Corderoy is undoubtedly one of the most exciting exponents of the future electronic scene. His productions have been described as fresh and innovative by some of the leading players in electronic music and his records have been consistently backed by the big names that count. Combining elements of House, Trance, Progressive and leftfield Electronica, as well throwing in some rock influences, Dale is now starting to mix it with the big boys.
After and string of high quality releases on imprints like Napith, High Contrast, Vandit and Perfecto, Dale has launched his own imprint - CDRY.
“There are no genre restraints which allows me to be creative and experimental. I’m not jumping on bandwagons or staying within one tight niche with this label”.
Being open minded and extremely versatile is very definitely his modus operandi. Always keen to show he’s not scared of fusing big melodies and great vocals, Dale is constantly looking to deliver fresh sounding material that works on dance floors and as well as through headphones.
His recent production, for Perfecto Records, the highly flammable ‘Kerosene’ is another mould breaker. Co-written with members of seminal rock-trance act ‘Dogzilla’ and indie band ‘Belasco’. Corderoy takes guitars and vocals and mashes them within an inch of their lives to create this totally original sounding hybrid club anthem. Paul Oakenfold, the label’s owner, loved the track so much he just asked Corderoy to remix one of his classics ‘Ready Steady Go’.
As Dale stamps his unique mark in dance music this year risks will be taken, boundaries battered down and ultimately his music will filter into the ears of the masses.
Name: Dale Corderoy
Location: London
Dimitri: Can you mention your biggest achievements in your music career in 2014 as dj & producer, label owner?
Dale Corderoy: It’s been quite a year of achievements but still loads to nail in 2015 mind you! Being asked to remix for Paul Oakenfold and Mason was pretty special, on the label front the reception from DJ’s and music fans on the CDRY releases this year have been completely amazing. Can’t thank everyone enough for all the love and support!
Dimitri: 2014 was packed with releases from so many different styles, which Electronic Music style you believe is the absolute Electronic Music Style Of 2014 in the mainstream indifferent if you like it or not. Why you believe this style became so successful in 2014?
Dale Corderoy: It’s probably still that big ravey EDM sound that’s the current trend right now. To be honest I love pumping energetic house music but I’m a little over the brutal rave riff sound, I can see the appeal but it’s just become like a burnt stake, unpalatable and overdone. Negative comments aside, there’s some brilliant music coming through at the moment and I’m predicting 2015 will bring a new wave on sound.
1) Best Track:
Dale Corderoy: Shiba San – OKAY. Genius in the way it’s so simple yet completely infectious!
2) Best Artist (Dj & producer):
Dale Corderoy: The title of 'DJ' has changed quite a lot in recent years, to me a DJ has to be a mixture of producer / performer and DJ all in one! Ferhplay productions are always so good and this year has been no exception, he's delivered some mind-blowing tunes and remixes.
3) Best Remix:
Dale Corderoy: Umek & Mike Vale on Mason's 'Exceeder': Loved being involved in the rerelease of this electro anthem, Umek & Mike Vale smashed it with their mix and went on to top the Beatport charts!
4) Best New Talent (Dj or producer):
Dale Corderoy: Funkin' Matt: I was all over his track ‘Alive’ a couple of months back and love his sound, predicting 2015 will be a really strong year for him!
5) Best Electronic Music Album:
Dale Corderoy: Aphex Twin – Syro, such a brilliant album and incredibly cohesive, immersive listen.
6) Best Vocalist/Singer featured on Electronic Music track:
Dale Corderoy: There’s this guy called Stevie B who’s been on a wicked dirty electro cut this year, he’s got a bright future that’s for sure!
7) Best Electronic Music Label:
Dale Corderoy: CDRY: (Because it's mine and there's some very tasty tunes on it!)
8) Best Electronic Music Video:
Dale Corderoy: Tiga - “Bugatti” – Directed by Helmi / produced by Division Paris, this brilliant quirky video is really creative and expertly put together. If you’ve not seen it yet check it out!
9) Best music composition software:
Dale Corderoy: Ableton closely followed by Logic
10) Best Event or Open Air Festival:
Dale Corderoy: Burning Man: a breathtaking event that everyone should go to a least once in their lifetime!!
11) Best Radio show:
Dale Corderoy: My Digital Enemy: What can I say the boys know how to put it down to the masses!
12) Best Online Record shop that you purchase your music:
Dale Corderoy: Beatport, the new Beatport Pro is brilliant!
13) Best tip that you learnt this year for your Djing techniques or music composition:
Dale Corderoy: I’ve been getting more and more into sound design and one thing I really love is working with granular synthesis. The sounds you can create are completely mental and you can really get creative.
14) Best piece of advice you got in relation to your career in 2014:
Dale Corderoy: Stay focused on what you believe in and not get drawn in by hype or negative energy.
Dimitri: Finally, 2015 is ahead of us would you like to tell your plans with your future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, Dj gigs.
Dale Corderoy: Lots of new tracks from me appearing on CDRY in 2015, Perfecto will release my next single Mombastik in Feb with a bit of a surprise included! The new Outcast Radio Show will start and I’ll be out on the road a lot more performing. There are a few collaborations in progress but I’ll reveal more about those next year!
Dimitri: Thanks very much for your time to reply in this interview
Dale Corderoy: Absolute pleasure! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!!
Thanks to Simon Tillotson – PR Manager at SLK Associates Limited for his support to organise this interview.
Thanks to Simon Tillotson – PR Manager at SLK Associates Limited for his support to organise this interview.
Corderoy – Dark Disco (Das Kapital Remix) is out now on Beatport click here
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