Yours truly ;) was lucky enough to score an interview with Barletta, the great land of Canadia's electronic pride and joy. Dude's responsible for some of the heaviest bangers of 2010, and also happens to be releasing a fucking sick new EP, entitled Come Down on Burner Records AS WE SPEAK. As you'd expect (but of course!), we've got a dope interview, as well as some EXXXCLUSIVE tracks from the man himself. So, without any further adieu, we bring you...
BARLETTA: THE INTERVIEW
Fade County: First off, thanks for talking with us. We're really stoked on your productions and your latest EP, but for the fans, how would you describe your sound?
Barletta: It's become a grey area for me now, after years of making music and taking various influences from all types of music (electro, punk rock, fidget, progressive, dub). It's basically like your favourite customized pizza where every slice is different, but each piece has been your favourite since grade school. EDM is just the dipping sauce/catalyst to which the music digested.
FC: How did you get into electronic music production?
B: I was simply a victim of it's seduction. It's so sexy I couldn't resist.
FC: As random as it may seem, some of the best in electronic music has been coming out of Canada (Deadmau5, Zeds Dead, etc.)- why do you think there's been such an emergence of electronic music in Canada?
B: Same reason why so many good acts come out of the UK: the weather is shit and we're therefore way more motivated.
FC: Ha. That's probably why nothing good (except probably us and Caligula) comes out of Miami. In that same regard, how would you describe your section of the Canadian music scene?
B: I'd like to think of us as the rebel forces keeping afloat the 4x4 electro movement. Whether or not dubstep, progressive, and tech house are allies or enemies, we will claim victory on the battlefield.
FC: Oh it's on. Where do you see the scene going? And how do you feel about electro being the fastest growing music scene in the world?
B: If it manages to grow further, awesome, and If it becomes over played it doesn't really matter. My belief regarding EDM is that it is rooted in escapism, and judging by how humans have lived for the past 2000 years, I think we will still be in business regardless of where the scene takes itself.
FC: A lot of producers have mixed feelings about the relationship between their music and the Internet. On one hand, it's a great tool to have their music heard. On the other hand, the availability of music probably makes it harder for a producer to make a buck. How do you find a balance between "free" and "promotional", and how do you feel about the Internet as electronic music's biggest, strongest avenue?
B: I've had varied opinions on this subject. I mean, obviously you need to give some of your tracks away to obtain exposure, and the truth is monetary gain is minimal in the ENTIRE music industry as of late. My advice: get a good manager and PR agent.
FC: We're already a fan of yours. OK- Musical influences?
B: Gangster rap.
FC: Samesies. Top 5 Favorite artists at the moment?
A-Mac
Diplo
Pixies
Placebo
Alcazar
FC: Top 5 Favorite tracks?
2 Unlimited - No Limit
Pendulum - Granite
Felix Cartal - Vancouver
FC: In addition to the fucking excellent EP you're releasing, what does 2011 hold for Barletta?
B: Lots of touring, as well releasing my track "The City" on Promo Records , Robb G's Label. And finding awesome new acts to be a part of Burner Records.
FC: Finally, any last words for the Fade County fans?
FC: Oh dear... Thanks again for the interview! We're really stoked to have you on our site. Best of luck in 2011, and keep on keepin' on!
B: Thanks guys!
And last but not least, here's what you've been waiting for-
FADE FUCKING EXXXCLUSIVE: Come Down (Original Mix) - Barletta Hot off the fucking presses, the first single off his Come Down EP (Available Right Here from our fine friends over at Burner Records... BUY IT) is a heavy fucking fidget BANGER that brings to mind a combination of the best of A Trak, Diplo, and even a little Justice.
Clamor feat. Anna Cyzon (Original Mix) - Barletta Definitely haus myoozik, and the synth progression is so damn sexy... the chick's probably talking about shower sex (I definitely don't speak Portuguese, so I'm gonna have to assume she's talking about shower sex) so... how about playing this one to some shower sex?
Fuck your couch (or Subway train, in this case..)
Be Eazy!
