Born in Holland, raised in Manchester. Angelus is on a path to share his vision of uplifting trance with the masses. High energy, melancholic vibes and truly uplifting sounds define his style. Now is the time to spread positivity and embrace the sound. God bless.
His latest release Roll The Dice is out now on Reason II Rise and we are super glad that he accepted our challenge to reply to our new releases interview. You can read his answers straight away.
1-Dimitris: 2023 just started but it will be cool to let us know how was 2022 for your career. Let us know about achievements or goals achieved that you are proud of.
Angelus: Proud of all my tracks , biggest track to date was Keeps me High on Allen Watts’ label High Voltage
2-Dimitris: Do you have already some concrete plans for 2023 and if you are allowed to announce them to our readers please tell us what you are preparing for us in the coming months regarding releases and performances in gigs/festivals.
Angelus: My first original vocal track coming out as well as my first ever collab. Plenty of exciting tracks getting signed now only to the biggest labels . 2023 looks really exciting so far
3-Dimitris: It would be fantastic to talk about your latest release Roll The Dice. Please tell us how this track came about and what was the idea behind it.
Angelus: My latest release Roll the Dice is all about the contrast of something happy and sad. I felt the vocals were sad so wanted to combine it with a really happy melody. Also I’m very honoured to have it released on Darren Porters label ; Reason II Rise as Darren is one of my favourite ever producers and a huge inspiration.
4-Dimitris: How long it took you to produce it and can u describe the production process in simple steps?
Angelus: It took me about a month, I had the melody and track arranged and then found some cool vocals on Splice that fit really well with it.
5-Dimitris: Did you had any particular difficulties accomplishing that particular track or any specific production challenges.
Angelus: The hardest part on this was getting the mixdown and master right. I did everything myself when usually I will get my tracks mastered by a 3rd party but that’s more for like a ‘second opinion’ type thing.
6- Dimitris: Which music composition software or hardware you prefer and why? What is your opinion of the latest movement to produce music with more analogue equipment and with less or without any digital software?
Angelus: Ableton. Im pretty much 100% in the box now.
7-Dimitris: Do you prefer instrumental dance tracks or you adore vocals? Please explain to us your position and if in your latest production you have vocals tell us how did you choose the specific singer and if it was great to work with her/him?
Angelus: Im all about the vocals !
8-Dimitris: If you really like to produce vocal tracks which vocalist/singer or lyricist on electronic dance music you aspire to work with?
Angelus: Audrey Gallagher.
9-Dimitris: Do you believe that artwork on your latest track is good and do you believe that artwork can attract listeners or record buyers? Can you mention the best artwork of a track ever released?
Angelus: Yeah the artwork combines well with the track title .
10-Dimitris: In which label your latest release will be? Tell us your opinion about that particular label and your connection with them.
Angelus: Regenerate . I’m friends with Sean Tyas and this is one of my favourite ever labels .
11-Dimitris: Are you planning to complete an album or mix compilation soon? if yes please give us all the details about regarding tracks and how will look and sound like?
Angelus: Info various guestmixes from time to time but no plans for an album…. Yet!
12-Dimitris:How much time do you spend promoting yourself in your social media and you see this as essential tool for self promotion and getting bookings too? Which social media is the one that seems to work better for you?
Angelus: Too long lol
13-Dimitris: Do you have your own radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog)? If yes please give us a comment about it and how long it take you to prepare for it and if you are always excited to produce it?
Angelus: I post videos on my Instagram @angelusmcr
14-Dimitris: From the gigs/festival performances confirmed so far for 2023 in which ones are you most excited to perform and why?
Angelus: A few in the pipeline , really exciting stuff. I can’t wait to play more gigs.
15-Dimitris: Please share your most funny and most serious incident that happen to you during your DJ performance?
Angelus: I used to DJ in Holland’s biggest swingers club, I’ll leave the rest to your imagination lol. Most serious incident was being attacked by someone because I didn’t have any ‘Latin’ music.
16-Dimitris: Are you enjoying to visit music conferences and do you have any plans to attend any of them in 2023:
Angelus: Not yet.
17-Dimitris: Do you have an agent that organize your performances and gigs or are you taking care of them? If you do have one agency please tell us what is so special and you work with them.
Angelus: I do everything myself , I do have a publisher for my music.
18-Dimitris: Please note for all the new talents that read this interview to get some inspiration from you any technical tips in relation to your DJing or music productions. Also any piece of personal or music business' advice that has helped you to progress even further and is worth telling to the new upcoming talents.
Angelus: I would say don’t give up. It took me 15 years with about 10 years of solid rejection from labels. There’s plenty of help available out there you just have to find it.
19-Dimitris: Many DJs who are producers too they offer online masterclasses or teach to music production courses. If you are offering any of these services please tell us about it.
Angelus: Not yet but it is something I’ve been asked about and will definitely look into it.
20-Dimitris: Is there a club classic that you would like to remix or rework in 2023? Do you attempt often to do your own bootlegs of classics?
Angelus: GTR - Mistral or Plastic Boy Silver Bath as they are my all time favourite trance tracks.
21-Dimitris: Vinyl sales are rising and there is strong demand for vinyl releases? What is the reason behind that trend and do you see it as a positive development?
Angelus: Not sure really it is what it is .
22-Dimitris: Many artist right now attempt to come closer to their fan base and use the meta verse in order to offer exclusive content to their most dedicated followers. Do you have any plans to do the same and what is your opinion about this plan to grow on metaverse?
Angelus: I think the metaverse is silly. People spending thousands on JPEG NFT’s. Stay safe people and don’t be conned by this bollocks.
23-Dimitris: Do you believe that music genres or styles are still relevant today? What is your opinion about hybrids and artists attempting to mix influences from various genres in their tracks?
Angelus: Yeah I think so, always good to try new things.
24-Dimitris: Finally tell us if you are able to make a leaving out of your music business (DJ/producer/label owner/teaching or mastering tracks) and if not what other jobs are you doing in order to make a decent leaving?
Angelus: No definitely not lol
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for Flux Bpm Online readers.
Angelus: Thanks to everyone that supports me and my music . I try to make music that’s easily accessible for everyone and appreciate all the love and support I get . It means the world to me . -Angelus
Many thanks to Tim for arranging the interview with Angelus and thanks to Angelus for his fantastic answers.
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