INTERVIEW: WiseLabs

Having recently released genre spanning EP Audioxyde, which takes you on a journey from Electro House, Breakbeat and Dubstep to Drum & Bass and Glitch Hop in a 25 minute long mix, Matt Tarr spoke to French electro artist Wiselabs about what inspired him during the recording of the EP, what makes him stand out in the French electro scene and what does he really think about Daft Punk!

MT: What differentiates you from other electronic music producers in France?

WiseLabs: My influences. I don’t focus on electronic music much, I’m simply drawn to people that are making great contributions to the music culture, regardless of genre, what they play, or their level of popularity, as long as they live it and spread positivity.

MT: Your music varies across different genres from dubstep to electro house. Would you say you have a favourite genre?

WiseLabs: I love Complextro but there really aren’t many artists that are still making it, it had it’s time I guess. I’m not really into a specific style, I just like to share my vision of what music is, with a digital touch.

MT: What inspired you during the recording of Audioxyde to make the music that you did?

WiseLabs: Genres in electronic music are ephemeral, we’ve all seen that, especially this year! So I wanted to drive this project with bits of what I like and go back to my electronic roots: the breaks. Usually, I listen to 2 or 3 tracks I like before writing one to immerse myself into a specific ambiance. On this one, Prodigy’s ‘Invaders Must Die’ was a very inspirational track for the drums.

MT: Musically, who do you look up to most in the industry and who would you like to work with most in the future?

WiseLabs: I would love to work with MCs or singers ! And I’ve always wanted to collaborate with Dilemn, this guy is an underrated genius. Unique.

MT: Your music has been described as an attack against ‘plastic dance music’. What do you think ‘plastic dance music’ is and why would you be attacking it?

WiseLabs: This year Big Room has been really popular.  To me it’s the same song being released over and over, just some slight variations and a new name.  It makes me think about what’s contributing to the music scene and what’s not; I like diversification, music is about traveling.  We also are in the “easy” era, anyone can do anything with a few clicks of a computer, that’s killing the music and real musicianship.

MT: Do you agree that Daft Punk have played a major part in putting the French electro music scene on the map?

WiseLabs: I remember them for some good electronic tracks in the past, but I don’t know what they became. Oh wait, they make pop music now.

MT: Will you be performing any live shows over the summer, especially over here in the UK?

WiseLabs: Not currently, I’m open for bookings!

You can download your copy of Audioxyde on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/audioxyde-ep/id893796850

Matt Tarr
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Matt Tarr

Matt Tarr

Urban Music Editor
With grime and hip hop being major influences on him growing up in South East London, Matt's passion is urban music but over the years he has gathered a hugely diverse taste, ranging from Wiley to The Smiths by way of Machine Head, that has made him a very open minded individual.
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About Matt Tarr
With grime and hip hop being major influences on him growing up in South East London, Matt's passion is urban music but over the years he has gathered a hugely diverse taste, ranging from Wiley to The Smiths by way of Machine Head, that has made him a very open minded individual.