Stop.Look.Listen. Nouse Mix #1

Having started working with some wicked house labels over the last few months, I've started to make something of a habit of rolling out more big room-slanted mixtapes. As a result I figured we might as well make it a regular thing and start an SLL Nouse Mix series (you know, like, new house, intelligent house - argh...whatever - I like it!) to sit alongside the weekly podcast.

Nouse (/ˈnuːz/ nooz; Ancient Greek: nous, meaning intellect, or common sense

So here it is, #1 featuring two hours of brand spanking new deep, soulful, tech and minimal house, all blended by my own fair hand. As ever, we kick off the series with numerous upfront promos fresh off the press from killer labels such as R2, Hot Creations, Rhemi Music, HK Records, Diynamic, Restless Soul and loads more besides. 

Will post up the Juno Download links as the tracks become available (although some of the inclusions aren't out until October; if this mix was a steak, it would still have plenty of MOO).

Here we go... ENJOY!

Stop.Look.Listen. House Mix #1 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#1 - 5th Aug 2013

01. Karizma - 2wice (R2 Records Promo)

02. Gulivert - Seven Wonders (Catwash Records Promo)

03. Harry Wolfman - Booty Call (Pete Dafeet's Bonus Dub) (Lost My Dog Promo)

04. Sasse - Got 2 Be feat. Ilija Rudman (Patrice Baumel Midnight Express Remix)

(My Favorite Robot Promo)

05. Guru Groove Foundation - It's Not The Time (Asaga Remix) (No Passport Promo)

06. Scientific Funk - Perception (Sounds of Juan Promo)

07. DJ W!LD - Narco (The W Label Promo)

08. Justin Jay - You & Me (Culprit Promo)

09. Funky Fat - Jealousy (Jamie Jones Remix) (Hot Creations Promo)

10. Tomson - The Drug Dealer & The Bookmaker (Illusion Recordings Promo)

11. Rhemi - Just A Feeling (Rhemi Promo)

12. Whitesquare - No Sleep (HK Records Promo)

13. Pat Lezizmo - Get Off (Conya Records Promo)

14. Studnitzky - Evora (Charles Webster Remix) (Sonar Kollektiv Promo)

15. Markus Homm & Leo Leal - Space Cowboy (Original Mix) (Colludo Promo)

16. Bambook & Andy Cap - Directions (Seamless Records Promo)

17. Selvy - Keep It Comin (Your Mama's Friend Promo)

18. Piemont - Fairplay (Original Mix) (Terminal M Promo)

19. Magic Eye - Inside My Love (Original Mix) (Strictly Rhythm Promo)

20. Pablo Valentino - What Does It Take (Original Mix) (Faces Promo)

21. H.O.S.H. - Astronaut (Diynamic Promo)

22. Scott Diaz - Therapy (Papa Records Promo)

23. AphroDisiax - Mind Ya Biz (Restless Soul Promo)

24. Blaze presents UDAUFL - Spread Love (Kiko Navarro's Keep On Dancing Mix)

(King Street Promo)

25. Namy & Kathy Brown - Not This Time (Director's Cut Classic Mix) (King Street Promo)

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #17 *FREE TRACK DL PACK*

At last - here it is - episode 17 of the SLL Podcast series. I've been a little absent the last couple of weeks owing to frantic job interviews, but it does mean I had a wicked backlog of music to dig through and serve up for y'all.

The mix was compiled in the blazing sunshine in Sydney today, so I'm hoping I've captured some in the selection. Expect lots of lush downtempo hip-hop, funk, dub and electronica, as well as the usual quirky bits 'n' pieces. There are some epic free compilations out there at the moment, including new business from First Word with their latest 'Two Syllables' and Groovement's brand new 'Volume One' long-player, both of which are previewed here.

