What inspired you to first start making music? And how did you come to be in your current incarnation? Or if you prefer, a brief bio about you.
Steffen: It was a progression from DJing, I wanted to create House music after playing other artists’ music. I wanted to see if I could make the same quality and I am still trying!
Ciaran: it all began with rock n roll. I wanted to mimic my favourite guitar heroes artists from the 60s and 70s. I played lead guitar in various local bands, but somewhere along the way, I became more interested in what the sound engineer was doing. I worked as a sound engineer as a part time job and hobby throughout my university days. Eventually I became interested in recording and producing music, as well as becoming classically trained in music theory. Steffen and I began to work together and we always shared the same production goals, music tastes, and approach to music creation.
Provide us with some info about your latest release…
It’s a dark Techno track, inspired from nights out in Amsterdam clubs. We love the raw sound of Techno in all its forms.
Which ones would you consider your main influences both music-wise & non-music-wise?
Music wise – Beethoven, Mozart, Pink Floyd, James Brown, David Bowie, Nirvana, The Doors, Fish Go Deep, rock music, and disco music. Non music wise – nature and being in the wild, spending time with family and friends, and even things other people would call mundane. We think you can find inspiration anywhere you look, sometimes when you least expect it.
In what way does your sound differ from the rest genre-related artists/bands and why should we listen to your music? In other words, how would you describe your sound?
Stripped back energy. We feel other techno, tech-house, and house artists often have mixes which are too busy, with too many sounds fighting for the sonic space. We spend a lot of time cutting, muting, and removing sounds with precision from our tracks.
Please name your 3 desert islands albums, movies & books…
Album: The Best of Pink Floyd
Movie: The Matrix series – it has entertainment for hours and is topical again with the current rise of A.I.
Book: The Bible or How to Survive on a Deserted Island by Tim O’Shei
Do you prefer studio or performing live and why?
Performing live is always the best as you get to watch the audience responding to your music in real time. It is raw and unpredictable and things don’t always go as planned. On the other hand, we also like the precision engineering of being in the studio. Both have their pros and cons, but if we has to choose, it would be live.
Is there any funny-unique story you would like to share with us, always in relation to your music ‘career’?
Sleeping in a bush outside a bus station at night after missing a bus home from a club.
Which track of your own would you point out as the most unique and why?
Saugata. It is the most high intensity track we have made so far, while still remaining musical and grooving. We knew we had something special on our hands once we heard the final master. It got very quick attention online from blogs, radios, and playlist curators and is continuing to grow. We love that other people also see that it is special!
Would you like to share with our readers your future plans?
We intend to have more live performances, while also including a heavy visual element in the show. We are currently producing our first full techno and tech-house album, and simultaneously working on our own visuals to pair with that album in a live setting.
Free question!!! (Ask yourself a question) you wish to answer and haven’t been given the opportunity…
Q: How can you be unique and consistent?
A: We feel consistency can be achieved by staying true to your artistic principles and vision. Consistency, in our view, must first come from a genuine passion and love of music. We firmly believe every track must be a reflection of the heart of the producer. By allowing the music to be an authentic expression of oneself, consistency naturally follows. Being authentic also means that the music produced is a genuine representation of the artist, their voice, and their message. Staying true to your artistic morals shows true integrity and can only result in a unique sound which cannot be copied by another person.
Curated by: Christos Doukakis
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