Most disappointing moment in Constant Circles existence?
There have definitely been no disappointing moments so far. It has been a lot of hard work and there has been the occasional set back, but on the whole it has been an incredible upward journey full of positivity, new experiences and new friends.
Describe Constant Circles album artwork?
It is impossible to define the artwork in general, as we usually work in a run of two or three releases, which have a theme but also conceptualise the music in some way. So there has been a range of artwork so far with different themes.
My key designer is Martín Vidal, but then I invite guest artists on board also and we get to know each artist and feature them on the website.
We had an amazing one off hand drawn piece from Jonny Lawrence (Tough Luck art) for our fourth release. We also recently featured a Russian based abstract artist called Eyal Schwartz, and the art for our SPIRALS compilation series is designed by Yost, a UK artist and producer who does a lot of photography based work.
The policy for our artwork is the same as the music. No boundaries or rules, just cutting edge, unique and beautiful. We will soon be releasing some limited edition prints of the key pieces of label art, so look out for those.
Best Constant Circles showcase?
We literally just held our first showcase at the amazing Culture Box in Copenhagen with Kris Davis, Nandu and Radeckt. In fact I’m writing this with a killer hangover from that party! I’ve held off from pushing too soon for showcases, as I wanted to establish the brand and have a roster of artists that really reflect where I want us to be musically, and I think we are just reaching that point now. So next year we will have more regular showcases, starting with a quarterly label party at an amazing new club called Mono in Brighton, UK. It’s a really cool intimate space in the arches on the sea front with a Funktion 1 sound system, so it’s just perfect for us to showcase the sounds of the label. We launch on March 11th 2017 with myself and local artist Suze Rosser.
Dream Constant Circles artist?
There are too many to mention really, especially because the music policy of the label is so eclectic, and I actually feel like I’m building a nice family of artists with a variety of styles that can grow with the label. But if we are talking pipe dreams, I would love to sign some beautiful electronica from someone like Bonobo or Moderat.
Most important business/music app/program/software?
Music has become so reliant on technology now that there are a number of apps and pieces of software that I literally couldn’t live without. From making music and recording radio shows in Logic, to managing social media on my smartphone apps, to sharing our music on Soundcloud, Mixcloud and Youtube, to backing up and transferring files, projects and artwork using DropBox. It varies from task to task but they are all equally important.
Longest Day(s) ever worked?
I think I’m actually still working the same never-ending day since this project started haha! Running a label is pretty full on, and to fit it around other commitments takes a lot of hard work, organisation and dedication so I don’t really ever switch off from it, but that’s because it’s my passion and doesn’t feel like a job to me. Even when I’m working late and feeling overwhelmed I still love every minute of it.
Upcoming projects?
On the label we have a lot of developments happening behind the scenes. Some of the music that is coming later this year and early in 2017 is absolutely incredible, especially from my label artists Nandu, Moosefly and Allies For Everyone. We have more label showcases in the planning stage including London and Berlin, plus the website is changing and will have some new functions and content soon and we will be launching some super exclusive artwork prints and merchandise.
As an artist I’m also working on a lot of solo material as Just Her, including a few new tracks with my vocalist Kieran Fowkes, some of which will come out on Constant Circles as a follow up to “Let Myself Go”.
Tracklist
- Nandu – Lightning feat. Markus Nyberg (Original Mix) [CC017] *Forthcoming
- Kapibara – Boto Boto (Original Mix) [CC015] *Forthcoming
- Just Her – Let Myself Go feat. Kieran Fowkes (Original Mix) [CC007]
- Kris Davis & Yost – Relentless (Original Mix) [CC002]
- Konvex & The Shadow & Mainro – The Minute After (Day Vocal Edit) [CC006]
- Nandu – Crush (Original Mix) [CC011] *Free Download via DHA
- Slow Hearts – Sub 37 (Radeckt Remix) [CC012]
- Just Her – Silence (Original Mix) [CC001]
- Joal – Mailbox feat. Lavinia Claws (David Durango Remix) [CC003]
- Just Her – In The Dark feat. Kieran Fowkes (Pete Oak Remix) [CC014] *Forthcoming
- AntiAlias – Roam (Original Mix) [CC010]
- UNDERHER – Blow (Original Mix) [CC015] *Forthcoming
- Yost – The Final Stage (Original Mix) [CC010]