1.Growing Up
Music has always been a big part of my life. I listen to music that suits my mood, so it’s almost like I have had a soundtrack to my whole life. When I psyched myself up for soccer I listened to a lot of Foo Fighters and Metallica, when I was doing chores it was something fun like the Spice Girls, and when I got older and needed to study it was Craig David. That said, video games have always been what have stuck with me the most. The feeling of nostalgia I get from a good video game track is something that always brings back happy memories.
2.Inspirations
My favourite musicians are the Foo Fighters and Muse. Dave Grohl and Matt Bellamy are just both so talented, and ‘Everlong’ is easily my favourite song in the entire world. No matter how sad I am or how bad the day has been, it always has the power to bring a smile to my face.
3.Your Crew
I’ve been pretty lucky to work with some amazing artists and DJs over the past few years. Craig (the owner of Neko Nation) was the one who first gave me a shot playing a DJ set for a Neko show: I never thought I’d be doing as much as I do now. [DJ duo] Team Rocket have also been the other great influences in my life: Dave PSI and DJ Destiny are just so wonderful and supportive to new DJs. Their encouragement definitely makes me want to keep improving so I can put on the best possible show I can.
4.The Music You Make And Play
My style is very geeky, which definitely suits for the events that I play at. I love high energy happy hardcore and basically anything with a BPM at 170. Again, I love my video games, so I play lots of gaming remixes as well as anime and various pop culture themes from shows like Doctor Who and Game Of Thrones. I want to play songs that you dance like a dork to.
5.Music, Right Here, Right Now
I think the rave scene is a wonderful thing to be a part of. During event I’ve attended, whether I’m playing or not, everyone acts so welcoming and lovely. I’ve made so many wonderful friends through this scene and hope to continue doing so.
Neko Nation Sydney takes placeat theManning BaronSaturday October 1.
