ADJF 8ball Interview: Spitfire

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1. Where did the name come from?

I needed a name to enter an online mix comp while in high school. I was listening to Spitfire by The Prodigy and thought, "that sounds mad, I'll go with that".

 

2. How long have you been playing & how did it all begin; What factors came together for you to take an interest in DJ'ing/Producing?

I always had a thing for dance music growing up so I thought it would be a pretty natural decision to make. I studied jazz though high school and dabbled in production at around 12 years old (wasn't very serious, or good). The tune that inspired me to get into dance music was Paul Oakenfold's remix of Resurrection by PPK. I started Dj'ing at 15 and proper production followed soon after.

 

3. What do you spin? How would you describe your sound and what sort of style/DJ's influence you?

My sound is generally big room electro and bouncy stuff (now it's Melbourne Bounce but back in the days it was Fidget). I was influenced by hard dance because of the energy those tunes had. I try to put the same amount of energy into my sets, inspired by those hard dance tunes. I wasn't really influenced by any DJ's. I wanted to establish my own show and entertain the crowds in my own way.

 

4. What are your weapons of choice?

I'll DJ with anything that's in the club. Production, my weapons of choice are the Korg Legacy Collection plugins and es2 that's a factory plugin with Logic. Massive gets a go every now and then

 

5. If you could change 1 thing along your way up to where you are now, what would it be and why?

Maybe my alias? haha. It's been a pretty bumpy ride, and it still is, but in a way i'm glad it's been a challenge because I've been able to grow and make each set bigger and more energetic. I play each set like it would be my last so I make the most of my time and go all out.

 

6. If you could put yourself as the resident DJ in any scene, where would you choose and why?

I don't know actually. I think playing at Crate in LA would be pretty amazing. Big club and big energy. I thrive of that shit!

 

7. What other Australian DJ's/Producers do you rate?

SCNDL are doing big things right now. Joel Fletcher, Will Sparks and Uberjack'd are also making big waves too. The Melbourne Bounce scene in general is really growing and theres some really good stuff out there.

 

8. What was the first album you ever bought?

Ah… I wouldn't have a clue! I know the first vinyl I purchased was Blutonium Boy joins Luna - Blackout / Fear. I didn't even have turntables then! It was just a boss tune so I bought it.