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Music Interviews

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Where are you currently based? I am currently based in Melbourne (having moved from Geelong as of a few months ago). How did you first start playing music? I always enjoyed singing as a child; if anyone has seen the movie 'Three Amigos' my family used to call me 'the singing bush' as a joke. I didn't pick up a guitar until I was about 13 or 14. The reason I started playing guitar is actually kind of embarrassing, at the time I was watching an anime called 'K-On!' (a play on the Japanese term for 'light music') and it's basically a cute show about a group of high school girl's who join their school's light music club and make a band. As a teen I just thought the idea of girls jamming and making music together was the coolest, so I picked up an old guitar my dad had lying around and the rest is history. Since then I have also been learning more piano to help me write songs. What's been happening recently? Pre-COVID I had been playing a bunch of shows with my band (including Queenscliff Music Festival and supporting Cousin Tony's Brand New Firebird), live music opportunities have obviously dried up recently but I have enjoyed participating in the new live stream projects that people have been creating. As an introvert being in isolation has honestly been a great time for me to recharge, write new songs and reassess what I want to do going forward with clarity (although I am missing playing and seeing live music). Your single 'Humans Weep' will be out in August, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? Sonically, this is a pretty new direction for me. When I started writing this song in 2018 I had begun to listen to more alternative R&B, which was a stark contrast to the folk/jazz influences on my EP (strange combo, I know). From the beginning, I wanted to convey a sense of monotony in the song due to its themes of apathy towards life and I tried to do this by using fewer chords and focusing on the arrangement to drive the song. This purposeful choice was honestly pretty restraining for me as I normally try to embellish songs with chord/key/rhythm changes, so to keep it interesting was a challenge. However, this lets the lyrics shine through which I believe are the strongest part of the song. The monotony of the verse also allows the chorus to really open up. Even then, the main melody in the chorus is sung in a low key, vulnerable and intimate way, which I wanted to keep fairly dry. Aesthetically, I pictured dusk/dawn landscapes that I wanted to somehow convey through sound. The tension between light and dark. To me the warm yet mellow guitar and electric keys contrasting with the cold sounding violin illustrates this tension. Whether you can hear that imagery or not I can’t say, but I love the result regardless. Additionally, the effects on the second guitar in the background add those spacey-dreamy vibes. The cricket sounds towards the end of the song are the final touch in creating this “dusky aesthetic”. As we all know, cricket sounds are often used to emphasise silence in media (often for comic effect), which I felt further teased at the sarcasm of ‘Humans Weep’ while also implying silence in an intimate way. Overall, the sonic vision for this song is an audible departure from the acoustic nature and intensity on my debut EP. How did you go about writing Humans Weep? 'Humans Weep' is written from the perspective of being overwhelmed to the point of apathy. I wrote this song in what was the aftermath of a pivotal point in my life: I had basically been excommunicated from my immediate family and from this conflict I had begun to reconnect with my mum (who had been diagnosed with cancer in our years apart) as well as my extended family whom I had been estranged from for most - if not all - of my life. I’ve always been an introvert and grew up somewhat isolated, so at the time I truly believed that I could not feel or lose any more than I already had. But the point of the song wasn’t to recount those specific events; they simply put the song into context. I had very little belongings, no money and no home. My sense of normalcy was totally removed from me and I was trying to rebuild my life while simultaneously feeling like everything could fall out from beneath from my feet (since it had).  I was constantly questioning everything, asking myself things like: Why, after all of the pain I've been through, do I feel so numb? Why am I working such long and strange hours to not even have the time to properly live in this new home I've created for myself? The love I received from my family was not unconditional, 'what if I wake up and all my friends are gone'? Where and when did you record and who with? I recorded 'Humans Weep' late last year in the home studio of Isaac Barter (Didirri, BATTS). It was so relaxing and wholesome to record with such a great listener and well-rounded musician. Working with Isaac was the best recording experience I've had to date and I look forward to getting back into the studio with him soon! What programs/instruments did you use? The song started out on vocals and guitar, which I brought to the band to add bass and drums. We then slowly started adding keys, violin, extra guitar effects and backing vocals. The song was recorded on Pro Tools. Who are you listening to at the moment? Recently I've been listening to Cleo Sol, Jorja Smith and Rina Sawayama. Aurora's new single 'Exist For Love' is also super cute, I just ordered the limited edition pink vinyl for it which is in the shape of a clamshell *cries*. Though at the end of the day, I'm always revisiting albums by Bjork, Joanna Newsom and Sufjan Stevens. What do you like to do away from music? I'm usually torn between being an Internet girl/gaming/reading manga and being out in nature. Before I became a musician I used to paint a lot, so I also do that from time to time. Please tell about the Queenscliff Music Festival Emerging Artist Grant that allowed you to record Humans Weep, how did it all come about for you? I'd known about the grant for a little while but I had never applied for one, so when the opportunity came up as I was planning to record a single I decided to go for it (very last minute). I basically smashed out my application in a weekend, getting quotes from all sorts of people, and they ended up telling me the budget I put together was one of the best they'd seen. When I first got that call I held my breath until I'd been told that I got the grant, then played it cool until I got off the phone. I was absolutely over the moon and still am to this day. Your new album 'Anticlimatic Girl' will be out in 2021, what can we expect? I've written and decided on 6 tracks to be recorded as an EP. Expect what you probably wouldn't expect from me, likely experimenting with electronic beats, sarcasm with softness and more genre-bending madness. What's planned for the remainder 2020? Once I've released the single (and we can go out again), my main priority is to finish the long-delayed music video for 'Humans Weep'. So keep an eye out for that. Favourite food and place to hangout? Wow that is a hard question, but I am definitely a sweet tooth. Does bubble tea count? When Stage 3 restrictions were lifted I mostly met up with my friends at different botanical gardens (I love to picnic), so I think that's my answer! https://www.momokorose.com/ https://ditto.fm/humans-weep https://www.instagram.com/momokorose/ https://www.facebook.com/MomokoRoseMusicArt/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DIM3wi3ZQgczUY6aUClpQ

