Pezzner – Music is 4 Lovers https://www.musicis4lovers.com Online Magazine, Record Label, Apparel Brand & Event Company dedicated to Independent Dance Music. Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:59:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.18 https://mi4l.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-mi4l-favicon-1-32x32.png Pezzner – Music is 4 Lovers https://www.musicis4lovers.com 32 32 MI4L releases catchy single from LA artist, SAAND, ft 3 blazing remixes from Luca Saporito, Pezzner & Jon Lee, and Saqib [MI4L.com] https://www.musicis4lovers.com/take-me-to-the-disco/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:53:12 +0000 https://www.musicis4lovers.com/?p=126088 MI4L label · SAAND – Take Me to the Disco [MI4L120] [MI4L.com] Music is 4 Lovers releases catchy single from Los Angeles artist, SAAND, featuring three blazing remixes from Luca Saporito of Audiofly, Pezzner & Jon Lee out of Seattle, and NYC-based artist, Saqib. SAAND – Take Me to the Disco will be released exclusively […]]]>

Music is 4 Lovers releases catchy single from Los Angeles artist, SAAND, featuring three blazing remixes from Luca Saporito of Audiofly, Pezzner & Jon Lee out of Seattle, and NYC-based artist, Saqib.

SAAND – Take Me to the Disco will be released exclusively on Beatport on Friday, December 19, 2025, and then on all remaining platforms on Friday, January 2, 2026.

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Tracklisting:
01) SAAND – Take Me to the Disco (Original Mix)
02) SAAND – Take Me to the Disco (Luca Saporito Remix)
03) SAAND – Take Me to the Disco (Pezzner & Jon Lee Remix)
04) SAAND – Take Me to the Disco (Saqib Remix)

Artists: SAAND, Luca Saporito, Pezzner & Jon Lee, Saqib
Title: Take Me to the Disco
Label: Music is 4 Lovers
Catalogue: MI4L120
Release Date: 2026-01-02

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Pezzner Speaks About His New Release On Get Physical Music, Previous Work With Groove Armada, Underworld, Josh Wink, Creative Live Masterclasses and Upcoming Projects https://www.musicis4lovers.com/pezzner-speaks-about-his-new-release-on-get-physical-music-previous-work-with-groove-armada-underworld-josh-wink-creative-live-masterclasses-and-upcoming-projects/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:03:53 +0000 https://www.musicis4lovers.com/?p=67163 Long-time Get Physical Music label associate, and multi-talented artist Pezzner has contributed to the electronic music scene for over a decade. He now returns on Get Physical Music with ‘Body Language Vol.22 by Pezzner’, featuring label boss – Roland Leesker, Jazzuelle & Lazarusman, James Curd and many more. We caught up with Pezzner to hear about […]]]>

Long-time Get Physical Music label associate, and multi-talented artist Pezzner has contributed to the electronic music scene for over a decade. He now returns on Get Physical Music with ‘Body Language Vol.22 by Pezzner’, featuring label boss – Roland Leesker, Jazzuelle & Lazarusman, James Curd and many more.

We caught up with Pezzner to hear about his return on Get Physical Music, previous remixes with legendary artists including Groove Armada, Underworld and Josh Wink, as well as his own series with Creative Live, upcoming events and projects.


Hi Pezzner, thanks for chatting to us. You’ve been a Get Physical Music associate for a few years now, we’d love to hear about what it’s like to work with Roland Leesker and the team?

I would say Get Physical has always been kind of a best case scenario for me. They have been very welcoming of my craziest ideas, and that’s been quite nice for my artistic development. And everyone unilaterally Roland, Mirjam, Jan, Phillip, they make a well oiled machine, plus they wonderful humans to work with.

Your latest release is another addition to the label’s ‘Body Language’ series and features many of Get Physical’s popular faces, including label boss Roland Leesker, Jazzuelle and Lazarusman. Can you tell us a little about your selection, how you made your choices and whether there was a particular sound you had in mind?

