In Interview: Anakim Discusses the Los Angeles Scene That Bred Him
In a scene that sees thousands of new artists emerge each year, itās difficult for anyone to truly stand out. Fortunately, that is not the problem for Anakim, a Los Angeles based producer who is making a large impact in the dance music community. Anakimās dedication to innovative production methods has led him to release his music on some of dance musicās biggest labels including mau5trap, EIN2, Dear Deer, and most recently, Desert Hearts Black, as well as a debut on our Global Vibe Radio mix series for episode 125 back in April 2018.
Anakim began building his unique sound at the renowned Icon Collective Music Production School. After graduating, he continued to polish and perfect his production methods which have led him to unprecedented success, including a coveted booking at Coachellaās Yuma Tent in 2018. Most recently, Anakim was named as one of Billboard Danceās Emerging artists for 2020.
Kicking off the decade with his Billboard recognition and his newly released āPoseidonās Revengeā EP on Desert Hearts Black, which you can find on Beatport, Anakim is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. We examine his budding career in our chat with him around the release, diving into his unique experience coming up in such a bustling music scene and his path to success on a more global scale.
