Next up in our “Who is” series: the latest addition to the Lose Controle Music line-up. This young talent already showed his skills of with his Wildstylez collab and own previews. Learn more about him and get a first look on his music below.
I am Demi Kanon (18) DJ/Producer from The Netherlands, the newcomer in the hardstyle scene!
What’s the meaning behind your alias Demi Kanon?
It took a while before I finally made the decision to use my own name as artist name, haha! I’ve been brainstorming for months and I came across the most random artist names like Eclipse, Canonball and many more. But every time I came up with one it didn’t feel good.
When I came up with using my own name as an artist name as well I had to think twice. I really had to get used to it. I wanted to be different from other hardstyle DJs/Producers. So, in the end I thought: why not?
You got signed at Lose Control Music. What did you do before that? It seems that you came from nowhere. Tell us a bit about your journey to LCM.
I’ve been producing for around 7 years now. I tried making different styles like many other producers did. The past 5 years, I only focused on hardstyle. Last year I finally came to a point that I was satisfied and confident of what I was making.
I got so many good reactions from friends and other producers who listened to my tracks. So I’ve been sending my demos around to big artists including Wildstylez.
Do you think it’s easy to compete against bigger names in the scene as a newcomer?
No, I wouldn’t say easy, haha. The hardstyle scene has grown so big, so many new talents. I have to stand out with my music if I want to compete against bigger names.
“Perfect Love”, the collab with Wildstylez, was used for the Decibel Outdoor Trailer. I guess that was a big honor for you. How was it to work with Wildstylez on this big tune? Who made the melody, who the kick?
It sure was a huge accomplishment for me to do a collab with Joram a.k.a. Wildstylez. Actually the collab itself was made pretty fast. In the first place it was meant as a solo track. I asked Joram feedback on it, he liked the idea so much that we decided to finish it together.
When the track was done Joram told me that decibel wanted to use it as festival trailer tune. I was extremely excited. It’s something you won’t forget easily! The track itself will be featured on Wildstylez new album.
Decibel Outdoor 2015 Festival Trailer
How would you describe your own style? Can we expect more euphoric hardstyle?
I would describe my style as catchy melodies, a good vocal and a good kick. I’m trying to inspire people with my music, even if you don’t like hardstyle. Of course you can expect more euphoric hardstyle tracks from me!
Are you going to produce crossover tracks like other hardstyle producers?
It’s never bad to experiment with your music. But for me at the moment I would say no. But never say never!
At which events can we see Demi Kanon in 2015?
I got many awesome bookings coming up in 2015 including Defqon of course! It has always been a dream for me since the day I’ve started producing. I’m so excited about this event, also because I have never been there before as a visitor.
Currently I’m making some mash-ups and deciding which tracks I want to play. I have some more cool bookings coming up this summer, unfortunately I can’t announce them yet…
Any other event you would like to play at?
Because I became 18 last year I was finally allowed to enter some party’s. I experienced my first festival last year, which was decibel outdoor. So it’s hard to tell which event I want to play, haha! I think Intents Festival is an event i would really like to play, I heard the vibe there is so amazing.
Besides music, what are your hobbies or other professionals you would like to do?
I have no other hobbies besides music, my life is pretty busy as it is now. I live on my own and work in a steel factory. Every minute I have I spent my time in the studio. If I had more time I would probably focus on designing and artwork.
Last but not least, anything you want to say to your fans?
YOU are the reason I make music. Keep yourself updated because more of my tracks are coming your way!