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#125

Hello

Who Am I

DJ PreSkool djpreskool.com Have been living and djing in Brooklyn since the early 2000s, also doing some production and light show work. My latest album was released this year Impressions Of Mira

What Do I do

Professional DJ/Producer with multiple residences in New York City mostly in North Brooklyn

What Studio

Pirate Studio in Ridgewood, Queens. Great facility I use the DJ rooms for practice and testing out racks at club volumes.

**Music I dj **

House, acid house , lots of 80s and 90s dance tracks, pop and rock dance tracks ,Afro House , disco, 120 BPM is my thing.

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#126

:dvd::cd: Im booked to use a studio in NY =1 Just wanted to connect with a local DJ, say hello and show support!

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#127

Who am I?

My name’s Missing-Nin. I’m a LA based producer artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What do I create?

I describe the music i make as new age. it’s a blend of Hiphop and afro pop

Which studio do I use?

I go to the Los Angeles locations

What do I listen to?

A lot of sade, nina simone, scottish bands and ny drill

#128

Who am I?

I’m Damien and I am a multi-instrumentalist. :slight_smile:

What do I create?

My day job is working as a school music teacher. I have a Bandcamp with some of my music. I am always looking to collaborate and connect socially through music. Any age, ethnicity gender style, and so on.

Which studio do I use?

I use Greenwich and Croydon but would love to travel further afield. I know lots of musicians here so can bandswap if anyone would like?

What do I listen to?
I enjoy pop music from each decade. Also classical music. I like Jazz. I like world music. I enjoy hearing unknown artists at open mic nights/gigs or online. I love rave culture. Also, I enjoy learning about new styles of music.

#129

Who am I?
I am Simon Peter Adabor, a Ghanaian singer, written a couple of songs but struggled to produce any. Now ready to launch my music career in the UK.
What do I create?
I do gospel songs with African rhythm and ready to explore and blend with other genres.
Which studio do I use?
I am based in Birmingham and would used the studio there
What do I listen to?
Bob N. Marley, Kwame Yeboah, Pat Thomas, Benjamin Dube, and basically I love listening to the bits of every genre

#130

I’m Roamz south London UK RAPPER I’m here to tell my story through music. Promise you will fall in love wiv do music I’m making. Independent

#131

Welcome everyone, really nice to have you here!

#132

Who am I?
I am PRNCEHNR and I am a DJ, writer, model and artist.

What do I create?
I have been DJing since 2018 and I have created a mix series entitled Seoul Smooth Soul Sexy, which focuses on the American and Korean scenes of Hip-Hop and R&B, as well as international artists from other countries that I include in my mixes and my playlists.

Which studio do I use?
I use the studios located in Los Angeles.

What do I listen to?
While I primarily listen to Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz and Soul, I am open and enjoy listening to all other genres of music and I do enjoy when friends, family and peers share music with me by way of YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud and Mixcloud.

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#133

Who am I?

I’m Matthew, A.K.A. Madsko ! 23 years old at the moment, and living in Reading, UK after moving here from Amsterdam, NL.

What do I create?

During the day I’m a salesman for an online company. In my spare time I use FL Studio to create BANGERS!
At the moment, I mainly make Dancehall, Afro, Moombahton and some Jersey Club. Besides that, I make youtube videos explaining the remixes I make so that others can learn more about Moombahton-like genres.

Which studio do I use?

It will be my first time using a Pirate Studio this Thursday. I will be going to the Reading Studio, which is only about 30 mins from my house!

What do I listen to?

Many, many different stuff. Depending on my mood and the people I’m with, you’ll catch me listening to Rap, Alternative Rock, Pop, Afro, EDM, Festival Trap, Lo-Fi and the list goes on and on…
I have my favorite Moombahton tracks (and my own produced tracks) in a nice spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7L8GQbojZ3i91m1ZPMRlXw?si=f059918a44a14bff

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#134

Nice to meet you all - give me a shout if any of you fancy collaborating in some way :grinning:

Who am I?
I’m a producer/artist/rapper from the Midlands and living in London. I am the main man behind Pepper’s Ghostt, a UK alternative hip-hop/rap collective!

What do I create?
I mainly produce and rap on my own beats, which led to my first EP release in March. I enjoy different accents, influences and genres in the music I make. I play a bit of keys, bass, guitar and drums and I just love writing, making and finding new music in all honestly!

Which studio do I use?
I used to use Greenwich but Hackney Wick my main one now.

What do I listen to?
Not to sound cliche but I love most genres, mainly hip-hop (obviously!), rock, alternative, indie, house, grime and lo-fi.

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#135

Nice to meet you guys! Didn’t know there was a community section here, better introduce myself :slight_smile:

Who am I?
My name is Nathan, I’m a multimusician from Glasgow, currently living in Dumfries & Galloway, and I’m 19. Guitar is my main instrument, which I have been playing since I was 11.

What do I create?
I’ve producing instrumental alternative rock music, since I was in Secondary School. Although my earlier works are more crude, I’ve been enjoying learning how to make my music sound more professional. I’ve performed with bands & would very much like to create my own band. Currently, I’ve been trying to arrange my music for a live setting using the Logic Remote.

