DJ's Thoughts: Staring you in the face by Eric Stuart

 Hey there everyone, DJ Dizzy here & this time around I wanted to do a review & comparison of a song that's a favorite of mine by Eric Stuart, He & his band have a song called Staring you in the face which talks about taking a better look at what's in front of you when it comes but apart from that after listening to it closely the tune of it sounds roughly familiar to another song.

As I was listening to the song I couldn't help but notice that it sounded so much like the song Room To Move by Animotion which makes me think that he kind of took inspiration from them because of how much the song reminded me of theirs in the tune. If you were to listen to both songs back-to-back you might hear a comparison of the two granted one has a synth pop sound while the other has a twangy blues sound to it & both of them have decent guitar solos, one rhythm uses a 2-3 count but really take the time to listen to how similar they sound. (Links will be posted below)

For those of you who aren't familiar with Eric Stuart he's a voice actor who's perhaps best known for his voice work in Pokémon & Yugi-Oh but aside from that he also has his own band simply called The Eric Stuart Band in which performs blues rock music & he's got a couple of studio albums under his belt & when he's not making music he's making appearances at some Yugi-Oh tournaments or anime conventions but if you hadn't heard his music this song is a good start & as I said before really listen to how similar it sounds to the song Room To Move & decide for yourself if they sound alike.

Well I should get going so until then I'll catch you on the Flipside.

Stay Frosty

Eric Stuart- Staring you in the face

Staring You In the Face

Room To Move - Animotion

Room To Move

DJ Reviews: Awake & Dreaming

 Hey there everyone  DJ Dizzy here & I had the esteemed pleasure of listening to the music of  dark alt rock band Awake & Dreaming who were gracious enough to have me consider them for a review of their music so with that said let's get into it.

The Band,

Awake & Dreaming is a dark alternative rock band who are based in Waterloo Ontario Canada, they're a four piece band with a very deep unique sound & they prove it by way of their music & their lead vocalist who has a very amazing voice They describe their sound os Dynamite dark alt rock which has some undertones of dark but its more dynamic alt rock in a good way.

The Music,

i've heard three of their songs, 'Something To Believe In,' 'I U ME,' & 'Antidote' & each one of them have their own distinct & unique sound to them but out of all of them Antidote has a good feel to it it was like a song of haling or rather looking for healing  same way with the song 'Something To Believe In, to me it out me in mind of a fight song or an anthem saying that we all need something to believe in especially in a world that has gone mad & Awake & Dreaming have proved just that.

The front woman who really delivers & she has a distinctive sound in her voice which puts me in mind of a mix of Michelle Branch & Amy Lee & delivers a lot of raw energy & emotion when she sings it's like you can feel her soul in each song which is a really good thing when connecting with the listener which is almost a rare find when it comes to most bands or singers half the time but in the greater sense  she has an amazing gift.

In Conclusion,

Awake & Dreaming does have a real dynamic sound in their music which you will hear & while some of the lyrics have some dark undertones, they're an awesome band who remind us that while there are challenges, we face in life we all need time to heal from that so I give them a decent 10 & here;s hoping that they come back with more alphnumeric tunes later on.

For all of you first time listeners you can check out the following links down here & be sure to leave a comment & until then I'll catch you on The Flipside! Stay Frosty!

Music of Awake & Dreaming

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Antidote (Spotify)

Press Release with images

Music from the Prohibition Smokers Club

 Here's a few videos  courtesy of Quick fix Recordings & their latest discovery, The Prohibition Smokers Club as they share their music live at Klub Kakofanney so check out their latest performance  by clicking the Youtube link & also feel free to sub.

Prohibition Smokers Club Live

the prohibition smokers' club kitten live klub kakofanney florence park community centre 5 JUNE 2026

We Are Portals- All The Rage

 This is a video by a rock band called We Are Portals called All The Rage which really lives up to his titled  it also has a real industrial type sound to it but other than that its a good listen 

All the Rage — We Are Portals (Official Video)

Golden Salt - Loser [Official Sunset Video]

Holiday Jamz

ANT & SEB - Sprinkle It

DJ Reviews: DOA by Lukas Rossi

 Hey there one & all its your old friend DJ Dizzy here & I'm back to do another music review. This time I'm reviewing a new song called DOA by a singer named Lukas Rossi.

