Nov 1, 2004 • 1 min read

Same six questions: Plump DJs

Plump DJs discuss how they started, their latest album, their influences and upcoming dates, including a FabricLive show on 19 November.

How did you start out making music for a living?

Andy did a music technology course and sent some cassettes to record companies. Freskanova offered him a deal. Lee got a job as a runner for freskanova records.

What inspired your latest album?

Our international nightclubbing experiences over 2 years. Many different influences.

What process do you go through in creating an album?

Much research and intensive studio work. We made many more tracks than are on the album and we picked the best ones.

Which artists influence your work?

So many different artists. Timo Maas, Carl Cox, Daft Punk, Derrick May, Timbaland, The Neptunes, Dr Dre, etc etc

What would you say to someone experiencing your music for the first time?

Keep your mind open and your eyes shut.

What are your ambitions for your latest album, and for the future?

DJ compilation in March or April next year and another artist album the following year. Eargasm night at Fabric once every 3 months and a tour to coincide with the dj comp. For more information check out www.plumpdjs.co.uk

Eargasm is out on Finger Lickin' Records and is available to buy online from www.vinyladdiction.co.uk. Plump DJs will play FabricLive 19 Nov, Vendre Hall Bangor 20 Nov, Sankey's Soap Manchester 3 Dec and Chibuku Shake Shake Liverpool 4 Dec. Press info from Finger Lickin.

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