He's one of Australia's top Dubstep producers hailing from Sydney. PhaseOne started at the bottom and is now releasing his music under one of the most reputable Bass labels out there, Firepower!
I managed to have a chat with PhaseOne this week just before the release of his newest EP "Matter Of Time" which is out NOW.
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1. How and when did your musical journey start?
I've been a musician the majority of my life, dabbling in all sorts of instruments, but took the most interest in guitar, keyboard & drums. I played in many bands from age 16 till I was about 22. But I was always interested in production, which I started messing around with when I was 14 making shitty hip hop beats, then went on to writing, recording & producing in my own bands throughout my teens and also studied audio engineering. It wasn't until 2011-2012 when I started getting into electronic music and immediately wanted to delve into the production side.. Anyway 4 years later here we are :)
2. Tell us about you production set up, what DAW and pluggins to you like using?
My studio is pretty basic these days really, because I'm on the go quite frequently I need to take my laptop with me. I run Ableton and mostly use VST's such as Serum, Massive, Sylenth, as well as stock abelton plugins. I've also use an Apogee duet II and a rode NT2 mic for recording!
3. Matter Of Time EP sound insanely huge!... How long have you been working on it and what were you main influences?
I had a release date set for this EP early in the year so always had a deadline to meet. It took me about 4 months roughly to get it all down (whilst doing other projects and remixes too). Main influences I suppose would be my love for metal, which I always try bring my past Influences into what I do now, but also keeping some melodic & atmospheric elements in there which I'm known for.
4. Tell us about your recent international tour, what city couldn't get enough of PhaseOne?
Europe was amazing! One of the greatest experiences of my life. France have the strongest love for Dubstep, Paris was awesome, but Le Bikini in Toulouse (and I'm sure most people who have played there will tell you the same thing) is the best venue in all of EU. All the walls are treated and the sound system is insane, but the people there can't get enough bass music and are wild! By far my favourite show to date!
5. How did you get involved with firepower records?
FP are great with supporting upcoming artists, they're always taking on new names. I simply just submitted my demo (my first EP) which they loved and picked up. I was so impressed by the labels efforts and promo that I've been putting out all my original releases with them.
6. PhaseOne's top 5 tracks to play right now...
- My remix of Rot, still always gets the best reaction, and love playing it out!
- Machinery by Virtual Riot hits hard
- The QUEST remix of 'Alien' by D&F + VR
- Some of the new Barely Alive tunes from their new album, 'Scoop' being my favourite to play out!
- Algo's 'Wild' is a pretty dope tune to play too!
7. If you have to spend a year of your life in an isle of a grocery store, which one would it be?
Confectionary! I'm actually addicted to chocolate haha
9. Out of all the tracks you've written, which was the most fun to write?
Would have to be Rot, purely because it was an honour working with the stems of one of my favourite bands!
10. And finally, whats next for PhaseOne???
EP comes out Oct 30, and will be doing a bit of an Aussie tour off the back of the release. Besides that I'm constantly writing new music, and hope to get overseas again next year!
I've been a musician the majority of my life, dabbling in all sorts of instruments, but took the most interest in guitar, keyboard & drums. I played in many bands from age 16 till I was about 22. But I was always interested in production, which I started messing around with when I was 14 making shitty hip hop beats, then went on to writing, recording & producing in my own bands throughout my teens and also studied audio engineering. It wasn't until 2011-2012 when I started getting into electronic music and immediately wanted to delve into the production side.. Anyway 4 years later here we are :)
2. Tell us about you production set up, what DAW and pluggins to you like using?
My studio is pretty basic these days really, because I'm on the go quite frequently I need to take my laptop with me. I run Ableton and mostly use VST's such as Serum, Massive, Sylenth, as well as stock abelton plugins. I've also use an Apogee duet II and a rode NT2 mic for recording!
3. Matter Of Time EP sound insanely huge!... How long have you been working on it and what were you main influences?
I had a release date set for this EP early in the year so always had a deadline to meet. It took me about 4 months roughly to get it all down (whilst doing other projects and remixes too). Main influences I suppose would be my love for metal, which I always try bring my past Influences into what I do now, but also keeping some melodic & atmospheric elements in there which I'm known for.
4. Tell us about your recent international tour, what city couldn't get enough of PhaseOne?
Europe was amazing! One of the greatest experiences of my life. France have the strongest love for Dubstep, Paris was awesome, but Le Bikini in Toulouse (and I'm sure most people who have played there will tell you the same thing) is the best venue in all of EU. All the walls are treated and the sound system is insane, but the people there can't get enough bass music and are wild! By far my favourite show to date!
5. How did you get involved with firepower records?
FP are great with supporting upcoming artists, they're always taking on new names. I simply just submitted my demo (my first EP) which they loved and picked up. I was so impressed by the labels efforts and promo that I've been putting out all my original releases with them.
6. PhaseOne's top 5 tracks to play right now...
- My remix of Rot, still always gets the best reaction, and love playing it out!
- Machinery by Virtual Riot hits hard
- The QUEST remix of 'Alien' by D&F + VR
- Some of the new Barely Alive tunes from their new album, 'Scoop' being my favourite to play out!
- Algo's 'Wild' is a pretty dope tune to play too!
7. If you have to spend a year of your life in an isle of a grocery store, which one would it be?
Confectionary! I'm actually addicted to chocolate haha
9. Out of all the tracks you've written, which was the most fun to write?
Would have to be Rot, purely because it was an honour working with the stems of one of my favourite bands!
10. And finally, whats next for PhaseOne???
EP comes out Oct 30, and will be doing a bit of an Aussie tour off the back of the release. Besides that I'm constantly writing new music, and hope to get overseas again next year!
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