Momoko Rose

Where are you currently based and where are you from? We are both from and based in Southwest Sydney, Campbelltown 2560. How did you’s first start playing music and rapping? Growing up our oldest brother Rodz was always playing rap and hip hop, He was always in tune with the scene back then and even had all the latest hard copy CD’s and albums so of course being the little brothers we looked up to him and wanted to be like him in every way. In doing this we both found our passion in rap and rapping. Our older brother even helped us write rhymes when we were little and bought us our very first microphone to record tracks. How does your background and where you are from play a role in your music? We are both full Samoan so being samoan we were raised with a strong musical background from singing hymns in church to playing the guitar and singing and rapping at drink ups. Being from Campbelltown we were also influenced from our area and surroundings, Campbelltown being a part of Sydney that is well away from the city with half of our area being housing commission and all of it being very multicultural. Growing up in these types of areas there is a big hip hop and rap culture and influence and being from there is a big part of our artist identity. What's been happening recently? Just the usual working at our jobs and also working on our music, We recently signed with Biordi Music so from there it’s just been full blast with our music. We’ve been trying to perfect our art as much as we can and record as much quality tracks as we can so the studio has been like our 2nd workplace. Also a lot of strategising and organising with our team at Biordi music, a lot of things to look forward to from all of us. Your new single 'The Top' is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? As soon as we heard the beat we just vibed out and put our own twist on it. It’s different to what we normally do so we just wanted to still keep our style and flows on it and in the end it all worked out and it’s a banger. How did you go about writing The Top? We actually wrote this track in the studio our manager Lowkee came in with a beat and said there’s this beat that we have to jump on and as soon as it played we were both feeling it. So we wrote the track then and there and recorded it in the same session. Where and when did you record/produce and who with? We recorded it at red stage studio with DJ Sefru and it was Mixed by Mixtri and mastered by Chunkyluv, So a big shoutout to all these guys. Also the producer for this track is relyt who is from the UK. What did you find most challenging and rewarding through out the creation of The Top? The most challenging thing would probably be not knowing how the Australian audience will take it, as there’s not much tracks like this in our scene. The most rewarding thing was probably just putting the track out there. Before this we had a bit of a break from making music so putting this track out as our first one back was really rewarding for us. What do you like to do away from music? (Pistol) VIP lounge and sinking a pint at the local. (Enzo) away from music, spending quality time with my son & my partner is what’s important to me. Who are you listening to at the moment? (Pistol) I listen to a lot of old school like Dre, Big, 50, Lil wayne and also listen to some of the current UK artist like Dutchaveli, Dave, Tion Wayne, Jhus, But mostly I’m listening to instrumentals and beats that I can rap on and also the tracks I’ve made. (Enzo) lately I’ve been listening to a lot of uk/aus rap artists but always crank meek mill & b.i.g those 2 are my go to. What's planned for the remainder of 2020? More banger singles and an EP  Favourite food and place to hangout? (Pistol) my favourite food would have to be a mad seafood platter, Lobster, oysters, kina and all that stuff ay and also any Asian food would have to be my favourite. My go to hangout spot would probably just have to be Any VIP lounge or Dragons Den. IYKYK (Enzo)  favourite food has to be seafood oysters,muscles,prawns,etc . Don’t have a favourite place to hang out as long as the company’s good.

