KiefNoise
KiefNoise is a cutting-edge record label collective that thrives on embracing the bizarre and controversial. Specializing in innovative music production and recording, KiefNoise is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of sound and creativity. We provide a platform for unique artists to express their unfiltered visions and redefine the musical landscape. At KiefNoise, we believe in the power of the unconventional, making every production a bold statement.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I've always been computer literate. but during the hey-days of Napster and BearShare, I became addicted to downloading torrents. Entire discographies of artists at a whim.
Then I stumbled upon a pirated copy of fruity loops when I was 14.
Instant infatuation. Played with that program for a couple years until I found Ableton when I was 16.
I worked off a pirated copy of Ableton Live Suite (I think it was 6 or 7) for the better part of a decade until I had the bright idea to create a polymedia outlet for me and my friends.
KiefNoise was to be a branch of Kief Studios. The audio side.
After working with countless local artists and all the drama that comes with it, I gave up.
I gave up probably 12 times since I was 16 years old. It sucks to do it alone. It sucks to not have any support or a single mfer to even act interested.
Not a single person has helped me become the producer/engineer I am today.
Youtube and monotony paved the way for me to fully learn and appreciate Ableton, and producing music.
I still dont think I know shit though, and would love for a single peson to teach me something I don't know.
I'm hungry for knowledge and just want to collab, man.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I was the vocalist for a shitty highschool band called, Suicide High.
Ended up playing two live shows and getting mocked after our set.
Gave up that dream abruptly when I was sent to the Youth Recovery House in Ames, IA.
Your musical influences
Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Quincy Jones, Getter, Skrillex, Mike Patton, and Trent Reznor are my fav producers I can think of off the top of my head.
What equipment do you use?
A Lenovo PC with an i9 processor and Ableton Live.
No midi controllers, just an audio interface and a vocal processor.
