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Music Interviews

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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

Key Out Interview

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

Delivered, Live Presents: Discovered Live

Delivered, Live Presents: Discovered Live

Where are you currently based? I'm currently based in Melbourne, Australia. How did you first start playing music? I started playing guitar when I was super young so that has always been my go to and saviour. Throughout high school I then played in a few different bands and once I finished, I started touring the country so it all evolved from there! What's been happening recently? I've been tucked away making the most of this funny time, working on more new music and staying as productive as can be. You have created a new reimagined version of your single 'Fall Down' how and why did this come about? After Fall Down came out on April 23rd I dropped a music video, behind the scenes video of how this was put together and after that I released a LIVE performance video of the track to give my listeners an insight into what my shows will look like! As the original is quite upbeat and boppy I wanted to show off the song in its most raw and emotional form.  Please describe the process that you went through: I started by jamming the track out with me and my guitar, figured out the arrangement and took it to the coolest looking roller rink in town - the rest was history.  Please tell us why it's important to you that artists put out proper live performances that expose the artist in their true form, especially in this current COVID19 period:  I think it's important for artists to be putting out live performances that expose them in their truest colours. (Especially in this time when proper live shows have been taken away from us.) I think it's a lot easier these days to hide behind clean cut production than ever before and nothing can match or be exactly re-created in a live performance setting - it's going to be different every time and that's the beauty of it. What do you like to do away from music? I love training, fitness, sport - anything that gets me outside and pushes me physically! So great to keep my head in check.  Who are you listening to at the moment? Getting a workout at the moment is Lauv's new 'Without You' EP, a heap of Machine Gun Kelly & the new Bring Me The Horizon track 'Parasite Eve' - it SLAMS! What are you working on currently? I've been working away on my live set behind the scenes as well as planning and putting together a pretty special music video for my next single that will be filmed in a few weeks time! What's planned for 2020? At this stage i'm aiming to have a couple more tracks out before the year is done and ideally be back on the touring circuit depending on how everything goes live music wise! Favourite food and place to hangout? A tricky one! I think right now my favourite food is from a Vietnamese restaurant called Typhoon in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne - incredible. As far as places to hangout, I’ve always felt right at home near the ocean. So I love doing any sort of activity where I'm close to or in view of the water. I think good company comes before location though so I could literally be anywhere in the world and be super happy with my best mates around me.   http://lakelend.com.au

