Artist info
Genre
Electronic
Influences
Jon Hopkins, Seekae, Shlohmo
Website
Meet Willaris K. The 23 year old Northern NSW producer and master behind his latest single 'Alchemy'. His ability to create an ambient space of dark mystery through beautiful sounds and thick texture will have you in a daze.
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
It’s hard to define the exact process of how it developed. I spend a lot of time experimenting with different ideas and concepts. Driving a lot for work allows me to spend more time listening to different music, then when it comes to my own writing, I'm sub-consciously combining different worlds that resonate at the time.
What’s your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
Initially it’s personal experience, live music is a big one. I take a lot of inspiration from movie scores and how they're able to influence the emotions of the audience.
What can punters expect from a Willaris K live show?
I’m playing my first live show this Friday. As I've been planning for it, i’ve found that I'm naturally gravitating towards my heavier/dancier stuff. Most of which has never been heard outside of my bedroom. Expect intense moments contrasted with intimate ambience.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given and who was it from?
There’s not really one piece of advice that i subscribe to, but i’m a firm believer in everything happening for a reason - whether it be positive or negative. I’d say that mentality came from my parents who always attest that you get out what you put in.
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
No 1 Dad's - Camberwell
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
Seekae - Void
You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
Tame Impala - Why won't you make up your mind?
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
I saw Jagwar Ma a couple of weeks ago in Coolangatta. It was good to see a crowd come out in numbers and support that style of music locally.
Tell us about the bands or people in the North Coast music community in NSW that inspire you.
I'm quite lucky in that regard because I've got a group of close friends from school that also write music. That's a big inspiration for me. We're always pushing each other, collaborating, keeping the standards high, no beating around the bush with feedback. I'm excited for us all to be out doing our thing musically. Everyone has their own tastes which seems to be a driving force for pushing our personal boundaries. I premiered a track from Rössen Culture in my triple j mix, Grant Walker just put his first track up on unearthed, NWM that did my artwork and visuals writes, HXXD GXLD raps and Joel Cauchi is a singer/songwriter who lends his guitar expertise on a few upcoming releases. They’re all coming; keep your eyes peeled.
What are your plans for 2017?
Release an EP. Develop my live show to become as live as possible, then eventually incorporate a visual aspect. Maybe a remix.
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I don't know if dour is the right word for this. There's something more intriguing and inviting about it than you realise at first. For all its superficial gloom, there's something really cathartic and emotionally complex about this beat.
I don't know if dour is the right word for this. There's something more intriguing and inviting about it than you realise at first. For all its superficial gloom, there's something really cathartic and emotionally complex about this beat.
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take me to 1:01 any day of the week. such a smart series of build and release moments throughout. another great fusion of the natural and the electronic mr k.
take me to 1:01 any day of the week. such a smart series of build and release moments throughout. another great fusion of the natural and the electronic mr k.
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You took us by surprise with Alchemy but we were ready for you this time. I'm firmly strapped down, safe from the involuntary bodily spasms that trashed my desk space last time round. Artful production and raw energy in full effect.
You took us by surprise with Alchemy but we were ready for you this time. I'm firmly strapped down, safe from the involuntary bodily spasms that trashed my desk space last time round. Artful production and raw energy in full effect.