BSV SESSIONS & INTERVIEWS

Episode 030 & San Francisco CA, USA based Bethany Rose (@bethanyroseart), interview below:

BSV: Hello Bethany! Same importance to you for beats as painting?
BETHANY ROSE: That answer is a hard yes. The two definitely feed each other. I need music to help get me to that flow state when I paint and I need to experience that flow state to carry over into my music. It’s all about flow state.

BSV: You have decided to share with us the mixtape that you recorded for Defected Records ‘’Unsung Heroes’’ competition. Quality involved, you could have won. Disappointed?
BETHANY ROSE: Thank you. I love this mix. There a lot of my soul in there. I am a little disappointed. I even submitted a very kind letter of recommendation from one of my hero’s Julius Papp.

BSV: Music vibrations = healing. Any methodologies in treatment?
BETHANY ROSE: I love reiki and binaural beats. There is a lot of healing to be had there. I was watching this thing the other day about 42 hz frequency and how if our F was tuned to it our experience with music could be taken to another level. But, yes! Music = healing.

BSV: You are from the Bay Area. What describes your sound and how special it is in relation to the area you come from?
BETHANY ROSE: The Bay Area does have a thriving House music scene. That’s for sure. It’s also a beautiful place geographically. I think the environment of the Bay Area has had an impact on the shape of my downtempo to deep house to nu disco groovy vibe. People out here tend to be real music lovers. It’s nice to play to a crowd who appreciates it.

BSV: What’s your connection between murals and deep house music?
BETHANY ROSE: If I were to draw a connection it would be that both have the ability to completely transform an environment.

BSV: Last track in this mixtape is such a nice treat from the past. Is there any particular reason for including that one?
BETHANY ROSE: Yeah! That one is such a fun way to end a set. It’s such a good throw back. The lyrics say it all too. My best friend, who is also an incredible dj and music aficionado, @DJBARDIA, gave that song to me to use to close out a part with. I had to use it to close out this very special mix.

BSV: Are you a music mage?
BETHANY ROSE: Hahaha! Mage? Well I guess we all cast spells in different ways. My favorite sets do tend to be early sets. They give a dj the opportunity to set the mood for the whole party. I like to approach it as if I’m gradually beginning to fill the air with my tunes. The idea is to give people a chance to settle in, greet each other, feel out the space for themselves. There is definitely some magic in that.

Bethany Rose Art: https://bethanyrose.art/

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Episode 031 & Belgrade, Serbia based Božidar Surla aka Teo Trunk (@teotrunk), interview below:

BSV: Hello Teo! You shared with us a very atmospheric 3 hours mixtape. Quite experimental sound... Do we have your approval on this diagnose?
TEO TRUNK: Hey, first of all thanks for having me, I really enjoyed recording this mixtape for you! I guess some parts sound as malfunctioning water heater. So if that fits in "experimental"... Jokes aside, lot of it is just from my daily background playlists for when I’m reading, designing etc. 

BSV: Some of these tracks are from early 2010’s. There is no doubt that you have a massive collection in your trunk. Right?
TEO TRUNK: Haha, to be honest, besides the newer stuff from last month or two I really don't know release dates of 90% of my music collection. Just a lot of random playlists on youtube, soundcloud, spotify and few old usb drives from when I used to play music. Never obsessed with playing the latest tune.

BSV: If we do etymology search (origin) of your last name, we find a very interesting information. Familiar with that?
TEO TRUNK: Long story is about relocation of Serbs from Dalmatia and Lika, and not wanting to change religion, so surnames of families were changed to be more colourful. Fun, short story, is about my great grandfather who was popular with the ladies of his village for his "trunk", so the last name stuck with the family for that trait.

BSV: You are an audio engineer with almost a decade of experience in sound and web design. Is it important for electronic music producer (composer) to have a formal educational background in terms of sound quality? 
TEO TRUNK: I studied Art History and Digital Multimedia, but I never got a degree, so I don't think I am the right person to talk about formal education. That "almost a decade of experience" line is a killer on LinkedIn, haha. But actually most of that time I was doing graphic design and experimenting with web and sound design in my spare time. Lots of trials and errors, learning in the process. It's only last few years that I got a chance to work as a sound designer for video games and as a mixing engineer on a TV station recently. Everything I know about audio l had luck to learn from my dear friend and mentor Vladan Jarić Pion. So I don't think formal education is necessary for anything these days, especially for such an elusive term as sound quality. Music is about the feeling. There is too much mediocre music whit "great sound quality".

BSV: As a pop music passionate, is it hard to offer your service to a native market?
TEO TRUNK: I wouldn't know where to start. I prefer making sounds for creatures in video games, I’m not sure I would be any good with real life ones.

BSV: Do you enjoy in your Artists & Repertoire activities?
TEO TRUNK: Lots of fun from that experience, but last time I did A&R work was back in 2017. I guess that is still somewhere on my facebook page.

BSV: Favourite artist at this moment?
TEO TRUNK: Caldera

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Episode 032 & Melbourne, Australia based Adam Murray aka The PDC (@thepdc), interview below:

BSV: Who is The PDC? 
THE PDC: The People’s Dance Collective is a South African born and raised producer / DJ that calls Melbourne / Naarm home. 

BSV: What kind of journey you prefer? 
THE PDC: PDC sets are energetic journeys into forgotten gems and future classics. I inhabit a space where throwback house bombs sit comfortably with electroclash and techno. 

BSV: Tell us something about Melbourne scene. 
THE PDC: Melbourne has a thriving urban electronic music scene. Australia has the most unique electronic music scene in the world. Imagine uninhabited wilderness for miles, and the best big name international underground DJs playing in this environment. This is what we call a "doof". The camp sites are often invaded by kangaroos. If it gets too hot there's usually a river or an ocean to cool down in.