Lakelend

Who is StoKed? Stoked means “purveyor of Infectious Energy”. Basically, it reflects my state of being, and that hopefully reflects in my productions along with how I am behind the DJ console. Where are you currently based? I am currently at home in the Bombay city of India. How has your COVID-19 experience been so far? It has been ok. I’ve been catching up on family time, as I was touring from October to February 2020, so being locked down at my family home meant I got to spent time with the people I had not seen for months. After being stuck indoors for so long, I’m now a now house-trained expert in the art of doing dishes, laundry and mopping lol. I got myself my techno puppy Mr Tizzy a week before lockdown and he has been a life saver of sorts. Lockdown gave me lots of time to spend in the studio, and I’ve managed to sign 2 EP’s with IAMT & Codex that are scheduled for release this year. COVID-19 has definitely changed my perspective on life by making me appreciate what I have even more than before. Your new release Deeper Passion is out now, what influenced the sound & songwriting? “Deeper Passion” as the name suggests, is to do with the only passion that makes me wakeup pumped everyday which is of course, music. I have tried to encapsulate that energy into a track for the listeners to also feel. “The People” is all about how people are and experience life, as it has different moments in its ups and downs. With dark melancholic chords coming in on the main drop, I have tried to show the different phases in life, however best I could in a track. Where & when did you record and who with? I produced the EP at home, sometime in September last year, and it was finished just before going on tour.  What programs/instruments did you use? I used Ableton as my main sequencer that recorded all the parts and let me mix everything together. For my monitor speakers I have a pair of Kali Audio LP 6, Midi Keyboard Arturia Key Lab 49, and for VST instruments I mainly used “Serum” and “Sylenth”. How did you approach the recording & production? I had already imagined the tracks in my head. It was just a matter of transferring what I was thinking and feeling into Ableton via my midi keyboard. Once I played the parts, it was then a case of fine tuning the sounds in the VST synths until everything was how I imagined. What did you find most challenging & rewarding about this release? This EP wasn’t really that challenging, as I knew what I wanted from each of the tracks. Making my return on my good friend Zeid’s label Deep Therapy Records was an honour made even more special by having the legends Loco & Jam remix the title track. I really loved having those guys remix my music, and that was the most rewarding aspect of this release. Please tell us about the techno scene in India? The techno / underground scene in India is definitely burgeoning. It still has a long way to go before it rivals the scenes in places like Germany, but people in India are more aware of electronic music now. People being new to genres like techno, means they have little preconceptions, so are really openminded to experimentation. All in all, it looks very promising from my point of view. Who are you listening to at the moment? Oh… there is so much music out there. I am really digging lots of tech house right now, as its medium tempo is often perfect while out for a run or going to the gym. Deeper music like that is also cool from having a relaxing drive in the car. What do you like to do away from music?   I love playing golf and aim to get a game at least a couple of times a month as it helps me relax and focus. I am majorly into fitness, so you will often find me at the gym three times a week. Reading a book or watching Netflix are also preferred tools to help relax and unwind. What is planned for the remainder of 2020? “Rave de School” is a collab track I did with bro Samwise that’s coming out on a “Minitech Recordings” various artists compilation in July. Then I’ve got the “Girl with the Red Hair” EP featuring my buddy Fire coming out on I Am Techno in August. After those, in September I am back on Minitech Recordings with my release “Hiigaran” that includes a remix from by good friend Steve Mulder. In October it’s my release on IAMT Red called “Effervescence” EP, then in November it’s my release on Codex titled “Bitonal Creatures” that’s featuring vocals by my friend Fire. I am really looking forward to the end of this current virus pandemic so clubs can open again as I’ve really missed playing gigs, but have been keeping busy in the studio, and really looking forward to all my forthcoming releases. Thanks for taking the times to chat with me, and hope everyone out there is keeping safe. https://www.beatport.com/artist/stoked/418970 https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/stoked https://soundcloud.com/stokedofficial https://www.facebook.com/stokedofficial https://twitter.com/stokedofficial https://www.instagram.com/stokedofficial/ 

StoKed

Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there? Im currently living in Coffs Harbour due to Covid 19 and honestly Im not too sure what the scene is like here I have not had much time to go suss it out, but I hear good things about it so hopefully once restrictions have eased I can get amongst it ! How did you first start playing music? In my bedroom free styling to youtube beats is how I started off which has slowly progressed into me making music full time.  What's been happening recently? I have just finished working on heaps of new singles and now I am focusing on visual content and getting them ready for release as part of my new and improved release plan!  Your new single 'On The Go' will be out on the 8th of July, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?  A big influence from this track was actually the producer Jaguar Kevins, he makes a genre of beats called boom trap its so dope that when I heard this beat I finished writing within an hour. As far as the songwriting process went I didn't really have a specific idea in mind I just wrote bars that were on my mind recently.  Where and when did you record this track ?  I do all my recording in my bedroom I just have a little setup and a rode mic that gets the job done so I cant complain ! What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the creation of On The Go? With any song I write usually the most rewarding part is when I see it available on streaming services its just a really cool feeling to know your music is out there for the world to listen to. Please tell us about any new music that's on the way:  After my release on the 8th of July I will be dropping at least 1 song a month for the rest of the year as well as visual content attached. For any new singles coming out you will have to check out my instagram for some teasers ! :)  What do you like to do away from music? Ive been working a lot recently which is good because it means I have more money to reinvest into my music but other than that I love the beach, I love staying active and fit and I do not mind a couple of drinks or 20.  Who are you listening to at the moment?  At the moment my rotation is G-Eazy, J cole, Benee, Noah Cyrus and Kendrick Lamar  What's planned for the remainder of 2020?  I just wanna keep growing as an artist and a person while dropping good music that helps people!  Favourite food and place to hangout? 100% Greek street in Labrador on the Gold Coast, they have the best pita club sand-which I have ever had. My favourite place to hangout though would have to be Justin Lane. 

