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Music Victoria are excited to reveal the winners of the seven industry-voted awards handed out at last night’s first ever live-streamed Industry Awards event, along with the two 2020 Music Victoria Hall of Fame Inductees. The new format online event also marked the beginning of the voting period for this year’s public-voted categories with all nominees now revealed.
Industry stalwart Mary Mihelakos, and late blues musician Chris Wilson were revealed as the 2020 Hall of Fame inductees, with Chris’ family Sarah Carroll, Fenn Wilson and George Carroll Wilson honouring his induction with a special live performance of his track ‘Hand Becomes Fist’.
Last night also awarded a selection of winners for the year’s best venues, festival, producer and Outstanding Woman in Music. Music Victoria are thrilled to welcome Sarah Hamilton as the inaugural winner of the Outstanding Woman In Music Award for her incredible work with One of One alongside Joanna Cameron (Co-Founder) and Ellen Kirk (Director). One of One is a website that highlights women in the music industry and hosts a very special breakfast event on International Women’s Day. Joelistics (Joel Ma) was crowned the debut recipient of the new Best Producer category for his work on Mo’Ju & Joelistics Ghost Town EP. Joel will also receive a $1000 voucher from Award Sponsor Yamaha.
This year’s Best Festival winner, Golden Plains will receive three-years free subscription with festival management software Loadin.com. Regional Venue winners, Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong and Theatre Royal, Castlemaine will each receive a $3000 cash prize from Bendigo Bank, and the Best Small and Best Large Venue winners The Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood and Forum Melbourne will each have the opportunity to rep their own bespoke line of branded Brick Lane tinnies!
All nominees for this year’s awards will each receive a $100 voucher courtesy of Yamaha & Billy Hyde Music to spend on all Yamaha products and their associated brands including Line 6, Ampeg, Steinberg, Vox, Vater and EarthQuaker Devices. Voters will also go in the draw to win some of these vouchers! Plus, the good folk at Brick Lane are offering all voters the chance to win a slab of beer just for naming your favourite artists, songs and albums of the year, so be sure to check out the list of nominees below and head to the Music Victoria website before Friday 6 November and vote!
All remaining categories will be awarded at the official 2020 Music Victoria Awards, taking place on Wednesday 9 December at the Melbourne Recital Centre for the 16th instalment.
INDUSTRY AWARDS – WINNERS AND NOMINEES
Best Small Venue (under 500 capacity)
Winner: The Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood
Nominees:
Howler, Brunswick
Northcote Social Club, Northcote
The Tote, Collingwood
The Old Bar, Fitzroy
Best Large Venue (over 500 capacity)
Winner: Forum Melbourne
Nominees:
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Corner Hotel, Richmond
The Night Cat, Fitzroy
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Best Festival
Winner: Golden Plains
Nominees:
Brunswick Music Festival
Isol-Aid
Melbourne Music Week
Queenscliff Music Festival
Best Regional/Outer Suburban Venue (Over 50 gigs per year)
Winner: Barwon Club Hotel – Geelong
Nominees:
The Bridge Hotel – Castlemaine
The Eastern – Ballarat
Torquay Hotel – Torquay
Sooki Lounge – Belgrave
Best Regional/Outer Suburban Venue (Under 50 gigs per year)
Winner: *Theatre Royal – Castlemaine
Nominees:
The Blues Train – Queenscliff
The Sound Doctor Presents – Anglesea
Volta – Ballarat
Daylesford Cider – Daylesford
Outstanding Woman In Music
Winner: Sarah Hamilton (One Of One)
Nominees:
Anna Laverty (Music Producer)
Charlotte Abroms (Support Act Fundraiser, Music Management)
Coco Eke (Bad Apples, Barpirdhila Foundation and Ngarrimili)
Emily Ulman (Isol-Aid, Brunswick Music Festival)
Best Producer
Winner: Joelistics: Mo’Ju & Joelistics Ghost Town EP
Nominees:
Annika Schmarsel aka Alice Ivy: Sunrise’, ‘Don’t Sleep’, ‘Better Man’ (singles)
Anna Laverty: Milk on Milk (Milk! Records compilation)
