New York City producer Milo McBride is dropping his Antika EP on [par•ka] this coming March 14th.
Antika is Milo McBride’s debut tanz-floor release. From peak-time to the after afters – each track exists solely to serve the dynamic night clubbing experience. Drawing influence from his experiences with an eclectic range of musical styles–from punk to juke–Milo makes post-apocalyptic electronic beats for the dance floor and the bedroom. His production employs sounds from various pockets of the world: sonically combining deconstructed digital sounds with organic instrumentation and field recordings. Combined together, these textures map out the emotional territory a futuristic wasteland similar to that of Mad Max, but with laptops and pills.
Out on vinyl and digital (check out Juno), Antika is composed of three originals and an Acid remix by Peter Fonda. The digital release includes “Phul,” a bonus fifth track which we are premiering today.
You were born and raised in NYC. Is that where you produced the EP?
“Antika” and “Stik” were definitely made in NYC. I think “Phul” and “Quence” were mostly produced on the road in various studios.
Can you tell us about the influences behind this release?
Cliodynamic cycles of civilization destroying/rebuilding itself.
The tracks vary in sound, with some ideal for peak-hour play and others more suited to the after-after-party. What was the thought process on selecting these to complete the EP package?
Antika was produced and mastered for vinyl – the song selection as well. I love carrying certain records with me that have plenty of different styles, so that they can be continuously useful through out the night of mixing.
We are premiering “Phul”, walk us through how you produced it. What software and hardwere were involved?
I used Ableton for DAW, Tempest and recorded samples for drums and an Analog Four for atmosphere and those synths stabs. Per usual, the vocals are my own.
Was there any particular inspiration behind the track?
I left a rave in London years ago and was stuck on the tube at around Noon on a Sunday. Looking around me, I felt completely disassociated with the mundaneness of society and started writing a poem on my phone- it eventually became the vocal in “Phul” to which I built the song around.
Your sound from the studio is surely eclectic. Can you say the same about your DJ sets or are those a little more structured toward a genre in particular?
That is the utmost compliment – thank you. While still within the context of house/techno, I would say that my DJ sets have been even more eclectic and international sounding, especially since the change in our global political climate.
You’ve played venues throughout the world. Any favorite in particular?
Badaboum in Paris and more recently, Halcyon in San Francisco definitely stand out.
You play live. What does this mean exactly, what is your set-up?
Right now I’m working on a live set up that combines stems from Ableton, a drum machine + synthesizer, and live vocals.
Is there a venue you hope to play one day that you haven’t yet?
I would love to play an ambient set in outer space.
You made your Boiler Room debut in Paris in 2014. How different was that experience from one of your other sets?
It was more exciting than usual sets – was thrilled to be doing Boiler at that point in my career.
Favorite NY Pizza spot?
Sal and Carmines.
Brooklyn or Manhattan?
Düsseldorf.
Club or warehouse?
Tropical warehouse.
If you couldn’t live in NYC, where would you move to?
Colombia.
What job would you be doing if you weren’t a musician?
Sustainable energy/Green innovation (ByFusion, SolarCity, Impossible Burger, etc.)
Black or color?
Chrome.
Digital or vinyl?
Lazerdisk.
Connect with Milo McBride: Online | Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud
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