BSV: So, you are connected with the nature? 
THE PDC: I guess this contact with nature in a party setting is a large reason why I try to infuse my productions with a tribal edge (bongos, bird noises, acid etc). 

BSV: This mixtape specifications? 
THE PDC: My sets tend to straddle house and some deeper melodic tracks. This set is a bit of a mixed bag, but I really wanted to showcase my latest releases in this context.

BSV: We noticed your upcoming @beatsoundvisions release here. Are you excited and why you decided to give it a ‘’90 Mile Beach’’ name? 
THE PDC: We ran a small music festival for a few years at a remote beach in Australia called “Beach Weekender” at 90 Mile Beach. The beach is an island that’s only accessible by boat. There is no infrastructure so we had to bring everything - food, water, speakers, generators, everything. It was like a survival festival, it wasn’t easy but it made it that much more special. This track is an ode to the illegal “bush doof” as we like to call it. Jake Hughes, the organiser is months away from opening Melbourne’s newest floating nightclub - “ATET” so the spirit of beach weekender lives on. Shout outs to DJs Mcbreezy, Steezy E, Petra, Olivas, Mode B, Tomii, Dean K, Suric, Van House, Toast Crew, Procyon II, Gumm, Luke Alessi, Dopamina and PLTZ.

BSV: Are you open for collabs? 
THE PDC: Yes, after the record for the worlds longest lockdown in Melbourne, we need more European DJs down under!

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Episode 033 & Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina based Dario Suerte (@dario-suerte), interview below:

BSV: Hello Dario! The concept of these guest mixes is to alternate artists from native speaking area and artists across the planet in order to spread the common “worldwide” vibe. You've been on electronic music scene for a long time. Are you aware that hardly anyone in the Balkans knows about you?
DARIO SUERTE: Hi, and thanks for having me on your show. Yes, it’s been a while since I first started releasing music, but I haven’t really given much thought to the fact that I’m basically anonymous in the Balkans concerning the whole electronic music scene. I guess I’m kind of a quiet guy, not really active on social media so it’s quite easy to go under the radar that way, but I can’t really say that it’s a good thing because you really need to be pushy to leave your mark in this line of work. Perhaps my approach to music is different because I don’t consider this work at all. It’s all about your inner-self, your emotions, state of mind, hopes and dreams, it’s part of who you are and not what you do. I did a couple of ex-yu remixes recently and posted them on youtube and got a really positive feedback. So I guess my Balkan fanbase is just starting to grow.

BSV: Please describe the feeling when you rendered your first track and when was that?
DARIO SUERTE: Like I said, it’s been quite a while since I started experimenting with music, but my first official release was back in 2008 under the alias Effective Thief. Being accepted to your first label and having your track released to the world is a unique experience, like the first time when you score a goal as a kid, or graduate from high school. It’s definitely a milestone in a musicians life.

BSV: Favorite effect? Is that filter?
DARIO SUERTE: This is a tough question. It really depends on the mood and genre of the track, but if I were to pick something out of the effects bundle I’d definitely say reverb and delay. There’s just some mystical feeling to the synth or drum you play when you add some of these two effects to them.

BSV: You were quite productive in last few months. Inspiration comes from?
DARIO SUERTE: Yes, I’ve had maybe 5 or 6 releases in the last couple of months. I mostly draw my inspiration from introspection. I enjoy daydreaming, deep conversations over wine, losing myself in music, nature, and having a positive outlook on life, so I guess I can say that I’m content with myself and my life in general. I tend to see beauty in everything and everything is inspirational to me…

BSV: How was this mix recorded?
DARIO SUERTE: During my previous years of DJ-ing I’ve experimented with various genres and styles of electronic music, but honestly I’ve always been loyal to the deeper sides of house music. So, I usually spend some of my free time to search for underground deep tech house, minimal, and deep tech tunes and do a mix session at home.

BSV: So, emotions guide you in production and mixing?
DARIO SUERTE: Yes, it’s a way of expressing my inner-self and parts of my mind and soul I can’t express with words and actions. It’s like peeking through a window and having a look at the hidden side of me.

BSV: Upcoming “Bliss” release is scheduled for @beatsoundvisions. Why BSV and where did you find us?
DARIO SUERTE: I’ve ran across your music online and had the impression that “Bliss” might work for your label just right. This is the second time I’m having my music released for a Serbian label and I’m really excited about the fact that more people in the Balkans might hear it. Fingers crossed!

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Episode 034 & Pisa, Italy based Roberto Bartolini (@roberto-bartolini), interview below:

BSV: Hi Roberto! As listeners, we can assume that you are a very experienced DJ. Is that true?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: Hi, thanks for hosting me in the BSV series, I am very happy! I don't know if I can say I have a great experience, for sure I have a solid base. I started mixing when I was sixteen, seventeen years old with Technics sl-1200 turntables and after a short time I started working as a DJ in clubs in the middle of the Adriatic coast having been born in San Benedetto del Tronto. I followed this path until I started my university studies (quite late). Two years ago during the lockdown period due to the Covid pandemia I bought a professional console, headphones, two speakers and USB sticks. And here I am!

BSV: Your transitions are just perfect. Tell us more about M series on SoundCloud.
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: Thanks so much for your appreciation on my transitions. The "M" in my series on Soundcloud stands for Master. When I was working in discos in the 80s/early 90s, it was common - and I did too - to duplicate a master magnetic tape with a Teac double cassette recorder for those who requested it. I used to call the matrix tapes "Master", as I do now keeping the initial... I have just passed 50 sets of my series, normally I release every two weeks on Thursday nights. I use the decks, mixer, equalizer and synchro (when it works) to mix without any other effect. I must say that technology today helps for many things. Seeing the track allows me to design an hour-long set in a very short time, I can pin down in some sort of language how the mixes should be done, this allows me to have myself an experience as a listener: the vinyl record is a black object, the possible attachment points are not actually visible, you have to know where they are and you have to count the beats of the musical turn which, depending on the genre, may not be too easy to remember; and finally also to know so much about the mixes to perform that once the master tape is produced I can no longer listen to it... and then the possibility of making some mistakes is always around the corner.