Also, as of this week I'll be offering-up all the free promos as a one-click download, if you fancy spicing-up your iPod and listening to some amazing new music. Enjoy!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #17 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#17 - 29th July 2013

01. Frameworks - Patience (First Word) [download]

02. Hanami - Fruition (Project: Mooncircle) [download]

03. Sparkling Bits - Land Of Thirst (Bandcamp)

04. Es-K - Coolin' In July (Millenium Jazz Music) [download]

05. Lakim - Mountain High (Soulection) [download]

06. Sir Froderick - bitesizesnacks (Bandcamp) [download]

07. Moka Only - Mercy (Bandcamp) [download]

08. Paul White - Lolita (One Handed Music) [download]

09. J-Felix - Lady T (Groovement) [download]

10. K-Maxx - Dreamin' Of You (Bastard Jazz Promo)

11. 813 - Village (Apothecary Compositions)

12. Dan Bodan - Anonynous (Kuhrye-oo Remix) (DFA) [download]

13. Hayden James - Permission To Land (Charles Murdoch Remix) (Future Classic) [download]

14. Pedestrian & Jasperdrum - Kalakuta vs Zombie (PEDit) (Self Released) [download]

15. Smokey Bandits - Subway Hustler (Renegades Of Jazz Break Remix) (Bombastic Jam Promo)

16. Harold Butler - Do It Anyday (Joey Negro Edit) (Z Records Promo)

17. Smokey Bandits - Smoke From The Attic (Blend Mishkin Remix) (Bombastic Jam Promo)

18. Dessy di Lauro - Mysterious (CrazyglueMusic LLC)

19. Riot Jazz Brass Band - Necropolis (First Word Promo)

20. MJ Cole - Crazy Love (Volta Cab Dub Mix) (Self Released) [download]

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #16

I was a little slack with the funkier joints this week because of all the house music I was devouring. So with episode 16 of the Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast, I'm looking to put that right.

Expect the usual soulful journey, with a hearty dose of classics this week in the form of re-edits and covers of Blackstreet, Michael Jackson, Leo Sayer, Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan. 

Enjoy kids, and have a great weekend!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #16 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#16 - 8th July 2013

01. Kan Sano - Everybody Loves The Sunshine (Razor n Tape)

[download at SoulBounce]

02. Badbadnotgood - Hedron (Self-Released) [download]

03. Lewis Badwan - A Perfect Yellow (Studio Rockers Promo)

04. Lockah x Taste Tester - U Don't Know Me (Activia Benz Promo)

05. Hanami - Hanami (Finest Ego Promo)

06. Atmosphere - Bob Seger (Rhymesayers Promo)

07. Chet Faker - No Diggity (Self-Released)

[download at RCRDLBL]

08. Michael Jackson - Rock With You (The Reflex Re√ision) (Self-Released) [download]

09. Leo Sayer - Easy To Love (BB Edit) (Self-Released) [download]

10. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground (scratchandsniff's Extended Re-Rub) (Self-Released) [download]

11. Youngblood Brass Band - Ain't Nobody (Tru Thoughts Promo)

12. Myron & E - Do It Do It Disco (Stones Throw Promo)

13. Basement Freaks - Soul Intoxication (Original Mix) (Jalapeno Promo)

14. Chaquis Maliq - Calling My Shots (Bandcamp)

15. Robin McKelle - Miss You Madly (Doxie / RCA Promo)

16. Tim Dillinger - Say Thank You (Final Mix) (Suxxess Records Promo)

17. Pomrad - Pomslap (Earnest Endeavours Promo) [download]

18. ESTA. - She Needs Me (In More Ways Than 1) (Self-Released)

19. Eagles For Hands - Holla (Self-Released) [download]

20. Danglo - Don't You (WhatNot Promo)

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Stop.Look.Listen. Soulful Eivissa 2013 Mix

Over the past ten days I've been working with a host of incredible house labels who've been sending me a truck-load of upfront promos to dig through. After many hours previewing, commenting, downloading and selecting, this has culminated in a 2-hour mix of soulful and deep house tracks I'd tip for big things in Ibiza this summer.

So here it is, a promotional blend for DJs and house-lovers alike searching for the tunes that will be big on the White Isle this year. Featuring brand new fodder from the likes of Atal, Robsoul, King Street, Defected and Toolroom, many of the inclusions are not released for a few weeks yet but are sure to get an airing on many a sun-drenched terrace over the coming months.

Whether you're chilling on the beach, warming up for a night out or a holiday hitting the clubs, there's something for you. Enjoy my pretties!

