Do you ever feel restricted by what people expect from you?
No, or in any case not consciously.
Does being classed as a techno artist ever hold you back? Or do you maintain a fair amount of freedom?
Hmm. I’ve never thought about that. But I don’t feel restricted as a techno artist.
I understand you gave up on listening to new music for a few years around the turn of the 2000s. Have you since reignited your interest in contemporary music? Have you discovered anything recently that’s really turned you on?
Unfortunately I don’t find the interest anymore to discover anything. Maybe later again.
Do you think trends in electronic music have changed quite a bit in recent years? Would you agree that EDM moving into the mainstream has changed the electronic music scene?
No, not that much. Maybe marginally.
Has there been more interest in what you do as a result of the wider acceptance of electronic music?
No.
Can you notice a difference in crowd reactions and the sort of people you meet on the inside of the music scene today as opposed to when you were starting out ten years ago?
Yes, of course. 10 years ago played in front of 10 or 20 people.
When performing live, what’s most important to you: the technical aspects, demonstrating a certain skill level and upholding personal integrity? Or just making sure the audience is having a good time?
Both. But that depends on the kind of event (club or art event). But in any case I try to satisfy the audience.
You’re coming to Australia in a couple of weeks. Thanks to your DJ ing prowess, you’ve travelled far and wide beyond Germany. Will this be your first time in Australia?
Yes, first time. Australia is actually too far away for me. Let’s see if it is worth it.
What sort of activities do you like to get involved in when arriving in new places?
Oh, I’m not the one who is keen to discover new things or cities. And I don’t spare too much time in foreign places.
Do you make an effort to experience the place beyond the club you’re performing in?
No.
Travelling to many different countries, do you notice major differences between audience attitudes? Do some places stand out more firmly as party cities while others are more relaxed?
Any differences are melting away. The club scene in Europe is very common or equal. But the best places for me are still the UK and Ireland. That is pure and raw.
Going to a number of exotic locations and spinning records sounds like a dream vocation, but does touring and playing music ever feel like hard work?
Sometimes.
Do you ever despair about having to pack up and go off on tour?
Yes, definitely.
