Killing Sinatra is a determined bass music missionary with a record case full of diamonds, dug out from the deepest and darkest corners with care and love, having a sparkle bright enough to make all the music lovers gasp. Every time she opens her treasure chest allowing drum guided bass monsters to preach us their mantras a powerful aura on the dancefloor is guaranteed.
ARTIST QUESTIONNAIRE: Killing Sinatra
Your DJ debut:
There was this event called 'Plikser' at Suhkrumoll in 2017.
Your first influencers / idols:
I've had a lot of them surrounding me. You could say that the whole Estonian scene has had an influence on me. I haven't always been so keen to drum and bass as I am now. I've been through all kinds of genres, but now I feel like this is the one that is the most cherished to me, thanks to the parties and artists that re-introduced me to it.
What attracts you to DnB music?
I like everything about it. This music has such a strong energy and it's so comprehensive that it has a song for every mood.
What kind of drum'n'bass are you mainly playing in your DJ sets?
Peamiselt sellist tumedat ja abstraktset, vahel melanhoolse vibe`ga. Süngema meeleoluga jungle`it mängin ka. Mõnikord on viimasega märksõnaks tribal. Tunnen, et minu setid mõjuvad rahvale kõige paremini siis, kui teen eeltööd. Valin hoolikalt, millised palad, millisesse setti kuuluvad, et neist üheskoos tekiks mingisugune ühtne lugu. Muidugi kõik oleneb ka sellest, millisele peole ma mängima lähen. Vahel (harva) on hoopis selline tuju, et lähen meelega ilma erilise ettevalmistuseta ning sellest kukub täiesti midagi uut ja teistsugust välja.
The most played top3 DnB artists or tracks by you:
I have this quirk that I just have to prepare new tracks for every party. I devote a lot of my free time to listening to music, thanks to that I find a lot of fresh tunes. There is so much new music put out all the time, I think it is a sin to keep playing the same tracks over and over. I do have my favorites, but I don't feel the urge to play them every time I'm DJing. Maybe after a while. There are some repeating names I could point out: Detoxic, One87, Glÿph.
What should a promoter consider when inviting you to play?
It's essential that the equipment is in good condition. Would be nice if the promoter was up to date what kind of music I play.
What should definitely be in your artist's rider?
I'm not high-maintenance at all. There should be some drinks and water.
The best / most memorable parties you've played at:
Noo, kõik Džunglid on alati ägedad olnud. Mulle meeldib, kui pidudel visuaalse poolega ka vaeva nähakse. Väga meeldejääv oli veel 2020. aasta „Boat Party: Liquid Session“, kuna see toimus merel. Ja 2019. aastast meenub ka „Northern Basslines“, kus mulle hullult meeldis virmaliste temaatika. Ja kuigi inimesi oli seal vähe, oli see pidu mulle mingis mõttes murdepunktiks, kuna siis ma sain esimest korda aru, et olen jõudnud sinnani, kus ma tean täpselt, mida ma teen ning millist suunda pidi ma edasi liikuda tahan. Selle tõttu on see set mulle eriti meeldejääv olnud.
The weirdest song request you've been asked during a DJ set:
I can't really recall any specific song but I guess "put on something good" has been asked from every DJ.
Interesting fan experience:
It seems that I haven't been doing this long enough to have very intriguing fan experiences.
What makes a DJ a good DJ?
In my opinion impeccable taste, ability to read your crowd and versatility. And of course technical skills.
The best advice you have received as a DJ:
Don't perform at a party unless you're really confident about yourself. This is a common mistake I've witnessed too often in the scene the past few years and in some way also experienced myself. Your set won't be good this way and in my opinion this will leave a bitter taste for a long time. Practice really makes perfect. 🙂
Who would you like to collaborate with and / or play b2b in the future?
Ma ei ole selle peale eriti mõelnud. Siiani on leidunud vaid mõni üksik persoon, kellega b2b on hästi välja kukkunud sarnase vibe`i tõttu ning kellega veel mõni teine kord sooviks koos mängida. Üldiselt mulle millegipärast meeldib üksinda rohkem sette teha.