Biko
I'm a solo artist in the field of electronic music. I never stick to a particular genre as my music tastes are always changing, which dictates the direction of my own work. Overall though, my styles tend to revolve around Ambient, Downtempo, Breaks and Experimental. I've been using music software since I was a lad and continue to this day. I'm currently studying a Degree in Composition at University. I've had airplay on PBS radio in Australia and have had my own compositions performed live in Melbourne.
I currently have my first album up for sale which can be purchased here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/biko
Some of my stuff isn't for everyone, but keep an open mind and , god forbid, you might actually like it.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Not much history, always loved music, always been good at it. It's my most common activity to make music.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
No
Your musical influences
Alternative/Post Rock (Talk Talk, Joy Division, Blur, Radiohead, Mogwai, Flaming Lips, Primal Scream, Pixies, My Bloody Valentine, too many to name) and Electronic music (A Tribe Called Quest, Massive Attack, Dizzee Rascal, Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Daft Punk, Future Sound of London, Orbital, The Avalanches, DJ Shadow and Basement Jaxx).
What equipment do you use?
Software, Reason v4.0. I one day hope to incorporate live instruments into my recordings, but for now it's purely software. Used to use Fl Studio 5.
Anything else?
www.myspace.com/musicbybiko
http://8bitcollective.com/members/Biko/
http://www.beatsdigital.com/artist/131431
My debut album can be purchased here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/biko