Stop.Look.Listen. Soulful Eivissa 2013 Mix by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

Soulful Eivissa 2013 Mix

01.   Alton Miller & Rachel Claudio – Rise (Vox Version) (Atal Promo) [Juno]

02.   DJ Wild – Shape U (Rebellion Promo)

03.   Inland Knights – Slummin' It (Robsoul Promo) [Juno]

04.   Soulplate ft Rainy Payne – 1000 Words (Original Mix) (Soulplate Promo) [Juno]

05.   Sean Murray – Hood St (Da Sunlounge Remix) (HuHu Promo) [Juno]

06.   In2Deep – Walk It Off (Original Mix) (Piston Promo) [Juno]

07.   Antonello Ferrari feat. Dawn Tallman – Beautiful View (Antonello Ferrari Main Mix) 

(King Street Promo)

08.   DJ Duke - Someday (Argy Dub Edit) (These Days Promo)

09.   PBR Streetgang feat. Danielle Moore – C With No Name (Futureboogie Promo)

10.   Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs & Eats Everything – Lion, The Lion
(Gerd's Sub-Tech Mix) (Crosstown Rebels Promo)

11.   The Golden Boy – Higher (Original Mix) (HK Promo) [Juno]

12.   Dennis Ferrer feat. Janelle Kroll – Mind Ur Step (Original Mix) (Defected Promo)

13.   Steve Mill feat. Anna Cavazos – Upside Down (Main Mix) (Reel People Promo) [Juno]

14.   Ananda Project – Truth Comes Shining Through (Aki Bergen & Daniel Jaze Back To The 80s Mix) (Nite Grooves Promo)

15.   Carl Parker feat. Ione Mai – I Feel Passion (Alex Whisper Remix) (Tall House Promo)

16.   DJ Sneak – Latin Seoul (Robsoul Promo) [Juno]

17.   Munk – Munkysound (Moullinex Remix) (Gomma Promo) [Juno]

18.   Stefano Esposito – Frog Pond (Lost My Dog Promo)

19.   thatmanmonkz  - The Feeling (Tone Control Promo) [Juno]

20.   Weiss – Baby Talk To Me (Original Mix) (Toolroom Promo)

21.   Just Kiddin – Time, Space & Honey (HK Promo)

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #15

Okay kids - here it is, the latest edition of the Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast.

Another mixed bag this week, journeying through deep, melodic downtempo via soul and hip-hop, bad ass brass, future beats and some incredible nu disco-funk in the shape of Personal Life, an album so good I simply had to include two of their tracks.

As ever, enjoy my beauties!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #15 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#15 - 24th June '13

01. Ellie Mae - Without You (A Stop.Look.Listen. Edition) (Self-Released) [download]

02. Neko Neko - Pollen (Self-Released) [download]

03. Samaris - Góða Tungl (Sei A Remix) (One Little Indian Promo) [download]

04. Deekie - Walk With Me (Melodica Promo)

05. Robert Glasper Experiment feat. King - Move Love (JT Rework) (Self-Released) [download]

06. L.A.M.P - Counting My Blessings (Peng Promo)

07. Dilla/Miguel Atwood-Ferguson - Find A Way (Go Yama Guitar Remake) (Self-Released) [download]

08. Comfort Fit - The Holy Moment (First Word Promo)

09. The Fontanelles - Criminality (First Word Promo)

10. Youngblood Brass Band - Overtime (Tru Thoughts Promo)

11. Jaw Jam - Long Night (Symbols Promo) [download]

12. The Echo - Signals (Ambassadeurs Remix) (Self-Released) [download]

13. Homeboy Sandman - Sureshots feat. MED (Stones Throw Promo)

14. Frameworks & BluRum 13 - Alone (First Moth Promo) [download]

15. Daniel Crawford - Electric Felaxation (Self-Released) [download]

16. Personal Life - One Step Closer (Expanison Promo) 

17. Personal Life - Distance Can Be Sweet (Expanison Promo)

18. James Brown - Give it Up Turn It Loose (The Reflex Edit) (Self-Released) [download]

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Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #14

Hello peeps. It's raining cats and dogs in Sydney as I put together this week's podcast, hence it's a bit more of a deep, dark affair for #14.

Kicking-off with a romantic, almost Depeche Mode feel, we have some surprising sounds from Get Physical and Trentemøller, plus new joints from Potholes, Jus Like Music and our friends at Wah Wah 45s. Enjoy!

Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast #14 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

#14 - 17th June '13

01. Wire People - Triangle Vision (Get Physical Promo)

02. Austra - Home (Radio Edit) (Domino Promo)

03. Trentemøller - Never Stop Running feat. Jonny Pierce of The Drums (In My Room Promo)

04. GTA Hoffmann - Der Mogul (Jazz & Milk Promo)

05. Ta-ku - Make It Last feat. JMSN (LFTF Promo) [download]

06. Black Noi$e - Hold On (Potholes Music Promo) [download]

07. Kratos Himself - Remember (Jus Like Music Promo)

08. Grupo Socavon - Homenaje a Justino (Uproot Andy Remix) (Que Bajo Promo) [download]

09. Linda Mirada - Lio En Rio (Sabore Bicoro Remix) (Lovemonk Promo)

10. Harleighblu - Play Me (Tru Thoughts Promo)

11. Sola Rosa - Spinning Top feat. L.A. Mitchell (Agogo Promo)
[download DJ Alias - Soul Bass Remix]

12. The Gene Dudley Group - When The Gorilla Get Grip (Wah Wah 45s Promo)

13. Frameworks & BluRum 13 - What You Gonna Do? (Frameworks Remix) (My First Moth Promo)

14. Uraz Kurt - Still For (Soulab Promo)

15. Marcia Mitchell - For Love (MMM Promo)

16. Woodkid - I Love You (Interscope Promo)

17. John Legend - Made To Love (Columbia Promo)

18. HornDogz - Movin' On feat. TY, Breis & Peeda (Uptone Promo)

19. Hackney Colliery Band - Hitched (Wah Wah 45s Promo)

20. Metome - Water Cycle (King Deluxe Promo) [download]

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Stop.Look.Listen. Interview - Scarper (Plexus Records)

It was a few months back that I was introduced to the new Plexus imprint with their fantastic inaugural release from Pause, as featured on the Stop.Look.Listen. Podcast. Since then, I've been lucky enough to begin working with the label directly and was hugely excited to receive their second release from Scarper with the Unfurl EP.

This latest package harks back to the acidic, ambient electronica of old with a contemporary twist on the Detroit techno sound. Lush, soaring arps, arpeggiated basslines and old skool atmospherics dominate this 6-tracker, offering the listener a truly modern dance classic.

I was intrigued to learn more about the man behind the release, so here we go with the next Stop.Look.Listen. Interview, this time in a somewhat shorter format, providing the artist with a bit more scope  for creative expression. I'm delighted to introduce you to London's Scarper.

BC: What has made you Stop lately?



SCARPER: Thanks to the ever-reliable BBC6 Music (best radio station in the UK), 'Norway' by 'Style of Eye'. One of those tracks that you know is going to be special from the first few bars. Utterly infectious & addictive.

BC: What has made you Look recently?

SCARPER: The view of London from Primrose Hill. Beautiful place to hang out in the summer.

BC: And what has made you Listen?



SCARPER: It's an old one, but I keep going back to Drexciya's 'Neptunes Lair'. Absolute classic which is much more than a Detroit techno record. It's a wide, sprawling album which has all the elements of what I love about electronic music. It's full of juxtapositions: hard, clinical, robotic beats with beautiful melodies & lush ambience. It's funky & thoughtful, simple but complex, basically all the things that initially excited me about electronic music is crammed in there! There's also a high element of mystery & myth surrounding Drexciya, which for a music geek like myself is hard not to get obsessive about.

Scarper's 'Unfurl EP' is out today (24th June) via Plexus Records | plexusrecords.co.uk | Grab your copy from bleep.com

soundcloud.com/scarper | facebook.com/Scarpermusic | twitter.com/Stevescarper

Stop.Look.Listen. Deep House Mix - Jun '13 Pt. 2

A few more deeper tracks fo' yo' lugs, with brand new cuts from Local Talk, Diynamic, Large and Pooled. Enjoy!

