Marseille has been taking the Russian EDM scene by storm lately. The Mako Records prodigy has put out a flood of epic releases this year that have not only created a massive amount of buzz, but have also blurred the sometimes too rigid genre lines that exist in the world wide EDM scene. Championed by such acts as The Proxy and Noise Invaders, it is clear that Marseille isn’t going away anytime soon, so I was more than thrilled when he decided to grant me an interview and record an exclusive mix just for GDD!
GDD™: First off, thanks so much for doing this interview, I’m a huge fan.
M: Yeah! Thanks a lot!
GDD™: How did living in a Russian provence influence you musically?
M: Personally, I don’t think Russia is interested in quality EDM stuff at the moment. It’s too complicated to define the particular influence of Russia. However, I can say that life in a Russian province has helped me to make something big.
GDD™: What gave you the idea to start a monthly mixtape?
M: I got this idea when I was making my first mixtape for Mako called the Otake Mix I really enjoyed the process and decided to release mixes on a monthly basis. I also wanted to include a techno influence in each mix because at the moment I’m really into techno!
GDD™: You have produced everything from minimal techno to dubstep, your music has been described as “borederless,” what in particular has influenced you to be such a diverse musician?
M: It’s simple! It’s just who I am! Lately though, I’ve been leaning towards a more techno and experimental sound.
GDD™: As the popularity of EDM soars, it seems like more genres are emerging every day. What in particular genre has caught your ear recently and why?
M: Techno…Good Techno! But I love it all!
GDD™: What are your biggest influences? Why?
M: The seasons, especially Autumn! I love autumn, it’s my favorite time of year! And I think hash as well : )
GDD™: With the recent influx of new technology, gaining access to the means to create music has never been more feasible, how do you think this has affected the EDM scene in particular? How has this effected you?
M: I’m not going to lie, it sometimes seems detrimental. There is a lot of shit music. Listeners are overloaded by this huge influx in the amount of the tracks being released. It’s sometimes hard to remember which shit is good and which is not. It’s effecting me as a listener as well, so I’m trying to only seek out the really great stuff.
GDD™: EDM is showing up everywhere now, from car commercials to previously untouched music festivals, where do you see EDM in 10 years?
M: I think EDM will lose its uniqueness due to such a rapidly huge surge in popularity. EDM will go underground and then becomes more popular again, I feel like it’s a permanent/viscous cycle. But, I know everything will be fine, I’m always ok with living in the underground.
GDD™: What’s next for Marseille?
M: I’m brining you guys more techno and experimental shit. My EP is set on fall 2011 on Mako Records and later more stuff on other labels! Also I’m working on some remixes and good collabs!
GDD™: What artist in the scene is really impressing you right now? Why?
M: I like Mendoza and Ethnik at the moment, their sound is very fresh. And of course Jan Driver, Skinnerbox and etc…
M: P.S. Thanks for the interview and listen to more good music!
GDD™: Your welcome buddy!
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Always with love,
TRE
Well happy Friday everyone.Hope you had a great work week and are ready for the weekend.I know I am.So in celebration of the weekend I have my last massive post.I am finally caught up on all my emails.Have a great and safe weekend.Don’t forget to party extra hard.Enjoy…
