Electronic Night Life recently conducted an interview with one of the newest artists to be signed to Star 69 Recordings. Michael Burian based in the Czech Republic is currently working on his latest single for the label entitled "Get Out" featuring many remixers to follow. The artist has also been proclaimed "Best DJ and Producer" in his home country, and now the world will get to hear his talent and learn more about him.


What initially sparked your interest in music?

The music interested me as I was a child, as well as the turntable from my parents At 15 years of age I have started a band in school to act as keyboarder, and then I started to become a DJ.


 
Was electronic music the first genre to catch your attention? If not, what was it?

From the start it was the electronic music, with strong influences from Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk for example.

 

How long have you been DJing and producing now and which do you enjoy more?

I have done both a lot, it's fun and I produce continuously.

 

Can you tell us a bit about your equipment set up?

For my live acts I use a notebook with Ableton live, as well as a sound card and midi controllers. In my music studios I have an Apple computer with Logic, as well as a lot of hardware and software as well.

 

Is there any new equipment you are interested in adding to your collection?

Yes, I´m always looking for something new, which inspires me more and more. I love the challenge and I´m always looking for new software and hardware.


 
Are you by any chance related to Robert Burian?

No, I don´t know him, but I know that he is from the Slowak republic and calls himself the artist name Robert Burian.


 
Can you tell us more about the lifestyle in Czech Republic?

Yes, I´m proud being Czech and that we have a population of 10 million and one of the best electronic clubs, as well as festivals. Our music scene is very open minded and the people are totally freak clubbers. For example, when I put on some music in the O2 arena for an event in Prague 20,000 people come out, and this make me very proud.

 

What other countries have you visited and performed in thus far?

India, USA, South America, Ibiza, Mallorca, Germany and so on, actually the whole world.

 

What is your favorite festival to date, whether you were performing or attending?

Creamfields in the UK or Ultra festival in Miami are some of the best festivals.

 

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I don't have much free time! My job as a producer and DJ fill out 24 hours, but I get a kick out of it.

 

What are some of the strangest experiences you have had while on the road for a gig?

Yes, I had one in a club in India. There the power failed in middle of my set, which is nothing particular in India. It is a horror for every DJ if the power fails in middle of their set. It was a bit of a giggle that my notebook gave light through the accumulator.

 

What comment do you frequently hear from your fans?

They write that I am open minded on the Facebook website, and there are only positive comments from the fans which anyone can read on my Facebook page. I am also the only DJ and producer in our country who has been proclaimed as the best DJ and producer of dance music. I thank my fans for receiving this award and I am very proud of it.

 

Do you believe this comment to be true?

Yes, I believe these comments. I´m a very positive person, and everyone should be positive. Just so one can refine oneself.

 

What are some of your future goals in the music industry?

I have just signed a contract with US label Star 69 which makes me very happy.

 

What projects are you currently working on?

My new single "Get out" with a lot of remixes from other artists and it will come out at the label Star 69.



 - Interview by Zaneta Soroko-Ortiz