BSV: Lyrics come through your tapes. You are a VOX superfan?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: Well yes, I like the voice as an instrument, not all, but for example the penultimate track in this session is sung by Lauren L'aimant, who has a very nice voice, I am amazed how such an emotional track can be produced with just a few notes and a single voice.

BSV: It’s not hard to notice that your covers are quite interesting. Are you a graphic designer?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: No, I am not a graphic designer. Initially I was looking for the cover images simply by association, starting from the favorite track of the set, I searched images using google by continuing to follow links in a sort of situationist drift until I found the right image for me at that moment. From a certain point onwards, in order to give a stylistic continuity to the images, I started to choose the covers from an modern art site, choosing emerging authors in general but also some established ones.

BSV: Have you ever thought about going into music production?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: No, I do not think I have the ability. In my opinion to make music, although electronic music, you must have a minimal musical background.

BSV: In situation where you have to choose, would you rather pick progressive or deep house sound?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: I prefer [Melodic] Deep House, especially with very low sounds and slightly disturbing low frequencies, the third to last track (@bakkalive) is an example of this type of sound.

BSV: Where can we hear your mixes in live. Are you a resident of a club?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: No, I am not. Hopefully one day, I am only 56, it's never too late.... <3

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Arke Noe with episode 035, interview below:

BSV: Hello Vojislav! Piano dominates in intro section of the tape. Did you take some piano lessons? 
ARKE NOE: Hi Marko! Piano is the instrument which can perfectly catch and express one's true feeling. To answer your question, I started to get more deep into it and will try to bring it more present in my sets and experiment more with it.

BSV: Lots of ‘’edits’’ lately. From Michael Bibi to Paul Kalkbrenner... Tell us something about that.
ARKE NOE: True that Marko. I think that there are many many great productions out there. How I approach to a certain track and decide to edit it? Only if it fits into ''little cherry on top'' approach. Not changing the art itself, just putting an extra cheese 😛 [example: http://bitly.ws/wqII]

BSV: You moved a little further from Serbia, all the way to Netherlands. Inspired @ ADE?
ARKE NOE: My road to NL is a very funny story itself, but maybe for the next time. All in all yes, I was always inspired by Netherland music electronic scene and I knew they do it the best. Also with Germany and also other countries are not forgotten. I wanted to get closer to the scene, and beside doing 2 jobs, I will always find time for music. ADE was the best experience in my life.

BSV: We noticed your switch to twitch for live shows. Would you recommend that platform for bedroom DJs?
ARKE NOE: It's true, Youtube blocked many many of my live streams due to strict copyright issues, but twitch is really friendly towards me about that. I decided to keep doing there. Now working on a first video DJ mix at unique location.. soon 🙂

BSV: Do you consider yourself as a adrenaline junkie and if you do, is there any connection between that and your tendency to music or art. 
ARKE NOE: I definitely consider myself as adrenaline junkie. I was into the parkour and freerunning before and the real adrenaline can be felt there. I sincerely think that adrenaline is good for humans and can be fuel for amazing things. I see huge connection also with the music, for example with bpm / heartbeats. It's known that while pumped with adrenaline our heart beats faster, and we know that if we put a pitch to + music will sound more intense and have a faster rhythm.
 
BSV: Period of the day / night where your creation spirit is in the peak?
ARKE NOE: I am a night owl, as the night goes quieter my creativity becomes more louder. 

BSV: Sky & sea fusion is in the lyrics of this session. Horizons as your fetish?
ARKE NOE: Hahaha, good catch. I would say nature is my fetish. I guess we are all more live while in nature. Beauty is in it.

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Eduardo Drumn (@eduardodrumn) from Caxias do Sul, Brazil with episode 036. Interview below: 

BSV: Olá Eduardo! This is your 2nd mixtape here. Do you feel privileged? 
EDUARDO DRUMN: Hello, thank you for the second invitation, yes I feel privileged for this second mixtape, and to bring my music to you.

BSV: Any big changes in your artist life in this period of 20 episodes?
EDUARDO DRUMN: Recognition in some countries where the label has a lot of impact, it served the country of origin, I had a lot of listeners from there.

BSV: You are the owner of a record label @demonotthx. Do these operational tasks take up a lot of your time?
EDUARDO DRUMN: At the moment I'm managing to reconcile production, study, mixing and mastering and management of the label.

BSV: With this session you shared your upcoming track that is scheduled for March. Are you ready for the spring?
EDUARDO DRUMN: Ah yes, this track is really cool, just like me, I hope all listeners on the label enjoy it.

BSV: Material have already been tested and it seems that people love the vibe. Does it mean a lot to you when you hear something like this when it comes to your further creative work?
EDUARDO DRUMN: Yes, I love it when people message me about it, sending videos of the tracks, and I reply to everyone 🙂

BSV: Are you considering the possibility of expanding the base of artists who would publish for your label?
EDUARDO DRUMN: I'm always listening to what they send, some things I listen to a lot to see if it fits the label.

BSV: Big thanks for taking active role in our story! After “Mariposa” and BSV15 your next release is even better & that is hard to imagine.
EDUARDO DRUMN: Thanks for another vote of confidence, and we don't stop there, soon you'll see more news lol, thanks for taking my sound to Serbia!

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Episode 037 & Belgrade, Serbia based Mina Poznanović (@minapoznanovic), interview below:

BSV: Hello Mina! Thanks for this outstanding mixtape! How are you today? 
MINA POZNANOVIC: Hi, thank you for inviting me, I’m glad you like the podcast, I really had fun playing it! I’m great today, good vibes only!