For Body Language 22, the label wanted to focus on tracks that are exclusive to this release. Right off the bat this posed as a challenge because we couldn’t consider any pre-released tracks so my job as a DJ became somewhat of a partner with the A&R of the label to curate a truly original collection.

So this mix came together in several phases. The first phase was the outreach process, which was probably the longest part. I sent emails to my producer friends, and posted call outs for submissions in various groups. I think in the end I collected a hundred or so demos from artists ranging in styles from deep ambient to heavy dark techno to afro house, disco and so on.

As the submissions came in, then came the 2nd phase – the more difficult process of deciding the ‘pool’ or rather the tracks that I would select for this mix that really resonated with me. So much music came in, but as any DJ can understand deciding what you are going to play is a very personal thing. I picked tracks on this compilation that gave me chills, songs that really grabbed my attention but also worked together well enough to create a sort of narrative.

Get Physical Music label boss Roland Leesker

I also wanted to showcase the culture that I come from. In Seattle and the greater northwest of the US we have such a wealth of talent that really needs to be heard and we really have a voice that I believe is unique to the rest of the world. So I felt I should include the sound of the northwest house music scene with artists like Chick Iverson, Fritz Carlton, Jon Lee, Attlee Treasure, Andromo, and Tokita. 

The curation process was also aided by Roland Leesker handing me submissions that have come in from the label side. Songs like Jazzuellle and Lazarusman’s ‘Forget Me’, Radio Slave and Thomas Gandy’s brilliant reversion of Francesco Tristano’s ‘Place on Lafayette’ and Arnold From Mumbai’s future classic ‘Roots’. When Roland sent me ‘Believe’ I wasn’t even aware the tune was his own, but it went straight to the top of the playlist. It’s such a jam!

Tomaz Guiddo and Piro’s ‘When The Night Comes’ blew my fucking mind. When I heard this tune I couldn’t believe that I had the option to showcase such a giant piece of work on my compilation. It was so important that I fit this tune into the mix that I rewrote ‘I Am You’ so that it was designed to mix ‘When The Night Comes’ sonically and musically. The arrangements fit exactly. Try it yourself, It’s a fun mix.

Your tracks on the album showcase a variety of different house styles, including your Body Language remixes of A.Treasure & Dawn Pemberton ‘Running’ and Arnold From Mumbai ‘Roots’. Can you tell us about the experience of remixing these tracks? What software do you tend to use and are there any go-to tools you tend to reach for in the studio?
Body Language 22 like no other mix I’ve done in the past. Its admittedly a studio project. I did not mix this compilation live in one go, but rather I wrote the mix similarly to how I write songs. It was created in Ableton and some of the tracks were designed specifically for the mix by literally writing the tunes inside the master mix project file. 
My mix of Arnold From Mumbai’s ‘Roots’ alone accounted for 20 or so audio tracks, some of which had MIDI routed from Ableton to Reason’s Grain Synth and audio back to Ableton. Jon Lee and I started Bongo Relampago in his studio, but the arrangement for the song and mix down actually happened in the Body Language full mix project – 15 more tracks. Arturia’s Buchela Easel emulator, Reaktor Razor and tons of percussion sounds. Saint Andre was created from beginning to end inside The Body Language Ableton mix using track upon track of Reasons grain synthesis and Arturia’s Prophet. I also used quite a bit of East West Sounds Online scoring tools to generate the voices and crescendos in this song.

The remix for Atlee Treasure’s & Dawn Pemberton’s “Running” is actually a revamp of a remix I produced for them around eight years ago, the original was never released. I produced this version for the Body Language compilation and later there will be another version released on the Hunt & Gather label.

I Am You was created in FL Studio using Native Instruments Battery Arturias’s Synclavier Emulator and DX7 you can actually see a DAW playthrough of this song on my YouTube channel if you really want to get a look under the hood.

In the end the entire Body Language 22 Ableton project had some 120 audio tracks and was very granularly mixed to be listened and danced to.

You have also remixed the work of legendary artists including Groove Armada, Underworld and Josh Wink in the past. Can you tell us what it’s like to be called upon to remix some of the biggest names in the industry and can you mention a few ‘star’ moments in your career?