Pistol Pete & Enzo

Where are you currently based and where were you born? Currently based in the St George area of Sydney. Born and raised in south-west Sydney - Campbelltown followed by Camden.  How did you first start playing the guitar/music? At 3 years old, I’d mimic my idols as well as my father who was a passionate hobby guitar player. If you asked my parents, they’d say that the only thing that came natural was my work ethic and passion to play. I’d lock myself in my room with a singles record player and try to copy my favourite riffs and guitar solos for hours on end. Eventually, my father began to nurture my passion by creating practice routines that ultimately put me on the path of being the guitarist I am today.   What's been happening recently? My focus has been divided amongst a few exciting things - completing my album, filming an episode of Australian Story, booking a tour as well as spending time connecting with the world on a new platform - Twitch.  Your new single 'Before You Check Out' is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? The vocals set the tone for the song. With the lyric being deep and at times confronting, I wanted the production to align a little more with the positive aspects of the message. I did this by keeping the tempo fairly up, and choosing appropriate instrumentation. Fingered acoustic, retro slide guitar, light percussion. On the flip side, I used 70’s influenced slide and trumpet to trigger “happy sad” emotions. Depth was achieved through big velvety keys, sub bass and piano from the bridge onwards. It was really important to me that the track stretched beyond simple folk production.   How did you go about writing Before You Check Out? I wrote BYCO after attending a cousin’s funeral who sadly lost his battle with depression/anxiety. Having recently dealt with my own demons that resembled his, I identified strongly with what he went through and understood why he made such a permanent decision. One morning I woke up rattled with regret that I hadn’t reached out to him earlier and began to query myself on what wisdoms I would have shared. My life transformed for the better when I learnt how our thoughts and beliefs colourise our experience. When we aren’t aware of this, we can be misguided on what the source of suffering truly is. The chorus lines instantly came to mind - Before you check out, before you give in, just know you’re checking out of a place you’ve never been. Ironically, I wrote the rest of the song whilst sitting in front of a sunset that was right in front of me, yet too lost in thought to notice.  And you’ve got a new album due out August 6 too, you sure have been busy!  Where and when did you record/produce and who did you work with? Too busy!!! Ha! I’m looking forward to having my weekends back. The first 5 tracks were produced by myself, co-produced and mixed by Tony Buchen (Montaigne, Mansionair) with half of the recordings engineered at Free Energy Device by Richie B. I decided to take on the rest of the tracks by myself with help from the ears of friends to keep me from falling down unproductive rabbit holes! ;)  How did you approach the recording/production? Many of these songs were written when I wasn’t intending to return to music. The demos were created over time purely from a place of catharsis. For most tracks, the aim was to do better versions of the demo and in some situations, we reverted back to takes used in the roughs! Influences were sub-conscious with flavours and styles forming organically with time. All songs bar one were chosen unanimously by myself and team. Let’s just say that if everyone around you passionately protests against the removal of a song -Listen! Fortunately, I did and with some love, it’s now close to one of my favourites.  What programs/instruments did you use? Pro Tools for recording and mixing. Guitars, bass, real drums, sample drums, brass, keys, piano, vocals. You've also made an amazing video to accompany the single, how did the concept for the video come about? Synchronicity! I wasn’t intending on releasing a film clip with this song. Cornered by my team, the pressure was on to create a clip in 3 days. I had to come up with a simple idea that cost no more than $500 and remembered that I always wanted to do a clip with a projector. With the song being about how projections of the past can colourise our experience, I felt like the idea would make sense both visually and conceptually.  Where and when did you film and who did you work with? I directed and edited myself with help from a DOP friend Andre Moonen who created the film clip for my song “Castles In The Sky”. Projector footage was archival from myself and 2 mates - Sean Boyd who did some work on a mindfulness clip I created some time ago for my vlog and a travel vlogger friend who had footage that took the visuals from being appropriate to also having a narrative. What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the creation of the video? Most challenging - committing to a deadline when I know little about film clips and had zero experience working with a projector!  Most rewarding was when we realised we had a clip that didn’t just aesthetically suit the song, but had an underlying narrative that helped to amplify the message. Who are you listening to at the moment? Broken Bells, Lana Del Ray, Khruangbin, Tame Impala, Father John Misty, Ry Cooder, Ennio Morricone ;) What do you like to do away from music? Go for hikes, take in beautiful views, enjoy all the simple things with my kids, TV series binging, surfing, training  You'll be featured on Australian Story in early August, can you give us a clue as to what we can expect? I can definitely guarantee that I’ll be seeing it for the first time when a million others see it! I believe it showcases my experiences as a child touring the world, battling Leukaemia and later in life how I came to get back in touch with myself and my art after dealing with relatable adversities.   You have a massive Australian tour coming that's kicking off in October followed by Bluesfest in 2021, what do you have in store for these shows? Contrast to how I grew up playing on stage, these shows will see me play songs and tell stories as a hybrid duo (2 guitars, sampler and at times, a trumpet player). As a kid, I just wanted to play music but these days I enjoy telling a story. Whether it’s about how music helped the healing process when I was sick as a kid to not knowing who Jimmy Page was when he asked me to sign a CD for him. I’m also very open about my struggles and feats with the hope of inspiring.  How do you prepare for shows and what do you most enjoy about playing live? That’s something I’m still working on. At the moment, after getting comfortable at sound check, I might have a nap followed by some sort of walking meditation to get my mind and body in sync. If nerves run too hot, I have mental “anchors” to help keep me grounded that are used while I shake out my body.  The moment I open my eyes after losing myself to realise that everyone was right there with me. It’s a connection that I’ve never felt off stage. To have so many different walks of life come together over a song or a story is pretty fucking special. Post-show bliss is pretty amazing too!  Any tips for aspiring musicians? Know why you play and never lose sight of it. For me, one half of the purpose is self-expression and catharsis but equally as important is connection. This means that I not only need to ensure that I’m expressing myself in an authentic way, but the way in which I do this needs to translate! Otherwise, I’ve only satisfied one half of my purpose.  Favourite food and place to hangout? Pizza! Fucking DF/GF so I haven’t had it in years :(  Takeaways on the beach. 