BSV: We are very happy to have you here as a first domestic female visionary. Can we call you Cinthie from Serbia?
MINA POZNANOVIC: I’m happy that I’m a first female visionary and I hope there will be more mixtapes by female artists in the future. I am very honored to be compared to an artist like @cinthie, as I can easily say that she is one of my favorite DJs, both in terms of her musical selection and her personality. Thanks for this observation, because I have been following her work for a long time. I love her musical taste and her attitude towards music. I think she is also an excellent producer and a complete artist, and I think these are the main reasons why she has been on stage for so long. I especially love her because she is a passionate record collector. So, I would be happy if one day I could be as influential as she is in the music industry.

BSV: Audience is curious about the way that you got into electronic music. Let us know here.
MINA POZNANOVIC: I fell in love with electronic music as a teenager, when I started going out in Belgrade clubs. The energy in the club is something that immediately mesmerized me. That sound of electronic music has kept me on the dance floor until this day. I started researching various genres of electronic music and collecting tracks that I liked. A long time later, I decided to start playing, because I wanted to transfer to others the energy that I’m getting from the DJs I like to listen to.

BSV: Piano chords and organ synths. Are you in love with 90’s music?
MINA POZNANOVIC: Excellent question! As a child of the 90’s, it is natural that the sound of that era had an influence on my musical taste. When I was a child, I saw a music video on TV of Orbital, Halcyon And On and On song, and the video and the melody somehow got stuck in my memory. It is interesting to me that, many years later, I found that tune and had some kind of a flashback of my childhood. Also, I think the years of playing the piano affected the piano chords being somewhat naturally present in my sets.

BSV: Do you have some other passions besides getting loose to the repetitive music?
MINA POZNANOVIC: I think that passion, if it is in us, is all around us. I can be inspired by different situations, people, emotions, life itself. I often find pleasure in simplicity. Apart from music, I also like to express myself through words and drawings.

BSV: People in Serbia know you from Let’s Mix It competition, but you actually started way before with small underground parties. Was this path challenging enough?
MINA POZNANOVIC: Interesting question, because not a lot of people know that my beginnings were related to the underground. When I started to play music, I loved the rebellion vibes of the underground, which I think is less and less present today. I love it when I see the courage to experiment with music and be authentic. I believe that the electronic music that exists today owes it to the underground, which is a symbol of sincere love for music, change, movement and passion. In my opinion, without that, progress would be impossible.

BSV: Can you please describe your connection with Gramophonedzie and the way that he influenced your sound style?
MINA POZNANOVIC: After the competition, @gramophonedzie was my mentor, and I learned a lot from him, for example the basics of music production. I think that he is a passionate music lover and someone that you can learn a lot from. He is a wonderful teacher who, thanks to his huge knowledge and passion, can offer a lot to others. He also influenced me to love music even more.

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Episode 038 & Balneário Camboriú, Brazil based Biassus (@biassus), interview below:

BSV: Hello bro! Thanks for this groovy mixtape! It’s been a while, but we are happy to have you here alongside other visionaries.
BIASSUS: Hellooo! Thanks so much for the invitation, it's nice to share music with you! 🙏

BSV: Did you schedule your “indoor” South America season?
BIASSUS: I spent 4 months in my region of birth producing events, festivals, charitable activities, giving courses and classes in dj and production. Today I just arrived on the Brazilian coast of Balneário Camboriú for a schedule and in May I’m going for an international tour in Peru.

BSV: Tell us something about your connection with @alezmusic and your upcoming @beatsoundvisions release. 
BIASSUS: I met Alez the first time I went to Lima. There we met, produced songs and played at some parties. Last year we produced collabs and I went to Peru again where we toured together. After that he came to Brazil with me and we activated the electronic music scene here.

BSV: If we dig deeper into your press kit, we can assume that you are an graduated IT expert. Is that true?
BIASSUS: Yes! It’s true, I graduated in that area but the passion for music took over everything and at the moment I’m taking another degree to have contact with university students and publicize my events to a younger audience, educate us musically...

BSV: Are you a traveler? Where is your home studio?
BIASSUS: Yes, I don’t stay more than months in the same place. I have a studio set up in my hometown, another one on the beach, but I usually travel and produce with headphones.

BSV: How was this mix recorded?
BIASSUS: I recorded this mixtape in my hometown studio. I played the audio from the mixer on the computer while playing the cdj's. I wanted to present in a very dancing line of sound, deep tech, minimal and progressive.

BSV: No doubt about the vibes with “Life Journey”. Fingers crossed! 🤞
BIASSUS: I have a good feeling about this release!

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Episode 039 & Serbia born worldwide rising star Lanna (@lannamusic_ofc), interview below:

BSV: Hello Lanna! First of all, we want to thank you for this mixtape. It is a privilege to interview and host such a talented young person / artist. Welcome to the team of visionaries!
LANNA: Thanks for having me! And big thanks for the kind words. Hope you enjoy the mix! 😊

BSV: It’s hard to believe that you are a teenager while we listen to your music. Really? How is that possible?
LANNA: Haha, I get that a lot! Electronic music has been playing in my house since I was little. I joined a DJ-ing school at the age of twelve and instantly fell in love with vinyls. But honestly, back then, I didn’t have a clue that “Lanna“ would become an artistic project on this level so fast. I’m loving every moment of it!

BSV: You started with music production recently and if we listen to ’’My Journey’’ track we notice influences of different genres. How would you describe the sound that you are playing?
LANNA: I approach music production with a clear idea of how I want the track to sound. I draw inspiration from various sources, such as my emotions, experiences, the artists I look up to and the mood I want to convey. This serves as a guiding force throughout the creative process. 