It’s an odd blend of rewarding and humbling. My 18-year-old self would never have imagined that my body of work would actually be linked to Underworld, Roy Davis Jr and Groove Armada’s catalogue, or that one day I would be at the grocery store shopping while talking on the phone for an hour with Josh Wink about being a new parent and trying to make it work as an artist. 

One of my tracks on Systematic, ‘Birdsong’ is actually a very loose cover of ‘Daylight’ by RAMP, and in order to license the publishing on the tune I had to make some phone calls to figure out who was the current licenser, so I went on to discogs and found who was holding the license and dug up a phone contact. When I called, a woman answered the phone just “hello?” like, I called someone’s house phone. I told her that I was calling regarding licensing this tune, and she said: “hold on. Let me get Roy”, and I spent the next 15 or so minutes talking on the phone with Roy Ayres about the creation of this tune and he went on about the ‘Come Into Knowledge album’, how it was recorded at Electric Lady, and about how RAMP stood for Roy Ayres Music Production and pointed me in the right direction for licensing it. It was absolutely surreal having a conversation with such a legend.

You also hold masterclasses teaching artists how to compose and remix tracks with Creative Live. What made you decide to spread your knowledge with others and how did the classes come about?

So my class with Creative Live was oddly specific, as Creative Lives classes tend to be. My course was less about how to and more about how I do. So I went in and explained how I remix songs using FL Studio and native instruments software. For this class the course example was a song from Tone Of Arc which we licensed from Om Records. I don’t do these quite as often these days because my workload doesn’t allow me to spend much time creating curriculums. But, I often have people who want to have me join them in the studio to help them see their productions from a new angle and I find it very rewarding to help people become the best artist they can be. 

Brit Hansen and Pezzner

You previously recorded music in the 90’s under ‘Jacob London’ with Brit Hansen on Classic Music Company, how and when did you make the transition to go solo? Can you tell us how your sound has changed since those early days?

Brit and I have such a long history. We are besties and we start writing music together in 1992 in high school and worked on music constantly and have had the best times together traveling around and making crazy party jams which really speak to the sense of humour we have when we get together. 

I actually hadn’t completed any of my own tunes until around 2007. I left my day job to pursue a career as an independent artist and I had to make my own tracks. But of course the vibe and sound of my own music had a completely new style and tone. I didn’t have Brit to voice these ideas off of and the sound that I was producing was very deep and heady. Now I’ve been at writing my solo music for over ten years and my sound continues to evolve. I’m not exactly sure where I’m going with my sound though. Each tune is really on its own.

You’ve already started this year with a few events including ‘The Breakfast Club’ with Shameless productions in Seattle and Dirtybird alongside Joeski & Black V Neck at Public Works in San Francisco. Can you tell us some more about these events? What’s the US party scene like and have you got any other major events you’re looking forward to this year?

Shameless is an institution in Seattle. Some of my earliest shows were with them. Every year they host a day party on New Years Day and this year I got to join them with John Tejada, Tara Brooks, Jay Tripwire, Mary Droppinz and some of Seattle’s finest. They also had a surprise set by a marching band! Such an amazing time. If you are in Seattle and they are doing a party, it’s not to be missed. 

The party at public works with Back V Neck and Joeski was a riot. People were definitely having it that night. I’m really looking forward to my next show, in San Diego on the 31st for The Deep End which will be a proper underground classic old school warehouse spot. 

Can you name three records that have particularly influenced you as an artist and tell us about their impact on you?

For sure. I’ve been doing this for quite some time and I’ve noticed that over time my sound definitely changes and I become re-infuenced by new music so rather than share early inspirations, here are some relatively newer tunes that have really caused me to rethink things.

