learned a lot of life lessons throughout the pandemic and reassessed most of my relationships. You should always feel loved and supported by the people who you surround yourself with. If they don’t uplift you in any way then you should put your energy into the relationships that do.
How did you go about writing the EP?
Writing most of the works in a global pandemic had its ups and downs. I was given time to write and refine my work but without the ability of bringing it to the band in its early stages. All of the songs were pretty much fully formed by the time the band had heard them, so we kind of bypassed that process where all the members add their own influences to the actual bones of the work. It’s crazy to see how different something can be when written with others from the beginning. I had a lot of help with arrangements from Alex (our guitarist) in the early stages and wouldn’t change a thing. Writing/ Recording music is like creating a time capsule – you can remember all of those ideas and the emotions that you felt when you were there in that headspace. It’s really special to look back and remember what led you to creating a song – sometimes tracks even develop whole new meanings to you over time but I’ve never forgotten the original intention.
Where and when did you record/produce/master?
We actually created this body of work in a lot of different spaces but Quin Grunden’s studio and Studio A in Boxhill are the two places that come to mind when I think of recording ‘Glimmer’. In the past we have hired a studio for the day and smashed out all of our parts but recording with Quin allowed us the time that we needed to refine ideas in the studio! It made the whole thing much more special!
We had the EP mixed by Edvard Hakansson when we were in a lockdown last year. Alex and I had moved up to Mount Hotham for that period of time so there were lots of zoom mixing sessions with Edvard where it was snowing outside the window behind our laptop – that was pretty special!
We had the EP mastered with Joe from Crystal Mastering and he was so wonderful – working with him was a great way to finish the project.
Please tell us about what the single ‘Glimmer’ means to you:
‘Glimmer’ is a song that was initially inspired by my mum, how much she inspires me and how much of her I see in myself. When I began reflecting on my relationship with her I began thinking of other people in my circle. I thought about my relationship to community and how the people who I admire have embedded themselves into my life. I realised that I try to reflect lots of the behaviours or values that I admire in people from my community!
When did you film the video and who did you work with?
We filmed the music video in February! I was lucky enough to work with two of my favourite people/ creatives on this project, Anthony Rennick (our bassist) and Rhys Newling!
We had some of our good friends feature in the video including Josh Davies, Abby Strangward, Georgia Rooney, Chris Gill and Jess Newton which was super special! All of these people have been involved with the EP in some way and we wanted to shine a light on them! I was wearing pieces by The Daisy Lane and Cheeky The Label – both beautiful local fashion labels.
What did you most enjoy about the making of the video?
It’s always so much fun creating sets, I’ve been getting into flower arranging lately so I really enjoyed making the arrangements! I love seeing the band in costume and feel as though they all get really into it as well! Working with Rhys is always such a pleasure, Rennick and I have been lucky enough to have had his assistance on things in the past but this felt like more of a collaborative vision!
Any shows coming up?
We have our ‘Glimmer’ EP tour coming up with shows in Canberra, Forster, Brisbane, Sydney, Beechworth, Adelaide and Melbourne!!
APR 28 – SIDEWAY BAR – CANBERRA (solo)
APR 29 – MANYANA – FORSTER
APR 30 – LEFTY’S MUSIC HALL – BRISBANE
MAY 06 – LAZY BONES LOUNGE – SYDNEY
MAY 07 – TANSWELLS HOTEL – BEECHWORTH
JUN 02 – CROWN & ANCHOR – ADELAIDE
JUN 11 – TOFF IN TOWN – MELBOURNE
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’ve loved listening to the most recent Raveena, Hiatus Kaiyote and Alice Phoebe Lou albums… But over the past couple of weeks I’ve been really into Dijon’s album, ‘Absolutely’.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
I’ve been super busy lately so I’m a pretty big homebody at the moment! I really enjoy cooking and love to make Laksa and other soupy things with my housemates. We moved into an incredible new place recently so having people over for dinner and putting on a spread is always a good time in the space that we have created.
The long awaited return of Pyramid to the iconic Amnesia is now just weeks away. This year, each party starts in the daylight at 7pm and runs for a hedonistic 12 hours each and every week so you can dance from dusk till dawn. The unmissable opening party is set for June 12th with Ricardo Villalobos, Four Tet, Adam Beyer, KiNK, Lilly Palmer and Cuartero. All tickets for this sure to be explosive season are available now from amnesia.es so move fast.
