A Canadian based producer came out with his second single this year. It was great chatting with JuiceBxxx about all the recent things happening and what the future holds.
INTERVIEW
CR: First, we wanted to say hello and ask you how you are doing in all the commotion and quarantine?
JB: Hello. Thanks for the chat. I think it's great we can have this dialogue. @canadianravers was the first EDM page I started following. I remember sending my rave pics in and being stoked about a reshare! Day One OG’s. I myself am doing well. It’s been quite the transition into this quarantine period. But I'm out here making the best out of the situation. Hard times make strong people, and I think a lot of us will come out of this better in a lot of ways! self-growth yo!
CR: How did the Name JuiceBxxx come to be? Any story behind that?
JB: Great story. Freshly out of high school, I moved out on my own. Being so young, and away from home, my parents would frequently visit. Quite often bringing entire grocery runs and home cooking with them. Juicebox included. Love You Mom! So myself being a musician, and having my own recording studio. I had people coming through all the time recording and working on music together or just chillin. It seems to be the trend that every time the fridge got opened by a vocalist, a juicebox was what they grabbed. And so the name was birthed in the vocal booth by a friend ”JuiceBxxx”. I ended up getting my first tattoo in that house. Solid living room Tat of a Juicebxxx Haha.
CR: Who is your biggest inspiration and how has that impacted you as a producer?
JB: From a Musician standpoint. Vin Bogart is one of my favourite artists. Nobody is making music like he is right now. His sound is so authentic and his execution as a producer is not notch. Hearing his sounds have inspired me to learn techniques and play with sounds I typically did not. It opened up new doors, helping me find my sound. A Close Second would be San Holo. Stay Vibrant!
CR: Growing up did you play any instruments and how that helped you go in the direction of Producing?
JB: I Did, at a young age, my parents bought me a guitar, I taught myself to play and imitate the tones I listened to on hit songs. Playing by ear came naturally to me. I started my first band in grade 8. We rocked the hell out of our talent show to an original song ahah. I also had an old upright piano from the 1890s. I'd often just go play, finding notes that sounded well together. Playing my own vibes. They were probably terrible, haha. But it wasn't till about grade 9 or 10 that my parents got me FL Studio for Christmas. That's when the word of recording and production was introduced! I played with it off and on for a few years. But it wasn't until last summer, inspiration came, I bought new equipment and worked to create the sounds I wanted to hear. and ultimately the sounds you're hearing today.
CR: Tell us a little bit about your upcoming track ‘I’m So Free - Juicebxxx’?
JB: This is a big track for me. Your Second single is an even bigger deal than the first! so i'm definitely anxious to see how people react to this one! This vibe came from pure experience. moods of moving on from a relationship, and making big changes in my life. It represents a new chapter for me. Growth!
CR: Who is your biggest supporter as a Producer/ DJ?
JB: The ride or dies, the homies that have been around since day one, my family. always showing support, and spreading the vibes, i love you all!
CR: If you produced your first massive track which artist would you collaborate with and why?
JB: Vin bogart for sure. He songwriting and production skill are second to none
CR: What is your one go-to track that you will always put in the mix when you perform and why?
JB: Pretty much anything from Galantis. Bangers! Takes me back to soundwave!
CR: What do you like to do during your downtime other than producing music?
JB: I am usually with my dog! or friends and family, adventuring and just living. I love the outdoors, lake life, Powersports, hunting. raves/shows, just good times all around.
CR: With this pandemic what do you think about festivals after this? How will they be?
JB: I think it's going to be a weird transitioning back into socializing. It's always going to be on the back of people's minds. But we all want raves, they can't contain us forever! Love You All!