MINDGAZM X CANADIANRAVERS INTERVIEW [LATEST ALBUM,THE CITY, THE FUTURE]

MindGazm is an electronic DJ/producer duo that intertwines visual art and live instrumentation into their original deep house productions. The pair, consisting of Gregory Gelfand and Jenya Taran, initially began crafting their own unique signature brand of music as an experimental acid jazz-progressive rock band. By 2017, the group’s sonic identity began to shift into the realm of pop-infused electronic dance music. Together, the pioneering trailblazers innovatively combine experiential visuals with house and rock to create a new sound that has moved both the underground EDM and progressive rock club scenes.

The secret formula that makes MindGazm tick lies in the essence of its hybrid rock-EDM style. Fusing funk, rock, and deep house beats with rich tones and classical textures, MindGazm has taken their performance to the next level. Storytelling visuals, the guitar, keyboard, vocals, and smooth beats aid in telling MindGazm’s story, in turn creating a new medium for an immersive experience.

THE INTERVIEW

CR: Hello MindGazm, Glad to have you on Canadianravers how are you doing?

MG: We are doing great! Feeling like 2021 is the big year.

CR: How did you guys meet and start MindGazm? Tell me a little bit about yourself?

MG: MindGazm started as a live music jazz with a visuals project and then quickly morphed into an electronic deep house. We are a DJ/VJ duo and we are also life partners! Creating and working together really helps us bring about something new. We are both from the eastern block, however different parts. We are both classically trained and always inspired by nature and subliminal messaging. With MindGazm we hope to come together to help inspire others but most importantly to make people dance.

CR: Your recent EP ‘Sensual Guidance’ is an incredible 4 track masterpiece, tell us the process of creating the sounds and producing them? 

MG: Each track tells a story, and the combined tracks are a full storyline. The idea behind the EP is it's a guide for certain collections of feelings that we hope will be a trip to the nearest listening station.

CR: We noticed that you are from New York, how has the city inspired you a person and a producer?

MG: The city is like a never-ending onion, always inspiring new stories and never-ending sounds. The concrete jungle is always vibrating with new music ideas and new storylines.

CR: Who is your biggest supporter as Producers/ DJs?

MG: Our fans and the DJs that play our music are our biggest supporters. We are extremely grateful for our listeners; our fanbase is still growing but they are dedicated.

CR: If you can collaborate with one big artist? Who would it be?

MG: We would love to collaborate with someone like Yotto or Ben Bhomer, these guys are coming up with a new sonic plane and we would love to be a part of it.

CR: Which festival is your dream festival to play? And why?

MG: Coachella - because headlining there would mean not only did we breakthrough but we finally made it!!

CR: What do you like to do during your downtime other than producing music?

MG: Gregory from Mindgazm: I really like to write, screenwriting and film production is how I spend my free time when I am not with family or friends. I have written several screenplays and hope someday I can really blow up on the big screen with something.

CR: Since we getting close to the holidays, what are your plans for Christmas and NYE?

MG: No big plans! We were in Mexico hiding out for Christmas and for NYE we are having a small home party and streaming live music staying low & staying safe.

CR: What is the future looking like for you guys as 2021 is around the corner, anything the followers should know about?

MG: We are really looking forward to getting back to festivals and clubs, as well as additional releases in 2021.

Lighting Round for Mindgazm

1.     Texting or talking?

2.     Coffee or tea?

3.     Hard liquor or Wine? neither

4.     Cake or pie?

5.     Hot dogs or hamburgers? neither

6.     Xbox or PlayStation? neither

7.     Movie theatre or arcade?

8.     Guitar or piano?

9.     Marvel or DC Comics?

10.  Dog or cat?

11.  Hot weather or cold weather?

LEANDRO DA SILVA X CANADIANRAVERS INTERVIEW [1001TRACKLISTS, RECENT TRACK, RADIO SHOW]

2020 has undoubtedly been a defining year for Leandro, packed with timeless hits and career milestones, including his Parlophone-released remix of David Guetta and Sia’s “Flames”, which reached No.1 on Beatport and has surpassed well over 7 million streams on Spotify alone. In a world centred around genre classification, Leandro’s alluring strain of house music appears to follow its own path and has proved commonplace among the touring playlists of dance music’s biggest names. Closing a chapter on his most fruitful year of music to date, Leandro continues to cement himself as an indispensable talent on the electronic music landscape. Leandro Da Silva has been a tenacious force on the electronic music circuit for a commendable number of years, known for his groove-inducing rhythms and driving beats.

INTERVIEW

CR: Hello Leandro Da Silva, Glad to have you on Canadianravers how are you doing?

LDS: Thanks for having me Canadianravers! I’ve never actually been to Canada before but I’ve always wanted to perform there.

CR: First, how did it feel ranking in the top 10 with the likes of Armin Van Buuren, David Guetta, Oliver Heldens and Tiësto in 1001Tracklists’ Top 101 Producers?

LDS: I can still hardly believe it! I’ve been working really hard in the studio all year (the current circumstances with Coronavirus have given me a lot more time to produce) and beautiful tracks came out. I was lucky enough to receive some really solid support from my colleagues who liked the tracks and played them. I saw the support coming in throughout the year but never thought I would rank that high in the chart!

CR: Tell us a little bit of the story behind the recent track ‘Breathe’, the lyrics and producing process? Also, How did you connect with Matt Kerley and Rion S?

