Interview de Drivepilot

Could you please introduce yourself ?

Hey, I'm Drivepilot. I make noise.



Where does your nickname come from? How did you get where you are now ?

The name Drivepilot references "drive" as in gain or distortion, which my music is based pretty heavily around. Before Drivepilot, I was in several bands, and did production work mostly on the Rock/Metal/Alternative side of things. When I started to write music for this project, it naturally had that influence.I love how strongly music has the ability to elicit emotion so I I think a lot of the time a major component in my sound comes from taking a lot of distortion and trying to harness it, but balance it with non-agressive component and navigate between those sounds and basically jump around emotions a bit.



Which tool do you use for producing your sounds ? How do you compose your sounds ?
In the studio I usually use FL Studio for composition, and bounce the final mix into Cubase for mastering. I have been using FL Studio for nearly as long as it's been around and I find that it just works the way my brain does- I don't like fighting DAWs when I'm trying to be creative. I think that finding something you like, and just learning the shit out of it though is the way to go. As far as VST's and that sort of thing, most of the time I use the usual suspects like Native Instruments, Arturia, FXpansion. I like to use a lot of 80's synths and drum machines but run them through a lot of distortion. I do all my mixing/engineering/etc... I like being able to be in full control of the sound from the beginning to end so that way it stays as intended without outside influences.



How do you prepare your gigs ? How did the audience reply on your music ?

My live gig setup is done through Ableton Live.. I have tried many other different programs, CDJ's, etc- and I think that running Live as the core of my live rig has just allowed infinite flexibility, and I don't even use half of what it can do. I try to bring it hard live and so far the response to my music has been overwhelming live and otherwise.




Could you give me a list of your current favorites tracks ?

One of my current favorites is Skrillex - My Name Is Skrillex (Skrillex Remix) -- I love the 'euro-'electro sound he initially had, especially with the original of this cut, but the new dubstep-infused electro stuff he's doing is just unreal. This track has so much energy and is so meticulously produced and engineered it makes me physically ill. His La Roux remix is sick as well.

Some other favorites right now are Crookers - No Security, Daladubz - Pink Elephants VIP, Pance Party - Kim Jong Thrill, Cyberpunkers - OMG, and I never get tired of the classic shit.




How did your met your label TRACTION RECORDS?

I started Traction Records with Yushood Rockmore in Dec of last year.


Why have you chosen to name your last EP : “Savages” ?

We are all savages.


What can we expect of you in the near future?

FUCK YEAH! EP is out October 2010... It's got remixes from The Boomzers, F.O.O.L, The Mastertrons, NEUS, and Noize Generation. It's going to be pretty crazy. Lots more music on the way. Stay tuned.

Interview du groupe HavocNdeeD

How did the band get formed? How did you meet?
 -We (OB-one & J.Paul) originally met from dj'ing together @ a club in Salt Lake. We were both doing production on our own & realized that we had similar musical interests, musical backgrounds, & work ethic so we decided to collaborate...the rest is history as they say.



Who made up the band name? Has it a special meaning?

-It was a name that I (OB-one) had on ice for years that I had always wanted to use. We both agreed that it seemed to fit what our goal was musically, to create havoc indeed!!!



How do you prepare for your gigs?

-Our live show is very important to us so we rehearse every chance we get in between our track deadlines. Our ultimate goal is to have a complete live show where we create all the elements to our tracks.



How does the audience react to your music?

-We have gotten great response to our tracks. We try not to limit our tracks to a particular style so we can reach a broader audience. We try to create something for everyone, if you will.



How did you meet Skaught Perry and Theresa Joy?

-Skaught and I (J.Paul) have worked together for almost 10 years in various musical projects. We originally met in 2001 when Skaught's band came into the music shop I was working in and his former guitar player stole a guitar from me. After some ass kicking, we all ended up jamming together...

   -We met Theresa through my (J.Paul's) lady, Mary Mahan. Mary was serving Theresa at RA (Sushi restaurant) where they began to talk music. Next thing ya know... "Vindicta."



How did you meet your labels?

-I (J.Paul) have been doing various remixes/originals for "Dance Music Label Carrillo Music" for 3 years. When Ben and I started going full force, I hit up Rod (CEO of DMLCM) and "suggested" no more "J.Paul" remixes and that he needed "HavocNdeeD" instead. Thankfully, it only took 1 remix to twist his arm.

 -We started the "Play Me" relationship through Ben's hustle. When we started putting out tracks, Ben started blasting and when we eventually met with Play Me, we loved their overall drive, honesty and game-plan.



What can we expect of you in the near future?

-We have a lot of stuff in the works...tons of original tracks & remixes...& hopefully from those many shows will come about. We're just trying to get our name out there & pay our dues ya know.



What do you think of american dubstep scene?
-The American dubstep scene is young & unique. It's very exciting to be a part of something in it's infant stages & see it develop. It's definitely growing quickly & breeding many great artists each with a unique sound.