1.Growing Up
I wish I could say I grew up in a technically musical household but I didn’t, although my dad had a big record and CD collection. I remember he used to have things like Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon on in his study when I used to sit on the computer playing The Sims. I guess I got into dance music through my brothers; one liked house and the other techno so I got a good mix of beats travelling through the walls.
2.Inspirations
Albums that inspire me are things like the Crydamoure Waves albums, and The Avalanches’ Since I Left You. I actually got into a lot of music from that Avalanches Gimix – The Smiths are now my favourite band because ‘The Boy With The Thorn In His Side’ was in it. When will them Avalanches boys get their act together and release another masterpiece?
3.Your Crew
I’ve done music full-time for around 14 months now. It’s great, quite a privileged position. I recently moved to London from Belfast as travelling is a lot easier and a lot of friends moved over. Although I’m in London, which is a bit of a music hub, I try to still stay level-headed and don’t get too attached to the party scene. I still prefer a pint in the pub than an all-night rave!
4.The Music You Make And Play
I’ve recently started my own label, Exploris, so I’m trying to control my sound and direction more. I’ve also a lot of friends making great music that I want to help get out there. This is really going to be my focus for the next year; I guess the sound will be techier and more groove-driven than stuff I’ve done before.
5.Music, Right Here, Right Now
Dance music is a real driving force at the moment commercially but the sustainability will come from the underground and genres evolving. I just feel very happy to travel to places like Australia – I’ve never been before – and play the music I love to fun people.
Catch Ejeca at Chinese Laundry’s Queen’s Birthday Tea Party on Saturday June 7 alongside Hannah Gibbs, Empress Yoy and Dirty Uncool, tickets available online.
