DREEMS – ‘Can You Masturbate To Your Own Groove ? Thats What Really Matters’

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DREEMS – ‘Can You Masturbate To Your Own Groove ? Thats What Really Matters’

We had a chat with local Sydney legend Angus Gruzman about his latest project DREEMS, his work with the Multi Culti imprint and the growing electronic movement in the state that “shall prevail” following us tipping him as the Future of Australian Dance Music – big call we know!

SR: Firstly, you debuted a new live act at the recent vivid live show, how do you think the performance and the festival in general went? What impressed you the most?

D: I do like that Sydney is making some steps in the right direction to culturally integrate themselves with the rest of the creative world and with parties that can actually be fun with a large-scale organisation and commercial backing. In a landscape that is made more barren everyday by poorly managed councils, ignorant government officials and a press syndicate that isn’t shy of a lynch-mob when it comes to anything with the faint smell of fun, its nice to know there are some people that still care about our future. I can’t comment on my performance as I wasn’t there – I paid someone too impersonate me while I chilled in the champagne lounge.

SR: I can’t help but feel like your tracks and mixes would be perfect soundtracks for a Ridley Scott movie, as there’s an overwhelming sense of futurism in there.

Is a utopian or dystopian future something that inspires your work, if not, where do you find most of your inspiration?

D: Open Scottish landscapes, vast Antipodean desert planes, the unknown abyss of the deep oceans, the edge of the atmosphere and the boundaries of reality as well as the micro-climate of my bedroom all melt into my music and psyche when building the trips that turn into tracks.

SR: You assisted with the creation of the Multi Culti imprint alongside Thomas Von Party back in 2013 in Montreal. What was that experience like for you and how has it altered your approach to music?

D: Thomas is a manic dude. In the best possible way. Whenever you think you’re busy – think again because Von-Party is doing your job with his left testicle. His right one is connected to his talking glands, and then he has assigned each finger to a task behind the normal comprehension of man. He has at least 75 projects on the go at one time. When starting a new label you have to think wild, you can’t just fall into another basket full of apples, you have to believe that you can be an award winning watermelon. I don’t think it’s altered my approach to music, but it has made me understand it is a business as well as a passion and lifestyle.

SR: You’ve been described as somewhat of veteran of the Sydney dance music scene, with your work as part of the Bang Gang DJ’s, as well as releases under various monikers including Gus Da Hoodrat and Angelo Cruzman, how have you viewed the development of the dance scene in Sydney and in Australia in general?

D: Times done changed baby. I could regale stories of the “good ol’ days” and whine about the changes to the laws and how they are choking what was once a thriving world-class scene that at times actually forged the way rather than regurgitated the regurgitations. But I ain’t that one. I will focus on the positive – the fact that there are countless talented individuals that are making an effort to fight against these normalities, formalities and fatalities created by humans blessed with half-brains and no souls. I could shout out to so many people. Its hard, but i’ll try. MTK crew (la familia), Good God, House of Mince, The Record Store, Loose Joints, the bros Jagwar, Tokyo Sing Song, Alba, Plastic World, SubSonic, Fester, Kato, Preacha, Jensen, Compound Crew, Sydney Pony Club, Kirin J, Fredas, Ha Ha Industries, Ableton School, Picnic Posse, Nina LV, Spice Cellar, Astral People, Tuff Sherm, Patch Free, Colonna, Turps, Mad Racket, Bad Dog, FBI radio & all the supporters who dance, prance & romance – we will prevail.

SR: Having a hand in creating a record label, releasing an album on it last year under the DREEMS alias and making numerous mixes, do you feel as if it’s all amalgamated to enable you to become a better artist? If so, in what ways?

D: Who ever knows if you’re a better artist? You can be happier and more confident with your output. You can believe that you are connecting more with your inner self – and thats what really matters I think. If that translates into more clicks, likes, fans and fucks – then well, if that makes you happy good on you. But when the fanning and fucking disappears and you’re left there in the corner with ya dick in ya hand, can you masturbate to your own groove ? Thats what really matters.

SR: Who are your top 3 up and coming Australian DJ’s, producers or artists at the moment?

1. Sleep D – at the moment their output is slightly limited to a few releases, but they are on the up with some left-side house and techno odd-ballers, & their Butter Sessions imprint is a damn doozy.

2. Kris Baha – This dude hasn’t really got anything out yet (now thats really up & coming), but I can guarantee you see more from him really soon. His party (now also a label) Power Station is a damn fine retreat when down Melbourne town too.

3. Xanga – You wouldn’t believe that this man is residing in Adelaide from his output – he sounds like his living up a tree in the amazon, but perhaps they got some nice smoke down there we ain’t got our hands on up here.

SR: What are your top 3 go-to tracks?

D: Currently they are :

1. Moscoman – Devoue (Manfredas Remix)

2. Ricardo Villalobos – Waiworinao

3. Mr Assister – Bala / Reggae Drums

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