Stop.Look.Listen. Deep House Mix - Jun '13 Pt. 2 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

Deep House Mix - Jun '13 Pt. 2

01. Prommer & Barck - The Machine (Derwin Recordings Promo) .

02. Cle - The Jam (Local Talk Promo) .

03. Esa - Forbidden Place (Burek Promo) .

04. H.O.S.H. & Stimming - Cowboy (Diynamic Music Promo) .

05. Matt Prehn - Chemical Attraction (Large Music Promo) .

06. Daniel Kyo feat. Mr. White - All I Want (Original) (Drumpoet Community Promo) .

07. Appleblim - Fluorescent (Apple Pips Promo) .

08. LTJ Xperience - Holding On (IRMA Promo) .

09. Kalabrese - Brooklyn 55 (Rumpelmusig Promo) .

10. Outboxx - Thrashing Groovster (Idle Hands Promo) .

11. Mike Sharon - Can You Feel It (Local Talk Promo) .

12. Ian Pooley - I Got You (Matthias Vogt Remix) (Pooled Music Promo)

13. Robosonic & Adana Twins - La Fique (2DIY4 Promo)

14. HNNY - For The Very First Time (Dirtytwo's Midas Touch Version) (Local Talk Promo) .

Ella Chi - Gobstopper [Ben Cox SLL Dub Instrumental]

Tonight I'm delving into the archives.

Here's a wee dub remix I did on Ella Chi's 'Gobstopper' after meeting the lovely lady numerous times through my sets at WIRED.

A soul goddess if every there was one, and a beautiful lady to boot. Here's my dub version for free download. Enjoy and feedback peeps!

Stop.Look.Listen. Interview - Tall Black Guy (First Word)

Tall Black Guy is one of the most talked about soul artists of the year, with his latest album '8 Miles To Moenart' being met with rapturous praise right across the web.

The album is a real journey showcasing numerous musical influences in a multitude of styles. Through broken beats, disco drum patterns, hip-hop attitude and soulful melody, this long-player plays like a story, reading like a book that's impossible to put down. It results in a carefully choreographed selection that, much like a great novel, should be devoured in one sitting.

With such an obvious emotive and biographical undertone, it got me wondering about the personality behind the story, the influences, the inspiration. So I asked him. Here's what he had to say.

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BC: What’s your name and where d’you come from?

TALL BLACK GUY: My name is Terrel Wallace aka Tall Black Guy Productions and I'm originally from Detroit Michigan, moved around a lot so some people think I'm still in Chicago or the D but I currently reside in the UK.

BC: What three records would sum-up your musical influences and why?

TALL BLACK GUY:

1. Summer Madness by Kool & the Gang



2. In A Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington & John Coltrane



3. I Can't Help It by Michael Jackson. They have all been instrumental in shaping the way I create my own sound.



BC: What was the last live act / DJ you saw that left a lasting impression on you?

TALL BLACK GUY: Benji B, I saw him perform at an Open event in Norwich. He knows how to pick some dope tunes and has a lot of skill as a DJ.

BC: Grab your choice of music device, press Shuffle and list the first three tracks that come up. Tell us in a few words why each has earned a place in your playlist.

TALL BLACK GUY:

1. Play Dis Only At Night by Pete Rock, from one of my favorite albums from 2001 I used to play this song consistently 5 times a week while driving around Detroit.



2. I Couldn't Love You More by Sade, I'm a huge fan of Sade...always have been. This song by far is one of my favorites.



3. Nighttime Maneuvers by Little Brother. To me Little Brother are one of the last hip hop groups to make music of this quality in 2004 aside from The Roots or De La.



BC: What’s the secret to your sound?

TALL BLACK GUY: Can't tell you that its a secret! Practice, practice and more practice is my main secret.

BC: What or whom most inspires you and helps focus your musical creativity?

TALL BLACK GUY: God and my family

BC: Which music producer do you think is going to be making waves in 2013?

TALL BLACK GUY: There are quite a few that I check for, but Kenny Keys, Diggs Duke and Doc Illingsworth are probably the ones I check for the most.







BC: What’s next for Tall Black Guy?

TALL BLACK GUY: To continue making music that I'm inspired to make with the artists that I respect. That's all anyone who loves music can ask for.

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Catch Tall Black Guy over at BANDCAMP | SOUNDCLOUD | FACEBOOK | TWITTER

'8 Miles To Moenart' is out now via First Word. Check the album sampler out below and grab yourself a copy from Juno Download here.

Stop.Look.Listen. Interview - Sek (Lost My Dog, Large Music)

The journey to Oz has already been a voyage of discovery, the time away from the clubs leading me to music pastures new and previously familiar territory.

