Papadosio

Q. In the (rare) moments when you guys aren't on stage or in the studio, what are your favorite ways to spend some time away from your instruments? A. I like to spend my time surrounding myself in natural environments, taking in the silence and timing that the more sane natural world has to offer. Also i like to be with or friends, people of resonant mindsets, thinking about how to alter things on earth for the better, and simply enjoying each others company. Q. What lead the band to become the improvisational, electronic act we see on stage today? Is Papadosio the culmination of a jam/rock Read more [...]

Phutureprimative

Q. You released your first album, Sub Conscious, in 2004, who were your early influences? A. I was influenced by a wide variety of music and themes in my life at that point in time. Musically I was influenced by everything from Depeche Mode & Nine Inch Nails, to early Trance and House Music... artists like Oliver Lieb, Sven Vath, Ralf Hildenbeutel, as well as current electronic artists like Ott, Simon Posford & Evan Bluetech, and vocalists like Lisa Gerrard, Elizabeth Frazier and Sheila Chandra. I was also in a bit of an awakening.... realizing just how big the world really is and was influenced Read more [...]

Ott

Q. What do you remember as your first inkling to begin producing electronic music? A. My mum had an album called "Go Moog!" by Electrik Cokernut and it was a series of pop hits from the day [1972] performed on a modular Moog synthesiser. The other-worldy sounds and cover shot of a coconut with a patchbay and keyboard convinced me that electronic music was the way forward. Q. How have you seen the dub scene develop in recent years? What influence has that had on your music in particular? A. I wasn't aware there was a 'dub scene' and if there is I'm almost certainly not part of it. Not being Read more [...]

Prophet Massive – Jason Hann

Q. How have you seen the ever broadening genre of dubstep progress in the last few years? A. It's really become music of a new generation. Lots of electronic music has come and gone, with the general feeling that it's great party music and everchanging. Dubstep used to be the chillest music, way closer to Jamaican Dub and has evolved into an aggressive sexual rebellious persona. With the screaming melodies and wrenching basslines, it is now music that this generation's older brothers, sisters, and parents hate. That makes it awesome in so many ways. There are many young producers learning amazing Read more [...]

Ana Sia

Q. Did you play any instruments growing up? If so, were you classically trained in any particular field? A. I began piano at age 5 & later picked up playing viola & a double French horn. Piano is the only instrument I can still play & blame my Ma for letting me choose what i wanted to do & not continue lessons. Now I play a computer. Q. What are the five top played songs in your iTunes right now? A. Lazer Sword - Let's Work ftg Jimmy Edgar, Salva + Grenier - Wake the Dead, Presk - Hesitate, Cheif Keef - I Don't Like, Zomby - Rumors & Revelations Q. What lead you towards or first interested Read more [...]