DJ and Producer AMKA shares insightful details about his journey in the music industry, from his early experiences with gaming to his uncle’s influence as a DJ. Learn about his love for techno and how he aims to create unforgettable experiences with his music in this latest interview.
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Mason Vera Paine and AMKA Transcription
Announcer – 0:00: Mason Paine.
Mason Paine – 0:01: Alfredo Mazzilli is a techno DJ and producer that goes by the name AMKA. AMKA joins me to speak about his career and how in such a short time, he’s been making waves in the scene. Thanks for joining me, AMKA.
AMKA – 0:12: Thank you for having me on.
Mason Paine – 0:14: Mason, tell me, how long have you been a DJ and how’d you pick up your name?
AMKA – 0:18: Yeah, well, I started DJ when I was 14, and the story behind my DJ name is, is that everyone was calling me AMKA because it’s my gamer tag. I’m a big fan of video games, so, yeah, I kept AMKA as my artist’s name. That’s it.
Mason Paine – 0:37: Nice. I actually like video games too. Was that your inspiration or was there something else that inspired you into the music industry?
AMKA – 0:45: I grew up surrounded by music. My uncle was a DJ as well and he had the DJ console at my parents’ home. So, one day I decided to try and since then everything started.
Mason Paine – 0:58: That’s cool. You have a solid foundation and there are multiple genres. When it comes to EDM, what drew you to techno specifically?
AMKA – 1:07: Well, that’s a great question. Honestly, I decided to choose techno because it’s able to convey different emotion to people. The groove and the melodies are able to transport the listener whatever he wants at the moment of listening. That’s why I have chosen techno.
Mason Paine – 1:21: Do you think you bring anything unique to techno?
AMKA – 1:24: I don’t know, probably melodies or atmospheres, because it’s what my fans love more about my music.
Mason Paine – 1:30: Your new track, vivid memories. I got to know, was there any inspiration behind it?
AMKA – 1:35: The concept behind the track was to create a memorable experience. Whether you’re listening to it at a club or a festival, it aims to capture the essence of the moment, making it unforgettable for you and your friends around you.
Mason Paine – 6:14: It’s sham you. Is there any other artists in particular that you look up to or you get inspired by that? Just really helps you push your own music along?
AMKA – 7:40: I’m not going to say a specific name, to be honest, because the world is full of incredible artists who keep inspiring me and other people every day. We just have to be thankful to all of them for their music and to keep inspiring us.
Mason Paine – 7:54: Even though you’ve been DJing since you were very young man, you’ve only been on the scene for about a year professionally. So when it comes to the evolution of your own sound, have you noticed that it’s changed or evolved at all?
AMKA – 8:08: Over the past year? My musical journey has been an incredible learning experience. I saw a significant evolution in both my sound and production technique. In terms of sound, I have to say that I became more refined and focused. It’s been a long process of trial and error, but each experiment has contributed to shaping my sonic landscape.
Mason Paine – 8:29: I love that you acknowledge that you’re growing and you’re expanding. and with that said, are there any upcoming projects that you’re working on?
AMKA – 8:37: I’m so excited, guys, to tell you that my new track, Timeless Dream will be out on 16 February. And I’m also working on a lot of new music which will see the light during the year.
Mason Paine – 8:48: Well, thank you, AMKA, for joining me. I really appreciate you being here. And for those listening, where can they find more information about you?
AMKA – 8:55: This has been a pleasure. And for those listening, you can find me on Instagram, AMKA Music or my website, AMKAmusic.com.
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