Damien Charles: Coda Chroma ‘Inside The Still Life’ (Album)
Tom Iansek: #1 Dads – Golden Repair (Album)
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
TO BE INDUCTED AT THE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS
Mary Mihelakos (industry)
Chris Wilson (musician)
INDUSTRY-VOTED AWARDS NOMINEES
WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS
Best Regional/Outer Suburban Act
Benny Walker (Echuca)
Bones and Jones (Geelong)
Freya Josephine Hollick (Ballarat)
The Kite Machine (Geelong West)
The Teskey Brothers (Warrandyte)
Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent
Alice Skye
Allara
Kee’ahn
The Merindas
River Boy
Best Blues Album
Aaron Pollock – Separated Through Time
Charlie Bedford – Good to Go
Joey Vincent’s Bakelite Radio – Rosary of Tears
*Lloyd Spiegel – Cut and Run
The Teskey Brothers – Live at The Forum
Best Country Album
The Cartwheels – Self-titled
Lost Ragas – This Is Not A Dream
Michael Waugh – The Weir
Mitch Dean – Holding Back the Levee
Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife – You Be The Lightning
Best Electronic Act
*DRMNGNOW
OK EG
Pugilist
Simona Castricum
Sleep D
Best Experimental or Avant-garde Act
Bridget Chappell
James Rushford
Maria Moles
Natasha Anderson
Robin Fox
Best Folk Album
Charm of Finches – Your Company
Fiona Ross & Shane O’Mara – Sunwise Turn
Liz Frencham – Love and Other Crimes
Louisa Wise – All of These Things
Ruth Hazleton – Daisywheel
Best Heavy Album
Carcinoid – Metastatic Declination
Dead – Raving Drooling
Diploid – Glorify
Internal Rot – Grieving Birth
Sithlord – From Out of the Darkness
Best Hip Hop Act
Birdz
DRMNGNOW
Jordan Dennis
Nomad
Sampa The Great
Best Intercultural Act
Amaru Tribe
Black Jesus Experience
Gelareh Pour’s Garden
No Borders Music
Sampa The Great
Best Jazz Album
Andrea Keller – Life Is Brut[if]al
Horns of Leroy – Big Night
JK Group – The Young Ones
Vanessa Perica Orchestra – Love is a Temporary Madness
ZEDSIX – The Shape Of Jazz
Best Reggae and Dancehall Act
Dub FX
Jah Tung
Marvin Priest
Monkey Marc
The Push Reggae Band
Best Rock/Punk Album
Cable Ties – Far Enough
Nuada – Beneath the Swamp
Pseudo Mind Hive – Of Seers and Sirens
RVG – Feral
Shepparton Airplane – Sharks
Best Soul, Funk, Gospel or RnB Album
Karate Boogaloo – Carn The Boogers
Sampa The Great – The Return
Surprise Chef – All News Is Good News
The Teskey Brothers – Live at The Forum
Various Artists – Over Under Away Volume 1: 10 Years of Hopestreet Recordings
PUBLIC-VOTED AWARDS NOMINEES
WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS ON WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER
Best Album
Cable Ties – Far Enough
Elizabeth – the wonderful world of nature
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Sideways to New Italy
RVG – Feral
Sampa The Great – The Return
Best Band
Amyl and The Sniffers
Cable Ties
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
RVG
Best Song
Baker Boy – Move
Leah Senior – Evergreen
Mildlife – Rare Air
RVG – I Used To Love You
Sampa The Great – OMG
Best Solo Artist
Angie McMahon
Baker Boy
Briggs
Courtney Barnett
Elizabeth
Gordon Koang
Leah Senior
Sampa The Great
Simona Castricum
Sui Zhen
Best Musician
Amy Taylor (Amyl and The Sniffers)
Erica Dunn (Tropical Fuck Storm, Palm Springs, MOD CON)
Gareth Liddiard (Tropical Fuck Storm)
Gordon Koang
Jen Cloher (Dyson Stringer Cloher)
Romy Vager (RVG)
Sampa Tembo (Sampa The Great)
SilentJay (Sampa The Great, Mandarin Dreams)
Stu Mackenzie (King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard)
Tom Iansek (Big Scary, #1 Dads)
Best Breakthrough Act
Alice Skye
Elizabeth
Grace Cummings
Nat Vazer
Pinch Points
Best Live Act
Amyl and The Sniffers
Cable Ties
Gordon Koang
Sampa The Great
The Teskey Brothers
The Music Victoria Awards
Wednesday 9 December 2020
Melbourne Recital Centre
7.00pm
To be live-streamed on musicvictoria.com.au and broadcast on Channel 31
Voting for all public-voted categories NOW OPEN until Friday 6 November via musicvictoria.com.au/votenow
Music Victoria thanks Major Partners Bendigo Bank, City of Melbourne, Creative Victoria and Melbourne Recital Centre for their ongoing support of the Music Victoria Awards.
