Elderbrook Closes Year Out With Old Friend EP [Q+A]

 

Elderbrook – Old Friend EP

When it involves the big quantities producers within the music business these days, Elderbrook undoubtedly stands out as one the very best. Hailing from London, Alexander Kotz is thought for his impeccable means to song-write, produce, sing and play a number of devices. Put all these expertise collectively and also you get an genuine sound that screams Elderbrook anytime you take heed to any his songs. Known for his crisp manufacturing and minimalistic bass, his roots in indie rock drive his songs to have a much bigger give attention to the lyrical facet. 2017 was an enormous 12 months for Alex after his collab with Camelphat ‘Cola’ landed them each a grammy nomination. And as 2018 involves an finish, his meteoric rise continues with the discharge his newest Old Friend EP.

Out now on Big Beat Records, this four observe EP is oozing his signature styling whereas every observe nonetheless has its personal particular person taste. Hit singles that made the EP embrace ‘Capricorn’ and ‘Sleepwalking’ which have a formidable four.8m and 6.4m streams globally respectively. His single ‘Bird Song’ can have you floating within the clouds as his uncooked and attractive vocals circulation flawlessly with the ensemble digital percussion.

The most important music the EP ‘Old Friend‘, offers f an identical chill vibe like ‘Cola’ with the use hypnotic beats, intricate sound layers, and Kotz’s crystalline voice. His charming voice is thought to attract listeners in to dive deeply into the lyrics. Kotz feedback that, ‘This music is about whenever you’re again round folks you used to know and the best way you immediately slip again into outdated behaviours round them.’

  1. Can you discuss concerning the general method you are taking when creating your songs? For instance, do you often write the lyrics first after which construct the instrumentation round them or vice versa?

It can begin with something actually. A drum sound or beat, vocal melody or synth sound and so on. It’s necessary after I write that it retains flowing. If I hear one thing that sounds good I attempt to construct on that and never overthink it an excessive amount of. Lyrics often come after the texture for the manufacturing is slightly bit underway. I’ll often simply make phonetic noises that work rhythmically till it seems like I’m saying one thing. After I've a phrase to work with the story or theme the music makes itself.

  1. Do you've any fascinating methods to get your self into the precise mindset for a songwriting session?

Luckily for me I’m at all times up for writing and might get into it every time actually! I’ve written so much songs and instrumentals on trains and planes whereas touring. If I’m ever fighting lyrics although I’ve discovered that choosing up a e book and discovering fascinating phrases that I wouldn’t often use helps.

  1. Your stay units consists you performing as a solo musician which can be limiting in the best way you'll be able to current your music, have you ever ever thought of working with a band?

Yes, I labored with a band after I first began taking part in stay and I’d like to play with extra folks on stage once more ultimately. At the start my stay profession I used to be taking part in with a drummer and keys participant. I feel at that time although it was too early for me to produce other folks on stage. I used to be nonetheless understanding what my stay present was going to be like and it took me some time to determine it out however for the previous few years it’s been simply me; looping, triggering, taking part in keys, a drum machine. ( on prime singing just about the entire time). Now that I've extra an concept about how my stay present works it will be actually fascinating to strive bringing extra folks on.

  1. Can you inform us slightly extra about how your newest music ‘Old Friend’ took place?

I had liked the phrase “Old Friend” and had needed to make use of it for some time. I feel what drew me to it's that the idea immediately evokes robust emotions trigger all of us have them (outdated mates). This music is about whenever you’re again round folks you used to know and the best way you immediately slip again into outdated behaviors round them.

  1. Are there any collaborations that we ought to be looking for in 2019?

I’ve been working with hundreds wonderful folks over the past 12 months or so. Artists like Diplo, TEED and an entire lot others. 2019 is the 12 months I’ll be releasing my debut album so I’m unsure what is going to occur in the best way collaborations however I’m at all times working with new folks and at all times making new music so we are going to see!

Check out the visuals video for ‘Old Friend’ under.


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