FTWUBZ: We noticed that you recently did a remix to The Chainsmokers disproportionately large song, “Selfie.” Given the current climate surrounding other EDM musician’s response to the “gimmicky” nature of the original song, and the crews recent appearance on American Idol, what are your thoughts concerning the validity of these musicians? I have a couple of singles like ‘Lights’ that I’ve been working on though, so hopefully that will be what people are after! As a result, our Audit Committee is composed entirely of directors who are independent within the meaning of the NYSE listing rules and meet the Audit Committee Independence Requirements. I learned a lot and I got to spend that time at SCAD, down in Savannah Georgia. Yeah I know, that’s not 3. I make EDM, all someone knows when they here my music is "wow he likes Skrillex wubz". by Redbeard1864 in AskReddit Featuring the incredibly dulcet vocals of Aloma Steele (which Stephen himself was incredibly satisfied with), “Moonlight” reached the number one spot on Beatport’s Dubstep charts in virtually no time at all. I truly admire his unwavering passion for music and his determination to actualize a dream he’s envisioned throughout his entire existence on this planet. What was that like? Stay with me thought, I promise this will go somewhere. Exclusive artist content, interviews and, of course, free downloads. Chicago is so wonderful because, despite it’s many problems, it also offers the absolute best of the best. This generally implies an artist is either: less popular or more simply, less talented. Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VarienOfficial Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/SirensCeol. By age 12, he was working on collaborative mini-operas. Raised by professional musicians and been involved with music my whole life. Granted that the notions in which I describe above may have developed due to a situational happenstance at a peak in my intellectual and behavioral development, I still staunchly affirm that popular electronic music in general lacks a certain existentially “thought provoking” nature to it. Is that right? EB: She is into some of the heavier and more poppy stuff – she’s not a huge fan of the experimental or chill stuff that I do, which is fine. Generally, it would be at this point where I introduce some factual information regarding this next artist and his abilities. EB: Haha, the whole writing process took over 6 months from start to finish. I have included them below so that you could catch a glimpse of the greatness before tomorrow (when they will be officially released). FTW: What do people need to know about Adam Noya, the person? Keep in mind, this is all in regard to my realization of Minnesota‘s talents. “You gotta sign that artist,” I yelled over the music playing during the entr’acte, “He’s incredible.”, Josh simply smiled and gave me an ever so cool, “Yeah, maybe.”. If you like what you hear, please do your best to show support where it is due. TELL US DAMMIT!!! Let's start this fucker off: 1) If you're gonna try to emulate someone, fuck their idea up in different ways until you get something that's far from what they've done and has a sound you especially like, even if you don't know why. His track? I keep the shrubbery nice and shaped, but bald just doesn’t do it for me. MO: Tell us a little bit about the mix you’ve prepared for us. We heard it was for a nominal fee. Emel) [MONSTERCAT]. After a few listens, I made it a point to expand my horizons and find other renditions of the already legendary original. I did a radio show with them in Alabama awhile back before they were huge, got mad love for what they’re doing. On the first occasion in which I stumbled across anything vaguely related to this next artist, Mr. FijiWiji, it was actually a remix of “Fire Inside” by Skrux, a track that The Fij had also remixed, originally by Gemini. FTWubz: What is different or what do you think the Chicago EDM scene brings to the table that is unique from other scenes around the world? It’s a great way for me to experiment with all aspects of music production, and (hence the name) be creative with it. Just listen to any of the music from Crywolf and you’ll know exactly what I am talking about. Yeah, I do all my mashups live rather than use other people’s. AN: Man, that is a tough one. I use mixed in key to match the keys for all my mixing, and then sometimes, like in this instance, if a set has a lot of vocal tunes in it, I then play an instrumental. Drums can make or break a production, it’s important to spend a couple of hours getting them right! Seriously, all three of his new songs sound hauntingly similar. It’s one of the most important aspects comprising a great producer…or a great anything for that fact. MO: Is your fiancée into electronic music? Seriously though. I’d prefer to graduate uni first really. Aloma Steele) [Monstercat], Stonebank – Eagle Eyes (feat. What are you studying there and why? He was/is a very talented DJ from the UK and he got me turned on to Drum and Bass and Dubstep. Maybe I am wrong though. Additionally, when I say simple, I most certainly DO NOT mean effortless or easy. What I do not love is all the love Porter has been receiving for “stepping outside of the box,”. 