SFire – Sfire 3 (John Talabot’s Bubble Metropolis Rework)

Lately, I’ve been gravitating toward these raw analog sounds with grit and dissonance, but what really grabs me about this tune is that halfway through, at the top of the crescendo, Talabot introduces a bit of sound design, something that could very well be happening outside of the room and brings it in to be part of the experience. It’s confusing, as the bassline swells to almost atonal grit, we hear police sirens coming and going and when it’s played in the right room, with the right sound it becomes the most blissful chaos. This technique has totally grabbed me and I have found myself experimenting with a bit of chaos in my own tracks even more because of it.

Joe – Studio Power On

I’m a huge Joe fan and his percussive sound design centric approach to music. Joe’s early works live in the fringe of dubstep and grime but his artistic angle is something that I really wish we would see more in house music. And I find myself wanting to push in that direction more and more.

Henrik Schwarz – Take Words In Return

Every time I listen to this song I hear new things and it causes a spiral of ideas. Like most of Henrik Schwarz’s body of work, It’s just a truly unique and thought-provoking piece. 

Have you got any plans for 2020 as a DJ and producer that you’d like to mention?

My partners, Doza, Michael Manahan and I have some new things in the works on the Hunt & Gather label including return of “The Native Language” this spring. But first we have a new party jam by the scientist known as Meatwood Flack called “The Needs” along with a remix by Seattle’s own “Lipps”. We also host the seasonal Hunt & Gather “Diversion” parties, the next one on the 7th of February with Doc Martin at Kremwerk.  Not to be missed! 

Hunter & Gather Winter Diversion: Doc Martin with Pezzner in Seattle, Washington tickets can be purchased here:
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Thanks for joining us Pezzner, we will keep an eye out for your take on the Body Language series and upcoming gigs. We can’t wait to chat with you again soon.


Pezzner ‘Body Language Vol.22 by Pezzner’ is out on Get Physical Music on the 31st January 2020.

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PREMIERE — Whitesquare – Solivagant (Pezzner Remix) [Gruuv] [MI4L.com] https://www.musicis4lovers.com/solivagant-pezzner-remix/ Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:21:06 +0000 http://v2.musicis4loversdev.com/?p=48042 Whitesquare – Solivagant (Pezzner Remix) [Gruuv] * Turn your mobile device horizontally if you do not see the SoundCloud player or CLICK HERE. Early February will see Audiojack’s Gruuv label release Whitesquare’s ‘The Masquerade’ EP, backed with a remix from Pezzner. Rome based Lyase Recordings co-owner Whitesquare has been steadily making a name for himself […]]]>


Whitesquare – Solivagant (Pezzner Remix) [Gruuv]

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Early February will see Audiojack’s Gruuv label release Whitesquare’s ‘The Masquerade’ EP, backed with a remix from Pezzner.

Rome based Lyase Recordings co-owner Whitesquare has been steadily making a name for himself over the past five years via material on leading imprints such as Mobilee, 20/20 Vision, Culprit and of course his own Lyase label. Here though we see him joining Audiojack’s Gruuv label for his first release of 2018.

‘Solivagant’ opens the release and sees Whitesquare fuse metallic percussive chimes and organic drum shuffles with airy atmospherics and elongated sub bass drones to set the tone perfectly ahead of Pezzner’s more up-tempo approach to ‘Solivagant’ which tips the focus over acid arpeggios and tension building sweeps whilst keeping the core percussive edge of the original.

‘Makgeolli’ follows and this time round Whitesquare instils a melodic musicality to things via an unfolding bass hook, hypnotic arp leads and airy string like atmospherics which ebb and flow through his signature organic percussive swing. ‘Tzom’ then closes the package of a deeper tip with billowing plucked delayed, marimba like percussive melodies and emotive pads to beautifully round out the EP.

Whitesquare’s ‘The Masquerade’ EP is out on Gruuv 2nd February 2018.