For some that don't know who Lukas Rossi is, he's a Canadian rock singer who has appeared on the shows Rock Star Supernova & has also done music for the hit anime Beyblade (Let it rip!) he has a style that borders on alt & hard rock with his singing & he really shows it in his music style which is really admirable.

His songs are all about self-expression through emotion & having heard his music he's a real professional & he really shows that he has real versatility in his singing be it operatic or hard rock he shows real passion & dedication as well real emotion within his songs which what I sensed in his artistry.

The song itself is a living testament of his artistry & the song itself talks about looking for redemption from the scars inflicted on him with a hard rock sound that'll really make you want to mosh but other than that he brings a shear authenticity to his music just with his voice alone which is something that I highly applaud.

So in conclusion if you haven't checked out Lukas Rossi's music his new single DOA I highly recommend it &it gets perfect 10 because of his voice, artistry & creativity & if you all want to check out more of his music, there will be a link to his channel below

So until then I'll catch you on The Flipside, stay frosty & rock n roll!

Links to Lukas Rossi's music

Lukas Rossi - YouTube

Lukas Rossi - DOA (Official Music Video) - YouTube

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DJ Intervies: The Funkeestas

 Hey everyone, GJ Dizzy here & here's my interview with funk band The Funkeestas

How'd you get started in music?

Rob: I started way back 2002-04 with Primitivo/Amygdala band, we we're just a band that does covers.

Dirtwurx: I was 9, me and my cousin who was 8, were playing. Our grandfather came and brought out a harmonica and called my cousin to play guitar. So, I was left with nothing to do. I just stood there watching them rehearse, Then, I decided I could provide beat by beatboxing on the wooden door, and that very evening, I figured out I could play.

Marcus: I have always been immersed with music. When I was a baby, my mom played a cassette tape of Earl Klugh to get me to sleep. Then, in my early years my father always played Simon & Garfunkel and CSN on the stereo almost the whole day. Then as early as 6 or 7 years old, my uncle introduced me to ALL hair metal bands. By 9 years old, I was already playing Metallica and Guns N’ Roses riffs with my first guitar.

 

Who are your inspirations or influences?

Rob: Fred Durst, Jamir Garcia, Chino Moreno

Dirtwurx: I've been obsessing on the Beatles with the same intensity since I was six years old, I'm 42 now.

Marcus: Of course, Red Hot Chili Peppers is my number one. But I draw inspiration musically to any other musicians.

 

What advice would you offer aspiring performers?

Rob: Confidence, though I’m still workin’ on mine. hehe!

Dirtwurx: Keep it true, never lose your sense of wonder and don't do it half-assed.

Marcus: Yeah! The stage is sacred, give it your 100% and let the music move you.

 

How do you set yourself apart from other bands?

Dirtwurx: To showcase our own art in the sincerest way of expressing is always on top of the list.

Marcus: I can’t top Dirt’s answer, but I think our songwriting is above the average band. Though we started playful, but later on we started crafting songs with care.

 

How would you say that music has inspired/made an impression on you?

Rob: Music is my go-to, in whatever situation.

Dirtwurx: Music always take me to whatever world, time period, feeling, or scene the music "I'm" hearing wants to take me; and that’s also how I want to have an effect with the music we make.

Marcus: I’m possessed by music. At this point, I do not know if it is a gift or a curse. I hear music when it looks like I am idle, I hear music in my sleep. The last song I wrote, I heard in my dream. If all music, released or not; are spirits, I think I am a medium, channeler, psychic or a spiritist.

 

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

Dirtwurx: Working on our upcoming albums is top priority at the moment.

Marcus: For this month and the next, I think we have like 2 gigs and a couple podcast and radio guesting. But we are also working on a new album which we hope to release by December.

