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:
Ametlikult on “Incoming Message” ning see on tänu Marius Kirjutajale (Mean Teeth), kes supported seda lugu, et see saaks “Estonian Connections” albumi peale (much love to him).).
Record labels from which your music has been released:
Lifestyle Music, Protocode
How do you describe your music?
Ma ise ütleks, et kui liquid ja neuro-dnb saaksid lapse, siis selline umbes ongi mu muusika. Need mõlemad stiilid mulle väga meeldivad ja vahel on mõni lugu rohkem neurofunk ja mõnikord rohkem liquid. Üldiselt ikka üritan mõlema poole elemente sees hoida, aga mõnikord võib olla ainult üks või teine.
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:
Üsnagi palju asju, aga ilmselt kõige olulisem oleks rohkem feedback`i küsida oma lugudele. Trumm ja bass on üsna keeruline žanr, millest alustada produtseerimist, ja feedback`i saamine teistelt inimestelt on hindamatu, sest vahel, kui oled oma lugu 1000 korda kuulanud, siis ei pane enam tähele mingeid asju, mida keegi teine värskete kõrvadega võib kuulda ja lisaks saada häid nõuandeid, kuidas midagi paremini teha.
Who would you like to collaborate with and / or play b2b in the future?
Camo & Krooked would be a dream collaboration. dream koostöösoov.
What should a promoter consider when inviting you to play?
Ma mõtlen oma set’i enamjaolt eelnevalt läbi ja valmistun selleks. Eks mingites kohtadele jätan ruumi ka spontaanseteks lugudeks, mis võivad tulla olenevalt rahva meeleolust.
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:
Midagi väga veidrat otseselt pole küsitud. Mitu korda on küsitud mõndasi Prodigy lugusi ning on tuldud ka selliste väga mainstream lugude soovidega (nagu nt “Desire”) aga neid kahjuks polnud mul mälupulgal ning poleks ka väga set’iga kokku sobinud sel hetkel.
Interesting fan experience:
Ühel set’il tuli üks tüüp puldi juurde ning tal oli selline väike matrix display, kus jookseb sõnum vasakult paremale ning seal oli kirjas midagi sellist nagu “fucking cool set, mate”. Seda oli täiega äge näha.
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?
Ma tahaks öelda Ableton, aga sellega on mõnikord love/hate relationship (ilmselt on asi rohkem minus). Sellegipoolest on mul mitmeid parimaid inimestest sõpru ka, kes on olnud mulle igati toeks.
What question nobody should ever ask you?
I haven’t heard any traumatizing questions yet, so you can probably ask me anything.