When neuro is combined with melodies, then you get a taste of what Target Audience is making. Having his first release on Lifestyle Music with a track, 'Incoming Message', that’s showing more of his neurofunk side and next releases on ProtoCode, focusing more on melodic vibe in his tracks. An Engineer by day and a producer by night, he has been producing music since late 2015.
ARTIST QUESTIONNAIRE: Target Audience
How did you get into drum'n'bass?
The most brightest memory is the moment when I heard a remix of Camo & Krooked’s 'Numbers'. I felt the energy behind the genre and started to listen similar tracks from other artists, there was a pretty smooth transition from metal to drum and bass.
What year did you start producing music?
It was probably towards the end of 2015 when I tried to produce something for the first time, ever since then I’ve tried to make time for it.
Your first drum'n'bass release:
Officially 'Incoming Message', thanks to Marius Kirjutaja (Mean Teeth), who supported the track so it could end up on 'Estonian Connections' album (much love to him).
Record labels from which your music has been released:
Lifestyle Music, Protocode
How do you describe your music?
I would say that my music is what happens when liquid and neuro dnb would have a child. They both are styles that I really like and some track is more like neurofunk and others are more liquid. Usually I try to incorporate elements from both sides, but sometimes it’s one or the other.
What or who inspires you to create music?
If I hear a good track, then automatically I think about how to do something similar in my own key. Those moments of inspiration come from so many different artists and genres that it’s difficult to just name one.
Which do you think you are more, a DJ or a producer?
More likely a producer, but I really like DJ-ing as well.
What would you do differently as an aspiring young producer? Advice for newcomers:
Quite a lot, but I think the most important thing would be asking more feedback to my tracks. Drum and bass is a rather difficult genre to start producing with and getting feedback is priceless, if you have heard your track for a thousand times you won’t pay attention to some details any more. Usually a fresh set of ears can help with that and you can also get good tips to improve things.
Who would you like to collaborate with and / or play b2b in the future?
Camo & Krooked would be a dream collaboration.
What should a promoter consider when inviting you to play?
I prepare and think my set through most of the time. I do leave some room for unplanned tracks, which can depend on the crowd’s mood.
What should definitely be in your artist's rider?
Haven’t really thought about it. If I get an energy drink to survive the late hours then it's all good.
The best / most memorable parties you've played at:
The times I played at club Kolm and 9/11. The parties weren’t very big but they were memorable nonetheless, because those were the first times I went playing and got positive feedback.
The weirdest song request you've been asked during a DJ set:
Anything very bizarre hasn’t really been asked. A number of times people have requested tracks from The Prodigy or some mainstream songs (i.e 'Desire'), but I didn’t have them on me and they probably wouldn’t have fit in my set at that moment anyway.
Interesting fan experience:
One time a guy came to me and he had a little matrix display, there was a message running from left to right saying something like, “fucking cool set, mate”. It was awesome to see that.
Other interests (hobbies):
Music is my biggest hobby, but besides that I do boxing and go running. In the past I was engaged with snowboarding and handball.
Do you prefer to make plans or to be spontaneous?
Being spontaneous has rather always been the thing that makes your heart beat faster, but sometimes you need to plan a little as well to make that happen.
Who's your best friend?
I would like to say Ableton, although I have a love/hate relationship with it (it’s probably me). Even so, I have several best human friends, who are there to support me, too.
What question nobody should ever ask you?
I haven’t heard any traumatizing questions yet, so you can probably ask me anything.