BSV: After this year's EXIT Festival performance at Dance Arena you stand out as a rising star of the global electronic music scene. What can you say about this experience from 3 weeks ago?
LANNA: The thing I enjoy the most is watching and feeling the crowd as they feel me and the music I play, and that exchange of the energy at EXIT Festival was next level. I deeply believe that you can communicate so much more through music than with words or any other medium. This was my third performance at EXIT Festival, and the first at the iconic Dance Arena. It was absolutely awe-inspiring, no words can describe it! 

BSV: We saw some news about another competition that you won and that you are going to Las Vegas to play some music there. Tell us something about that.
LANNA: Yes, that’s right! It all started when the LMF festival announced a DJ competition at the beginning of April. Little did I know that out of over 120 talented young DJs from all over the world, my mix would be selected! And to make things even more exciting, it opened doors to an incredible trip to Las Vegas! I can't believe I'll have the chance to play at one of the clubs there. It's yet another dream come true! 😊 

BSV: Being in the Beatport top 100 chart is a huge success for a first release. How did you connect with the famous British producer?
LANNA: Yes, it's been an incredible achievement, especially since this EP made me the youngest producer to reach the Beatport Top 100 list! My collaboration with Sebastian Haas began in 2021 after I played one of his tracks at EXIT festival’s NSNS Stage. He took notice of my work and reached out to me with the idea to create a track together. I shared several project ideas with him, and we settled on two that we developed together. Working with him was amazing, and it resulted in a progressive-house EP I’m very proud of. We’ve just finished two more tracks, but in a slightly different genre, and you’ll get to hear them very soon! 

BSV: Favorite artists / producers at the moment?
LANNA: Oh, that's a tough one! I have so much respect for all my DJ colleagues, and it's hard to pick just one favorite artist or producer. There are so many talented individuals out there, and I love exploring and discovering new music from various artists. It's an exciting time in the electronic music scene, and I'm constantly inspired by the creativity and talent of my peers.

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Episode 040 & Czechia based (@petr_stancl), interview below:

BSV: Hello Petr! Thank you very much for your original music and for participating in our one-hour sessions. Nice to have you here!
PETR STANCL: Hi Marko, thank you for being here!

BSV: How did you find us and what was the breaking point to pick up our label for your demos? You just love our visual identity?
PETR STANCL: I like underground labels, I was interested in production and unknown super producers, I sent a demo and it came out :) it was that simple.

BSV: We found out that you have some alter egos when it comes to music. What’s your current one?
PETR STANCL: I currently use the alter ego Petr Stancl in production, as a DJ I play mainly house music under the nickname Luckie (@luckie_petr) since 2000.

BSV: Can you please describe to us Czech electronic music scene? Is it special?
PETR STANCL: The Czech dance scene is special because we have the largest concentration of DJs per meter2 :))) joke... We have a bunch of skilled producers and DJs, the largest festivals in Central Europe such as Let it Roll or Beats for Love in Ostrava. Brno is very techno-based, Prague more underground and house. At the moment it seems to me that techno is very much at the top, the EDM style is experiencing a fall:)) thank God:))

BSV: This mixtape is very coherent and it follows the flow from the beginning to the very end. These are your favs at this moment or you needed to dig deeper into your mp3/wav collection?
PETR STANCL: The mixtape is composed of current artists that I like, you will find tracks from our producer Roman Rai (@roman-rai), my little thing or maybe Pig and Dan (@pig-and-dan), I always try to have a story, I hope it works and you will like it!

BSV: Your time spent in the studio per week? Be honest.
PETR STANCL: In the summer it is certainly less, but an average of 10 hours a week.

BSV: Any upcoming events or projects maybe?
PETR STANCL: I have just released a 4-track EP on the Slovenian label Podvodo Records (@podvodo), otherwise I have no plans to play or have any extra plans :))

Check out -> Petr Stancl - Decent Full for @beatsoundvisions here: https://fanlink.to/BSV26

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Episode 041 & Belgrade, Serbia based Peter Portman (@peterportman93), interview below:

BSV: Hello broski! Such a pleasure to have you here. Welcome to the crew of visionaries!
PETER PORTMAN: Hi @beatsoundvisions team! Thanks for having me on this episode. Winter just kicked in, I brought you some tunes to warm up a little bit!

BSV: This recording is a “hell of a job”. Where on earth do you find these tracks?
PETER PORTMAN: Thanks for kind words, yes I do a lot of digging, from promo pools from email over listening tracks from the sets, I think the urge to discover new tunes keeps me digging deeper than usual, and after all this is our job, right? 

BSV: You had China tour at the end of September. How was that experience?
PETER PORTMAN: The China tour was really above expectations. Even though it was for their holidays where everyone traveled domestic, or international. I think I've managed to feel the true vibe of the country. Food was awesome too! Once again big thanks to my team Uros & Leo for making it happen!

BSV: Munich, Paris, London, New York… We dance… Which scene is your favourite?
PETER PORTMAN: Every scene has its own charm, really depends on the mood and also culture. Personally or from my point of view  however you want to call it... Letting loose without phones and enjoying the moment itself.

BSV: People that follow you know that you like to experiment with sound and that you are not limited by particular genre. Are you able to describe your frequencies?
PETER PORTMAN: Sometimes I do find it difficult explaining myself, really it's up to reading the room, the crowd, and the mood I am currently in. As I said above I try to listen to as much as possible a wide variety of the music (also non electronic) so I can try to bring together into one unique frequency.  I think you just need to have patience and to be there when magic happens.

BSV: The wonderkid of Serbian electronic music scene, can we call you like that?
PETER PORTMAN: /

BSV: Do you believe in magic while playing Romanian minimal? 
PETER PORTMAN: I think I don't see myself as a Rominimal DJ at all. I am A DJ, and  music in general is magic and it can be both healing or damaging.