Which studio do I use?
I use the one in Glasgow. It’s a bit of a mission to get to from D&G, but fortunately I stay in Glasgow during the week for college.

What do I listen to?
Right now, I’m listening to a lot of early 2000s indie. Bloc Party being the main one. Radiohead was also a huge inspiration for me, growing as a musician. Although, generally, I am open to all genres.

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#136

Hey all, I’m Kate! a.k.a. Feathers
I’m the CX Team Lead for the U.S.A. so you might have hopped on a chat or call with me during Pacific Daylight Hours :slight_smile: On my off hours I’m a musician in sunny California

Who am I?
I’m a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles with a background in theatre. It’s safe to say I’m always down for a spectacle. I’ve been singing forever and writing lyrics even longer than that. I also play guitar, harmonica and I dabble on the keyboard.

What do I create?
Currently I’m creating my own sound that’s between dark synth pop and indie guitar songs. I’m looking to get out and play full sets in the greater LA area and beyond with a full band. I’ve released one single (https://spoti.fi/3wTLAam) and have an album currently in the works. Past projects include a razz band (rock/jazz combo), a pop band, a doom metal band, and I have laid vocals for songs ranging from electronic tracks to kid songs.

Which studio do I use?
Silver Lake - rehearsal and recording rooms

What do I listen to?
Rock (from classic to metal), Reggae, Lo-fi / Trip Hop, Pop, Blues, & Jazz

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#137

Who am I?
Mark England - 49 years old. Just started into the DJ world after wanting to since the early 90’s but just never seemed to have the cash or time.
What do I create?
Poor basic transitional mixes…at the moment!
Which studio do I use?
It’ll be Cheltenham
What do I listen to?
Mainly tech house, funky house, liquid D&B and some old school trance!

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#138

Hey Mark, welcome! You should check out the mini-documentary we made on @GM43627331 getting into DJIng, it’s epic https://pirate.com/en/blog/find-your-space/gary/

#139

Ah, that’s great, very similar story!! Thank you!

#140

Who am I?
Manolo Husky - 26 yo Rapper/Producer born, raised & based in Brooklyn, NY.
What do I create?
Hip hop/Rap mainly. I’ve been rapping & making beats since about 8th grade so quite literally half my life at this point. I like to think I’m pretty good at both. Sometimes I like to f*ck around and make random shit like some house shit you’d hear in the background on Love Island (the UK/superior version) or some straight up Wu-Tang inspired shit. My biggest inspirations are Action Bronson, Danny Brown, Jay-Z, RZA, DOOM, and Adele.
Which studio do I use?
I’ve used the Bushwick studio with a friend to workshop some podcast ideas but now I’ll be planning on using Gowanus since its closer to my crib for rehearsal space.
What do I listen to?
A lot of different stuff tbh. Sometimes jazz, sometimes soul. Sometimes classical, sometimes Billy Joel. (Shout out the GOAT Billy one time.) I try to listen to a lot of different genres for inspiration and ideas I wouldn’t otherwise get from listening to only rap. But I’ve been on a big Rakim/Big Daddy Kane binge lately in preparation for how I’d like to approach my first demo tape in terms of tapping into and harnessing that sort of energy & vibe. Enjoy the rest of your day & keep it going pirate community; lets make some crack, fam. :stuck_out_tongue:

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#141

Who am I?

Matt Gaffen, front man of 3 piece alt-punk band Hearse Pileup. By day I’m an experienced web developer and by night I shout about modern day ills, or write interesting little code experiments.

What do I create?

Politically conscious punk music. I try to write in a way that doesn’t force an ideology, instead focusing on pointing out a problem and encouraging the listener to come tot heir own conclusions. I also have dreams of getting more into VJ type stuff for creating interactive stage visuals. Occasional Podcaster.

Which studio do I use?

We used Greenwich for a good time, but we’ve recently changed drummer and Dalston is our new go-to as a result.

What do I listen to?

A lot of stuff, but I’m particularly fond of heavy rock - Songs for the Deaf was a landmark record for me and made a big impression. Lighning Bolt I’m also pretty fond of. I listen to a lot of computer game music, and am always looking for something new to listen to. I really enjoyed “Sometimes I might be Introvert” by Little Simz.

#142

Who am I?

I’m Joeri, an odd looking name that’s simply pronounced Yuri, but slightly better known as DJ Lemahnav. Since childhood I’ve always been exploring my musical side. As a marketing consultant by day and vergunning techno DJ by night I’ve got quite a busy life, but it’s all good fun.

What do I create?

Techno music, techno DJ sets. I mostly love progressive techno genres between 128 and 135 bpm. I create high-energy sets for a club environment, however I’m quite partial to a good loungy afternoon party too.

Having always played the piano, it’s a sound I love to bring into my mixes and into the music I started to produce.

Which studio do I use?

The studios in Hackney Wick are fantastic, however the ones in Wandsworth are closer to my home. I switch between both, depending on how luxurious I’m feeling :rofl:

What do I listen to?

