Co-founder of Phyla Digital, a label pushing innovative bass music and known for his unique take on footwork, Iyer co-founded the label in 2012 with a friend. 

1. Tell us about Phyla, how it started and why you made it happen. 

I co founded Phyla with my friend Harv back in 2012 (we are partners) when I felt there was no way for Singaporean music producers to release their quality electronic music output to the world. Our focus is Singapore but our sound is worldwide and universal. Essentially it was to get some world ears on Singaporean music, but also it's an imprint that doesn't have a specific sound necessarily - we embrace the idea of FREEFORM, where anything goes.


2. Your production reflects a diverse influence of music, what would you say has motivated you to make what you make?

I cut my teeth as a drum and bass DJ (again in Singapore). The diversity comes from the benefit of having such a range of music to listen to in part thanks to the internet. The FREEFORM ideology contributes to the exploration of other styles of electronic music as well. I guess it's kind of natural DJ instinct to cover many a style - that part still remains in me.

3. What do you have going on in the near future that we should know about? 

Releases - we've got a few lined up, but nothing we can definitely speak about. Do look out, however, for a great EP from a Canadian producer early April. For the rest of the year we will keep doing events and releases are planned and in progress but the best way to find out about anything is to follow our Facebook or SoundCloud page.

As for me personally, I've finished up almost 2 EPs worth of material (for now) so we shall see what happens with that soon.

4. Phyla is turning 3 years old, what's in store for the future?

3 years, wow, can't believe it. There's still a lot more to do. Word is finally spreading throughout the little island of Singapore. My basis in Toronto means there is some North American awareness of this imprint and what it stands for, not to mention the outstanding support I've seen for it. We've got to keep our head down, retain our focus, and do what we do best - curate and release music and help bring our fellow Singaporean producers onto the world stage while representing world music as well. Frankly, we couldn't be in a better place right now. I'm very happy with our progress and we will keep working hard. 




Iyer on Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/iyer

Iyer on Facebook
http://on.fb.me/1EgnNlc



fzpz - afford
Darren Keen - Frank Herbert Blues (Somejerk Remix)
Hesk - OG Bobby Johnson
HomeSick - Environment Standards
Pegasus Riddim - Busy Signal
Metafloor - Werk Thang
Mooves - Girl, What's Your Spell
DJ Clent - Let Me See You Juke
Johnny Megabyte - Mr. Radio
Ungerade - Curses
Nikes - Spooky VIP
Hesk - Closer
Frenquency - Greyscale
Guy Called Gerald - Rockin Ricki (Wellbelove edit)
DJ Rashad & Heavee - It's Wack
Iyer - Mathikere Funk
Plot Twist - Skydive VIP
Violet Systems - Ocean Pacific
Hesk - Been Waiting
Tripletrain - Nobody (Hesk Remix) 
Hesk & Iyer - Ermagherd


Select Kuts Volume 3: Iyer

Producer hailing from Kraljevo, Serbia. Founder of 3 6 9 Recordings. Featured on Balance Radio Show, Complexion Radio Show and Soulection Radio Show. Stay Blessed.

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