Spotify Playlists:
Industry-Voted Nominees Playlist here
Public-Voted Nominees Playlist here
The Music Victoria Awards
Wednesday 9 December 2020
Melbourne Recital Centre
7.00pm
To be live-streamed on musicvictoria.com.au and broadcast on Channel 31
Voting for all public-voted categories NOW OPEN until Friday 6 November via musicvictoria.com.au/votenow
Music Victoria thanks Major Partners Bendigo Bank, City of Melbourne, Creative Victoria and Melbourne Recital Centre for their ongoing support of the Music Victoria Awards.
Spotify Playlists:
Industry-Voted Nominees Playlist here
Public-Voted Nominees Playlist here
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ABOUT SOLON
SOLON is the new kid in town. Within a short time, he locked in releases on several a-list labels. He chooses to hide behind his humble hoody in order to direct all the attention to his music while focusing on expressing emotions and feelings that enable enjoying the present moment.
With powerful and inventive tracks, SOLON has created a unique capacity to fuel both intimate dancefloors and massive clubs with contagious energy and drive.
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Multi-talented, lo-fi hip hop rapper, Indii G has signed with Epitaph Records. With more than a million streams on Spotify, the Louisiana native is building momentum with his velvety echoed layers, infectious beats and gentle, harmonic vocals.
“It’s still crazy to me that a label with such a reputation is a fan of my vision,” says Indii G. “I’m just a kid from a small town and it’s truly an honour working with these guys. The whole experience so far has been amazing”
His newest single “Secrets,” a non-traditional love song about the early stages of getting to know someone takes influence from Juice WRLD, Frank Ocean, and Blackbear.
A modest rapper on the rise, citing collabs with Powfu and Sadboyprolific Indii G. started making music as a diary, putting his feelings into fruit for hip-hop heads and DIY chillwave enthusiasts alike. Since his start in 2016, his diary has blossomed into over a dozen singles and an EP with no end in sight.
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Sunshine Coast rock trio The Unknowns have delivered a lo-fi rifftastic jam today called “Waste My Time”, lifted from their debut album, Nothing Will Ever Stop, set for release on November 27 via Bargain Bin Records.
Driven by their passion for good old-fashioned rock’n’roll, “Waste My Time” is an instant classic steeped in delectably raw garage rock with a punk twist. The video sees the trio take their new single – instruments and all – on an excursion through the streets of Brisbane as they rail against the performative nonsense of social media down the shops, on the train and even in the bottleo cool room.
Nathan Montgomery (bass) explains: “The new single ‘Waste My time’ is about how you shouldn’t waste your time trying to impress people with how good you look, especially on social media. How everybody’s trying to be someone but that means nothing if you’re not being yourself.”