To find out more about this group you can check out the following links below & once again special thanks to Grace Williams for her help in providing this interview. so, until then I'll catch you on The Flipside!

Assets can be found here: 

https://www.dropbox.com/home/Funkeestas

A special & important announcement from The DJ

Hello everyone DJ Dizzy here & I wanted to share a special announcement with you all or to those who are reading this.

Sometime last month a friend of mine launched a fundraiser inspired by David H. Thorton & his dream of starting an orphanage, the name of this project is called Orphan's Hope & the mission is to help underprivileged kids find permanent homes, giving them new & better lives & so far there's been some donations made that of forty five dollars but the main goal is to raise up to fifteen hundred dollars or more by December of this year.

Every bit helps to make this dream happen so we ask that you send what you can either through cash app or PayPal, because this dream & goal really means a lot for so many people & its about what we can give to people. The info will be located down below whatever you're willing to give be it weekly or monthly every little but helps. 

 Stay frosty & until then I'll catch you on The Flipside

Orphan'd Hope Project

Cash app or PayPal https://cash.app/$ChristianProkop0812

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DJ Interviews: Tiger Mandoza

 Hey everyone here's myinterview with singer Tiger Mandoza special thanks to Grace Williams for her help.

1. How'd you get started in music?
   That's a big question. I guess the big change came when I started playing guitar when I was about 16. I always loved music and I tried playing keyboards and drums when I was younger but the guitar was the first instrument that stuck. I still think of myself as a guitarist first that likes to hit things.
   Tiger Mendoza started back in 2009 when the rock band I was in at the time had pretty much run it's course and my friend Helena and I started writing songs together. I had always liked more electronic and hip hop influenced stuff, making little beats on things like Music 2000 on my Playstation back in the day but TM was the first time I'd tried to actually make a proper collection of electro songs. 16 years later I'm still at it!  
2. Who are your inspirations or influences?
   Oh wow there are so many it's difficult to know where to start. My go-tos are DJ Shadow, Deftones, Nine Inch Nails but I grew up listening to everything from Vangelis' Blade Runner soundtrack to old 60s pop that my mum and dad liked to The Pet Shop Boys. Recent faves include Big Special, Turnstile and I have to give a shoutout to local legends Means of Production, Octavia Freud and Emma Hunter, all of which have new albums out soon which you should definitely check out.
3. What advice would you offer aspiring performers?
   - Keep going. If you love music, if you feel you just have to keep making music, you have to keep going.
   - Don't worry about the money, at least not initially. Don't let people take advantage by any means but don't get in to making and playing music thinking that you're going to get rich, especially not in the current climate. Do it because you love it and have to do it.
   - Go out and meet people. Go to gigs. Support your local scene. It's particularly easy for electro-producers to be sit at home, keyboard warriors and wonder why they're not getting any gigs but I strongly believe in supporting your peers and building an organic scene, even if it's just a small one.  
4. How do you set yourself apart from other bands or singers?
   Really it's the range of influences that I bring into music. We're known as an electro act but I love playing guitar. Stylistically we cover bass music influences, electro, hip hop, drum and bass but aren't afraid to bust out a riff in dropped D if the song needs it. Also the range of collaborations and musicians that I've worked has become a big part of what we do.
5. How would you say that music has inspired/made an impression on you?
   Again big question but to put it simply, music is everything. If I'm not playing music I'm listening to music, old and new and it's a big part of who I am, what I do and who I associate with. 
6. Any new gigs or albums in the future?
   Yes! Thursday 30th October - Truck Store, Oxford - Special album launch set
   Sunday 14^th December - The Bullingdon, Oxford - part of the In A Different Place mini festival

DJ Interviews: Means of Production

 

Here's my interview with electronic band Means Of Production who had allot to say regarding their musical careers

How'd you get started in music?

 

Tim: Looking back I was always interested in electronic music at school, I was into 80s synthpop and such, but I never felt it was something I could make because I wasn’t really an instrument player.  I started playing guitar in university so quite late. I was never an amazing guitarist but was always very interested in the potential for getting cool noises out of it so when computers became powerful enough to mess around with audio and MIDI relatively cheaply I fell into it and never looked back.

