From Rabat, Morocco to the world, Idrissi’s new track Castlemorton with transport you with its atmospheric keys, dreamy textures and sophisticated IDM infused beat. Read our discussion with the artist below!
Describe your sound in 3 words
Gritty , Unexpected, Emotional
Can you take us back to the beginning of your musical journey and share what initially inspired you to delve into electronic music?
my musical journey started as merely an electronic fan at a very young age, the first track that captured my attention and immediately hooked me up was feel the vibe by axwell, probably in 2006, from then i became obsessed with house music, later on i discovered the swedish house mafia, justice, daft punk etc
My love for experimental music came later on after the boom of edm, i truly didnt like how music was headed, it was all just big room drops and jumping, it was like a competition of whos going to make the loudest track, at that time (maybe early 2014 until 2019) i distanced myself from electronic music, and started working with other artists as a producer, this helped shape and strengthen my musical knowledge , i still followed what was going on at the time but still didnt feel like it was time for me to comeback, until i rediscovered my sound again, reinvinted it and swore to myself to never fall for the trap of genres, from there and forward i made almost anything that i enjoyed making, hence the variety of my back catalogue as idrissi.
Can you elaborate on how a rain-soaked night ended your writer’s block and sparked the creative process for Castlemorton?
Honestly, i was extremely bored and frustrated at the same time since im always hard on myself on doing something unique, so i just started messing around on the drum pad of my arturia sequencer, i made a slightly offbeat groove that had that burial effect, and from there i started building around that, wasn’t thinking twice, it went naturally until i finished the track.
Artists and people that have influenced you.
Electronic music artists – steve angello, axwell, burial and justice
Other genres: Porcupine tree, radiohead, tame impala
If aliens visit us and ask us what UK garage is, which album/track captures best the essence of UK garage?
Burial – untrue
In which place or state of mind do you imagine people might listen to your music?
I had the privilege on having a very versatile back catalogue for every mood and state of mind
Tell us a stereotype about Morocco and its people which is actually true.
You’ll probably hear this a lot from travel blogs, but i truly believe we’re the most welcoming country in the world, poor people will welcome you in their homes and share with you the little they have with a big smile
What isn’t a crime but should be?
Giving unsolicited opinions.
Thank you!
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