The Swedish superstar creating mosh pits out there with his new tune The Beast
Welcome back to DMCWORLD towers dude – and what a way to come back, a new track ‘The Beast’ coming out on Tiësto’s label…talk us through the tune…
“Well I just wanted to make something with a twist. It’s hard these days to try and make something that stands out, so I looked back at my old record collection for inspiration. Some of my biggest influences has always been The Prodigy and the Chemical Brothers. The raw energy that they manage to have with their music and performance is amazing. So instead of making the typical chill out break down that I usually do, I did the whole funky slap bass and sampled drum loops. It was a bit of a risk since the audience not often hear that kind of style in my sets. At first people stopped moving wondering “what is this?” but by the end of the break people get it and dance like crazy! It has started one or two mosh pits during my sets haha!”
How many tunes are you sitting on ready for release in 2012?
“There are some tracks in progress. Some collabs with interesting acts. TBA soon!”
So how has the summer been for you, where have been the stand out shows so far?
“The summer has been great so far. People in Sweden are really starting to get the hang of this now. House festivals popping up all over the country in places you never could imagine. One of the craziest shows to date was 3 weeks ago at the Peace & Love Festival in Borlänge, Sweden. The crowd was jumping up and down for 2 hours straight! I have never seen such a dedicated crowd before! You can see bits of that show in the teaser for “The Beast”. There were at least 40 mosh pits happening during the show. Good to mention though is that no one got harmed haha.”
A splendid looking party at Avicii’s residency at Ushuaia in a couple of weeks, looking forward to this little party?
“Yes that little party will be fun. Not only me, but Cazzette and Steve Aoki are also playing that day so I know it will be a massive party!”
Why do you think Ibiza year after year remains the number one party destination in the world?
“I think everybody has always seen the island as a free haven of some sort. Go over for a week, party 24/7 and forget the problems in their everyday lives. Right now it’s become more of a trend than it was 10 years ago, but Ibiza will always be Ibiza.”
What is the current top 10 you are spinning?
– Albin Myers – The Beast (Original Mix)
– Alvin Risk – Psychotic (Original Mix)
– Let The Music Play – Don’t Weigh Me Down (John Dahlback Remix)
– Albin Myers – Hells Bells (Original Mix)
– F.O.O.L – Grooby (Original Mix)
– John Dahlback – Comet (Original Mix)
– Knife Party – Rage Valley (Original Mix)
– Chris Lake – Build Up (Tommy Trash Edit)
– Jay Z & Kanye West – N””s In Paris (Cazzette Mix)
– Steve Aoki feat. Angger Dimas – Steve Jobs (Tim Mason Remix)
What has been your summer anthem?
“Except my own track “Hells Bells” which has grown bigger than I ever could imagine, a John Dahlback Remix of Let The Music Play “Don’t Weigh Me Down”. Not sure if its been released yet but it is EPIC in every sense of the word!”
You are appearing at Creamfields in Liverpool in August, what is your best ever festival memory?
“Once again, a festival in Sweden called Summerburst. It was then I really saw how people have embraced what I do. I’ve been doing music for such a long time and all of a sudden people know your music. It happened fast and I’m loving it!”
Your mohican hairstyle is now as infamous as the Deadmau5 mask, the 2 Bears outfits and the DJs From Mars cardboard boxes. Is this the only time you have sported such a wild look?
“I’ve had it for such long time now way before my career started and I’ll probably have it for several years to come. But I have found the perfect length now. I can ride in cars and airplanes without hitting the ceiling haha.”
What is your guilty pleasures record, a track you secretly love but shouldn’t…?
“Spandau Ballet – Gold. Admit it, that is a great record.”
Who are the producers from around the world you are giving high fives to at the moment?
“Well there are a lot of great once out there. Tommy Trash is doing a great job now and Deadmau5 has always been bringing the beats to the table. And of course former Pendulum boys Knife Party.”
Outside of EDM, what artists are you listening to at the moment at home or in the car?
“I listen to a lot of Swedish pop acts like Salem al Fakir and Albin Gromer. Also guys like Breakbot, Chromeo and M83 works. Michael Jackson’s earlier work too.”
What is the strangest request you have ever had from a fan whilst DJing?
“Do you have spottily?”
What night out this year have you been the most drunk and who were you with?
“It was after a festival with my girlfriend and the Swedish electro guys from F.O.O.L. It was at the end of three days of playing at different shows and dehydration…”
Outside of Sweden, what crowd from around the world give you the best reception?
“India. The party’s over there has always been amazing!”
Who is the coolest person on your mobile phone?
“Haha. I don’t know. Need to check. I’ll get back to you on that another time…”
And finally, how far ahead is your DJ diary booked – for instance, do you know where you are on New Years Eve?
“It looks like I’m gonna be in India at New Years but not quite sure yet.”
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Photos by Dennis Wernersson at Open Air Festival in Växjö, Sweden