Jeremy: I was in choirs and bands as a child, but threw that over for visual art in my 20s, taking photographs, creating small press comics, and illustrating. I’m the visual half of the band, providing beat-matched generated graphics and slide decks.

 

Who are your inspirations or influences?

 

Tim: I’m always listening out for new stuff. Right now I’m listening to a lot of weird dark stuff, Surgeon and a noise band called Mandy, Indiana who are phenomenal. Factory Floor are great. The Overmono album a couple of years back was excellent.

Jeremy: At the moment I’m really into frame construction, overpasses and vacant lots (these aren’t bands they’re visual themes!). Music wise I am loving Self Esteem, Viagra Boys, and the new These New Puritans is also great.

 

What advice would you offer aspiring performers?

 

Tim: It can be quite hard for new outfits to get started. Don’t expect to get paid a lot at the start!

We looked at our local free press, sent in demos, got a couple of good reviews in there, that made promoters prepared to put us on, word of mouth gets you a long way. It can take a while to build so don’t give up and also don’t be afraid to put yourself forward for support slots. Have an idea of where you will fit in as promoters often want to theme nights. We’re lucky in Oxford in that we have a lot of promoters who are willing to take a chance on new acts at small events.

If there is a local scene definitely get involved, help each other out. Do remixes for each other etc, it’s often easier for a scene to get attention and lift everyone than for a single act.

Jeremy: A great way to get involved is to create zines or take photographs around your local scene, I did this for years before I actually ended up in a band, and it can be an excellent end in itself.

 

How do you set yourself apart from other bands or singers?

 

Tim: For electronic music there has to be something to engage with on stage. It’s really easy to just be a bloke with a laptop but that’s pretty dull to watch. Put some thought into it, people have paid to see you! We do a lot of visuals which are all triggered live from the stage by Jeremy. All the images are by her or cooked up with video synthesizers, and they fit in with the way the songs work and form a kind of visual counterpoint.

Jeremy: The visuals create a thematic key for each track. For some they track the lyrics, others they are more commentary or counterpoint. They offer a way to visually engage with the music. It’s partly inspired by a period of time when I had synaesthesia following a head  injury!

 

How would you say that music has inspired/made an impression on you?

 

Tim: I can’t imagine life without music. In my primary school there wasn’t much of a musical culture but in my secondary school I was suddenly exposed to all this stuff – punk, early electronic stuff, all kinds of things - and I think it had some kind of formative effect on my developing brain. I make my living teaching music tech so I guess you can say it’s been pretty good to me.

Jeremy: I was embedded in music culture and performance from a young age as my dad was a folk singer and I sang in church choirs. But this didn’t feel like my music and as soon as I was able I started listening to pop and electronic on portable radios wherever I went. I can’t imagine living without a musical soundtrack, though I frequently had my radio confiscated at school!

 

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

 

Our new album “Joy” has just been released on all platforms. We’re playing a festival  - ApTapFest - at the Apothecary Tap in Banbury on 24^th August, our launch gig is at Common Ground in Oxford on 29^th (Thanks Gappy Tooth Industries who are the promoters) and the All Will Be Wired electronic night at The Library, Oxford on 12^th September. We will be bringing some vinyl to sell!

Special thanks to them & Grace Willliams for this interview & until then I'll catch you on The Flipside! Stay frosty & rock n roll!

 

The Moment That Hooks Us in Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad

Hey there all, normally I do music reviews but this time around I'm sharing a review of a music anime thats been really close to my heart That of BECK Mongolian Chop Squad, it's a really well-done anime & story along with it so if you haven't had the pleasure of seeing it it's something that I highly recommend. so have a look & be sure to post your comments on things.

DJ Interviews: Brook Hodges

 Hey there folks here's my interview with indie singer/rocker Brooke Hodges who shared her humble begging's of her career

How'd you get started in music? 

