We found American experimental producer STONEKISSER via his collaboration with Argentinian producer and DJ JAIJIU (you can see more in our previous article). From the first moment, we were interested in the producer’s distinctive hard percussion and noise combination. But no more babbling. Let’s deep dive into his Swine Guest Mix and interview down below.
I have discovered your music through Jaijiu, an incredible producer from Buenos Aires. You even have a song together, „piedra_sk_jaijiu“ which is an interesting collision of both of your styles. How was the process of creating this track?
To be fair, the process was sort of unplanned, and in a lot of ways, the track is incomplete. I was happy to collaborate with him in any capacity. I hope one day we actually get to spend time in the same room and come up with something fresh, whatever shape it takes. I discovered him around the same time I discovered Baile Funk. It’s too bad we can’t download each other’s histories and understand how much a moment like that really means. I am always in search of—to my dismay—for artists who are willing to change things by way of their own spirit. That is why I hold such a deep respect for him.
• I see you are aware of DJ Blakes, an amazing Brazilian producer. Are you inspired by baile funk, bruxaria, and other genres from Brazil? If yes, what specifically interests you?
I’ve always loved hearing Latin drumming, or any drumming that steps out of the standard kit. I think that may have a lot to do with having a busy mind, enjoying complex polyrhythms. Pair that with a real need for music, and it becomes more valuable than life. When a musical piece impacts our creative path, we welcome it. I would say that I am heavily inspired by stuff like Baile Funk, Gqom, and Dek Bass. To say there is influence would mean for me to be touched, and I am. Also, with stuff like that, I tend to hold onto the feeling of when it still sounds extraterrestrial. I enjoy it when something lives entirely on its own.
• You create heavy beats. I love how your tracks are sometimes just straight noise music, sometimes hard club music, but never the same thing. You seem to be exploring every possible way you can get into. What do you think about your own music? Do you have some specific goal: I want to create this, in this way, or is it very much spontaneous?
Thanks. I was feeling one way for a very long time. Almost my entire adult life. It’s an unknown essence that possesses my heart and opens floodgates. I think a strainer was installed recently because the flow looks a little different now. It’ll be nice to release some new music one of these days.
• I believe you are living in Los Angeles? How is the experimental music scene there? Do you have a lot of friends, producers, musicians with whom you consult about your music? Are there some good venues where you can perform?
Currently, I live in the hills of North County San Diego. Before that, the mountains. Before that, LA. Before that, the desert. When I was in Los Angeles, the energy had this hue of emerald green. A deep color. While I lived there, I couldn’t stop thinking of one of my friend’s tracks from almost ten years ago. Had the same tone. I don’t have synesthesia. There’s just some stuff that puts color into my thoughts. In regard to LA venues, I will always have a deep love for both Coaxial and Zebulon. Coolest staff, wonderful sound. Coaxial, in particular, is one of the loudest, and I love that everyone there is prepped for turbulence.
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Questions: Krištof Budke / You can follow STONEKISSER on his Instagram
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