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Artist: Whitesquare, Pezzner
Title: The Masquerade EP
Label: Gruuv
Release: 2018-02-02

Tracklist:
1. Solivagant
2. Solivagant(PezznerRemix)
3. Makgeolli
4. Tzom


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– jams
Jimbo James
Editor-in-Chief
jams@musicis4lovers.com

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PREMIERE — SAAND – Yama (Pezzner Remix) [Tierra Sounds] [MI4L.com] https://www.musicis4lovers.com/yama-pezzner-remix/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 19:05:53 +0000 http://musicis4lovers.com/?p=47605 LA-based DJ/Producer SAAND has just launched a new label, Tierra Sounds. The debut release features an enchanting a lush original complimented by two stunning remixes.  We are happy to premiere with Seattle-based, and dance music legend, Pezzner’s remix with you.  His sultry and trippy remix is a wonderful rendition of the track as he dives […]]]>

LA-based DJ/Producer SAAND has just launched a new label, Tierra Sounds. The debut release features an enchanting a lush original complimented by two stunning remixes.  We are happy to premiere with Seattle-based, and dance music legend, Pezzner’s remix with you.  His sultry and trippy remix is a wonderful rendition of the track as he dives deep into the track to create the wonderful piece of music. We are excited for  the launch of a new LA label and see what they have in store for us coming in the new year.

SAAND – Yama (Pezzner Remix) [Tierra Sounds]

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Artist: SAAND
Title: Yama (Pezzner Remix)
Label: Tierra Sounds
Catalog No: TS001
Release Date: 11 December 2017


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Pezzner Live at Sunset Campout [MI4L.com] https://www.musicis4lovers.com/pezzner-live-at-sunset-campout/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:51:44 +0000 http://musicis4lovers.com/?p=46293 Seattle artist, Pezzner, rocked famed California festival, Sunset Campout. We got the exclusive! Enjoy! Pezzner Live at Sunset Campout * Turn your mobile device horizontally if you do not see the SoundCloud player or CLICK HERE. >> DOWNLOAD MIX << CHEERS! – jams Jimbo James Editor-in-Chief jams@musicis4lovers.com]]>

Seattle artist, Pezzner, rocked famed California festival, Sunset Campout. We got the exclusive! Enjoy!

Pezzner Live at Sunset Campout

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Jimbo James
Editor-in-Chief
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PREMIERE — Alex Arnout – Mechanics Of Grace (Original Mix) [Decay Records] https://www.musicis4lovers.com/alex-arnout-mechanics-of-grace/ Thu, 11 May 2017 14:01:14 +0000 http://musicis4lovers.com/?p=44241 Brilliant London-based Alex Arnout to release new tune on Decay Records’ 3 year compilation out May 19th. Davide Zeta’s Decay Records marks its third year in the game with a mix comp from California-born DJ and producer Pezzner, featuring exclusive tracks from some key underground figures such as Franck Roger, Alex Arnout and Neverdogs plus many […]]]>

Brilliant London-based Alex Arnout to release new tune on Decay Records’ 3 year compilation out May 19th.

Davide Zeta’s Decay Records marks its third year in the game with a mix comp from California-born DJ and producer Pezzner, featuring exclusive tracks from some key underground figures such as Franck Roger, Alex Arnout and Neverdogs plus many more.

Seattle resident David Brian Pezzner has been a longstanding member of the underground house scene, earning his stripes as one half of the west Coast house duo Jacob London in the nineties. Pezzner has since established himself as a prolific solo artist, releasing his first album in 2010 on Tom Roberts and Jamie Odell’s revered Freerange Records, with subsequent albums dropping on the Dusseldorf based Systematic Recordings and M.A.N.D.Y’s Get Physical. Pezzner’s productions and versatile DJ sets have landed him regular gigs across the globe in some of the most renowned festivals and clubs including Seattle’s Decibel, Amsterdam’s Trouw and Paris’ Rex Club.

After a string of remixes on the London based Decay Records, Pezzner returns with an arsenal of exclusive tracks from the Decay artists vaults – and has carefully curated a 68 minute mix that glides from hypnotic soundscapes to organic yet-lofty percussive tracks with his signature dub-leaning vibes.

