NICK THAYER’s debut artist album ‘JUST LET IT GO’ is set to drop on the mighty Aquasky’s label PASSENGER.
The album features collabs with the massive BLACK NOISE (Southern Fried), vocals from N’FA, SPORTY O, Sway
and MIKE BEATZ & LEX-ONE (the guys responsible for WIZARD SLEEVE and the vocals for ‘RIVERSIDE (LET’S GO)’ which sold 350,000 units.
DMC Update catch up with Nick and also see below for free tracks, videos and a chance for you to remix one of Nick’s tracks!
Who are you and what’s your sound?
Nick Thayer. I play club music. Thizz Disco.
Congratulations on the new album ‘Just Let It Go’, how long did it take to complete?
Forever! Or at least it felt like forever. Depending on where you pick as the start point, let’s say a couple of years.
Melbourne or London?
Melbourne
What’s The Best Night Out You’ve ever Had?
The best night out I’ve ever had was watching my beautiful wife Juliet perform the lead role in the ‘Silver Rose’ ballet at opening night in Melbourne earlier this year. Magical. Plus I got to be arm candy at the opening night party later on.
What’s Your Favourite Club?
Revolver Upstairs in Melbourne. I’ve been a resident there for over ten years now, and there is no other club like it anywhere in the world.
What’s Your Favourite Record Of All-time?
My favourite club record today is probably The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Battle Weapon 3 (Under The Influence)’. But on any given day that could change to any other Chemical Brothers record really. My favourite record is Elbow’s ‘Cast Of Thousands’. I listen to that album a hell of a lot. Or Tom Waits’ ‘Mule Variations’. Or Queen’s ‘The Works’. I have a lot of favourite records.
What Record Can’t You Stand?
Any cynically manufactured pop. Idol / X-Factor etc I’m looking in your direction.
What Was The Last Record You Bought?
Nas – Illmatic Anniversary edition.
Name Three Of Your Biggest Influences…..
DJ Ransom, The Chemical Brothers, A Skillz.
Which actors would play you in ‘Nick Thayer The Movie’?
I’d like to say Ed Norton, but it would probably be more like some B-Grade dude who you vaguely remember from some teen flick ten years ago.
What’s Your Dream?
To make a living from making music. Living the dream baby!
How Do You Escape?
Sunday afternoons at our local with the very best company.
What Is Your Favourite Possession?
My personally signed copy of Beastie Boys’ ‘License To Ill’.
What Is Your Life Philosophy?
Whatever you do, do it with passion and purpose.
What’s In Your Pockets?
A flash drive and a bunch of lint.
If You Were An Animal, What Animal and Why?
A rabbit I think. They are pretty awesome.
You Are Having A Party, Whom Dead Or Alive Is On The Guest List?
How many people!? What kind of party!? I actually have two lists – one of people I’d invite to a dinner party (Sir David Attenborough / Stephen Fry / Brian May / Bill Bailey / Ed Norton / John Lennon / Tim Burton & Danny Elfman) and one of people I would like to go drinking with (David Lee Roth / Slash / Dylan Moran / Hunter S Thomson / Freddie Mercury / Keith Richards / Johnny Depp)
When Was The Last Time You Embarrassed Yourself?
I’m terrible at remembering people’s names. Something around that I suspect.
Tell Us Something That We Don’t Know About ‘Nick Thayer’
I have a Bachelor of Theology
Where will you be performing next?
ALBUM LAUNCH AV shows
July 3rd – Melbourne, Australia
July 9th – Queenstown, New Zealand
July 10th – Welcome to Winer, Wanaka, New Zealand
July 17th – Adelaide, Australia
Wanna remix Nick Thayer ‘Gonna Getcha’ track (from the ‘JUST LET IT GO’ album)!
Yes you budding producers out there we have some parts from Nick Thayer’s ‘Gonna Getcha’ as featured on the albumand you can try your hand at remix http://www.divshare.com/direct/10361677-c95.zip
And then you can blog it, give it out to friends, play it what ever you like! Just make sure you give it it’s correct title: Nick Thayer ‘Gonna Getcha’ (‘your name’ Remix)
And to show what can be done here’s 2 wicked remixes that you can have for free from some up & coming producers!
Nick Thayer – ‘Gonna Getcha’ – Bill Posters Remix
http://www.myspace.com/billpostersdj
Nick Thayer – ‘Gonna Getcha’ – Wolfbane DJs Remix
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/wolfbanedjs?ref=ts
http://www.divshare.com/direct/11492893-c94.zip
!!FREE TRACKS!!
Nick Thayer – Roll Deep – http://www.divshare.com/direct/10881441-358.mp3
Nick Thayer – Ten Acre Dust – http://www.divshare.com/direct/10905884-e2c.mp3
Videos
‘Can’t Touch Me Now’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMPX7B9zgEk
DJ vs AV Showcase – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvxRIFNjdR0
‘Mercedes Benz’ Rmx – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkubv1dMBJE
Nick Thayer ‘JUST LET IT GO’ album Megamiz & track list with unlimited DL
http://soundcloud.com/nick-thayer/just-let-it-go-album-megamix
Buy The Album From…
Play.com
http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/15021399/Just-Let-Go/Product.html
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Let-Go-Nick-Thayer/dp/B003IXAOA2/ref=sr_1_4/191-9989866-5430512?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1274884558&sr=1-4
HMV
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;1;-1;-1;-1&sku=398480
Juno records
http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/392601-01.htm
