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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat significant milestones have occurred since we last spoke?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Without a doubt the most fun trip I had was to the USA last August. First we went to the Solar Eclipse Festival in Oregon, then on to Burning Man. Both proper global gatherings of freaks of all shapes and sizes. A real eye-opening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Going back further, can you remember when you fell in love with psychedelic music?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If by Psychedelic music you mean Psychedelic Trance , then it was more of a slow evolution. I was into Acid House around 1990 , then that morphed into \u2018Trance\u2019 which then morphed into \u2018Goa Trance\u2019 which then morphed into \u2018Psy Trance\u2019 I found it all pretty psychedelic and I loved it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you feel like you are still evolving as an artist \/ producer \/ DJ \/ performer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oh hell yes! I feel like I\u2019m only just scratching the surface when it comes to production skills , even though I\u2019ve been at it for about 23 years. It\u2019s a long road, and a never ending process, especially when you are slow like I am!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a DJ, there is always something to learn. Every party , every dance floor, every DJ set is a thread in the tapestry of experience. I\u2019ve learned that only experience can make you a great DJ. I\u2019m constantly learning from my mistakes, my peers, and from people\u2019s reactions on the dance floor when I play. I\u2019ts a lifelong journey , and I\u2019m happy to be on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You’ve formed a new project with DJ Lucas. How did your friendship come about?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yes! We have known each other for quite a few years now, playing at the same parties around the world and having many friends in common. We work well together and are really pleased with the sound we are getting in the studio. There are six tracks finished, and a couple more still brewing. We\u2019re both super excited to launch the project in the next few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What other projects are you actively writing and touring for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So I have Everblast (with Chromatone) , Soundaholix (with GMS), the new one with Lucas, and of course Earthling (just me).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are there any personal favourite festivals or destinations for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not really actually. I love them all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the most challenging part about being a touring artist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One word – airports!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nYou mentioned time management being one obstacle to running your label, Zero 1 Music. Have you managed to overcome that?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Actually, yeah. We are starting to fulfill our goal of coming together a bit more as a team. Wherein everyone on the label chips in a bit of their time and does what they are good at, whether it be social media, promotion, party planning, graphic design, paperwork etc. That has always been our aim and we are finally starting to achieve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are some currents trends in the music industry regarding how people consume music?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve noticed that YouTube has really stepped up as a way to consume our kind of music, and also for artists\/labels to earn a little bit of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have also recently realized the power of Bandcamp. Obviously its nothing new to most people, but it is for us as a label, and its really working out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People who buy the music really appreciate that a lot more of their money goes directly to the artist\/label as opposed to the website that sells it . People want to support their favourite artists, not overrated websites that don\u2019t even give them a decent preview clip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And current trends regarding music styles at psytrance festivals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Well, one thing I\u2019m over the moon about is that \u2018Hi-tech\u2019 seems to be slowly fading into oblivion, which means we can actually enjoy some decent night music at festivals and parties!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another thing I’ve been noticing lately is that the uber cheesy \u2018Oompa Loompa\u2019 Progressive style is disappearing from most serious festival line ups. With both those extremes slowly vanishing off the map, we are left with a lot of really great psychedelic music in the 138-148 BPM range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for the interview. Anything to add before we finish off?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My pleasure! Stay psychedelic!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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