My mum had a guitar which she'd learnt on as a child. One of the teachers at my primary school ran a group lesson on a lunch time, so I went along to that with my mum's guitar and learnt to play hymns. After that, I was self-taught. I was at secondary school when Brit Pop was at it's height so everyone was playing the guitar. I've dabbled in various bands over the years, but then really started writing my own stuff a few years ago during lock down.

Who are your inspirations or influences?

I love good songwriting, anything with a hook and good lyrics, lyrics are really important I haven't got time for songs where they don't make sense! Fleetwood Mac have been a definite constant in my life and I love a lot of other 70s stuff, like Neil Young, John Martyn, Toto. I've recently been listening again to Ben Folds Five who were my favourite band when I was a teenager, they have some brilliant songs, there's  a lot of humour in there which I really like too and I try to bring that  into my writing at times.

What advice would you offer aspiring performers?

Get up and play! Find local open mics or acoustic nights with a welcoming host and do lots of it. When I was about 13 or 14, we went on a family holiday to Tenerife and there was a live band who played in a bar every night. I was persuaded to get up and play with them, I was beyond nervous and I didn't have a go-to repertoire at that time, it was a bit of a car crash, but we went back the next year and I was prepared and played every night and loved it.

I've only recently got to a point where I don't routinely feel terrified getting up to play, but it definitely gets gradually easier the more you do it. The other thing that I find really useful is to video myself. I joined a Facebook 'Live Lounge' during lockdown where a load of musicians posted a song a day. Prior to that, I would perform but would never listen back to what I'd played for fear of it being awful. Watching my videos back was so useful both for tightening up my performances but also in giving me confidence to realise that what I was doing actually sounded fine.

How do you set yourself apart from other bands or singers? 

There are so many talented songwriters and performers out there, I'm not trying to set myself apart, I just want to be amongst them. But my songwriting is very honest and raw and people seem to connect with that which is lovely. 

How would you say that music has inspired/made an impression on you? 

Writing music allows me to express ideas and emotions that I really can't communicate in any other way. Often writing songs allows me to work through what's going on inside and make sense of it. Listening to music can play with your mood in such incredible ways, from the euphoria of being at a gig where you can feel the music vibrating your bones and everyone is singing along, to the days alone at home wallowing in heartbreak with Jeff Buckley and Radiohead for company.

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

I've got a few gigs in Sheffield lined up in the coming weeks. The next one is at Mester's Tap on 16th July. My next album is taking shape, I've been writing a lot recently and I'm hoping to start recording early in 2026.

Special thanks to both her & Grace Williams for her collabaration in helping with this interview So until then I'll catch you on The Flipside!

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DJ Interviews: TokyoSOng

 Hey there everyone its your old friend DJ Dizzy here with an interview as done by band. Tokyo song who sat with me to talk about their musicial origins

How'd you get started in music?

I've always had a head full of music that's been itching to get out of me... I was tinkering with some layered wall of sound orchestral indie when training to be a producer back in the late 1990s, and a chance meeting with Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets) and him being bowled over by the weird Beach Boys, Nick Drake tunes I had gave me the belief maybe I had something. Through a few more chance meetings with different folk led to a deal with the Beastie Boy's Grande Royal, festival tours and putting out some songs internationally as the 'Justin Lewis Orchestra', fast forward three years and the label closed and I was back to square one..

Who are your inspirations or influences?

Oh so many, I've already mentioned a couple... I really need a t-shirt that says 'I don't believe in God, but I do believe in Mahalia Jackson', Flaming Lips, Tim and Jeff Buckley, Aretha F, Radiohead, Portishead and lots more besides. In the more modern world I'm super hyped about hey nothing and find their passion, honesty and song writing beauty, Olivia Dean is bringing something special and Jacob Alon is soothing my speakers right now. Love artists that write from the heart.

What advice would you offer aspiring performers?