The rest of the season headliners reads like a who’s who of cutting edge talent and includes Ricardo Villalobos, DJ Stingray 313, Héctor Oaks, Denis Sulta, Deborah De Luca, Praslesh, Reinier Zonneveld, The Blessed Madonna, Floating Points, Avalon Emerson, Alan Fitzpatrick, Sonja Moonear, Special Request, tINI, Seb Zito, East End Dubs, Kobosil, Len Faki, RPR Soundsystem and tens more.
The all new 3rd Dimension brings something fresh this year and offers a space to catch a carefully curated mix of both homegrown Ibiza talents and world beating superstars. The huge 2022 residents include Drumcode label head, Adam Beyer, who will bring his big room techno to six different parties, while Italian titan Marco Faraone lines up nine times across the summer and the one and only Ricardo Villalobos is to play six special sets including a back-to-back with Luciano.
The season is packed with all killer line-ups that will see the mighty Northern Irish pair Bicep bring their critically acclaimed live show to the club, while Radio 1 will also be doing one of their legendary shows, DJ Nina Kraviz will also play, and Cocoon boss Sven Väth will also play two exclusive dates while Detroit icon DJ Stingray 313 and Berghain mainstay Ben Klock also line up. Forget what you think you know, because Pyramid’s 2022 season at Amnesia is going to be like nothing you have ever experienced before. To secure your place on the dancefloor, head to amnesia.es.
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Hey KRCL! How’s life in Germany?
A new life, a new culture…Exclting times i would say! Germany’s place in dance music culture is obvious. Although I wasn’t able to experience this culture much because I moved here during the pandemic period, it now feels like there’s much more to explore. I try to go different places every weekend to get inspired for myself and for my music.
Tell us about how you first got into music and how the journey has been so far?
I was working on my book (surreal fantasy blended with philosophy) which was published in Turkish later as -The Healer- in English) when i felt suddenly that it needs a soundtrack to bring the words to sound. I enrolled in an electronic music production course and there the whole journey started. Since then, Since that day, music has been a medium where I can convey the personal story of mine other than books. It is an honour for me to be appreciated by people for the pieces I have recently released. In addition, the fact that artists such as Oostil and Agents of Time include my pieces on their sets gives me confidence and hope for the future. I think I brought the continuation of the story in the new track.
Tell me about this new single on Ethereal Future, what was your approach for this track?
Tor Ether Neue means The Gate of New Etheral Air. The inspiration i had was one the scenes in my book which was continously playing in mind. That scene was about a gate which The Healer had to pass after a long journey of enlightment. Tor Ether Neue reflects this journey between past, present and future; from chaos to an euphoria.
What is your production setup like? Any favourite pieces of hardware you use at the moment?
I work with Ableton and a key controller. Overall, i can say i work alot with softwares but as well use some hardwares for some parts in some tracks. But sure, as a next step i will be shifting to live, so i am planning to get some to my studio.
How do you feel your sound has evolved since you first started releasing music?
As I mentioned, I started making music to have an another creative layer for my book. Today, I can say that i am so passionate about music production, it has become my passion for life: to express myself with music and search always for the better. If you look through my catalog of releases, you’ll see that tracks are not limited to any genre. I try to create something meaningful for myself first. Therefore, it allows me to have larger creative space to work with.
Are there any artists you admire that you’d like to collaborate with one day?
There are many which i like and would love to collaborate! It’s really hard to name all! But i should say i admire Hannes Bieger’s work and i hope one day we make the dream come true. Another was Minstrel which i sought alot after; that dream came true!
What moment of your career are you most proud of so far?
To be a part of the Future Forward Media; the team is far away one of the best. I would also say release of Boomerang, being featured at Mixmag and having been played with many top artists is something that i am proud of: learned a lot, learning a lot.
How do you spend your downtime outside of music?
Actually, i have a day job as an executive at a global company so no downtimes allowed :)))
What else can we expect from you in the near future?
Lots! Been working on many new tracks which are on their as well as European gigs; starting with Cinema Hall Budapest on May 6th, with Stephan Jolk.