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Global TV & Streaming Experts Clubbing TV announce Production Partnership with Starsky
Online tutorials have grown ten-fold in popularity and prevalence since covid took hold. Ardent fans, however, will no doubt note that most of these simply aren’t worth their salt. One that most definitely is however, is Starsky’s videos for Clubbing TV. In a nutshell, it shows viewers how they can replicate the sounds of some of the world’s foremost artists, all the while showcasing how to use some of the world’s coolest new machines. We caught up with Starsky recently, as he gave us an insight into his life in music and the production of the shows…
Hi, can you please introduce yourself and describe your occupation?
I’m Starsky and I’m a musician and producer and currently have a Youtube channel and weekly show on Clubbing TV demoing music tech and production techniques
That sounds like a great role. Is this something you always dreamed of doing? Or how did it come about?
I’ve always been into music since I can remember. Once I started writing and producing tracks when I was in my teens I’ve had an interest into music technology, not because of the technology itself, but because it’s a way to help you as a musician to bring your ideas to life. I remember buying my first 4 track tape recorder and synth, purely as a way to record my ideas… but the more you understand the technology, the more creative you can be.
And can you tell us about your alias — it it a Starsky and Hutch thing?
Starsky and Hutch definitely played a part – but it was a nickname that stuck. I’ve had quite a few cats called Starsky which was a bit of a joke.. I thought the ‘S’ sound was attractive to them … SSStarsssky – and there I am always thinking about the sound!.. And I’m allergic to cats!!
Do you see yourself as having to educate a younger audience? Or what do you see as the main idea behind the videos?
Haha, I can educate old people as well! But it’s not about educating anyone, just helping out. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing when starting out, and everything I know was self taught. I started my YouTube channel just to give a helping hand to the music community. I use YouTube for everything from changing a light bulb in my car to fixing a synth and realised there were things I could do to give back. The videos got quite a good response, so I did a couple more.. and built up a reputation of making easy to follow, but knowledgeable demos and comparisons that are also a bit of fun.
So you’ve done some really great videos, showing people how to get a Daft Punk or kINK sound for example. What is it about these artists that excite you so much?
They are two great examples of something that’s actually quite simple once you know how to do it, but creating the idea in the first place was a stroke of genius. Taking the Daft Punk example, the Da Funk track is ridiculously simple, and anyone with a computer and some software can recreate it, but it takes real creativity to come up with the idea in the first place. It’s the same with KiNK.
And do you understand their genius even more when you try and replicate what they do?
Absolutely. What KiNK does is essentially pretty simple, but the way he does it is so effortless. Try and do it yourself over an few minutes and you’ll see how many hours must have gone into honing those skills into a fluid set. It’s the same with Daft Punk, take the same equipment and ideas and try to write something as good. A classic drum loop, a single note on a bass, nasty lead and a bit of acid on top. That’s it, but it all comes together to create a classic. Anyone hearing a single note of that synth sound instantly knows the track. Thousands of people have that synth, there’s an infinite number of sounds you can make on it.. but that one sound is instantly recognisable and unique.
Are you a producer yourself? And who do you look to for inspiration yourself?
I produced, remixed and wrote tracks professionally for years, and made a decent living with stuff in the charts etc, and love all sorts of music. If you like a wide range of styles and have the tools to create whatever you like it’s difficult to pick a single artist or genre, but if I had to pick one stand out artist I’d say Sasha’s tracks pretty much encompass everything I like all rolled up into a single package. Great musicianship, really inventive and creative ideas, all produced flawlessly. If he could only get a bit of Echo and the Bunnymen in there it would be perfect!
Have you released on any labels then? What’s the best thing about putting music out do you think?
I’ve got a stack of 12” records I made for loads of labels including Mute, Distinctive, Multply, Xtravaganza, 3 Beat, and all Around the World.. all dance labels you’ll notice! The best part is hearing them in the background when you’re out and about, or driving the car, and you’ll hear something familiar and be humming along then suddenly realise why you recognise it. Of course, seeing thousands of people jumping up and down is pretty cool too.
So tell us a bit about Clubbing TV and covid 19. Has it affected what you’re doing much? Or does the format remain the same?