The most important thing is to be yourself and know you don't need to be perfect first time. Finding yourself as an artist and a singer is a process - and the important bit is to stay in that process. Bad shows, recordings that don't go anywhere or times when you are unsure where you are heading are all part of it - but just keep heading somewhere, keep learning and don't get too distracted by what works for others. This is your journey as an artist and what works for others isn't what will work for you - stay in the process and find out what special thing you bring to the party, and then attach big bright lights to that and sing it loud and like your life depends on it.

How do you set yourself apart from other bands or singers?

I don't sing like anyone else and I'm more of a singer and a songwriter than a musician. With Tokyosongbird I play everything - which brings it's own challenges and charm, on a good run great things happen by accident and everything falls neatly into place... on some of the stuff you wont hear it's like one of them Bob Dylan songs where he asks everyone to switch instruments. The thing is I'm always looking for beauty and emotion in everything I write. Songs just appear through me and I spend my time trying to do the music in my head justice, and deliver the vocal performances these songs deserve. Maybe in this stretching to find the right quality and capturing the emotional meaning and these struggles adds to the unique emotions of my songs.

How would you say that music has inspired/made an impression on you?

I suspect I would be in trouble if I didn't have music. Listening to the opening bars of Ok Computer or Mahalia Jackson singing at Louis Armstrong's 70th birthday concert, having had to leave her sick bed to get up on that stage. In the modern day we've managed to cheapen music and let it become way too much about posh kids from stage school - but nothing grabs your like great authentic music written from the heart, nothing transports you like a singer giving everything, or a band just reaching their peak.

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

I've an album almost finished, but I feel like you have to earn an album these days as an artist so suspect that will be next year. My next single in the autumn is going to be a duet about a couple of high school sweethearts that broke up and re-meet in middle-age, both single again and finding the flame is still burning - and rather fine it is sounding too.   

Special thanks to Lee Christian & Grace Williams for their help in this & you can check out Tokyo Song's music via the following links. So until then I'll catch you on The Flipside!

TokyoSong Music 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2CfAXKotma1huAuvyQqGOL?si=ztN4mG2aS9CIkZHpGcDwxw

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gr6q1h169yvak0zvds018/AMhj3SeWwA6b0WcLDYiNQbA?rlkey=4v15958reswfsjdnnbsssrvlm&st=c9ng03rp&dl=0

One more day by Kayvon Harrris

 

Hey there its your old friend DJ Dizzy here & I've got a new song by none other than Keyvon Harris, Its called One More Day & its a special dedication to all of the father's everywhere in honor of Father's Day

You can feel free to listen to it by way of the link below & its evadible thru both Apple music & Spotify 

so feel free to give a listen & to all f the Father's everywhere here's that you all have a happy Father's Day 

One More Day - Keyon Harris

DJ Interviews: Ingvi Thor Kormaksson

Hey there one & all its your old friend DJ Dizzy here & I'm back with another interview this time around enjoy

Intoduction: Award-winning Icelandic composer (and crime author!) Ingvi Thor Kormaksson has a new single 'So Nice' out with his band project Latin Faculty in three forms - English, Icelandic and Instrumental out now on all platforms.

How'd you get started in music? 

   I started playing drums in a boarding-school band. I'd had some
   basic training in a boys' marching band, and some piano lessons as well.
   I remember we did a lot of Kinks covers. Next winter I was in Reykjavik, and
   bought an electric organ (Farfisa) and took private lessons in Jazz theory,
   playing chords on piano along with my mentor grabbing whatever instrument
   was handy to play the melody line. That winter set me going to start playing
   in Dance and Rock bands on keyboard for the next twenty years. Lots of practice that way. When I quit that business I realised I didn't enjoy that stuff at all and turned to songwriting, and played in a Blues/Jazz ensemble (JJ Soul Band) for a while. The band made four albums filled with our own music. Besides that I made albums with various Icelandic singers, that my friends produced, always with versatile top-notch musicians. Lyrics were in Icelandic, but some of this stuff is found as instrumentals on an album called Instrumental Collection.

Who are your inspirations or influences?