I’ll listen to anything anyone throws at me, though I strongly prefer electronic music genres. Music strongly influences my mood, so I’ll always try to play something that fits the environment I’m in.

Can’t go wrong with techno, house, or some EDM.

#143

Who am I?

Heya! My name is Harry and my producer/DJ name is BONE. I originally come from an orchestral background having studied orchestral percussion and throughout this period I composed, arranged, performed and experienced a wide range of musical styles.

After a few years of freelancing and working odd jobs the pandemic struck and forced me to rest. That time gave me a change of heart of career pathways and I then began to develop an interest in field recording + sound design, which made me do a MA degree in Innovation in Sound - 'Data Analysis of Noise Pollution in Suburban Environments. Human perception and the inclusion of other species that are a part of the Suburban Soundscape.’

Throughout all of this, I was producing music for myself but since the pandemic, I’ve decided to go after music producer/dj-ing as a career - my first goal is to make a living from it and inspire people to do anything you want, no matter where you are in life.

What do I create?

I create ambient remixes and produce techno (release coming September) but not limited to DnB (TBC). I also make DJ mixes that tend to vary - I see my mixes made more for radio, listening on-the-go and purely for satisfaction but trying to get my mixes heard and try to land a gig.

Which studio do I use?
I’m new to Pirate so yet to use a studio but the closest one is Bristol :stuck_out_tongue:

What do I listen to?
I listen to electronic based music, whether I like it or not, because I want to experience a variety of styles. My main inspiration is Aphex Twin purely from an artistic point of view and also artists such as Four Tet, Floating Points, Caribou, Skream, Eats Everything and so on.

Thanks for reading :slight_smile:

#144

Who am I?

Hi, I’m Josh! Lead Singer/Frontman of an indie pop / alternative band known as Divided Compass and from the best part of London… SOUTH LONDON!!! We started off as just a small project between two Visually Impaired friends back in 2018 (Louis Moorhouse | NW Yorkshire) releasing an EP in 2019 from a bunch a songs written in 2016 and then introduced a third person who is also our secondary producer / songwriter and our main drummer (Harry Sorrell (East London/Essex). 2021 saw us make up the band we are today and also saw us release a single known as “Come On”. 2022 saw us come back from a short break due to some work commitments, this meant releasing a new single called “Destined Future” that followed on from the single before that “Come On”. Our line up has changed since an may change slightly again soon as we’re looking for a keys player and a new Bassist to take on a perm role in the band (so if interested feel free to contact me)! But of current the line up is:

Joshua Ulysses | Lead Vocalist / Bassist
Graham Plummer-Mosere | Guitarist
Alexandra Ulysses | Bassist / Vocalist
Harry Sorrell | Drummer

We’ve played at some notable venues such as:

The Fiddlers Elbow - Camden
Luna Lounge - Leytonstone
The Man of Kent - Nunhead

And are booked in to play at:

The Ninth Life - Catford
The Beehive - Bromley-By-Bow

Fancy seeing us play or wanna see our socials or streams: https://linktr.ee/dividedcompass

What do I create?

As an individual, I used to work as a Video Intern at a company called Pollen who worked with large artists and other notable brands as a promotions company. Since that has ended I’ve been on the search for Videography/Photography jobs wether in film/tv or in the music buiz. However, my current sort of job is being a musician and a frontman to this amazing project/band. When we’re not rehearsing I tend to produce tracks with Harry and Louis that fit the vibe of the lyrics. As a project, we’re not confined to one genre (wtf is a genre??? :rofl:)! So one moment we can be working on something quite slow and depressing, then the next is quite poppy and upbeat. Tracks we have released already sort of hit on sounds from Indie to Reggaeton/Island to Ballads and the occasional kind of 90s Hip/Hop trait. If I could say an artist we’re creatively close to in inspiration it would have to be BASTILLE.

Which studio do I use?

We sort of fluctuate between different venues. Our main stay is usually Greenwich, but here and there we tend to either use Dalston or Hackney. Recently we’ve not been using a pirate within the last few weeks due to budgetary issue and so with the handyness of using our drummers uni space we’ve been saving up to return back to our beloved pirate work space!

What do I listen to?

As an individual I’m a sucker for anything as long as I am able to understand and process the meaning of the piece. At the moment I’ve stayed to liking stuff like Synth Pop / Alternative / Indie / Rock / Rap and Afrobeat / Reggae. Artists in particular I listen to are: Fickle Friends, Bastille, Joywave, The Wombats, AJR, MJ, Derek Sands and Bob Marley.

As a band we take our influences at a shared sort of value. Again me with my likes of Bastille and AJR, our Drummers love for the Beatles and Phil Collins and our Guitarists love for heavy rock from the 70s/80s as well as his undying love for Brian May and then our current Bassists love for Tate McRae / Olivia Rodrigo etc

All a varied sort of taste of music!

That’s all from us though! Hopefully shall see you all around! Be great to get talking with any of you and maybe we can collab / join forces sometime.

Much Love!!!