Opening the mix is the twisted soundscape within Floyd Lavine’s ‘Half Pint Frankie Jackson’, which Pezzner utilises to carefully throw the listener off balance, before subtly upping the ante with the deep and stripped back grooves of Label head Davide Zeta with Frank Storm. The mix continues to ebb and flow into further expanses, enlisting the help of Tijn’s crafty acid licks in ‘303 Tool’, Pezzner forever builds tension whilst flowing simultaneously through a range of mesmerising house and techno. The full dubbed out vibes of Martin Aquino and Ingrid Borderline then fuse together to close out the mix in a similar hypnotic form as it came in.

Three Years Of Decay Mixed By Pezzner drops 19th May on Decay.

Alex Arnout – Mechanics Of Grace (Original Mix) [Decay Records]

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Artist: Various Artists
Title: Three Years Of Decay
Label: Decay Records
Release Date: 2017-05-19

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– jams
Jimbo James
Editor-in-Chief
jams@musicis4lovers.com

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PREMIERE — Pezzner – Love Train (Original Mix) [Get Physical Music] https://www.musicis4lovers.com/premiere-pezzner-love-train-original-mix-get-physical-music/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:32:42 +0000 http://musicis4lovers.com/?p=34893 Eclectic Seattle-based house music producer, Pezzner, makes his Get Physical debut with a splendid 9-track LP entitled Title Track, out August 5th. Among the nine quality tracks on the album, spanning from house to techno to ambient tunes, “Love Train” stood out to us as the grooviest of the lot. The track’s driving bassline, catchy background vocal, […]]]>

Eclectic Seattle-based house music producer, Pezzner, makes his Get Physical debut with a splendid 9-track LP entitled Title Track, out August 5th.

Among the nine quality tracks on the album, spanning from house to techno to ambient tunes, “Love Train” stood out to us as the grooviest of the lot. The track’s driving bassline, catchy background vocal, builds from a marching band, sounds of chirping birds, head-bobbing claps, and a smooth organ gluing it all together, combine for a very dynamic tune that will feel like a train ride on dance floor in under 7 minutes.

Get first crack at “Love Train” here on MI4L and be sure to check the rest of Title Track on Get Physical on August 5th.

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Pezzner – Love Train (Original Mix) [Get Physical Music]

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Artist: Pezzner
Title: Title Track LP
Label: Get Physical Music
Format: Digital
Release Date: 05 Aug 2016
Cat No: GPMCD148
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Jimbo James
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Pezzner – Protection (Hunt & Gather) https://www.musicis4lovers.com/pezzner-protection-hunt-gather/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:39:45 +0000 http://musicis4lovers.com/?p=26506 “Protection” marks the flagship release for Pezzners DIY imprint Hunt & Gather. Intended as the outlet for Pezzners unique creative vision, Hunt & Gather will serve the platform for his personal works. The title track of this release, “Protection” combines contemporary classical aesthetic inspired by artists like Philip Glass and John Cage with thick house […]]]>

“Protection” marks the flagship release for Pezzners DIY imprint Hunt & Gather. Intended as the outlet for Pezzners unique creative vision, Hunt & Gather will serve the platform for his personal works. The title track of this release, “Protection” combines contemporary classical aesthetic inspired by artists like Philip Glass and John Cage with thick house percussions and a rolling bassline. The flip side, Cognac builds on repetition with feedback and distortion while disco drums and horn stabs lead the way.

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Artist:  Pezzner
Title:  Protection
Label: Hunt & Gather
Catalog No.: HG001

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Interview with Subtract Founder Anton Tumas + Subtract On The Pier in Long Beach (July 5th) https://www.musicis4lovers.com/interview-with-subtract-founder-anton-tumas-subtract-on-the-pier-in-long-beach-july-5th/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:42:02 +0000 http://musicis4lovers.com/?p=25420  LONG BEACH, July 5th – Anton Tumas is the founder and owner of the Subtract Music imprint. Over the years, he has solidified his presence in LA with tasteful releases on his label and now, an event series that is one of a kind. Subtract On The Pier takes place in Long Beach, on Belmont Pier, boasts […]]]>

 LONG BEACH, July 5th – Anton Tumas is the founder and owner of the Subtract Music imprint. Over the years, he has solidified his presence in LA with tasteful releases on his label and now, an event series that is one of a kind. Subtract On The Pier takes place in Long Beach, on Belmont Pier, boasts a Danley sound system, both local and international DJ talent, in addition to low ticket prices. The event runs from 2-10PM and the price of tickets start at just $5. That’s nuts. It’s very clear to us, that Anton does these events out of love, and not out of financial gain. His number one priority is setting an unbeatable vibe.