First influences were from the beat-groups of UK; Kinks, Animals, Stones, Beatles, etc. Later came War and Steely Dan. Then as I delved more into Jazz-Fusion, it was Headhunters (with Herbie Hancock), the funky Ramsey Lewis Trio (from the early seventies). Brian Bennett drummer from the Shadows was also a big influence with his solo album, Change of Direction. Also the cool and soul jazz guys; Horace Silver, Lee Morgan and many more. Then, not least, is the Brazilian influence in all its splendour, the songwriters and the performers.
   
What advice would you offer aspiring performers?

   I really do not have any advice as a performer, as I tended to stay in the background, but as a songwriter I have only one advice: stay true to yourself and what you stand for.  

How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?

   On the second album I did, I tried to do some stuff that I thought would be popular, with catastrophic results. That album is nowhere on music sites yet, and maybe never will. It's possible I'll look at it later, and see the bright spots.
   But after that fiasco I decided that I would write only the music that popped up in my head in a natural way, even though it was very much possible that no one would like my endeavours at all. But usually music finds its way to people, if only few, who appreciate it.

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

I quit playing myself in public twenty years ago but occasionally lend a hand in a studio. Latin Faculty is a collective of musicians, friends and friends of friends, performing my music in the studio only, not elsewhere. So the music is only for recording and eventually being published on music sites. Maybe there'll be a few CDs made. I like CDs, which definitely must mean that I'm old! My current radio single 'So Nice' with Latin Faculty is out now in three forms - English, Icelandic and Instrumental - on all platforms via the HYRNJANDI imprint now.

DJ Interviews: Saphira 79

Hey there guys its your old friend DJ Dizzzy here, & here's my interview with up & coming soundscaoe  Saphira 79 who sat down with me in my little temple to talk of her musical orgins.

1. How’d you get started in music?

I’ve been making music since childhood, but it wasn’t until 2021 that I started sharing it publicly. Music has always been a part of my life - experimenting with sounds, creating melodies, and expressing emotions through it. Over time, my passion evolved, and I decided to release my own tracks to see where this journey would take me.

2. Whom would you cite as your biggest influences & inspirations?

I draw inspiration from many sources, from the ethereal soundscapes of film scores to the hypnotic energy of techno. Artists like Boris Brejcha and MRAK resonate with me, but I also find influence in other genres, from IDM to cinematic music. My goal is to create something that blends these elements into a sound that feels unique and immersive.

My influences started with Modern Talking, Sandra, and Jean-Michel Jarre. Later, I became fascinated by techno music with artists like Marusha, Paul van Dyk, and Scooter. I was fortunate to witness the emergence of both Techno and New Age music, which had a huge impact on me. I’ve listened to almost everything, but Enigma influenced me the most—their music was something truly special and new to me. Beyond specific artists, a lot of my inspiration comes from the emotions and atmospheres I perceive in my surroundings. Sometimes, I even hear beautiful melodies in my dreams that touch and inspire me deeply.

3. How would you say music has had an impact on your life?

Music has been my way of processing emotions and experiences. It has helped me through difficult times and allowed me to connect with others in a way that words alone never could. It’s more than just a creative outlet - it’s a way of navigating life and expressing what often feels indescribable.

4. How do you set yourself apart from other artists & performers & what advice would you offer any aspiring performers?

I think my sound is a mix of cinematic depth and driving techno rhythms, often infused with mystical or otherworldly elements. I don’t follow trends but instead focus on creating something that feels true to me.

For aspiring artists, my advice would be: stay consistent, experiment fearlessly, and don’t get discouraged by numbers or algorithms. Focus on refining your craft and building genuine connections with listeners - it’s a long game, but authenticity always finds its audience.

5. Any new gigs or upcoming albums in the future?

I’ve been releasing new music consistently - over the past six months, almost every week. Starting in April, I plan to release a new track about every four weeks. My latest music video, Emerging Realms, is an experience of its own. It speaks for itself - sometimes, music and visuals say more than words ever could. Some of my recent tracks include Seven Days Raging, Keep Dancing On, and All Time, which has a more playful, lighthearted vibe.

I’m also working on more projects, including music videos and possibly something bigger - so there’s definitely more to come! 

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