Nathan Cavaleri Interview

Where are you currently based? I am based in Amsterdam & Apeldoorn in The Netherlands. In Amsterdam I love the city life and Apeldoorn is a much more quiet place. It is more like the countryside which is a great place for me to rest and to find inspiration. How has your COVID19 experience been so far? I’m lucky to be healthy and that the people around me are as well. Of course it’s been rough just like for everyone else.Ii get my energy from touring and playing shows, meeting new people and discovering new cultures, and from exploring different countries so to be at home for such a long time was boring. But it also made me realise how much I love my fans and how grateful I am for the life I am living. How did you first start playing music? I started drumming when I was 5 years old and I actually never stopped doing that. I started saving money for a DJ set when I was 12 and discovered FL Studio when I was 13. From that moment on I was hooked to producing music. I remember getting home from school and immediately start making music, even when a class got cancelled I went home to produce haha. What do you attribute to your success? I think it’s my out of the box thinking with producing and constant motivation to be the best at my craft. I try to just be myself and produce what I like to produce. That really helps me to stay motivated and inspired during my creative process. I don’t like to act like I’m somebody else so what you see is what you get. I love performing and producing and I think people like the ‘’realness’ when it comes to artists. Your latest track 'Nobody Knows' is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting? I got the vocal from my label STMPD RCRDS and I was instantly hooked. I was driving home and immediately had the ideas for the production in my head. I started recording the ideas on my phone and when I got home I started working them out! It was a really nice creative journey because I always love to challenge myself. Feldz really delivered some amazing vocals and it's crazy but I never even met her! So we worked via email and the result is amazing! I’m very happy to have worked with her on this record! How did you go about writing Nobody Knows? See my previous answer. Where and when did you record/produce and who did you work with? I was at my home studio because all the studio complexes were closed due to COVID-19. Working at home can be amazing but also very different than going somewhere to work. You really need to motivate yourself to stay in your home studio so I’m lucky to be very hardworking, it keeps me going. What programs & instruments did you use? FL Studio, a lot of synths and a laptop:) Your track with Brooks 'Without You' rode in the Beatport charts for many weeks, how did you come to with with Brooks? We do a lot of sets together, and we had some amazing back 2 back sessions. Fans really loved it so we came up with the idea to build a special intro for Tomorrowland. When we made the intro and tested it live, the crowd’s reaction and the reactions we got online were amazing. I got messages every day saying ‘when does that track with Brooks come out!’ so we thought it would be even better to make it a collab. It took a few months and during ADE we finished it and tested the whole track live for the first time. How did this track come about? See my answer above. What or who influences your music? The answer is pretty simple: life around me. Everything that happens to me or things I see give me inspiration. I think my music is also my way of expressing myself! Who are you listening to at the moment? I love to just put my Spotify on shuffle and let everything come by haha! I’m listening a lot of Kanye West at the moment. He is one of my favorite artists of all time. What do you like to do away from music? Kickboxing, going to the gym, discovering restaurants and keep up with the latest fashion. Please tell us about your YouTube series, how it came about and what you aim to achieve: My main goal was to give my fans more insight into my life as a DJ/producer, but also my personal life. I like that I can use my Instagram to show only the best parts of my life but I felt like my fans needed some more ‘realness’. So that's when I thought making a YouTube series would be the perfect look inside my life. I want my fans to feel connected with me even though they are at home. Especially during these times it’s a good way to still connect with fans and show them that I’m just a normal guy that loves to make music, party and tour! What can we expect from your upcoming releases? I have a pretty big stack of tracks ready to be released. A lot of tracks with my signature ‘’Julian Jordan sound’, and also some crossover tracks, still with the signature but on which I try new things. There’s definitely a lot to be excited about! What's planned for the remainder of 2020? Hoping to be back on tour very soon haha! But I don’t like to just sit and wait so I’m busy with a lot of exciting concepts and projects to keep everyone entertained and keep myself busy! You will get to see a lot of that in the upcoming episodes of my series. Favourite food and place to hangout? For Italian food: Fiko Amsterdam, and for Japanese food: Momo Amsterdam.

Julian Jordan

Henry Green

Henry Green

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Marvell

Where are you currently based? Well, Israel How did you first start playing music and singing? My big brother was very popular amongst his friends because he was beatboxing and drumming. I envied him a lot, So I started imitating animals And beatboxing myself , One thing led to another I found Aretha Franklin and I want to be here ever sense.  for real now music was always there, And, it saved me from depression so many times. In 2018 you won the Eurovision Song Contest, how did you come to be involved with Eurovision and what how have things changed for you since winning? It actually started really different with me. It started when I was performing in Late night jams, I was paid with some beer because I could improvise in a very entertaining way.  When money came short i figured out I can't pay my rent anymore doing small gigs , I went to a reality show in Israel just to make a living.  I ended up winning it, And The grand prize was to go to Eurovision song contest and surprisingly to me,I wan that too.  It seems like since that moment there has been a lot of water under the bridge. Eurovision has opened me to an international world, and it will forever be a part of my heart - like a mythological ex that keeps haunting you. Sometimes I call Eurovision when I’m drunk. Your new single Cuckoo was showcased on Saturday the 16th of May to over 45 countries, what influenced the sound and songwriting for  cuckoo? Cuckoo is like a heartbreaking lullaby for a dying relationship. I was in a moment of doubt, I doubted absolutely everything in my life. While people expected me to be happy - having a relationship and a peaking career, I felt lost and caged in their perception of what they want me to be, and what I really want to become. How did you go about writing Cuckoo? I was on a writing trip In LA and I got a lot of dates with writers and producers  But everything that we achieved was very mediocre.  And one of the mornings I we We're waiting for a songwriter to show up and in Came a girl with a kimono and gave a really loud burp. And I was thinking 'that's it, we found her! her name is Krista Young's and it took us three bad songs in very expensive rooms to figure out we need to go to her apartment with her roommate Burt Elliott to sit on a beer spent 10 minutes writing and then  we had  cuckoo There are two versions of Cuckoo, please tell us how the music box concept came about: The song speaks about a cage and I thought about cages in general I remember me as a little girl asking my mom: "Does the ballerina inside my music box ever get out the box"The loop of the music box Channels really well the  tragedy of being stuck inside a comfortable fancy cage. We spent three whole months building a custom music box which is an instrument from the 16th century for it to be in a loop and play our arrangement . Where and when did you record/produce and  master? After this song came out so beautiful I knew I wanted someone special to produce it.  JR Rotem Was a perfect fit to me for this track and he did such a magnificent work on it. You also have a new EP on the way, what can  we expect? My new EP name is Goody bag . When you get a goody bag, you actually get leftovers from the party, So you can savor the experience a little bit longer. I had an amazing two years, and this is what’s left of them. I decided to gather them up in a bundle and move on. Who are you listening to at the moment? little big koffee , bby motha  Doja Cat. What's planned for 2020? hahaha Favourite food and place to hangout? I miss Thailand so bad right now ,so I have to say coconut pancakes.

