Following on from a string of immersive delights these last few months, emerging producer Klsr is back once again to deliver his wondrous new single 'Connections'.
Bringing back more of that warm and ethereal aesthetic he is quickly earning a reputation for, 'Connections' makes for an incredibly powerful listen. With its broad and kinetic textures set to a vibrant atmosphere throughout, he is continuing to shine as one of the more exciting names on the rise right now.
So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with him to find out more about his origins and what has been inspiring him most over the years.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
The first instrument I fell in love with was the guitar, when I was young I had grand dreams of being a rockstar as most young boys do but over the years I became a lot more interested in what you can do with a computer - I absolutely love Ableton Live and have been using it for a while now, I barely touch guitars or anything like that anymore.
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
I loved them a lot when I was younger but I remember one of the first bands I was really obsessed with was Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, I don’t listen to them too much now but I think I loved them because they just seemed to be gigging all the time and just doing whatever they wanted to do. I’m not really into leather jackets and everything now but I do really appreciate the attitude of just do what you really enjoy and hopefully the success will follow, or at the very least you get to make a living out of the thing you enjoy.
What was the first album you remember owning?
I think it was actually Monkey Business by Black Eyed Peas. No idea why I had it, I can’t even remember being a fan - I think I was with my dad in HMV and thought it looked cool haha.
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Probably ‘God Moving over the Face of the Waters’ by Moby. To me, that is just the ultimate cinematic, emotional track. The first time I heard it was at the end of Heat (Michael Mann) and it’s just such a powerful moment and I love the way it’s used in the film. I love cinematic music and I think 90% of the music I make now is inspired by that song in some way or another.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
I don’t think I have any habits, I always want to try new things when making music. It is very easy to get into a comfortable process though, which isn’t a bad thing but recently I try to be conscious about getting out of that zone and trying something new every time. Saying that, I do use granular synthesis for almost everything now. For me, it’s just like a key to everything really - arrangement ideas, sound design, drums, whatever you want.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
Flume, Floating Points, RL Grime are in the rotation a lot recently - I’ve also been listening to Skrillex a lot, Quest for Fire is just unbelievable.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
I mean, right now it would have to be Fred Again just to see how I would handle myself in front of that many people… That must be terrifying and I can’t even imagine how nervous I would get but I’d love to give it a try!
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
Having the chance to put something out into the world that people like is the most rewarding thing by far. I make music as a form of self expression and it’s a really good outlet, but the fact that I’m doing something that other people relate to is really nice.
And what is the most frustrating part?
It’s incredibly frustrating when I have ideas but can’t quite get them down into reality. There are a lot of times when I think of a cool idea for something, but when I get to my laptop and try to bring it to life it just doesn’t quite work or I can’t figure it out.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Just make something every day and collaborate with people you like. Collaborating is the best way of learning new things and getting out of a zone you’re used to.
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Klsr's new single 'Connections' is available to stream now. Check it out in the player below.