The lineup for this event features Pezzner, Dave DK, Clint Stewart, Dadon, Brad Moontribe, Ben Annand, Terrakroma and Dela Moontribe. There will be two stages this time: SubLove Stage (a collab stage with Music is 4 Lovers) and the SubMoon Stage. Both stages will be on fire all day, so make sure to go back and forth between both areas.

In preparation for this glorious 4th of July weekend, we sat down with the man himself to get a little perspective into Anton’s world to see how he operates. What drives Subtract Music? How did this all begin? Find out in this interview below. While reading, make sure to press play on this live recording he snagged from Summer Soulstice in Long Beach a few weeks ago.

 

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Party Details
Location: Belmont Pier, 99 39th Place, Long Beach 90803
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1652540268294692/
Time: 2PM-10PM
Date: Sunday, July 5th

 

Interview with Anton Tumas

1. Tell us a little bit about Subtract On The Pier. How did it get started?

Last year a friend of a friend who is a high-end chef at an Italian restaurant on Santa Monica pier approached me about hosting a music-driven event at their venue. It had this tiny 100 person rooftop overseeing Santa Monica beach, so naturally I couldn’t say no. The combination of careful curation and epic sunsets could not be beat. We brought out the equivalent of a good pair of studio monitors and a sub out there, which really made everything more enjoyable.

In 2015 we came across another pier in Long Beach that seemed to be the perfect fit for this concept. The local community has shown us tremendous love for what we are doing there, and our free beach events seemed to be gathering everyone around them, so it’s been really fun.

2. What are your top priorities in running an event like this series? What sets this party apart from the other events happening in the LA area?

To me attention to detail and curation are key. We already have as good a venue as anyone can ask for, so the things that make the difference is bringing a really good sound system, as there’s nothing like hearing dance music outdoors. We run our own sound now, as it was definitely more economical long-term, and gives us more creative control over how we do things.

With the party itself being the main draw, there is a certain freedom to book music-driven artists, instead of relying on familiar names. There is definitely somewhat of a “Subtract” sound developing, although that definition is pretty fluid. Lately it has been all about discovering the wealth of amazing California-based Djs. Our scene is alive and vibrant.

We are in Long Beach, off the beaten path, so the people that make it out come specifically for our show. It’s becoming a destination of sorts, and we frequently have visitors from Santa Barbara all the way to San Diego. The unique vibe that is the “secret sauce” that ties it all together, is the one thing that really must be experienced, and is hard to describe. I believe it is the one thing that makes an event special, the intention behind the reason for its existence. Ours has always been to share music we all love in the magic settings, preferably outdoor and in the nature, and to always excel at every aspect of the event, from artist hospitality and beyond. After all, a happy DJ is one that plays a great set, and that is just more fun for everyone! So if I had to boil it down to one thing, it would be to have as much fun as possible, and share these moments together.

 

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3. What are the criteria you use to choose talent for these events? Tell us a little bit about the headliners.

As I mentioned before, we are very music-driven now, so it’s really about the combination of talent, and of course the vibe that each artist brings. Over the years I’m getting more and more picky with music that I find interesting, so what catches my attention is an artist that can evoke strong emotions, yet be skilled at navigating the dance floor, which takes years to perfect.

Pezzner is someone who’s music I’ve been following for years. He played for us 2 years ago, and that was a great party. We just signed a really cool original from him for our label, so I was really happy that he could join us for this show. Dave DK’s sound could be the epitome of that timeless sound, where the ethereal melodies intersect deep grooves. His musical output as of late has been nothing short of astounding, including that one special remix of Vincenzo that’s in this mix. Clint Stewart is the rare DJ who’s taste in music overlap with mine so much, it’s scary. On top of that, he’s just a DJ’s DJ, with makes that combination twice as lethal. If that wasn’t enough, he also just completed a great remix for us, so stoked to have him part of Subtract fam.