Netta

Sophie Castriota

Sophie Castriota Interview

Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there? I am currently based 50/50 between Nashville and Alberta, Canada. The music scene in both places is great! Obviously in Nashville, it’s very amplified with it being Music City after all, but Alberta has a great scene and some amazing music festivals. How did you first start playing music? I have been singing ever since I was a little girl. My mom likes to tell the story of how I could “hum” before I could talk! My first shows were at Christmas concerts when I was about 5 years old which then led to singing competitions and starting a band when I was in high school. What's been happening recently? I recently released my brand new single “Dream Catcher” to all digital streaming platforms and to Canadian radio! We also just released the music video for it recently. It's been a fabulous journey so far and I recently drove across the United States to return home to Alberta to spend the summer with my family. Your new single 'Dream Catcher' is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? I am originally from Alberta Canada and growing up there was a big Native American cultural influence. I have always loved making Dream Catchers since I was a little girl and while performing at a festival two years ago, I had the “aha” moment that I needed to write a song about me going out and catching my dreams, thus “Dream Catcher” was born! It’s been such an incredible journey of inspiring those around me to go out and catch theirs as well. Where and when did you record and who with? We recorded “Dream Catcher” in Nashville about a year and a half ago. I was able to co-produce the track with my producer Simon Gugala and it was an incredible experience to hear this song come to life!  How did you go about writing Dream Catcher? When I had the "aha" moment to write “Dream Catcher”, I knew that I needed to co-write it with one of my best friends Andrew Beason. He is so incredibly talented in every aspect of songwriting and I held on to the idea for about three months until we were able to get in the writing room together. I fell in love with what we wrote and about a month later during a morning meditation, the bridge just came to me and the song was complete!  What programs/instruments did you use? We wrote “Dream Catcher” on the guitar and in the studio, we used guitar, drums, piano, bass and the program Logic Pro. Please tell us about the album that you've been working on and what we can expect: I am so excited about my album and cannot wait for everyone to hear the new songs! These are tunes that I've written and co-written over the past 5 years! While recording them, we allowed each song to have its own moment and blossom into exactly what it should be, instead of keeping the overall album in a specific genre box. The songs range from pop and country to beachy and a little rock and roll.  You have a music video out that was shot in the desert, how did the film concept come about? I have been drawn to the Arizona desert for years now and went out to Phoenix for a “Dream Catcher” - inspired photoshoot in the spring of 2019 that turned out amazing.  During my time there, I had some beautiful spiritual realizations and I knew in my heart that I had to go back to film the music video and get inspired by the magic all over again. Where did you film and who did you work with? We filmed the “Dream Catcher” music video in Tucson, Arizona. I had never been to Tucson before, but Angela – my stylist and also one of my best friends – suggested it and after seeing pictures and videos from a trip she took, I knew in my heart that it was perfect! As a crazy coincidence, my videographer Jenny is from Tucson, so we had access to some amazing shoot locations. It was all meant to be!  What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the creation of the music video? Most challenging would be making sure the weather was just right, which is obviously out of our control, so there were a lot of positive vibes going out to Mother Earth. The weather was the most rewarding aspect! The sky was stunning with light clouds. It was an incredible view!  Please tell us about your podcast: Yes! I'm so excited about this! :) I started a podcast based on my song “Dream Catcher” and knew 100% in my heart that my friend Carli Kahl was the perfect person to host it with me. Carli has been on my team for the past three years helping me out on the road as tour manager, assisting in projects, and being an amazing cheerleader on my team! We started working on the idea last summer and wanted to have a platform where we could share other people's stories of them catching their dreams thus the Dream Catcher Podcast started up! It's been such a great project and to receive messages on how we have inspired those around us is incredibly rewarding!  Who are you listening to at the moment? Right at this moment, I am listening to my friend Zack Dyer! Zack and I have played shows, written together, and been on a music journey for the past four and a half years. We've travelled around the US and Canada performing and as of this past year, he recently signed a deal in Nashville as a songwriter! I’m so proud to see his career take off, as he is incredibly talented. Zack and I recorded a cover of Brothers Osborne "Stay a Little Longer" and put it up on YouTube a few years ago, which gained us both a bit of attention. Make sure to check him out!  What do you like to do away from music? I love to be in nature, so hiking, biking and spending time on my longboard are at the top of my list. I am also a lover of yoga, meditation and all things spiritual. When I'm not directly doing music, I am planning out my next adventure!  What's planned for 2020? 2020 is the year for adventure, family and spending some much needed time with myself. I am spending the summer in Alberta in my own trailer that I have decorated myself with a Bohemian theme. One of my sisters just had her first baby and my other sister is expecting her first later this summer. So I’m so happy that I can be here for them on their journeys as moms. I can't wait to sing lullabies and get in all the aunty snuggles. I feel like I've been warming up my vocals in Nashville for the past 8 years for this moment to sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" to my niece and nephew. :) Favourite food and place to hangout? Favorite food spot would be The Wild Cow Vegetarian restaurant in Nashville! It's the place that launched my love for vegan food and propelled me on my plant-based journey! If you ever go, make sure to order the vegan nachos!