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Title: Flow ft. C.D
Label: Self-release
Canadian bass/mid-tempo artist ZABO is back with another hard-hitting release titled “Flow,” featuring his fellow Canadian, singer/songwriter C.D. True to the viral sensation’s signature style, this new track takes no prisoners with a foundation of basslines that seem to stab right for the heart, complemented with grating mechanical synths and haunting vocals that add the perfect feminine twist. “Flow” is far from the easy-going melodic gem that its name might imply – it’s made for headbanging and booty-shaking on the dance floor, and you better believe ZABO will be playing it out this spring and summer. It’s yet another example of how his infectious music continues to transcend international boundaries and break genre molds.
Dan Szabo knew his love for electronic music was everlasting at a young age. He became fascinated with music composition, which led him to study audio and recording technology at the well-known OIART in London, Ontario. This led to the development of his music persona “ZABO,” which was heavily influenced by the Toronto bass community. ZABO became an international sensation when his music went viral on TikTok and Douyin, making him well known in the US and China. His single “Breathe” was the top electronic music song on TikTok in 2021, having amassed 13.5M plays on Spotify, while “Drown” has been streamed internationally over 1B times across all platforms. At this early stage in his career, ZABO has a lot of exciting news and music up his sleeve, so keep an eye out for more music coming soon.
Where are you currently based?
We’re scattered around Sydney, but we work out of our studio in Marrickville.
How did you first start playing music?
We were all drawn to music at a young age. Somehow that accidentally brought us together when we all took lessons at the same music school. We’ve been inseparable ever since.
What’s been happening recently?
We’re just all very stoked about this release. We’ve been super busy working with a lot of different artists as producers but are going to be getting in the studio this week to finish the next batch of singles.
How does it feel to have debuted as a band?
Like we’ve been keeping a secret for years and finally everyone knows. We were just kind of waiting for the right moment and the right song that would define us at the beginning. Now that we’ve made our debut it feels like we can go anywhere from here.
Your single ‘Remember’ is out now, how did this track come about?
This one is about my family, and particularly my granddad. When he started losing his memory, I got very introspective and themes of time, love, family and friendship just kind of blurted on the pages. The song doesn’t sound much like the meaning, but I kind of like it that way.
Where and when did you record/produce/master?
There are a lot of elements that we kept from the original demo that I recorded in my room mid last year. We recorded Max’s guitars and did some extra production at Nico’s house and mixed it at the studio in Marrickville.
How did you approach the recording process?
It was one of those tracks that didn’t take very long to finish. The bones of the track were already there, we just had to bring it to where we were hearing it in our heads. That part took a lot longer, we spent a lot of time in the studio tweaking the tiniest things.
Who or what influences your sound?
Thematically, we pull our influence from everyday problems, mental health, love, and relationships. We try to embody a mood brought upon by the lyrics in our production choices. But our influences range from Bon Iver, The 1975, BROCKHAMPTON, Tame Impala… there’s so much out there.
How has your previous music pursuits/bands etc led to the formation of JNR.?
We’ve technically been in the same band since high school. We’ve changed genres a few times as we’ve grown – but we’re in such a great place musically at the moment. I feel like we’ve found our place, though that might grow as we do.
What’s your plans for future releases?
We’ve got singles upon singles coming this year. We want to release as often as we can without burning out. There’s so many songs we’ve been sitting on that we can’t wait to show you.
Please tell us about the dynamic in the band between each member:
We’re all best friends. It’s hard to define that because we’ve been best friends for close to 10 years. We’re always there for one another and always will be – I guess that’s the dynamic.
Being a band of producers, how has this lent itself to the music production/creation process?
It’s really interesting. We all have our own ear and our own way of doing things, so it’s really helpful when we’re all in the room to see how other people listen to your work. Sometimes we’ll start a song from scratch in the room together, other times one of us has a fully completed song that just needs the others to get their hands on it. It depends on the song and what we want to work on.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Lizzy McAlpine’s new record is great. We’ve also been loving COIN’s new album. There’s so much good music being released now, this answer could go on forever.
What’s planned for 2022?
More music. More growth. More jnr.
