- Could you share the thoughts and ideas behind this mix?
For this mix, I put together a set using records I found during my stay in Japan, specifically from Tokyo and Osaka.
- Can you tell us about your approach to creating mixes?
I try to connect tracks with the same tone as much as possible. I believe that even if the genres are very different, if the tones of the tracks match, the mix can be convincing.
- What methods do you prefer when searching for new music? Do you still enjoy browsing for music in record stores, or have you come to prefer online purchases?
I still enjoy visiting local record stores, but being in Melbourne, where DJs, artists, and bands are everywhere, I constantly absorb from them as well.
- Besides DJing, what stimulates your creativity?
Recently, I started working as a dog walker, and since we don't speak, I've gradually learned to understand their needs through their expressions and gestures. I feel this has helped me become more attuned to the atmosphere and vibe of the dance floor.
- Do you have any advice for those looking to start a career as a DJ?
I would advise spending a lot of time at venues, feeling out what kind of music works best in which settings and moments, and seeing how it makes people comfortably dance.
- What plans do you have for 2024?
I plan to continue and expand the parties I've been organizing in Japan and Melbourne, called "豪流伝 | GOLDENTIME," to create more opportunities for artists from both Japan and Australia. I also aim to progress in my music production to the point of launching a label, which would allow me to support artists' activities beyond just parties.