Mandy McMillan

Danny Serrano is an artist who’s been on the top of his game for some time now. A Madrid man who’s repped the likes of Circus, Saved Records, Truesoul and more, he’s an individual who commands a deep respect in the tech house world. Alongside names like Wally Lopez, he’s also recognised as being one of Spain’s best exponents of a groovy, tech laden sound. Aside from the labels he’s worked with, Serrano also runs his own label — the brilliant Serrano’s Kitchen, which of course, is also the name of his famous studio in Madrid. It’s in Madrid where he crafted his latest work, the exceptional Craft, which just hit shops recently. An interesting time to release an album it may be, but then Danny Serrano has never been one for conventional. We caught up with Danny just as the album dropped to talk about his 2020 so far, the Madrid scene — and much more besides…  How was your lockdown period? And what was it you found most challenging about it all? It is a really strange situation for everyone, I think no one would have ever imagined living something like this in life.  Are you worried about the future of live musicians? Or are you confident things will go back to as they were? Or maybe go more ‘underground’? I think everything will go back to the way it was before, I thought our industry was going to change but I think when a vaccine is found I am sure everything will go back to the way it was before. I hope so anyway!  What do you think this all spells for the scene in Madrid?  The scene in Madrid is quite difficult at the moment, the big clubs are closed for now so it’s hard to say. I guess it’s a global issue as much as a Spanish one, but without government support it’s hard to say what’s going to happen.  Can you tell us a bit about your some of your favourite clubbing memories down through the years?  I have great memories of Space Ibiza, Space of Sound in Madrid and also Ushuaia Ibiza. Space Ibiza was one of the best clubs I have ever played, this place was magical and special for me. I wish I could go back tomorrow!  Do you ever get to go out as a clubber these days? Who was the last DJ to really impress you in that regard? Of course I have not gone out during this quarantine, I have been at home with my family. But there are several DJ’ that I admire… but if I had to pick one, I’d perhaps say Loco Says… his set in Fabrik in Madrid was simply amazing!! You’ve been busy recently putting out your new album. Was there a time when you considered delaying it with everything that’s going on?  The truth is that I have thought about not publishing it ... we are living a strange moment with the music ... but in the end I decided that I wanted to publish this album in my brand Serrano's Kitchen. This album is special to me. Have you had to think of more imaginative ways to earn a living? Or do you have other gigs lined up for other periods in the year? I currently work in my recording studios Serrano’s Kitchen as a mixing studio engineer and master for other major artists and labels. Thanks to that I am surviving this pandemic but I miss not playing in clubs and festivals.  How have your goals and dreams changed since the start of this year? Has staying positive been an issue for you at all? My vision of the music sector and industry has changed for sure. Now I am focused on my Serrano's Kitchen study and academy project.  I am very happy working as a mix engineer and master for other labels, artists and bands so let’s see where I go with that.  Can you tell us a bit about Craft and the production process behind it all? How does this project differ to things you have done before?  "Craft" is a more personal sound, I was a bit bored of working in the studio and always making the same sound, I wanted to do something different ... and Craft is the result of all this. I hope you all enjoy it! On a personal level -- and music aside -- what’s keeping you excited at the moment? As I have previously commented, my Serrano's Kitchen project is the most important thing for me at the moment, our studies and music academy is a fundamental part of my life and surely in my career for the future, when I'm locked up I escape from the world and I don't think about the problems …!  Can you talk us through three pieces of art (music, books, art etc) that worked for you over the past few months? Music from the Beatles, Michael Jackson or Queen are a constant reference for me. The last book I read was ‘The boy with the striped pyjamas’.  https://www.beatport.com/release/craft/3007867 https://www.facebook.com/djdannyserrano/