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Tanya George

Harper Bloom Interview

Harper Bloom Interview

Where are you currently based?   I have been living in Montreal for the past 8 years.    How did you first start playing music?   Basically, I was in a band with friends, I was a singer. I decided to start writing music to sing on my own compositions, eventually I stopped singing and just started producing.    Your new single 'Never Really Get There' is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?   There were no preconceived ideas, we just improvised in the studio one summer afternoon. We first started with the chords and then Jesse wrote some lyrics on it. There's something both melancholic and festive in this song, we just captured that moment.    How did you go about writing Never Really Get There?   You'd have to ask Jesse, I had nothing to do with the lyrics. On the other hand, I can say that "Never Really Get There" represents for me this feeling of inability to listen to oneself, sometimes life diverts us from our essence.    The single Features Jesse Mac Cormack, how and why did Jesse come to be involved?   Jesse is a long time friend and collaborator, we like to make music together, it was natural for us to do this song together, nothing was planned. We've been collaborating for 4 years already, on several different projects.    How was it working with Jesse?   It's very intuitive and natural when we work together, we don't really need to talk to each other, the music speaks for itself. I think our sensibilities complement each other very well, we have a lot of fun doing that.    The music video is directed by your sister Alex-Jeanna Dube, how was this experience?   It was the first time I collaborated with my sister on such an artistic project. It's really cool and easy. We're only a year and a half old, we're like twins. We understand each other easily.   How did the concept for the music video come about?   For a long time, I had this idea of filming people through their windows dancing in their intimacy, in their world. I called my sister and she liked it right away, and she was able to tell a story about this concept.    Where and when did you film and what did you find most rewarding and challenging during the creation of the video?   The music video was shot entirely in Montreal and in confinement. In just under a week, last April, everything was filmed. This video is a tour de force, to have managed to shoot it while everything was playing against us due to the confinement is for me the greatest achievement. I also think that the casting is very much in the image of our city, I like its diversity. I think that the most difficult thing was to respect the health regulations during the filming.    Who are you listening to at the moment?   I listen to a lot of Caribou, Amtrac and Khruangbin.    What do you like to do away from music?   I love to garden and take care of my dogs. But what I like most of all is playing hockey!    What's planned for the remainder of 2020?   Lots of new music ;)    Favourite food and place to hangout?   I really like any kind of food, I really like food hahah. I love spending time at Jarry Park, I think it's the most beautiful park in Montreal!  Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

CRi Interview

Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there? Melbourne. I don’t really know if there’s a scene here. There are plenty of people making great music despite the odds, but it’s no Laurel Canyon.  How did you first start playing music? By teaching myself how to play along to Bob Dylan songs. Then Bacharach songs. Then I started writing.  How did your new project Perfect Moment come about? Well I made 5 Oh Mercy albums and felt like a change. Making things more challenging is sometimes a good thing. I’m hoping this is one of those times.  You are very much a DIY affair, please tell us how this came about and what you find most challenging and rewarding? Well I worked out pretty early that writing, arranging and recording is fun and I didn’t want to share that fun. You know - dilute the experience. The hardest thing to do is to sing it like I hear it in my head. I never get there. My most rewarding thing is witnessing an idea come together without having to rely on anyone else’s expertise.  You've just released a new single 'Cruel Change Of Heart' what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? Well the arpeggio has been kicking around for years. I’d just been waiting for the appropriate bed for it to lie on. The string motif is kinda right out of a B grade 60’s tv theme and the words were written from the perspective of a medical diagnosis.  You also have a new EP on the way, what can we expect?    4 songs. Post Quasi Cocktail Dance Music.  Where and when did you record/produce? At my house. I mostly made it over the year of 2019. It took a while for me to transition out of the way I’d generally approach making Oh Mercy songs.  How did the collaboration with Kim Moyes come about? Kim understands how dance music works. He helped me shape my recordings. We muted a bunch of things and got to the heart of the songs.  Please tell us about the photography for the cover art: Well that’s a photo I took on my Hasselblad 500cm. I develop and scanned the film in the same room I make the music. It’s a half second exposure with a little movement from the subject. Miles from Bad Dreems did the design work. I think he did an excellent job.  Who are you listening to at the moment? The Blue Nile  What do you like to do away from music? I love listening to podcasts, reading, watching the footy, taking pictures, jogging and playing squash. Other things too. I got plenty of things in my life that bring me joy. I’m lucky. 

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