Chris Carrier Exclusive Interview for Rhythmatic

Melissa Frost is catching up with Chris Carrier ahead of his debut appearance at Rhythmatic on the 22nd Oct @ Cargo

Q. You’re certainly not a producer anyone could easily pigeon hole. Over the years you have made tracks that cross over into many, many genres. Do you have a particular style of music you like best?

A. I like music with groove

Q. I heard your father was a keyboardist, was there a lot of musical inspiration in your household when you were growing up?

A. Yes I grew up with a wide range of good music; then, I had the chance to live the beginning of synth and electronic music.. it’s was amazing.

Q. So would you prefer to be working in the studio or behind the decks?

A. I like both of them a lot.. I mean, love making music in the studio to play them in club.

Q. I see you played at the opening party at Circo Loco this year – how was that?

A. Nice and hot

Q. What do you think of Ibiza on the whole.. Do you think its had its day credibility wise or does it seem to be over its commercial worst?

A. It’s Really a commercial enviroment but still you can find some places to have fun.. at some nice villa or at Circoloco @ DC10.

Q. You are playing in London for Rhythmatic guys on October 22nd. When was the last time you came to London?

A. It was a year ago.. was playing for a robsoul showcase at café 1001.. keep great memories of it !

Q. You’re a resident at the famous Le Rex club in Paris, how does Paris’ electronic scene compare to London’s ?

A. Paris Electronic Scene is getting better at the moment. more people are going out and new parties pop up regularly.. nope “i’m not resident of anyclub in paris. London has always been in movement.. no chance it stops

Q. OK, let’s talk kit… I know you love your old skool acid house Roland 303 box, but which production tools can you not live without?

A. 909 Roland .. I like Japan

Q. Can you tell us what projects you have coming up this year? Any new releases we should keep an eye out for?

A. I’m working on my label Adult Only with new releases from Artists I like a lot.. The last one out is from Dj Wild and includes a Jamie Jones remix; the one coming after is bY Micha Klang and includes a Shonky remix…

Personaly I have one track out on a VA on “One Records” It is called Spaceshaft and also a remix of “U dig, Eastman” I did with Cassy out on Soma.

Q. I read somewhere you grew up wanting to be a baker, but rave culture turned your head from this particular calling! So tell me if you ever got bored of the industry could you see yourself baking cakes instead?

A. Not at all !! it was just a little kid’s dream but I admit.. i like cooking

Interview by Melissa Jane Frost