COVID has meant I’ve actually had more time to spend thinking about the episodes, and having a bit more fun with them. Adding a few comedy moments is great fun, but you need to take a step back to see where you may be taking things too seriously or where there’s a glaring bit of irony. Having a bit more time on my hands has made this much more of a feature than I’d originally anticipated. Like sampling a famous street rather than using a famous sample of a street in the Daft Punk episode. It took a whole morning to record everything – all for a few seconds of footage, but hopefully it takes the format somewhere most others don’t.
How do people tune in to your videos?
The show is broadcast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings on Clubbing TV and is then uploaded to our “From the Studio’ playlist on the ClubbingTVOfficial YouTube channel. My own youtube videos can be found on the StarskyCarr youtube channel.
What’s next for you that you’re really excited about?
I’m really excited to see where the Clubbing TV show can lead. It’s a bit of an unknown to me, and I always like taking a jump into something new to see where it leads.
Keep up with Clubbing TV on Facebook and Instagram and tune in to Starsky show on Clubbing.tv
Title: Nights With You
Label: Universal Music
Release date: October 09, 2020
Nicky Romero makes his debut on Universal Music with “Nights With You,” which finds the dance music titan exploring his softer side. Opening with a piano solo, “Nights With You” delivers soulful vocals and gently undulating basslines that meld into soaring cinematic acoustic strings. The song’s organic and raw style compliments lyrics like “I’ll hold you like I know you were mine,” making for a wistful and cathartic experience that will hit you right in the feels. Since his initial fame as one of the progressive house’s frontrunners, Romero has experimented with different genres of musical influences, and “Nights With You” is one of his most radio-friendly singles yet. Nicky Romero recently launched his dark progressive house project Monocule with the inaugural EP and now the Protocol Recordings label boss expresses his excitement at the release of new dance-pop crossover with Universal (Protocol Recordings will continue to release music of Nicky Romero and other Protocol artists independently):
“‘Nights With You‘ is a song I have loved from the very first moment I finished the demo. We went through many versions of this record, but when the acoustic strings came in, I knew instantly we had something special. Sometimes, to get the best results and bring out the magic, certain elements of a track need to be preserved as raw. Partnering with Universal on this release is also exciting news, and I’m looking forward to the upcoming edits and remixes we have planned for ‘Nights With You‘.” – Nicky Romero about “Nights With You.”
“The team at Universal Music has been thoughtful and flexible in the way they look after artists in 2020, particularly in dance music. I feel like they understand me as an artist and don’t attempt to put a box around creativity. I’m really excited about this partnership between our brands and look forward to what I know we’ll accomplish together” – Nicky Romero about the new partnership with Universal Music.
After taking the world by storm with early hits such as ‘Legacy‘ (with Krewella) and #1 single ‘I Could Be The One‘ (with Avicii), Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with David Guetta, Mike Williams & Amba Shepherd, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, DallasK & XYLØ, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki & Kiiara to remixes for the likes of Kygo, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve during these unprecedented times in the music industry. He recently debuted his ultra-modern “Another World” live stream concept this summer, and now has proved again his ability to turn into gold everything he touches, so keep an eye out for what’s next from him.
AVANT Festival is a new boutique music festival showcasing the natural and architectural beauties of Apulia, Southern Italy. The 1st edition takes place on 6th-7th November in Lecce, a city renowned for its Roman origins and sparkling Baroque style. The festival is a slow, intimate experience of local culture and tradition, with mild seasonal temperature, outside of the peak tourist season.
AVANT aims to bring together diverse, quality avant-garde musicians to the Baroque city of Southern Italy. They are theremin mastermind Dorit Chrysler, Raster’s sonic electronic musician Grischa Lichtenberger, Editions Mego’s experimental guitarist Julia Reidy, Italian experimental composer Donato Epiro and pop singer Lucia Manca.
Picturesque views surround, throughout a programming of indoor & outdoor activities. Guests are invited for a hiking tour and lunch on Apulia’s Adriatic coast, between the city of Otranto and the lighthouse at Punta di Palascìa, a breathtaking spot on Italy’s most easterly point.