Having been listening to more electronic bits over the last few weeks, I came across an old friend in Lost My Dog, a deep house label grown from the roots of a humble record shop in Loughborough. Run by a team of true house heroes, in just 8 years the label has developed a devout and reputable following - everyone from Laurent Garnier to Maya Jane Coles have LMD records entrenched in their playlists.

So I contacted the label to say Hi, and was lucky enough to receive a wicked new deep house roller by Sek, a relatively new kid on the block and one of LMD's latest signings. What wasn't surprising was the quality of the release - safe to say LMD is a label that never fails, a rare brand of quality that screams 'buy me' before you've even hit play.

Anyway, ever the inquisitive listener, I thought I'd hit up Sek and find out more. Here's what the new boy had to say.

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BC: What’s your name and where d’you come from?

SEK: My name is Dimitris Kesses. Im originally from Spetses, a small island of 4500 residents located at the southwest of Athens, but the last 8 years I've spent my time mostly in Greece's capital, Athens.

BC: What three records would sum-up your musical influences and why?

SEK: Cypress Hill's self-titled debut album, Jimpster's Amour, and litterally all the Strictly Rhythms back catalogue from 1990 to 2000. Each and every one of these - among many others to be honest - have contributed on what SEK is all about at the minute. Sample-based production, bottomless deepness and groove.

BC: What was the last live act / DJ you saw that left a lasting impression on you?

SEK: A couple of months ago, I had the chance to hear Agoria's live set in Athens. It was simply great! I'm the type of dj that likes to cross-genres while I'm playing and Agoria was certainly all about it. He started with some mellow deep house then jumped into some classic techno, he then added some tech-house flavours and then right back where he began. Straight from the heart and quite unique to me. The connection with the crowd was immense. It was more like building a story from scratch rather than simply telling it. I was really happy being among the crowd that night but on the other hand I was kind of jealous that I wasnt the one spinning that glorious set. I still didn't get the chance to hear Move D, The Revenge and Jordan Peak playing live but I'm sure they will be great too - I always check their live sets on SoundCloud and they have never failed me.

BC: Grab your choice of music device, press Shuffle and list the first three tracks that come up. Tell us in a few words why has each earned a place in your playlist.

Burial – Archangel

Quiet an oldie but still a goodie. It hasn’t left my music device since it was released. It can simply make my day. In fact was my "weapon of choice" last year while I was in a really bad mood while serving Greek army.

Little Dragon - Ritual Union (Maya Jane Coles Remix)

In love with the vocals and the re-work that Maya did.

Flying Lotus - Tea Leaf Dancers

Sub basses, killer stabs, and dark voice. The ingredients of a hip hop success.

BC: What’s the secret to your sound?

SEK: No big secrets at all actually. I guess the only thing that we can call a "secret", is that I always like things to be abstract and raw. I’m not a fan of crystal clear digital sound. I like it glitchy, grainy and old-fashioned. That from time to time leads me to use quite unorthodox ways of producing. Of course that doesn't always lead to the right place but it's working for me at the minute.

BC: What or whom most inspires you and helps focus your musical creativity?

SEK: I guess my family and some really good friends. They have been supporting me forever. I’m not the easiest guy to handle. I have done some extremely crazy things in my life so far, but they were always there no matter what supporting and counseling me. That helps me stay focused on my music and explodes my musical creativity.

BC: Which music producer do you think is going to be making waves in 2013?

SEK: Well, Kindimmer is already making huge waves into deep techno/house scene. He is one of my favourites at the minute alongside Jordan Peak, James Dexter and Pete Dafeet. Those guys simply can't do any wrong right now.

BC: What’s next for Sek?

SEK: We just released the Fergasm EP on Lost My Dog. Right up next is the Swagitude EP on Large Music. I'm very excited about that release - being a part of Large family and seeing my name among house legends like Roy Davis Jr and Kerri Chandler it certainly means a lot to me. And then I go back where i feel like my musical home, Lost My Dog Records, to compile Prime Cuts Vol.2 later in the year.

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Sek's 'Fergasm EP' is out now on Lost My Dog - grab it from Juno here. 

facebook.com/sekgr | soundcloud.com/sekpr