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Mirror II (Deluxe Edition) by The Goon Sax
is out now on Chapter Music
Listen: https://thegoonsax.
Who is CryJaxx?
CryJaxx: “Well, CryJaxx is a DJ and record production duo consisting of Mario Malja and Serafin Frroku. We are both 23 years old and recently have graduated. Serafin graduated in Business Administration while Mario graduated in Business Informatics. Yet, now we are both studying a Master’s Degree, currently based in Tirana, Albania.”
How did you first start making music?
CryJaxx: “We started to make music together in 2012 under a different alias. That year the EDM scene was going crazy. We were listening to a lot of music and got intrigued on how we can make electronic music ourselves. Watched a lot of videos and tutorials online and finally felt ready to download the software and start taking this to the next level.
In the first few years we were mostly focused on practicing and learning about music production and discovering what we can do best. In late 2015 we re-branded under CryJaxx and started releasing a lot of music, different genres and lots of exploring. 2019 was a good year for us because after our release of “Who Would’ve Thought” on Tribal Trap, we started DJ-ing in festivals and had a big tour. We both started young and making music was a very intriguing way for us to express our thoughts and feelings.”
What’s been happening recently?
CryJaxx: “Recently a lot has been happening! Our track “Candy Shop” went viral. The track was everywhere: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and a lot of radio stations. That track was, and still is, a big success we achieved. Also, we played at Pop Art Festival in Tirana and it was insane! We produced the soundtrack to a fashion TV show here in Albania and also been spending a lot of time in the studio working on a lot of new music and some big collaborations. Recently we’ve been working very closely with the label Tribal Trap on releasing our music and have a lot of plans for the future with them. In June we are playing again in Tirana at Colourday Festival and looking forward to that. We are so humbled by all the support we’ve received.”
You’ve recently covered legendary Hip-Hop classic, “In Da Club” by 50 Cent, how did you come to choose this track and who did you work with?
CryJaxx: “Ah yes, “In Da Club” is, with no doubt, a legendary track that we always loved to listen and party with. The track was blowing up everywhere when we were little kids and basically it was stuck in our heads for years. Last year we released a cover of “Candy Shop” and right away were thinking to do the same for “In Da Club”, we knew this one had to be the next single to get a reboot from us.
But at first, we wanted to see how people enjoyed this new version of another legendary song and everyone loved it! So, we immediately started working on it with our good friends, Noise Affairs. For the vocals, we had to get Junior Charles (who did the vocals for “Candy Shop” too), and shaped it into what it is today. It’s been a long process finishing this track because we wanted to be the best it could, but at the end it was a fun process and we are all very happy with what we have today: a legendary classic with a modern twist.”
What new music do you have on the way?
CryJaxx: “We do have a ton of new music on the way. A track every 3 weeks to be exact, and all these tracks will be released by Tribal Trap. After “In Da Club”, the next single to be released is “Lollipop” – a cover of Lil Wayne. This cover has that CryJaxx modern twist, but not so similar to our last covers. This one is a bit different, a bit softer and gives you the feeling of intimacy. You all can listen to “Lollipop” on May 13th.”
Who are you listening to at the moment?
CryJaxx: “At the moment we are listening to many different sounds. Would say we both listening to David Guetta a lot, to Tiesto, Diplo, The Kid Laroi, Jack Harlow, Ava Max and a ton of old school music. We also like classical music.”
What do you like to do away from music?
CryJaxx: “Away from music we like to do a lot of things to keep our body and mind healthy. We both go the gym and train, sometimes we play soccer with our friends and other times we just like to hangout to catch up with friends and family. We like to spend quality time with our families with that little free time we have. Also, our studies play a role in what we do away from music but still, we love to have music everywhere.”
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022?
CryJaxx: “For the upcoming months of 2022 we’ve planned a lot of music to be released. Currently working on few festivals and shows for the summer and yeah, we are filming some music videos too. 2022 has a lot of work for us to do, but we are definitely ready to get into that.”
Favourite food and place to hang-out?
CryJaxx: “Food..hmm…we love all kinds of food but lately been eating a lot of Asian food. Favourite place to hangout is the studio haha. Besides that, we love nature and there is a lake near Tirana where we go to chill out when we have some free time.”
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