2a) Every now and then, spend some time fucking around with your favorite synth(s) with literally no rules. arrangements that can be found on many of the tracks. His remix of “Hero” by Pegboard Nerds was perfect, really clever! In the grand scheme of things, or at least as far as music is concerned, allusions are the vehicle that take you from the originating genre, let’s call it “A,” to the brand new sound that no one has heard before, we can call that “B.” They are the clearly defined lines that indicate and artist has both respect and ingenuity in what they do. Its kind of a hybrid DJ/live set, there are elements from both approaches to electronic performance. Ah, yes…but of course. I’m certainly not claiming to have the most flawlessly refined musical palette in the world (not by a long shot) but, for the past two years of my existence, I have lived, slept and breathed ‘electronic dance music.’ During that time: I helped build and manage another EDM publication from the ground up, I started my own electronic music blog and I wrote feature posts for both websites throughout the process. FTW: After listening through a lot of your music, we noticed that plenty of your songs feature electric guitar. Hmm why? Show your love via the links below. On with the real questions. How did this history influence your current production methods? Unfortunately, it was the kind of question that he will never be able to answer. It was like watching pokemon – evolving from a relatively small, innocuous state into a far more formidable, dynamic one. My more experimental stuff, like the ‘Looking Back EP‘ is a bit harder to place, but I’m sure it does fit somewhere. have catapulted his talents to the forefront of EDM production with his unique approach to melodic dubstep and many other genres. Generic people have generic feelings. AN: Are you into hipster break up videos at all? Minnesota has accomplished something with his new Voyager EP that very few EDM artists will ever be capable of. I certainly cannot wait to hear more. I think it helped a lot with the music theory side – I did a lot of theory training and classical music training before I even knew what music production was, and so when it came to doing electronic music, it was much easier to grasp. MO: To this day, I still listen to your track “Diamond Sky” on a regular basis. Granted that the notions in which I describe above may have developed due to a situational happenstance at a peak in my intellectual and behavioral development, I still staunchly affirm that popular electronic music in general lacks a certain existentially “thought provoking” nature to it. AN: I used to hate playing out because when I started, there was a cold sweat inducing, dance floor clearing, massive difference between my tunes and the other tunes I would throw in a set, haha. I hope you enjoy this absolutely fantastic track, which was released on Monstercat…go figure. Assimilate. Each and every song is entirely unique with an eclectic smattering of sound throughout. Let’s collectively shed out tendencies toward musical assimilation and rejoice in the music of both Noya and Blvck Alive. Has it affected your music at all? As far as where the ideas come from, it’s purely a case of trial and error. There are a lot of dodgy internet mastering services out there – so I try to do things a little differently. Magdalena Wolk’ (which is currently unreleased, but will be out soonish hopefully), and ‘Looking Back,’ a track I wrote with Electus. The countless hours I have spent listening to and interpreting the meaning behind music has equipped me with an arsenal of emotions to combat the onslaught of stimuli I encountered each and every day. Make sure to check this one out ladies and gentlemen. Trimmed? Regardless of how the current economy is for artists, I don’t regret a minute of it. Are your productions limited to said genres? The Trap House – mad love to them. It’s a crippling addiction, and even when I try to take a break, I will write songs in an almost comatose state. That’s a really cool aspect. Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back. They are able to put together the big picture by connecting concepts that at first, may seem unrelated. If American Idol wanted to feature Robot Dentist… how could I ever think about saying no? My college roommates would get frustrated because I would always have my headphones on. I’m a survivor. On this next remix, Jason’s spectacularly diverse set of vocal modulations, which include pitch bends, chops, and rearrangements, coincide beautifully with his ALWAYS lush downtempo melodies. It eventually turned into a real entity called Rage Face Records. www.twitter.com/lecastlevania It’s a bit intangible, but if you pay attention, you’ll notice it instantly. FORM 8-K. CURRENT REPORT . MO: Of the people who have influenced your life that you have never met, nor will ever meet, who has been the MOST influential? Is this something that you hope to continue as you progress or, would you prefer to find a home on a single label? Tomorrow, Dylan will be releasing his new EP, “Feels Like Fire,” and after listening to this baby a few times through, I realized that the title certainly does not deceive. I find it really hard to not throw at least one Kai Wachi track in my sets. On a beach, C. to “Blood Fire War Hate” by Soulfly. Methodical and deliberate – two words that describe Mr. FijiWiji perfectly. I think it helped a lot with the music theory side – I did a lot of theory training and classical music training before I even knew what music production was, and so when it came to doing electronic music, it was much easier to grasp. AN: Hands down, my biggest influence is Max Cavalera and everything he’s ever done. MO: I read that you recently became engaged, congratulations. Back in my day, when I thrashed to gnarly riffs and growled anarchistic lyrics at the top of my lungs, it was because “I gave a fuck” about