For our readers who don’t know much about you, could you tell us a bit about your music background? How did it all start out for you?
If we go back to the beginning, it was 15 years of trumpet and a short time as a singer in a Punk Rock band. Too very different sides of music LOL. I’ve always liked a variety of music genres. Some bands that I grew up on (and still love today) are The Smiths, Pink Floyd and Depeche Mode. I’d say they still have an influence on my sound a little.
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We are following your enthusiasm on Instagram for a while now. Great things! When you’re working on a new project, what’s your typical starting point?
I’m a huge fan of melody… I tend to gravitate to that in songs I listen to and tracks I produce. I’ll sometimes even just put a kick down and then start jamming out ideas on a Fav synth. I force myself to do drums first sometimes but, the melodies and harmonies are always my go-to.
Tell us something about the gear you use to DJ? To produce?
I like to be able to “touch” my instruments and really enjoy working with analog gear. Here’s a quick list of the Fav synths I have: Moog – Sub 37, Access – VirusNovation – Peak, Behringer – MS-1, Dave Smith – Prophet 6, Elektron – RYTM MKII and a Nord – 4HP ( I have a couple of others but, they only come out occasionally).For DJing I have an XDJ-XZ and an older CDJ-2000NXS
Who are your musical or audio heroes and why? Or even new artists that impress you?
Some artists I have my eye on are: Tale of Us, Volen Sentir, Rodriguez Jr., Tim Green, Lane 8, Sebastian Leger, Matan Caspi, Alexey Union, Giorgia Angiuli – the list could go on ha, ha…
Fav all-time albums, Paul Oakenfold – Another World, Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon, Depeche Mode – maybe Ultra (lots of emotion on it and Violator of course also), The Smiths – The Queen is Dead (but debatable…)
What are your favourite tracks/albums/playlists when you are on the road?
When I’m not in the studio I find myself listening to melodic house and progressive house most often. I have a couple of playlists I like to keep updated with my favourites. As a DJ you always have to have your ear out for tracks that fit your vibe (and help fill your next sets). I spend hours and hours a week looking for hidden gems.
Where you are based, what places could you recommend for a night out starting with dinner, followed by a drink at a bar, and then some dancing at a nightclub?
Toronto’s a great place to go out… At the moment the club and restaurant scene is trying to recover from the pandemic. I’ve already seen some places I use to play at go out of business. I feel this probably happened worldwide. Crossing my figure it recovers stronger and better than before.
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