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Episode 042 & Nuremberg / Darmstadt, Germany based DJ duo Above Us (@eska22, @faestmusic => @above-us-music), interview with duo member Es.Ka below:

BSV: Hello there and thanks for the submission! How did you find us? Google of your “Resilient” track maybe? 😉
ES.KA: I know your channel for a long time since we are supporting each other and l thought it would be a great opportunity to promote new project “Above Us“ 🙂

BSV: From progressive to melodic techno, from dark to hard techno. What’s your range in electronic music?
ES.KA: For my single project it’s something between melodic techno and peak time techno. Above Us aims for a more melodic and deeper sound like I used to play some years ago.

BSV: If we listen your production, it translates into “Eyes Wide Shut” feeling (sounds from the movie). That was your goal?
ES.KA: /

BSV: Tell us something about Illusions @ Haus33. What’s the concept?
ES.KA: Illusions is a melodic techno / peak time techno event which distinguish itself from other events at Haus33 by sticking to slower styles of techno instead of playing mostly hard techno like other events do.  

BSV: We found the info on Beatport about your first ever track (2021). How did you get in electronic music? When was that?
ES.KA: I started DJing 6 years ago in melodic and deep techno genre. In 2021 I decided that I want to make my own music which I can perform in clubs.

BSV: What’s behind your DJ duo artist name (meaning)?
ES.KA: It conveys the meaning that the music is always above us. We found that it has a good sound to it and we we're aiming for a two word name.

BSV: Is there maybe some interesting story about how you guys decided to do music together? Let us know about your long term goals…
ES.KA: The funny thing is that we know each other since we were kids. Didn't have contact at all for about 25 years and figured out that we are both into electronic music. Each of us in own project. So we decided to create something together. Long term goals would be getting in touch and getting collabs with more established artists and playing more shows.

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Episode 043 & Serbia based FAETD (@faetd), interview below:

BSV: Such a privilege to have you here bro! How are you? What’s going on?
FAETD: Hey, thanks! It's great being a guest on your radio show. I'm doing fine, thanks. A little bit busy around these holidays, but all is good. I'm working on some new music and related stuff.

BSV: So so so energetic mixtape. Powerful job! Are you more into the tech house now?
FAETD: Thank you, it means a lot. Hmm, yes and no. When I started this mix, it took me in that direction. I am more into experimenting with different styles. I don't like being defined by just one sound because, in my opinion, it affects creative freedom. So, I love to mix when I make music, especially transitioning from tech to electro and everything in between... 🙂 But regarding this set I went all in tech house.

BSV: Not too many people know that you are offering sound design services. Where this passion comes from?
FAETD: Yeah, I like doing that because it sparks creativity. Most of what I've learned about mixing and mastering is from doing it for other people. It's harder for me to mix and master my own music 🙂 I love enhancing people's ideas through mixing and mastering. And I love learning things, so I constantly work on my mixing, mastering, and sound design skills, there is no end to it.

BSV: Can you please explain to us your connection with The Prodigy and in which way they determined your sound?
FAETD: Oh, I grew up listening to The Prodigy, I even think that they got me into electronic music and all. I was always inspired by their sound, especially the creativity in how they made some of their most iconic tracks, and the synthesis they use. I always try to incorporate some of those colors into my tracks. I don't know how to describe it with words, but some gritty synth stabs or leads here and there.

BSV: In this recording you included “Funky People” remix edit (original tracks from this release also mastered by you) and your “Those Pills” original track (under the previous alias Dafter). You decided to mix these tracks in the opening. Did you realize that we used same vocal pack in production? 😉
FAETD: Yeah, I wanted to start my mix with 'Funky People,' and that track dictated the entire mix, leading me to create a tech house mix. The track 'Those Pills' somehow goes very well with it. Oh yeah, I remember you told me once about using the same sample pack. I should have mixed your track with mine :D, maybe next time, that would be cool 🙂

BSV: Why did you change your artist name and what’s behind it?
FAETD: Hmm, it has always been mistaken for Daft Punk. People would ask me if it's because of Daft Punk and stuff like that, and I was always explaining. It started as 'Destination After,' then I made it shorter, and that's it. I wanted to rebrand and went with FAETD, using alternative spelling 🙂 I had a hard time coming up with a name, and while I was reading a book, I came across a very beautiful quote, 'Amor Fati,' and the whole explanation and philosophy behind it just clicked—Fated. Then I used alternative spelling and FAETD was created 🙂

BSV: Tell us something about your latest and future music projects.
FAETD: I am currently working on some new tracks and a video for one of my tracks. A few months ago, I released two of my tracks: 'As It Was' and 'In My Head', they are both on sound.xyz, on the blockchain. I started releasing on my own on the blockchain, and in the near future, I am planning to drop them on Spotify and other streaming platforms.

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Episode 044 & Romania based OlaRu (@olaru_bogdan24), interview below:

BSV: Welcome to the team Bogdan and big thanks for the submission! How are you today?
OLARU: Hello and thank you for the invitation. I hope you like my DJ set. I'm fine, I started working on a new EP.

BSV: Micro house or minimal? What’s your journey?
OLARU: Difficult question, it depends on my mood, but I think micro house is the base. Few years ago I started to explore this style of music, it was mind-opening for me.

BSV: We saw in your portfolio that you did a warm up for Stefano Noferini. How was that experience?
OLARU: It was a great party, I'm a big Stefano Noferini fan, he's an exceptional person, in the same evening Just2 and Luca M were also there, so yes, it was something special for me.

BSV: Very unique vibes with this mixtape. How was this mix recorded?
OLARU: It was recorded in the studio together with some friends. I really like to use music to translate my feelings, I like to create a story where listeners can dream.

BSV: Are you going to Berlin often?
OLARU: Not really, I prefer London, Barcelona. But I don't rule out Berlin, and I think you can find the best techno there.

BSV: If you take a look into your folders, which DJ is the most frequently present?
OLARU: I don't have a specific producer, clearly many Romanian producers, such as Bryz, Nu Zau, Barac, and many others.

