Caspa Interview

HI FRIENDS!

I just received the DJ Caspa interview back, time didn't really work out for a phone interview so we sent a bunch of our (and your questions- thanks!) off to him. We had a fun section at the bottom of some of your requested random facts and favourites, unfortunately they were lost somewhere, but we have the rest!

How did you get your start in DJ’ing?

I’ve always been into music…several members of my family are pretty keen record collectors so there have always been piles of vinyl around the house…DJing was just a natural step

Who has inspired you the most?

I appreciate anyone who does their own thing…in terms of an electronic act I think the way prodigy have developed and done things on their own terms is pretty inspiring

What makes dubstep different from other electronica type sounds?

Its fresh and its constantly evolving…maybe the fastest evolving genre of electronic music at the moment

Do you have any advice for people who want to get into the industry?

Go with your heart…do what you believe in…try and think long term

Who are your favourite artists that you have worked with?

I loved working on the kid sister mix..doing depeche mode was an honour…and deadmau5 is making some good moves

Who do you hope to work with in the future?

Brilliant artists-whether no-one knows em or everyone knows em!

What’s next for Caspa?

Canada!...More touring…more production…more remixing…and a new mix album!

Is this your first time in Calgary?

Canada is always brilliant…I love the enthusiasm every time I come

What are you most excited to see while here?

Crazy up for it Canadians having a brilliant time!

What makes your show the place to be this Halloween?

Where better for the dopest ghost in town to spend Halloween?;)

Cool! So as you know he is coming to What About Bobs this Halloween. Check him out at:

http://www.myspace.com/caspadubstep

In other news, we're doing a cool bit about this band called Kataplexis. We hope to have it up asap!! Keep checking back and sending us your comments/band news.

Happy Halloween! Be safe, friends!

-S

GOOD NEWS! We made Halloween plans for you!

I adore dance/electro music. It is fun to listen to, rarely sounds the same from artist to artist, and is a quick growing industry. I pride myself on being a pretty good fan, so I was very intrigued when I found about “dubstep”, and DJ Caspa.

According to www.urbandictionary.com (the source for everything non-academia related), dubstep is essentially music with a lot of bass, not very much treble, and a really smooth rhythm. Sometimes it is a bit mellow, but it isn’t a necessity. Lucky for us, a huge name in dubstep is coming to our city this Halloween.

DJ Caspa got his start back in the UK (yes ladies, he does still have that accent we adore so very much), and has been a growing name ever since. He has remixed some pretty major songs such as “I Remember” by Deadmau5, and “Black and Blue” by Miike Snow. I demand all of you, right now, to go listen to his “I Remember” remix. It’s awesome.

Anyways, I’m keeping this pretty brief because we are getting a chance to chat with Caspa sometime this week. Let us know if you have any questions that you want us to ask him!

Comment your questions, OR email us: calgarymusicblog@gmail.com

and check out Caspa Halloween at What About Bobs

-S

Ps.

Here are some sweet Djs to watch for in our city:

Smalltown DJs

For those of you U of C students, you will remember them from BSD last year. They also opened for MSTRKRFT and Steve Aoki, and you can find them at the Hifi Club! They always bring a sick party. We are hoping to get the chance to meet and chat with them sometime soon!

Wax Romeo

He often plays alongside Smalltown. Seriously, if you haven’t checked out the Hifi on a Thursday night, your partying life is not complete.