We are Chris & Ben and together we form the duo "Kolliders".
Bass and harmony... that is what we seek. We love to experiment with several electronic music styles and try to come up with different and innovative tracks...
Dimitris: Your biggest music career achievements in 2019:
Kolliders: Our collaboration with Darren Porter - ATLANTIS
Dimitris: Please rate your online presence/visibility in 2019 from 0-10?Please elaborate with short comment.
Kolliders: 2
1) Best track(s) and short comment for each track from other fellow artists in 2019
Kolliders: Atlantis - It is our comeback track, as we both took a break from the music industry
2) Best of 2019 personal productions with short comment about them:
Kolliders: As only Atlantis was published, its easy...but we have already a couple of track in the pipe line. So 2020 will be our year
3) Best Artist in 2019(DJ & producer) with short comment:
Kolliders: Darren Porter, Sean Tyas, Allen Watts
4) Best Remixer(s) for 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: Darren Porter, Sean Tyas, James Dymond, ReOrder, Daniel Skyver & Temple One
5) Best New Talent in 2019 (DJ or producer) with short comment :
Kolliders: Zoya, she really know how to keep a party going
6) Best electronic dance music album in 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: I liked ReOrder Album. He put his heart and much effort into it. That should be appreciated
7) Best electronic dance music compilation in 2019 with short comment? :
Kolliders: I think every Armada compilation is good. I think they try hard to promote their artists and their music. It costs money and includes much work. Additionally I think they try to build a bridge between classic trance elements and new genre developments.
8) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign in 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: Darren Porter & KOLLIDERS - Atlantis. It looks simply awesome.
9) Best lyrics in electronic dance music track(s) in 2019 with short comment :
Kolliders: Dream Like I do by Darren Porter and Ana Criado. Its emotional and very easy relatable.
10) Best vocalist/singer on electronic dance music track in 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: Clara Yates, she is simply on fire
11) Best electronic dance music label for 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: I still think Armada is best adress you can end up
12) Best electronic dance music video for 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: Are there comparable videos? The only ones I see are from Armada.
13) Best online social media for 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: I think what sean tyas and the VII are doing is remarkable and outstanding.
14) Best social media response you may have received about your music or your DJ performance in 2019:
Kolliders: "awesome track" haha. Literally that was it, is we are still setting up our online presence...
15) Best music composition software in 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: Bitwig. It's our DAW of trust and we love it
16)Best Club event /Festival/music conference in 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: Praterdome in Vienna. Whenever you are in town, make sure to visit this place.
17) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ in 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: Darren Porter - Transmission Prague 2019
18) Best radio show/podcast or Vlog(video blog) in 2019 with short comment. It can be yours or from other artists you respect:
Kolliders: Darren's Vlog from TM Prague. It was nicely produced and not "over the top" filled with things that are actually uninteressting.
19) Best music related website in 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: check out www.darrenportermusic.com its a really cool website
20) Best production or DJ equipment (a)software & (b) hardware) in 2019 with short comment:
Kolliders: Spire - Still our Nr.1 Synth of all time. So hands on to use with an amazing sound!
21) Best sound sample that has been used frequently in electronic dance music tracks in 2019 (personal or from other artists):
Kolliders: We only use our own samples... but for the basics, stick to the Vengance Suit 1... old but gold!
22) Best technical tips that you learnt in 2019 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Kolliders: Matrix alterations in Spire! What a universe of options....
23) Best piece of personal or music bussiness advice you got in relation to your career in 2019 and has helped you to progress even further:
Kolliders: Trust in your own abilities and work hard on your own ideas... it will pay off
24) Best travel tips in 2019 to survive the long travelling hours and jetlag:
Kolliders: New York...always go to NYC.... China was also sweet...
25) Best ever electronic dance music track(s) of all times with short comment?
Kolliders: Deep Blue by Darren Porter. Listen to it and you will understand.
26) Best hobby or creative activity except music production in 2019:
Kolliders: Swimming. Keeps you fit and eases your mind.
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2020 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Kolliders: Yes, we got a couple of tracks in the production line. lets see how fast we can release them. I'd love to see at least 5-7 Kolliders tracks out in 2020.
Thanks to Zoya for arranging this great interview.
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2020.
Kolliders: Keep it uplifting!
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