Interview on Subversive LA.

Thee-O was recently asked to be interviewed by Los Angeles underground dance resource SubversiveLA.com. The entire interview is below. Check out the website by clicking here.

 Q1:How long have you been in the "scene" here in LA?

I have been DJing raves and clubs in the Los Angeles area since 1992. I started DJing in 1986 when I was 13. I DJed at house parties, school dances, etc. When I graduated High School in 1991, I started attending raves and soon started DJing at them.

Q2: In your opinion, what's LA's 'edge' in the clubbing scene compared with other US cities like Miami, Detroit, New York?

LA has this unique vibe. It is urban and suburban at the same time. LA has such a mixture of cultures and styles. It is a unique place to party. Like Miami, we don't have a real winter so we are a year round clubbing destination. LA was the birthplace of the US rave scene and it is still the strongest rave scene in the states.

Q3: When was your first DJ experience & who was playing?

My first rave gig was a party called "Under The Kandyground" held at "La Casa" in Downtown LA. DJ's that night were DJ Dan, Ron D. Core, Barry Weaver, The Kandyman and Tony Largo.

Q4: If given the chance, what artists would you like to work/play with?

I am really into the techno and tech house scene. I would love to work/spin with people like Dubfire, Paul Ritch, Mark Knight and so many others.

Q5: What projects are you currently working on?

I am currently the Label Manager for Saturday Night Sessions so I am constantly working on stuff for the label. Also I have a lot of release coming out this summer on labels like, Bit Records Mexico, Jetlag Digital, Source of Gravity, Nuhar, Suara, LOOQ and System Recordings just to name a few. I am constantly in the studio...I love just working on new music.

Q6: Who are some of your influential artists?

Prince, The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, Joy Division...I am product of growing up and listening to New Wave and early EDM right along with hip hop and salsa music.

Q7: What are your 'top 5' electronic music tracks of all time?

Hmmm that is a tough question but here you go.

Cybertron - Clear
Channel One - Technicolor
Lil Louis and The World - French Kiss
Inner City - Big Fun
Joey Beltram - Energy Flash.

Q9: What was the last record/track/album you bought?

I am really into the new Bat For Lashes album and the new Decemberists album is growing on me also.

Q9: Any advice for the aspiring promoter/dj?

Set yourself apart. Don't just play what everyone else is playing. Produce your own music. Never settle and never compromise your integrity.