There will also be a sound walk around Lecce’s old town and the stunning castle Castello Carlo V, as well as a fresh pasta course & degustation with artisanal chef Anna Quarta.
The concerts are set for Friday 6th and Saturday 7th November at Corigliano d’Otranto castle. The daily activities are scheduled for Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th. Tickets on sale now, more information on http://avantfestival.com/.
Where are you currently based?
I am currently based in Melbourne, Australia.
I’ve been singing since I was a kid! There is a video that my family always talks about of me singing “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion when I was maybe 4 or 5 years old. I started lessons when I was about that age too, so even growing up, its always been a really huge part of my life.
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?
COVID has been…. intense. I was really struggling at the start, but i’ve just been trying to see the little silver linings and be grateful for all the things that I do have during this time. Although I will say, I’ve had a lot of time to write which has been cool.
Your new single ‘Need From You’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
When I first started writing music, I was super into ballads. Everything I wrote was Ed Sheeran inspired, Adele inspired, Sam Smith inspired. As I got older, and got more involved in the music scene, I realised I really loved RnB/Soul and all the elements of those genres, and ever since then my music has been slowly evolving into an acoustic RnB kind of vibe. With that being said, I never stray too far from my roots. Those ballad themes are still underlying in all of my music, and it’s been really cool to keep that part of my songwriting with me.
How did you go about writing Need From You?
I wrote “Need From You” when I was in a very vulnerable place. I was facing a lot of stuff about my current relationship that I didn’t really want to see, which was hard for me. This song kind of just came out of nowhere. I don’t think I was even trying to write a song, I was trying to write a letter.. and “Need From You” was born.
I produced this song maybe about a year ago in a very intimate little studio with my producer Rino Darusman- who is amazing at what he does. He’s produced all of my tracks.
What programs/instruments did you use?
I wanted it to feel really stripped back, so we recorded a guitar track, and vocals, and that was pretty much it.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’m listening to a lot of H.E.R, she is so damn cool. I also listen to a lot of Summer Walker, Daniel Cesar, Jorja Smith and J Cole
What do you like to do away from music?
I’m still at uni so that takes up a lot of my time, I also spend a lot of time with my friends, but to be honest, most of my close friends are musicians too so even when we hang out, we’re usually writing together, which is really cool.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?
At the moment, all future plans are currently on hold. I’m just counting down the days until lockdown is over to be honest haha.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
My favourite food is pasta, and I don’t really have a favourite place to hang out, but my favourite thing to do is get in the car with my friends and just go for a drive and see where we end up. Always down for an adventure.
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Hey Paria, thanks for speaking with us! Congrats on the release of your new track ‘C’mon’. You wrote this in record time didn’t you, when you were staying on a farm in Norway?
Yes, I was on a farm and really bored haha, I remember walking around humming the melody that now has become the hook for this song “c’mon, c’mon, c’mon” for some reason. I figured, I could just record it on my phone, I ended up putting the recording in a project and started making a beat. After half an hour I had written the whole song. The hook and the chords gave me a really dreamy and romantic vibe and the melodies went together perfectly. I tend to write story-based lyrics and often from a certain character’s point of view, but this time I just wanted to paint pretty pictures with the melodies and lyrics. C’mon puts you in the situation of someone who tries to convey their basic needs to another person, but they’re too scared to say the words out loud.”
How do you find tracks normally come to you? Do you often find the hook will come to you out of nowhere, or do you prefer to lock down in the studio and work on tracks in a big session?
It’s different every time, like with C’mon it was instant but sometimes I spend the whole day coming up with things. But I would say I always have a chill set-up. So, it’s never big sessions for me unless I’m writing for another artist. I do like to take things as they come in the studio. I only have a few producers I choose to work with, and they are my friends so it’s always like, ok let’s meet and make something nice. And often I’m producing myself at home so it’s easy to work several hours without even noticing.
You were born in Iran and moved to Oslo in 2013. What inspired the move? And why Oslo?