BSV: Bandcamp type of person?
OLARU: I personally don't use it much, I collaborate with several music production companies, but I have moments when I listen and discover very good artists.

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Episode 045 & Serbia based Cosmic Eve (@cosmic_eve), interview below:

BSV: Hello there! Thanks a lot for your lovely mixtape. Who is behind Cosmic Eve project?
COSMIC EVE: Cosmic Eve is the creation of an artistic soul who has loved music for as long as she can remember. In my youth, I was involved in singing and acting. Coming from a musical family, l've always been drawn to soul and pop. As I grew up, I developed a love for jazz and funk, eventually finding my way to electronic music, with a strong affinity for House and later minimal styles.

BSV: We are curious about your connection with Vienna city. Did that scene influence your cosmic music journey?
COSMIC EVE: Vienna, in my opinion, is a city that has greatly enriched my general knowledge of musical culture. The classical music scene, along with jazz and funk, has been incredibly influential. I often attended opera and musicals, where l even performed myself, singing in musicals. Additionally, I sang in a church choir and in a jazz-funk band. As for the electronic music scene, I gained most of my knowledge in Serbia and later in Romania.

BSV: People in Serbia know you as minimal dj. Tell us a bit more about your sound.
COSMIC EVE: Listening to electronic music, I've always been drawn to deep and powerful bass lines that play a melody in combination with percussion and jazz elements. I had never come across the so-called "ro-minimal" sound before, even though this genre isn't officially recognized, known for its calm yet massive sound. It wasn't until five years ago, after returning to Serbia from Vienna, that I happened to hear a few tracks in a studio that were a revelation to me. In that moment, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude, looking up at the sky and thanking a higher power for finally giving me the answer. I always knew such a sound existed, but l haven't heard it before then. I hope this response makes sense to you. My sound typically ranges between 123-126 BPM, depending on whether it's an intro or not. l am particularly drawn to a deep and rich bass, combined with a house sound and organic instruments layered over it. I prefer not to limit myself to a single genre, allowing for more creativity and diversity in my sets.

BSV: Few days ago you played at Vibe Festival in Serbia. How was that experience?
COSMIC EVE: I'm glad you asked about the Vibe Festival because I'm still under its impression. The organization was serious, the sound was perfect, and I felt great on stage. Serbia should have such an intimate yet high-quality festival in every city. Vibe supports local artists in every way, and I want to thank them for everything and wish them much success in the coming years.

BSV: What kind of software you are using and how did you get into music production?
COSMIC EVE: Honestly, I knew that if I wanted to pursue this branch of music seriously, I needed to understand every aspect of it: musical education including knowledge of solfeggio and listening to different genres, mixing and practice, knowing how to mix records, and finally, production where I can highlight my distinctive sound. My father is a sound engineer, and after observing my passion for a long time, he finally agreed to teach me, starting with Cubase, the program of his youth, and later Ableton. Attending music school and playing the piano helped me quickly master the basics. I was very fortunate to have my father's guidance and later the support of colleagues like Petar Cvetkovic and Zlatnici.

BSV: Spotify or iTunes type of person?
COSMIC EVE: I don't have Spotify yet, and since l use Macintosh, l use iTunes. I have to admit, I haven't had the chance to explore this topic further.

BSV: Can you please share with us some tracks from your current playlist that you are listening on repeat?
COSMIC EVE: Honestly, I don't listen to individual tracks on repeat. I prefer listening to sets from my favorite artists.

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Episode 046 & Czech Republic based Lunara (@user-193864401), interview below:

BSV: Hello Lucia! Thanks for joining us! How are you today?
LUNARA: I am feeling great! Catching a bit nostalgic vibe from the change of the weather, but that is normal. An autumn is quite inspirational season for me. Thank you for invitation. 😎

BSV: We met each other in the city that doesn’t exist. Tell us something about your journey from your hometown to European San Francisco scene.
LUNARA: Ah 😄. I did not hear this joke about Brno before, but truly it is very small city in comparison with Prague, but very heart-warming. I came here ten years ago to study university and started my music journey few years ago by spinning some vinyls at home during long winter nights. ✨

BSV: How would you describe the sound of Brno?
LUNARA: Very catchy, bassy, groovy. Mostly would say there is great techno scene and a lot of very talented people doing music and DJing. I am starting to run my own project Tribute to House which will be mostly oriented to house music, to open up the space for more music genres. We also have here an amazing collective CandyCore founded by my friends Laura and Jenia which contributed also a lot to Brno music scene. 

BSV: We heard that you have some vinyl mixing knowledge. Who taught you that?
LUNARA: I started with vinyl records. I love it so much! 🙂 It made me fall in love with DJing, I enjoyed holding the records in my hand and have the possibility to jam and play around with the sounds. My boyfriend Martin Duke, also DJ, taught me how to play.

BSV: Your mixtape is so cool with some magnificent track selection. Is this kind of vibe the one that you are usually playing in front of people?
LUNARA: Thank you, I am glad you like it. Yeah it is, but of course it depends from the event and my current vibe. I think this mix is affected by the weather a lot and my inspirational mood. 

BSV: Are you considering music production? Familiar with some DAW?
LUNARA: Yeah, you never know what future will bring. I love to sing also, maybe in the future I will record some vocals and start to explore. I see Ableton almost every day, cause my boyfriend is producing music, so at least I am watching for now. 😄

BSV: Favorite track at the moment?
LUNARA: Now getting nostalgic with Pacific 202 by 808 State again.

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Episode 047 & Belgrade, Serbia based Celestia (@celestiaofc), interview below:

BSV: Hello Tara! How are you today? Any scheduled activities?
CELESTIA: Hello BSV, thank you for inviting me. Today I feel very excited and I'm looking forward to new opportunities.

