Name: Suzy Solar
Location: Tampa, Florida USA
Location: Tampa, Florida USA
Dimitri: Can you tell us how 2012 has been for the development of your career as a DJ and/or Producer?
Suzy: 2012 has been great for me. I’ve been working on several tracks and playing gigs with some of my favorite DJ’s like Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond, Paul Oakenfold, Sander van Doorn, Gabriel & Dresden, DJ Rap, and Noel Sanger. Next year will be even bigger!
Dimitri: If you look back at 2012, are there any moments in your musical career that you wish you had done differently in order to get a better outcome?
Suzy: Not any specifics moments, but I do wish that I would have gotten a personal assistant so that I’d have had more time to get everything done.
Best of 2012 according to Suzy Solar
Best Track:
I pick Randy Boyer ft. Parker - Always Missing. It always sets the dance floors on fire!
Best Track:
I pick Randy Boyer ft. Parker - Always Missing. It always sets the dance floors on fire!
Best Artist:
Alex MORPH has been consistently coming out with some of the best tracks this year.
Alex MORPH has been consistently coming out with some of the best tracks this year.
Best Remix:
The Pete Silver remix of Alpha Force - Egyptian Legends stands out for me. It’s so beautiful that I’ve had it stuck in my head for months.
The Pete Silver remix of Alpha Force - Egyptian Legends stands out for me. It’s so beautiful that I’ve had it stuck in my head for months.
Best Remixer:
I can always count on the Alex MORPH remixes to be top notch.
I can always count on the Alex MORPH remixes to be top notch.
Best New Talent:
My favorite best new talent is Shogun. His tracks are incredible!
My favorite best new talent is Shogun. His tracks are incredible!
Best EDM Album:
I’m really into great vocals so Susana’s album “Brave” is my pick.
I’m really into great vocals so Susana’s album “Brave” is my pick.
Best EDM Compilation:
Ferry Corsten’s “Once Upon a Night Vol. 3” is stellar. I love all of the tracks!
Ferry Corsten’s “Once Upon a Night Vol. 3” is stellar. I love all of the tracks!
Best lyrics on an EDM track:
Whenever I hear the lyrics on Above & Beyond ft Zoe Johnston - Alchemy, I always get goose bumps.
Whenever I hear the lyrics on Above & Beyond ft Zoe Johnston - Alchemy, I always get goose bumps.
Best Vocalist/Singer featured on an EDM track:
Stine Grove has the most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard!
Stine Grove has the most beautiful voice I’ve ever heard!
Best EDM Label:
Enhanced Recordings has consistently been releasing many of my favorite tracks every month this year.
Enhanced Recordings has consistently been releasing many of my favorite tracks every month this year.
Best Online Social media network:
Facebook is my favorite and I use it more than any other social media network.
Facebook is my favorite and I use it more than any other social media network.
Best music composition software:
I’ve always loved Cubase. It’s the only one that I use really, so I don’t have anything else to compare it to.
I’ve always loved Cubase. It’s the only one that I use really, so I don’t have anything else to compare it to.
Best Event or Open Air Festival:
Tomorrowland is the most insane festival of the year!
Tomorrowland is the most insane festival of the year!
Best personal DJ Gig:
My favorite gig this year was for Apollo Productions on New Year’s in Calgary, Canada. I had such a great time; I stayed for a few extra days.
My favorite gig this year was for Apollo Productions on New Year’s in Calgary, Canada. I had such a great time; I stayed for a few extra days.
Best DJ set of the year by another fellow DJ:
Paul Oakenfold at The Gallery. I can’t remember the date, but it was phenomenal!
Paul Oakenfold at The Gallery. I can’t remember the date, but it was phenomenal!
Best country which you personally have performed in:
I always get super excited to play in Canada. I love the people, their party scene, and the country is really beautiful.
I always get super excited to play in Canada. I love the people, their party scene, and the country is really beautiful.
Best up-for-it crowd:
Club Space in Miami during WMC has my vote.
Club Space in Miami during WMC has my vote.
Best Radio show:
Whenever I have free time to check out a radio show, I usually pick Sean Tyas’ Tytanium Sessions. I love the energy and track choices!
Whenever I have free time to check out a radio show, I usually pick Sean Tyas’ Tytanium Sessions. I love the energy and track choices!
Best Online Record shop for purchasing music:
Audiojelly is my pick because of their great selection, low prices, and specials deals.
Audiojelly is my pick because of their great selection, low prices, and specials deals.
Best smart phone/mobile phone App or device:
Viber is my favorite because I can text/call anyone in the world for free. It’s also a free app!
Viber is my favorite because I can text/call anyone in the world for free. It’s also a free app!
Best piece of News this year relating to Electronic Dance Music:
Hands down, the best piece of news was Armin regaining his number one position at DJ Mag.
Hands down, the best piece of news was Armin regaining his number one position at DJ Mag.
Dimitri: 2013 lies ahead of us. Would you like to tell us your future plans in relation to releases, tracks, albums, collaborations or DJ gigs?
Suzy: On NYE, I will be playing with Gabriel & Dresden at The Amp, Tampa FL. I plan on working more on tracks and playing gigs all through 2013. For updates, please like my page at facebook.com/djsuzysolar. Happy new year, everyone!
Thanks very much to Suzy Solar for finding the time to respond to this interview.
Interview was written and conducted by Dimitri Kechagias Radio/DJ/Music Journalist.
Many thanks to Paul Aldridge for organising this interview with Suzy Solar that hosts her show on 1mix radio and proofing the questions for this interview
Additional info:
https://www.facebook.com/djsuzysolar