Danny Serrano

Where are you currently based?  Rochester, NY How did you first start playing music?  My parents are both musicians so it was always around me and some of my first memories are at shows their shows. I think I realized I could sing when I was like maybe 4 and was alone yell-singing Four Non-Blondes’ “What’s Goin On” for 2 hours straight in my bed lol. First show ever, for no one. What's been happening recently? Gearing up to release our new EP, KOPYRIGHT! And also, social distancing.  Your single "U.G.L.Y" is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? We’ve always loved the idea of creating a song that’s super epic and chanty and has almost a cheerleader esce feel to it- and when we sat down to write Uggo we had that in mind for sure. I was a cheerleader myself (lol) and I wanted to really drive the point home with this one. How did you go about writing "U.G.L.Y."? We worked with producer AWWW who we know personally and have done some co-writing stuff with in the past. I recall we started writing the song in one session that was just two of us and producer, then we all went down to NYC probably a year later and finished the tune as a complete band- that’s when it really came together.  Where and when did you record/produce? NYC, AWWW’s studio space.  What programs/instruments did you use to record/produce? We are mostly an Ableton band. Sometimes Protools depending on who we are working with but definitely one of those. Huge fan of the DECAPITATOR plugin.  How has your COVID-19 experience been so far and how do you think it has affected artists? It’s been pretty shitty since we can’t play shows. Our live show is super important to who we are as a band (we do full band choreography etc.) so time not being able to plan anything around that has been very strange. I’m hoping post EP cycle that some sick new music will come out of it though since we can focus all our energy on that. I think a lot of artists are literally starving because of this- as a fan, definitely get out there and support your artists right now. They need it! Buy shit! What do you like to do away from music? I love to go out and dance, but that’s a huge part of KOPPS as a project as well. Some things totally disconnected from music would be my love of restoring old homes, reading, and doing anything outside in nature.  Who are you listening to at the moment? I’ve been on a Caroline Polachek kick for what seems like months but to be honest, I feel like the BLM movement has taken president over releases as of recently (which is a very good thing) and so I haven’t been consuming as much as usual.  What's planned for the remainder of 2020? Releasing our EP KOPYRIGHT on July 31, hopefully doing some online performances, and then it’s going to be focusing fully on writing for our first full-length album (unless we can suddenly tour during the pandemic, which I doubt.) Favourite food and place to hangout? Cheese in all of its magnificent forms. Mexican food is our fav as a band...& I will hang on any beach, anytime and feel very content.

KOPPS

Where are you currently based? I'm so lucky to have been born and raised in BC, and I currently live in Vancouver on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil Waututh nations.  How did you first start playing music? My mom swears that I loved music in utero and kicked along to my favourite tracks, and I was singing as soon as I could talk. I think I was around 10 months old in my carseat on a drive with my mom, and she was listening to My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion. Apparently, I was singing along—we'll use the term "singing" loosely. But it's always been something I've done for as long as I can remember.  What's been happening recently? That's a big question. At the start of 2020, I was thinking mostly about my excitement for music and all the songs I was working on. Obviously, the past 6 months were not something I predicted. COVID threw me for a loop in terms of my release planning, especially as I was starting to play more live shows in the city. And, most importantly, the long overdue spotlighting of systemic injustice and white supremacy (including in the music industry) has given me some pause. I've been doing a lot of reading, listening, and discussing—particularly about Canada and the US's histories, and how race-based inequity and violence manifest today—while simultaneously crafting intentional plans about how I'd like to show up as a white artist.  You've recently signed with 604 Records, how did this come about and how has the experience been so far? I feel so lucky to be a part of the 604 team. Two summers ago, I quit my full-time office job to pick up contract gigs and pursue music. I went to this music conference in Victoria, BC, feeling total imposter syndrome, and I met Louise Burns (a producer and artist with 604 Records). We started writing and recording together and she was instantly such a mentor and advocate for me. I did another songwriter's workshop about a year later where I met Kevvy (also a producer and artist with 604). Together, Kevvy and Louise pulled me aside and said: "We have a plan for you." We started writing together, and then I got the opportunity to do a demo deal with 604 Records last fall. Those tracks were shared with the whole team, and then I was offered a record deal. Kevvy and Louise have been instrumental in my growth and confidence as an artist.  The experience has been a dream, honestly. Before signing, I was concerned that "record deal" would be synonymous with "loss of creative independence." In fact, every single person I've worked with at 604—Kevvy and Louise and Jonathan and others—have supported my vision so fully and only enhanced my artistry. Being in the studio is like dropping into an alternate universe where time is non-linear, there are endless snacks and weird inside jokes, and we just get to try things out and make beautiful music.  You have a new single 'Tarot' out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? I love pop music that is emotionally intelligent, and simultaneously catchy yet lyrically dense. Tarot is an electro-pop song, and at the time of writing it I was listening to a lot of Maggie Rogers, Janelle Monae, and The Japanese House.  How did you go about writing Tarot? I was messing around on my new MIDI keyboard and trying to gain proficiency with Garageband. I don't usually write first thing in the morning but I remember being semi-sleepy and laying down a more R&B-influenced beat, usually those vocal "mm, mmhmm"s as part of it. Usually, songs start for me with a few lyric lines that somehow emerge in my brain. I thought of the first two lines: "It's something about energy, position of the moon / I need a way to justify unwelcome thoughts of you" and that set the theme of the song.  Where and when did you record and who with? I recorded the unfinished song as a rough demo in my very DIY home studio (aka bedroom with a laptop). I sent it to Kevvy and Louise, and we finished it off between Kevvy's home studio and the studio at 604 Records. Kevvy kept elements from the original demo, which I love!  What did you find most challenging and rewarding throughout the creative process? Finishing what I've started. I loved coming up with ideas, but then I don't always see them through. I have a lot of half-finished songs on my computer.  You also have an upcoming album on the way, what can we expect? I do! You can expect a few more singles later this year that expand my sound. I see Tarot sitting perfectly next to Flux, my first independent release—they feel like musical siblings. Some of the other singles build off of these and feel even bigger, with more harmonies and more instrumentation.   What do you like to do away from music? I work for a couple nonprofits part time locally, so I do that. I always want to be outside and do fun things with people I love, so lots of family dinners and bike rides and park hangouts with friends and hiking.  Who are you listening to at the moment? I rediscovered Tierra Whack's record, Whack World, and I've been into that. I'm just digging into HAIM's new record, Women in Music Pt. III.  What's planned for the remainder of 2020? Some COVID-safe travel locally. I get to spend some time at a cabin with my family, so we'll do lots of swimming and lounging and likely some competitive games of Spikeball. I'm going on a seven-day canoe trip with a friend at the end of the month. Once I'm back, I hope to plan some smaller, intimate outdoor shows throughout the remainder of summer and fall. I'm also starting to write again, so I'd like to carve out some time to lay down tracks—maybe somewhere outside of the city.  Favourite food and place to hangout? I love almost all food and I have a huge appetite. That feels like the hardest question to answer. Lately, I've been wanting sushi if I'm going to indulge in takeout. I also love spreads—is there a better way to describe them? Like a board of cheese, hummus, olives, some crackers, bread, veggies. My favourite place to hang out is anywhere outside with a view of the mountains and the Pacific ocean.  Instagram | Facebook | Twitter @michaelaslinger www.michaelaslinger.com

