GIRAFFAGE: ‘I feel like there’s a really distinct Australian sound permeating into US electronic’

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GIRAFFAGE: ‘I feel like there’s a really distinct Australian sound permeating into US electronic’

Giraffage, real name Charlie Yin, is very much a part of the new wave of young producers who grew up with the Internet, an early fondness of electronic music and thus limitless musical capabilities. After finding fame through his brilliant remixes, he formed his own dreamy electronic sound, swiftly taking the world (both online and real) by storm. In less than three years, his tunes have taken him to all corners of the globe – and he’s set to hit up the highly anticipated OutsideIn Festival happening in Sydney on Nov 29.

We wanted to get to know him a little better, so we asked him a few questions about his live act, his dream collabs and what it’s like to be a part of Fool’s Gold records.

What was your first ever gig like?

It was extremely nerve-wracking. I never expected my music getting to the level where people were demanding live performances. I’m also definitely a producer first and foremost and not much of a performer, so the first few shows were a little shaky for sure.

You’ve played with some immense acts, as well as huge venues like Low End Theory and Boiler Room. What would be your most memorable tour moment?

There are a lot of memorable tour moments, but one of them would be the first time I played in Dublin, Ireland. People were actually singing along to vocal samples in my songs, and that was the first time I heard that ever. Especially coming from a place on the other side of the world, that was insane to me.

How do you prepare for your live shows? Do you think about your stage presence, especially when switching between small and large venues/crowds?

I kind of just do my thing and have fun. I think it’s important for myself to actually have fun while I’m on stage, otherwise it’ll just translate to a bad show. I try not to think too much about it and stay in my own headspace throughout the entire show.

You’re signed to Fool’s Gold, who has a pretty incredible roster. How has that support helped you so far, and in what ways is it different?

It’s definitely cool to be in good company. I’m still a new signee and the release hasn’t been released yet, but it’s been cool to deal with a big label and see how they work. There’s definitely a lot more resources available to me that wouldn’t have been otherwise.

Have you got plans (or dreams) to work with any of the other Fool’s Gold artists? Who?

I would love to have a Danny Brown verse on one of my tracks. Hoodboi is also really cool and forward thinking, would be really tight to do a collaboration there as well.

Your tracks are dreamy, atmospheric and beautifully ambient – a big step away from, say, EDM. But it seems like a lot of people (producers and fans alike) are now turning away from those big beats and bangerz in favour of a more temperate style like yours. What’s your thoughts on the current state and future of electronic music?

I think it is what it is, people’s tastes will constantly be changing and I’m lucky that it just happens to be sort of trending towards the more left-field producer space that I sort of occupy. There’s definitely more emphasis on musicianship and songwriting than ever, and I think that’s really rad.

Are you familiar with many Australian musicians? If so, who?

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