What inspired you to become an artist?
I have always enjoyed djing at parties and events from a young age, and loved the idea of creating mashups and edits of songs to stand out from others. I eventually took the plunge to create unofficial remixes and originals. There is no better feeling to me than playing your own songs and seeing others dancing and having a good time.
How would you describe your music style or genre?
I call it “Techno Rave”. High energy Peak Time/Driving Techno with old school rave influence. Lately I’ve been adding some darker sounds in my tracks which is adding a whole other dimension.
Can you share a bit about your musical journey and how it has evolved over the years?
I have a diverse taste in music but my start in Electronic music was in trance and house through friends at school. I eventually got into harder styles like drum & bass and dubstep/trap. It wasn’t until I was dragged by my friends to an event called Smalltown at B3 in 2018 which is where I discovered Techno for the first time. Then seeing Thomas Schumacher at Piknic Electronik, I knew that was the type of sound I wanted to explore in my own productions.
What are some of your biggest musical influences?
Deadmau5, Netsky and Thomas Schumacher have all played a huge role in shaping me into the type of producer I am today.
Tell us about your creative process when producing a new track or mix.
I never start a track until I can visualise the entire thing in my head. I always start with the kick and then the percussions/drums and lay out the entire song as a template. The kick always sets the tone of the track and I find it really easy to work on sounds, vocals and other ideas with the “bones” of the track already laid out.
Can you share any memorable experiences or stories from your live performances?
I’ll never forget warming up for blk. at 170 Russell. Watching him dance during my whole set and telling me “You’re only at 137bpm? Sounds like you’re playing way harder.” It really pushed me to show techno under 140bpm can go harder than hard techno sometimes, and this mentality is carried over into my productions.
How do you feel the music scene has changed over the years, and what impact has it had on your work?
The scene in Melbourne is definitely looking to the past with the resurgence of 90s genres like trance, jungle and ukg. It’s allowing for some really creative genre mixes and fresh ideas which has given me inspiration to get a little more creative and break the rules of traditional techno. I wouldn’t be surprised if a new genre or two are created within the next 2-3 years.
Are there any specific venues or festivals that hold a special place in your heart? Why?
Stereosonic will always be my first, but going to a rave in the carpark under Marvel Stadium will always stick with me as the most legendary.
If you could do a dream B2B with someone, who would it be?
Thomas Schumacher, no question.