BSV: We listened to your warm-up set on New Year's Eve, and we liked it that much. What is your sound range?
CELESTIA: It depends on the occasion, usually, my sound range is from 145 to 150 bpm but on NYE It was a different story because it was a warm-up set and a bit challenging for me, way below my sound range, but still dark and groovy. That's how I would describe my style.

BSV: You have a very interesting artist name. Are you inspired by the “Celeste” Bicep track?
CELESTIA: Actually, I'm inspired by a character from my little pony “Princess Celestia“. Meaning: heavenly, of the sky. A blessing from the blue above, Celestia is a feminine name rooted in Latin, meaning “heavenly.” Derived from the masculine Latin name Celaestis, signifying something “of the sky,” Celestia is a wish upon a star for the angel that baby is hoped to always and forever be.

BSV: As a professional dancer is it easier in your opinion to follow the rhythm and jack to the groove with that kind of previous experience?
CELESTIA: It helps a lot. Being a dancer in this scene can be an advantage. Based on my previous experience, I can say that it's easier for me to listen to the music, completely lose myself, and enjoy the rhythm.

BSV: How carefully do you choose tracks for your sets and is it hard to adjust to the space/people in front of you?
CELESTIA: I collect music all the time. Usually, I make a live selection of music. Depends on vibes, and people. I like to spread positivity and happiness, control the atmosphere and energy and make people enjoy themselves. That's my purpose as a DJ.

BSV: Your set is very energetic and we just wanna dance to it. Is this the vibe you prefer while playing in clubs?
CELESTIA: Of course, that's the vibe I'm looking for. 

BSV: Any upcoming gigs?
CELESTIA: I have 3 gigs upcoming in March:

14th - Private event 
15th - Private event after that Kult b2b with my wonderful colleague @czemusic, we are preparing energetic groove techno session.
22nd - Drugstore with a new event called HAOS. And many more. Thank you so much for having me.💖

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Episode 048 & Berlin, Germany based DJ Motion (@motion_dj), interview below:

BSV: Hello Hennadii! How are you? How was your day?
DJ MOTION: Hi! I’m in such a great mood today! It’s sunny in Berlin, which is quite rare!

BSV: Tell us something about your roots. Where are you from and how did you get into electronic music?
DJ MOTION: I am originally from Ukraine and have been passionate about music since childhood. In 2007, I embarked on my journey as a DJ. My tastes have evolved several times - from the Minimal and Electro of those times to modern Afro House, Melodic House, and Downtempo. But one thing has always remained unchanged - my place behind the decks. It’s a kind of drug, albeit a legal one, but just as hard to give up.

BSV: About your mixing routine, how do you get all of these smooth transitions?  Do you practice a lot?
DJ MOTION: I think it’s like learning to ride a bike. Once you’ve learned, it’s impossible to forget. But you’re right - there’s always room to grow. You need to practice and improve. A lot depends on what kind of DJ you are. If you’re an underground DJ, you’ll never bother with scratching, word play, tone play, and all that. But in any case, you should at least have a general understanding and try different mixing techniques for self-development. I believe the main secret isn’t even in practice, but in track selection and sorting by key - this is the key to a great mix.

BSV: We notice that you are currently in a “progressive” state of mind and we want to know more about your evolving process of changing musical genres.
DJ MOTION: Thank you for an interesting question. I think that tastes change with age. At first, you try to follow general trends, discovering more and more new things around you. But only with time and experience do you come to understand what your soul truly desires. I believe this is the main reason why DJs change the genres they work with.

BSV: You are a Berlin based artist. Is it easier for you to get some gigs and to play music to the “right” people?
DJ MOTION: I don’t think the number of gigs depends on the city you’re in. Rather, it depends on how many connections you have in that city, especially in the club scene. Without them, getting behind the decks at a venue is quite a challenge. Nevertheless, despite my relatively short time here, I have already gotten to know the local club culture and had the opportunity to perform several times for the right people you’re talking about. I continue working on integrating into the local club scene. And those who work toward a goal always achieve results. That’s why I’m confident in the success of what I’ve started.

BSV: Your favorite track/artist at the moment?
DJ MOTION: Unfortunately, I can’t give you a definitive answer to this question because I don’t have one favorite track or one favorite artist. I listen to a lot of music, so it’s impossible for me to choose just one and call it the main one. I think you understand me.

BSV: Are you familiar with some DAW?
DJ MOTION: Yes, during my practice, I had the chance to work with Logic Pro and Ableton Live. I think these are some of the most popular software programs in the DJing sphere, but I feel they are more suited for sound producers, and I don’t consider myself one - at least not yet. I do plan to dive into this new and exciting world for myself, but that will be a completely different story.

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049 & Belgrade, Serbia based @lost_document with a very special mixtape that contains only BSV tracks. His fav @beatsoundvisions picks during our first 5 years of vibing. Even more interesting interview below:

BSV: Hello Milan! Thanks for your super creative submission! How are you today?
LOST DOCUMENT: Hello Marko, Thank you for having me once again. I'm great and excited to share this special mix with all of you.

BSV: Favorite BSV track?
LOST DOCUMENT: Definitely @der-dienstleister - Monochrome, although there are many good tracks.

BSV: Favorite BSV remix?
LOST DOCUMENT: So far, Groovy Soul @hiastuk Remix

BSV: Favorite BSV cover art?
LOST DOCUMENT: The art for my first release "Mad World" BSV07.

BSV: Favorite BSV mixtape?
LOST DOCUMENT: It's hard to choose one of many great mixes, but let it be mix by our friend @drumsta.

BSV: Favorite BSV interview?
LOST DOCUMENT: Rather not to choose a favorite one, but to notice that every interview brings a different vibe and view on music creation and production, which is a great thing.

BSV: Any upcoming projects?
LOST DOCUMENT: There is an upcoming release for BSV, and a few l plan to release till the end of this year. We'll hear more in the near future.

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