Wednesday, June 6, 2012

THEGNTLMN - Interview



 How has the response been to your recent releases?

Its been interesting. I've never released anything on my own so its been a real learning experience. Everybody that’s copped the tapes has come back with positive feedback though so I gather Listeners are understanding what I'm doing and feeling the new direction I've decided to take.

Most people know who you are by now, but why the alias?

I got tired of being the type of producer that makes beats, puts them on the net with a price tag, sells, and repeats process. I’m not about selling my beats to some toys for a quick buck, I mean, I respect a dude that can live off his music but I'm not in that head space anymore.

These days I'm all about trying new things and growing as a producer, I want to make music that contributes to my own catalog rather than everyone elses and even though choosing to use an alias has definitely made it tricky for listeners that followed me previously to continue to do so, I feel that I've made the right decision.

What have you been working on recently?

I've been busy working on the first installment from a new series of tapes titled 'Cypher Sessions' that should be out for free download within the next month or two. I have also started putting together joints for the next Earbuds release. I'm really taking my time with it though, I want to make sure I don’t rush it and fuck the vibe up.

Who are you favorite artists in Perth?

Keep an ear out for Oath's – The Sun sets in the west LP and Kid Tsunami's The Chase LP. Both solid artists making real music!


Who are your favorite artists in general?

Shit, Hard question. Lately I've been getting into a lot of lesser known artists, I prefer listening to cats working out of home studios rather than the more established guys.

I can relate more to artists like Onoe Caponoe, Cracker Jon, Ollie Sudds or the Shedmen for example.... dudes making quality music for the love with limited funds!

Favorite producers?

Rather than list off all the classics that everybody does, Ill take this opportunity to shine some light on some real dope underground producers that I've been keeping an ear on lately. I urge peeps to check out StarvmentZ, Jenova7, Illuzual, Hashfinger, Son of a bricklayer, Jae Genius, 2latethadon etc... these are all extremely talented mad cunts that people need to know about.

What equipment do you use for beats?

A piece of hose, Rigged up to a Gatorade bottle Rigged up to my mouth, Rigged up to my brain.

What is your inspiration to make music?

I'm not really sure anymore, I'm just sorta doing what I'm doing and enjoying the process. I used to care about status and what people thought but these days I couldn't give a fuck. I'm just doing me and I feel my music has finally become a reflection of this.

Is there anybody you would like to work with in future?

Definitely, moves are currently being made to make it happen!

Any upcoming shows or releases?

Im not planning on doing any shows of my own any time soon, but be sure to peep out the homies Slackjaw and KnoeFM supporting Jehst, June 30th at the Civic Hotel. Shits gonna be ill.

Release wise, Keep peeping my bookface and bandcamp pages for updates.

Where can we find your music?

Hopefully within any mad cunts music collection!! Otherwise peep www.thegntlmn.com / www.facebook.com/thegntlmn



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