LDS: There was a continuous exchange of ideas, tools and stems. Rion S wrote the melody, Matt Kerley knocked out a structure and I closed the track by adding my groove. The collaborative process was really fun! We actually met on Instagram, Matt would send me his music regularly and I really appreciated his work. When he sent me the idea to collaborate on “Breathe” I immediately accepted and was very excited about the project. I believe the track is the perfect fusion of our musical tastes and styles.

CR: Being an Italian-Brazilian DJ in the scene, how did both cultures influence you as an artist and a person?

LDS: I think I took the best of both cultures!!:-)) As an artist, Brazil gave me a good sense of rhythm from its heavy percussive sounds. I actually grew up in Italy though, and the country has always had a huge electronic music culture which influenced me heavily.

CR: You travelled a lot in the past year to different countries to play, which one is the most memorable show or event?

LDS:I think the most memorable show was at Federal Music Festival in Brasilia. It was my first ever gig in my home country and the crowd was fantastic and really enthusiastic.

CR: What is the best advice you have received while pursuing your career as a DJs/Producers?

LDS: An influential person in the music business once advised me to listen to a lot of music of all genres and not to copy anyone else but develop your own sound!

CR: You must be busy producing but will you be releasing any more episodes for ‘In Da Silva House’ or ‘The Lizard’ before the year end?

LDS: Sure! ‘The Lizard’ Is my weekly radio show, broadcast across hundreds of radio stations around the world. It takes quite some time to do it but I love to support my colleagues, to discover new music and to rediscover old songs!

CR: Who is your biggest supporter as a Producer/ DJ?

LDS: All of the DJs within the Origami management team, we are a beautiful team and we support each other a lot!

CR: DJs/ Producers travel with multiples of that one item, what is that item for you?

LDS: I’m very basic when it comes to packing my luggage. Usually it is just my black military backpack and the item that I never forget to travel with is the microphone to record my radio show!

CR: Are there any projects that you are working on that our followers should know about?

LDS: I’m very focused on my productions. I already have a “Breathe” follow up ready together with Rion S as well as some other exciting productions out next year. This upcoming collab will be released on my label  Black Lizard Records in one month, on December the  18th, the day of my Birthday! Moreover my remix for Rocket Penguin will be released on Ultra Music. Also I’ve just signed another amazing track on Hexagon. And last but not least I can’t wait to travel again.

Lighting Round for Leandro Da Silva

Texting or talking?

Coffee or tea?

Hard liquor or Wine?

Cake or pie?

Hot dogs or hamburgers

Xbox or PlayStation?

Movie theatre or arcade?

Guitar or piano?

Marvel or DC Comics?

Dog or cat?

Italian foods or Brazilian foods.

Thanks guys I have fun especially with the Lighting Round! Take care!

Leandro Da Silva Socials:

MOLOW X CANADIANRAVERS INTERVIEW [RECENT TRACK, BIGGEST SUPPORTER, FUTURE PROJECTS]

Mow and Owl are up-and-coming DJ and producer duo MOLOW.  Their presence is topped with two high-quality bombheads with a sparkling fuse and adaptable LED eyes. Concealing their true identity creating a beautiful mystery.  Their music and shows are explosive! Stage presence is adaptable to any environment, their goal is to have everyone go absolutely crazy at their shows. Their set consist of various play mixes; Big Room House, EDM, Future House, Dubstep and everything else that will blow the heads of the crowd off.  There their debut single „Wildest Love“ MOLOW started in the top 20 of the Official Swiss Charts and ended in 5th place. The Song dominated the radio plays for weeks and reached over 130‘000 streams on Spotify without a supporting label.  Their musical talent and performance do not take long to grab the crowd and convince even the last skeptic. After a few successful shows in Europe, MOLOW went straight for their first tour through Asia. They performed in renowned clubs such as Playhouse, FParty, Space, One Party Club and many more. One of their highlights was Catwalk Club in Guangzhou, a DJ Top 100 Club. 

Their new songs in the electronic genre are ready to be released with international labels backing them. 

CR: Hello Mow and Owl aka MOLOW, glad to have you on Canadianravers, how are you doing?

M: Always good thx! Of course, we are missing being on tour but there are better days to come!

CR: How did you guys meet?

M:  We have been friends since school 

CR: Tell us a little bit of the story behind the recent track ‘I Need A Dollar’, the producing process, as well as the certain connection to the lyrics.

M:  We received a dance version of I need a dollar made by Italian producers Luigi Modolo and Simone Ermacora and we really liked how it sounded and decided to work on it to give it the MOLOW touch.

 CR: What is the best advice you have received while pursuing your career as DJ’s/Producers?

M:  Never give up and believe in yourself.

CR: Your recent track ‘I Need A Dollar’ is a notable rework for the original track by Aloe Blacc, do you think more artists should do more reworks of the older tracks in this day and age?

M:  We think it’s good to work on older tracks, it helps to improve your skills and creativity. It also helps keeps the song alive as it reminds people of the original.

CR: If you guys were not producers/DJs what would have been your career choice?

M:  We are so happy to work as Musicians.. otherwise we would maybe end up as fireworks 

CR: Who is your biggest supporter as a Producer/DJ?

M:  We had the honour to work with many creative people even during the Covid-19 time. The biggest success we had was the Song 'Carry On' with Martin Jensen which we are very proud of.

CR: DJs/Producers travel with multiples of that one item, what is that item for you?

M: Earplugs to sleep in the airplane haha!

CR: Are there any projects that you are working on that our followers should know about?

M: This year we spent most of our time working on new music. you can look forward to hearing some very cool stuff soon and of course, we try to be creative with our social media.. so make sure to follow us there