Well I lived in Turkey before moving to Norway in 2013 so when we moved out of Iran, I was very young and had to do what my parents wanted me to do. And I guess their motive was to build a better life for us, so we moved out.
How did you get into singing and music in the first place?
I grew up in a musical family and was always exposed to a lot of music. So, I started playing the violin then piano and guitar, but nothing gave me so much joy like singing did. So, I’ve continued to love singing and felt called to make music that maybe can move people the way music moves me.
Do you remember your first singing performance?
Uuuuuhm the first ever? Cause that would be in kindergarten in a children’s play performance my mom forced me to do haha.
What are your favourite things about Oslo/Norway in general? If someone was visiting you, where would you take them for the best coffee/food/culture for example?
I am so fortunate that I’ve been able to travel around Norway and performed in so many different cities. I guess the typical answer to this question would be the nature; I’ve seen some crazy fjords and mountains here! But I guess the thing I enjoy the most about Norway/Oslo is the flea markets. I’m a total sustainable fashion junkie and I’ve found some really exciting treasures in markets all over Norway. So, I’d take any visiting friends to one of those markets.
What’s next for Paria?
I’ve just released the video for “C’mon” and I think this is the last single for this year. But I really want to release Christmas songs that I’ve been writing lately. So that’s a big maybe for this year… and of course my album is coming next year.
Paria ‘C’mon’ is Out Now on Bøl Records, get it here: https://ditto.fm/paria
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tBuWTC4AL48W3dWjdNnFQ?si=j2HxxZk-RTylAugruDi-xQ
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/paariia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pariamusicofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pariaofficial/
Where are you currently based?
Hi Partae! I live in Seattle.
How have you been navigating the current situation around Covid?
Having to stay at home has forced me to spend more time in the studio & be more creative. I have a day job which keeps me pretty busy as well, I work in the aviation industry.
When did you first start getting interested in music and making music?
Well I got into music in my early teens. I was a total metalhead. Listened to lots of thrasher & death metal, things like Sepultura, Slayer, Megadeth, etc. Once I got a little older in my teen years, I started to listen to lots of other stuff. I think it was around 15 when I discovered electronic music. I listened to things like Hardfloor, Front 242, Orbital, Juno Reactor, Kraftwerk, The Orb, etc.
I started learning to DJ when I was around 20 or 21. I was really into psytrance at the time, but I also liked tech house, techno, progressive, etc. So I was back & forth with my djing styles. I think it was probably in my late 20’s/early 30’s that I got interested in making my own music and I’d mess about with Logic & Ableton. I would kind of do it on and off as I was focused on my career mainly. When I moved to San Francisco and started clubbing again, I think it helped rekindle my interest in making music again and started getting a bit more serious about it and started buying some gear to make music with. I just started actually getting serious in the past year and finishing up productions.
Your first EP on Superfreq will arrive on Friday, talk us through the ‘Alebrijes’ ep.
Yeah! I’m pretty excited to have my very first ep out. So the first track I did for that was ‘Purrr’. I had a cool sample of a lion roar and a fat sub I had done. I had a pretty cool loop going with some tribal drums and those other elements in it & I finished the track up. Next I had a loop I liked for ‘Tomorrow’ which I had actually done on a modular system. I was going for something a little darker, edgier and more aggressive with that one. I had a cool vocal sample which I had been wanting to use for quite some time which I used in that track. Next I did ‘Spirit Animal’. With that one, I was going for something with a more organic feel & an acid bassline in it. It is something that I would play earlier on in a set with a more minimal style to it. I like trying to keep things sounding different and I prefer not to be associated with any particular one style, so I try to use different elements and styles in every production.
Where did you record the EP and what programs and gear did you use for it?
I recorded the EP in my home studio with Logic Pro. I used a variety of gear on all of the tracks. I tend to use a mixture of both analog & digital. For ‘Purrr’, I used a Prophet 6, some drum loops/samples I tweaked and a kick & sub I made. With ‘Tomorrow’, I made it almost entirely on a modular system with one of my favorite vocal samples. With ‘Spirit Animal’, I used an MFB Tanzbar 2 drum machine, some VSTs and an Avalon Instruments Bassline (a 303 clone) for the acid bassline in it.