the music and its message. Artists will use their own experiences to define other’s. That’s in Oregon, like the trail…look, the point is, I will enjoy his music just as much as everyone else will. MO: If I may pigeon-hole your method for a second, what genres do you generally gravitate towards producing? RD: In my travels to other cities, I have noticed that underground house music isn’t as popular. Plugins? I’ll be quite frank here. I am definitely playing long ball and I have a long road ahead of me but, I think in the end, the journey would be well worth it. It deserves a listen if you haven’t had the chance yet. AN: I LOVE VIDEO GAMES. Unfortunately, as start up businesses founded on family and friendships often find out, it is difficult to maintain business and personal relationships together. Any themes or motifs? FTW: Tell us about your stint in film school? Blvck Alive (my project with DJ Michael Savant) – Full Force Have Electronic Dance Music fans never heard the original tunes of indie electronic pop-rockers Passion Pit? Alright you got me, a small amount of pot may have been involved. Ranja’ which will be out as a free release in the near future, and the VIP of Diamond Sky, which at the moment has no release date. If so, how? But humans have much to learn about the Universe. Is there any truth to this statement? (runs away crying with tail between legs, much like a schoolgirl – *fade to black*). Looking back, if I ever thought otherwise along the way, I was only kidding myself. EB: The switch was actually solely because my music on iTunes was bundled under a group of dutch producers with the same name. It’s not even a contest any more, Monstercat = good music. Citing his influences as an eclectic array of musical genres including: classical, speedcore, breakcore, dnb, trip hop metal, and a host of others, Arkasia resurrects the classical arrangements of yore in a fashion Mozart might turn his nose at. Inspiring EDM (Proghouse Mix) 082e01e0-3b81-4197-8b2b-33cd027313e3 Atrás Zona Perdida 083ab195-acb3-4bb7-9433-ab04d2ddacfd Cali Dippen 083b0efa-769a-4677-8fb9-aea78fc73b9c Bad Boy Angry B 08446b81-8c77-4dd4-993d-3b71de657569 AP Production My Sweet Desire Aura Hiemis 0846bae8-8fcb-4157-87f5-3b76fb153dfe Endless Winter Another Bottle of Booze Not only is the track incredibly vibrant and lush in sound quality, but the cherubic lyrics provided by Laura Brehm empower the listener by capturing one of life’s greatest questions in perfect prose. Get ready folks.). Over one million legal MP3 tracks available at Juno Download. Music is music, and there’s always a way to be innovative and original considering how many varieties there are in the world. Twitter: twitter.com/SirensCeol As far as plugins, I’ll say it before and I’ll say it again, Sylenth is my favorite and primary synth. If it sounds good to me, then that’s all that matters . Now, we need you to pick: b. Are you sick of it yet? I’m 24 and I’m from Oak Park, IL, on the Western border of Chicago. If it sounds good to me, then that’s all that matters . FTW: I see that you have a bunch of different releases on a bunch of different labels. Pshhhhh, duh. I really felt the melody from the piano hook on ‘Icarus,’ and the vocal from ‘You & Me’ worked nicely, but quite often I try stuff and it doesn’t work as well as this did, haha. EB: Jimi Hendrix – he was a HUGE influence on me when I was learning to play guitar, and I think that has bled into my electronic stuff. Which of those songs were unreleased exclusives again? Or bald as an eagle? Also, my MIDI teacher Rob Miller, he really pushed me to bust ass and go that extra mile because he saw something in me. MO: Tell me about your history with music in general. I’m going to take my sweet-ass time on these before releasing them into the wild. Let him convince you. After school, you could go to the beach and drink margaritas in March. MO: What is this I hear about you mastering tracks for other artists? So. EB: I think drums – a lot of people just throw anything in there and don’t really care. It’s the Zombie Apocalypse, and you have to make your final stand. I think everyone is affected by their previous musical experiences, whether they realize it or not . She is my other half. Le Castle Vania also went to the trouble of uploading three of the five tracks onto his SoundCloud. EB: I tend to work a lot with dubstep, although I have found lately experimenting with stuff around 130BPM is a lot of fun. I’ve been with her longer than I’ve been producing, and I’m not looking for an ego trip from her :). FTW: Touché sir (little does he know about my latest project taking place AT THE CENTER OF SUN! Again, his combination of punk, emotive lyrics coexists perfectly with the fast-paced, head-bobbing electro beat. Check what works and what doesn’t, then work out which bits are worth keeping for future sets, and which bits are worth scrapping. Having just arrived at the sunny, humid shores of Lake Michigan, I convened with a group of friends and, firmly clutching two ice cold beers in each hand, unknowingly ascended upon an integral moment in time. Today, we take a little extra time out of our busy schedules and the liberty of interviewing a Windy-City native guaranteed to put on a killer set for prospective SAMF ragers and ragettes. (feat. Like any of the interviews I conduct, I proceeded to asked Adam a few more personal questions in hopes that prospective fans might ascertain a better understanding of the dude that is both Noya and one half of the production tandem, Blvck Alive. Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. For those who tune in on a regular basis, you just may have noticed my recent obsession with this relatively (less than a year) new producer who goes by the name of Jason Taylor aka Aether. I have a couple of singles like ‘Lights’ that I’ve been working on though, so hopefully that will be what people are after! Whereas I feel like the more I draw from other aspects of music, the more diverse, and interesting my music will become. EB: The switch was actually solely because my music on iTunes was bundled under a group of dutch producers with the same name. I think too many people are overly focussed inside their little bubble of ‘EDM Production’ that they don’t see the need to experiment with recording, or foley, or film scores, etc. We lose the syntax for why something should be regarded as a talented endeavor because the “allusion” to what it had once been has been carelessly neglected. Whatever was actually driving the volition of this young whippersnapper is not clear however, what is rather transparent is the trailblazing path that Arkasia carved out to not only accrue his unique skill-set but also, stand far out and away from the competition. Having both projects allows me to produce whatever I want, whenever I want, and with Blvck Alive, there’s another brain involved so I’m not just producing with my own musical sensibility. AN: I started playing the drums when I was three and began the violin at five. Lot’s of poverty. My more experimental stuff, like the ‘Looking Back EP‘ is a bit harder to place, but I’m sure it does fit somewhere. It was more of a gestural thing at this moment in time. From here, the still prepubescent Arkasia taught himself to play the drums, in a metal band no less. FTWUBZ: If we had to convince our buddy to check out your music, what 3 originals/remixes of yours would we NEED to show them? Mastering was something I had been doing for friends and quickly realized that other people might be interested too. I believe this is due to the fact that musicians, like any type of artist, have a particular understanding of other human beings on this earth. Concord Music Hall – easily my favorite new music venue in the city, and I’m grateful to have had the pleasure of playing there a few times as well. That my friends, is talent. I’m here to help them. Nervous? Life is all about anticipation. Finally in 2004, I started producing electronic music and never looked back. Exclusive artist content, interviews and, of course, free downloads. I’m a huge fan of first person shooters especially. How did this history influence your current production methods? A lot of people are blind to the realities here, but I live within walking distance from the worst neighborhoods on the West Side, and the truth is, this can be a tough city if you let it “get you.” And it “gets” a lot of people. MO: Name a few up and coming producers who you’ve currently got your eyes on. I have some career goals but I don't think they will be hard to acheive As silly and vain as it is to think about those immature, angsty feelings now, the music I used to listen to moved me in a way beyond the vocals, beyond the beat, beyond any bullshit I was dealing with, and more importantly, beyond my own boundaries. Soundcloud: @VarienOfficial, ▼ Follow SirensCeol AN: Genres are not a religion, they are just guidelines. Pulsate is doing some amazing experimental and chill stuff at the moment. I like to keep the producer side of my personality vague and let the listener define who I am and what my music means to them. I, along with everyone else in the gathering crowd, lost their collective minds and grooved accordingly to the game changing beats being laid down by Mr. Bauhofer. All of it. Browse all your favorite music genres and podcasts. Another kept saying, “robots.” From there, it just kind of clicked and I ran with it. Worst heroin problem in the U.S, with overdose numbers doubling NYC. Another thing I really like about Blvck Alive is that Mike and I play out as a duo, so it’s a fun opportunity to murder the dance floor while feeding off another DJ. Now that I think about it, this has never happened to me before. Is that right? MO: Of the people who have influenced your life that you have never met, nor will ever meet, who has been the MOST influential? The samples are so quickly used that you're unable to understand the meaning ... word of mouth, with someone passing on his name to 'Mega Ran'. How old are you? so, i put on my “i <3 john cusack” shirt and forced my friend kyle to go with me. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/elliotbergermusic, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elliotbergermusic, Twitter: https://twitter.com/elliotbergeruk, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ElliotBergerMusic. It was important to me that I write my own story, so I crafted the bio. Does she provide any inspiration while producing? I finished it almost a year ago, but lost the project file, which is annoying because it would be nice to go back and touch it up a bit (hence why it hasn’t been released officially), but it may see its place on an EP release in the future . Pulsate is doing some amazing experimental and chill stuff at the moment. Not only does Dylan (aka Le Castle Vania) synthesize highly remix-able, uncanny beats, but he also runs one of our favorite EDM music labels at Always Never Records. I went into a brief detail regarding this matter in my introductory remarks however, allow me to reiterate. Her hobbies include writing (obviously), petting cute dogs and searching for the next best "wubz" to throw down to.