Michaela Slinger

DUBOSS

DUBOSS

KEY OUT “ANTHROPOMORPHIA” ALBUM OUT FRIDAY 26TH JUNE VIA HALF A COW RECORDS

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Where are you currently based? Currently residing in Melbourne, Australia How did you first start playing music? My mum signed me up for piano lessons when I was 8 and I took to it pretty quickly. Throughout school I picked up the violin and saxophone for a bit, but ultimately stuck with the keys. I didn’t start singing until I was about 16, in church. What's been happening recently? I’ve just released the film clip for my first single ‘I Should Know Better’ and planning on the release for my second single. I have a heap of new music ready to go, so I am really excited to share that with the world. I also play keys in a couple of my good pal’s bands (Libby Steele & Big Creature, go check them out!) and studying my Bachelor in Psychological Science, so even though we’re in lockdown at the moment, things are still nice and busy! Your new single 'I Should Know Better' is out, what influenced the sound and songwriting? I’m a big fan of pop music and rnb, so I guess I wanted to combine the two worlds. I really love the sound that SB90 has (he produces most of my stuff at the moment) and I love working with my cowrite, Evangeline. She writes these amazing melodies that force me way out of my comfort zone (I’m talking range and agility!) I think I’ve really found my voice and my vibe after working with this dream team. How did you go about writing I Should Know Better? I met this guy at a birthday party who was a friend of a friend and we were all getting along really well. He was a bit cocky and said some things that were a bit across the line, but I kind of just laughed them off. Further into the night I offered to drop him and a friend off into the city as I was headed home and they took me up on my offer. In the car he made a brag remark about being an A-grade asshole and I, thinking nothing of it, made a witty remark about that being the reason why his ex girlfriend left him. Although I had intended it to be a witty remark (probably a little bit in retaliation to all of the shit he had dealt me throughout the night) he lost his shit and launched a tirade of horrible comments towards me and my “lack of tact”, so I kicked him out of my car. It was that moment I made a conscious decision from now on, assholes won’t ever get the better of me. Hence “I should know better, better than to care”. Where and when did you record/produce and who with? I started working with Evangeline and SB90 last April and I Should Know Better was the second song we’ve written. All up I think we’re at about 9 or 10 tunes now. We roll into a session with nothing before hand and kind of just let the creative process flow. Pretty much every session has ended in a fully finished song. It’s such an easy way to work and I find that we get a lot done in a short time. What did you find most challenging and rewarding throughout the creative process? I find my own self doubt and insecurities get the better of me quite often during the creative process so it’s really nice to work with people I’m close with and that I trust. The most rewarding thing is getting to sing the song back with just a piano or guitar. The live show (with a full band) is really fun, but if the song stands on its own two feet with just an acoustic accompaniment, I know it’s a winner. How did the concept for the music video come about? Gary Robertson is the videographer that I worked with. I’ve known Gary for years and have worked with him on another solo project. He’s so great because he always has a heap of ideas for things to try. Originally, I wanted to put together a video with choreography and dancers, but then decided I wanted to tell the story of the song and Gary suggested we do the one shot take. It was so crazy how easy it all came together on the day. I had a great team - my friend Sara De La Cruz styled the whole thing and my friend Nerida Beardsell did hair and makeup. My long-term pal Zach Bres, a very talented writer, played the bad boy wrapped in denim. I’m very fortunate to be surrounded by amazing talent and wonderful supportive friends! Where and when did you film and who with? We filmed at my house earlier this year. The team consisted of Gary Robertson (videographer) Sara De La Cruz (stylist) Nerida Beardsell (hair and makeup) Zach Bres (legend bad boy actor who is actually the nicest and kindest man in the world) Please tell us about how the music video came together: I was really fortunate to get to work with the team I did. I’d been wanting to work with Sara for ages but I wanted to wait until I had the opportunity to work on a really cool project. She actually got in before me and reached out via insta and we met like 5 days before we filmed and cha

Sully

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