SoundClick artist: DJ Straifel - Straifel - A mixture of dark drum & bass, industrial, and experimental sounds.

Pulling ambient and comtemporary together, combined with urban drum and bass; perfectly cut up and mixed until the final result sounds something like an acoustic speedcore death-metal concert from the 80's gone bad.
Straifel rips spine-shattering basslines, epileptic drum riffs, and deep synth that eventually come together to form the fine-tuned tracks you hear today.

Why this name?

Straifel was actually an alias screen name I had used on some online games years ago... And so many people knew me as "Straifel", so I figured why not keep that name!

Do you play live?

I don't play any of MY drum & bass live, though occassionally I'll DJ at local clubs.

Over the next few years I'll slowly be upgrading my equipment. Hopefully there will come a time when I can put my tracks onto vinyl and play them live :)

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

Well for starters, it's great for up-and-coming musicians! The internet is by far the best way to distribute mp3's and get yourself known.

Of course there's the downside of file sharing. That obviously sets already-famous musicians back a dollar or two, since anyone with an internet connection can simply download their album for free.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Never! The drum & bass industry is an indy industry. And that's how it should stay.

Major labels are major because they steal your soul, and your money. I see indy labels as much more friendly.

Band History:

Not much to say at the moment.

Began producing late 2005.
Began mixing and DJing early 2006.

Your influences?

Dieselboy, definately. He's amazing.
Evol Intent and Tech Itch are also some great producers that I love to listen to and am often inspired by.
Other influences come from Limewax, Pendulum, Ewun and many many more.

Favorite spot?

Sumner beach at sunset. Beautiful.

Equipment used:

At the moment I'm running everything off my PC at home. In order of use:

-Evolution MK225C (Midi Input, Mixing)
-Reason 3 (Sequencing, Mixing, Mastering)
-FruityLoops (Sequencing, Mastering)
-Soundforge (Mixing)
-Acid Pro (Mixing, Sequencing)

And of course I'd be nothing without the guys who provided the Lame MP3 codec! <3!

Anything else...?

A big shout out to Tylas, Katy, Jeremy, Milo, and Bevan - for helping me improve my sounds through constant critiquing.

Also thanks again to Katy for providing me with the artwork I use for my tracks!

Tracks are available to download for free at:
http://www.myspace.com/straifelmusic
http://straifel.servebeer.com/download

Tracks are available to listen to for free at:
http://dj-straifel.bebo.com
http://www.myspace.com/straifelmusic

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