We are curating a certain sound and vibe with these events and our label. Our marks are quality and consistency. It is a lot of work to do things without cutting corners, but at the end of the day, I cannot be happy with myself without knowing I put forth my best effort.

4. Who are some of your future talent prospects? If you could book anyone, who would it be and why?

I could break this down to two basic categories. One would be artists whose music has that trans-dimensional quality to it. It is very very rare in my opinion. Almost anyone can make a groove, and a dancy track, but to capture one’s soul and to blend it with that dance-floor magic is a rare feat in my book. Some of the names that immediately come to mind are Stimming, DJ Koze, Robag Wruhme, David August and Andre Lodemann. Each one has a distinct and tasteful sound, and of course I heavily support their music.

The other category would be other Djs that are creating and curating events that share the same vibe as we strive to achieve with ours. Sunset Sound System crew from San Francisco has been making magic in the Bay for 20 years, and John Dill, with whom I’ve recently had the pleasure of playing an extended B2B set, and the tracks just seemed to select themselves. These are the moments I live for as a DJ.

 

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5. Tell us about the mix that you’ve provided for us?

The mix is a live recording of my closing set from a free beach festival we just put on for Summer Solstice. It was called Summer Love Soulstice naturally. We’ve been lucky enough to create a series of events on the beach, something that is a bit of anomaly in Southern California due to strict regulations. So to celebrate the longest day of the year, I went deep into my classics folder, many of these tracks have stood the test of time, which certainly says something about them.

It was a hot day, and it had finally cooled down nicely just as the sun started to set, so the dance floor really woke up at this point! It was also Father’s Day, making it extra special. I would say that it’s a mix of high-energy party vibes with some timeless melodies sprinkled on top, but nothing like hearing it for yourself and coming to your own conclusion 🙂

6. Any recommendations you can make to people who are interested in checking out this event and others like it in the future?

I guess I’d say come early and enjoy the beautiful location, music will be exceptional from start to finish. On the outside wing we’re doing a second stage just for this event, featuring Djs that consistently play incredible music in the desert and outdoor festivals. I think it’s a perfect compliment to what we normally do on the pier and will make the vibe even more eclectic. On July 18th and 19th we’re doing another free festival on the beach called Long Beach Love Festival. We secured some of the best talent in LA, and it looks like the turnout will be monumental. Doc Martin, Garth and Eduardo Castillo are joining us, just to name a few. By the way, all 3 of them have been hugely responsible for contributing to, and nurturing the local dance music community, so this is a great opportunity for all of us to unite and celebrate what we all love. Love is that one ingredient that drives everything we do, and makes things grow.

 

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Pezzner – The Island Fantastic EP (Visionquest) https://www.musicis4lovers.com/pezzner-the-island-fantastic-ep-visionquest/ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:00:40 +0000 http://musicis4lovers.com/?p=23099 Talented producer and live artist Pezzner is next up on the Visionquest imprint to deliver a stunning four track musical soundscape in the form of ‘The Island Fantastic’ EP. The Answer is a deep groover for the dance floor, while Bird Flu strips things back moving into a luscious melody and abstract beat. Over on […]]]>

Talented producer and live artist Pezzner is next up on the Visionquest imprint to deliver a stunning four track musical soundscape in the form of ‘The Island Fantastic’ EP. The Answer is a deep groover for the dance floor, while Bird Flu strips things back moving into a luscious melody and abstract beat. Over on the B-side The Island Fantastic rolls with intricate percussions and shakes, building with intensity. Last up Anthology is a deep chugger culminating into a medley of melodic synths and haunting vocals. A welcome return to form for Seattle’s own Dave Pezzner.

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Artist:  Pezzner
Title: The Island Fantastic EP
Label:  Visionquest
Catalog No.:  VQ048

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