Who are the most inspirational peers and figures in the industry right now?
That’s a tough one. I’ve drawn inspiration from countless artists and influences over the years across my musical journey. I can’t name any single one that just stands out for me at the moment. I’ve been inspired by so many artists over the years. A couple of big influences for me were always Depeche Mode & The Cure for instance. And as for electronic artists in the dance scene, well, that list would be endless!
What are you listening to at the moment?
Well, I’ve been listening to a lot of older stuff lately from my younger years. Artists like Megadeth, Pink Floyd, Smashing Pumpkins, Depeche, Trentemoller, Shpongle, etc. I’ve also been listening to a lot of more indie electronic stuff lately. And I’m always listening to some new tech house & minimal grooves.
What do you like to do away from the DJ booth & studio?
I enjoy creating art and traveling quite a bit. I like to illustrate & sculpt although I haven’t created a sculpture since forever. I’m also a big movie buff. And of course the typical stuff, I enjoy hanging out with my family & friends which is always a treat.
Favourite food & places to hang out.
I love spicy food. I love Mexican, Indian & Japanese food. I don’t think you can beat an amazing taco!
As for places to hang out, I travel a lot to Guadalajara, Mexico. It’s home for me, so I have family and all my old friends there. From there you can drive to a lake, go to the mountains and a drive to the beach which is only a couple of hours away as well. I tend to do quite a bit of traveling, but when I’m at home, I like to spend time with friends, go to the record shop, go clubbing or to a cool bar, go for a good cup of coffee, go out and try new restaurants, etc.
Thanks for the interview and for your time, Partae! Stay cool & stay safe!
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SUPPORT FOR ‘TREMBLE’ FT. LÂLKA
“This got a stadium rock kinda feel going on!”
– The Aston Shuffle – triple j (AUS)
“It’s a rumbling, anthemic track that sees Chores’ production hit a new peak; rushing bass kicks and heavy-armed explosions of synth moving with a euphoric pace that makes it seem perfect for the wind-swept summer.”
– Pilerats (AUS)
Melbourne-based, New Zealand-born producer duo Chores have just revealed their anthemic new single ‘Tremble’ featuring Brisbane-based avant-garde artist LÂLKA.
‘Tremble’ is three minutes of engrossing EDM, punctuated by steadfast drums, thudding bass and the alluring auto-tuned vocals of LÂLKA. The pre-choruses see the tracks most intimate moments, before escalating towards intense choruses, led by echoing vocal samples and ferocious saw synths.
Chores talk about the process behind ‘Tremble’:
“We discovered LÂLKA on triple j. She reminded us of our favourite bands when we started DJing – Crystal Castles, The Knife. We tracked her down via triple j Unearthed, and the collaboration began. We sent her a bunch of instrumentals we thought would be perfect for her vocal. After a few revisions between Brisbane and Melbourne, the remote sessions were done and we finished the production.”
Previous releases have been widely embraced by Spotify and radio stations triple j, triple j Unearthed, FBi, 4ZZZ, RTR FM, The Edge and George FM (NZ). They’ve also seen support from online tastemakers Acid Stag, Stoney Roads and Purple Sneakers. The duo has also won several awards, including ‘Best Electronic Act’ at the 2018 New Zealand Music Awards and ‘Breakthrough Artist’ at the Georgies in 2017.
Chores have spent years honing their craft, DJing and performing as a full band at New Zealand festivals Rhythm and Vines, Northern Bass, Bay Dreams and Deep Hard N Funky, as well as supporting dance music luminaires Basement Jaxx, What So Not, Duke Dumont, Peking Duk, The Chainsmokers and A-Trak.
In the coming weeks, Chores will reveal an accompanying music video for ‘Tremble’ ft. LÂLKA.
‘Tremble’ is available worldwide now
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