{"id":66870,"date":"2022-05-20T18:43:45","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T16:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/?p=66870"},"modified":"2022-05-20T19:38:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T17:38:22","slug":"davidjackson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/london\/davidjackson\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview – David Jackson"},"content":{"rendered":"

The half-Irish, German-born prodigy David Jackson<\/strong> broke onto the scene in 2020 with \u2018Broken Heart\u2019<\/b> on\u00a0Frank Music<\/b> records which remained in\u00a0continuous rotation on Annie Mac\u2019s <\/b>Friday Night\u00a0show on BBC Radio 1\u00a0for\u00a0over six weeks, as well as picking up heavy support from the likes of Pete\u00a0Tong<\/b>, Gerd Janson<\/b>,\u00a0Denis Sulta <\/b>and\u00a0DJ\u00a0Seinfeld<\/b>, to name a few. His talent in the studio has also landed him two remixes of legendary group Pet Shop Boys. <\/b>Following on from this incredible start to his career, his\u00a02021 EP \u2018Airport Disco\u2019<\/b>\u00a0immediately\u00a0scored BBC Radio 1\u2019s famous \u2018Hottest Record in the World\u2019<\/b>.<\/p>\n

We caught up with David to ahead of his new release \u2018Guiness Italo\u2019 <\/b>which is out now on Frank Music<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to Deep House London! How\u2019s things? Where are you in the world at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks so much for having me! Things are only getting better! I just came back to my lovely little home town of Heidelberg in the south of Germany and am happy to see my friends again.<\/p>\n

Can you tell us a bit about your journey in dance music to get where you are today?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I had the privilege of growing up in a very musical family where my father played anything from The Prodigy, Sasha & Digweed to LTJ Bukem, etc. for me since I was a toddler, and my mothers side of family got me into classical music very early. I started producing and DJing for fun and was lucky enough to meet a super cool local club collective called ‘blank\u2019 through a mutual friend when I was around 14. They snuck me into clubs and let me play my first gigs hehe. Things just progressed from there.<\/p>\n

What have been some of the key moments that have been influential in your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think my first EP on Frank Music, “Broken Heart\u201c, was a big moment for me. Having DJs like Gerd Janson, Krystal Klear, Denis Sulta, Annie Mac, etc. play it out was unreal for me. I also had the chance to remix The Pet Shop Boys and Jessie Ware recently which I still can\u2019t believe.<\/p>\n

Congrats on the new EP, all 4 tracks are sounding massive! When and where did you write it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you very much! I wrote the main track the day after a big night out where I had quite a few pints, I think I was still a little tipsy while making the track. The music + the alcohol in my blood felt like Panorama Bar in my little bedroom studio!<\/p>\n

You return to Johannes Albert\u2019s quality Frank Music label for the EP, how did you first link with Johannes?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I used to play Johannes\u2019 music all the time! He played in my hometown before and was friends with the promoters so I was lucky enough to have a friends of friends connection. We reached out via email one day and sent my ‘Broken Heart\u2018 EP, the rest is history.<\/p>\n

When creating music do you have certain labels in mind or is that not something you think about?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I used to approach things that way, thinking what labels it would be cool to release on and then make something in that direction. This was a big learning experience for me because I feel like I didn\u2019t really have fun making the music, I was just trying to replicate something for the sake of a kind of \u201acareer\u2018 move. Opening an ableton file without any such thoughts really gives me the freedom to express myself best and do whatever I feel like. I think one can hear the difference in the outcomes.<\/p>\n

What is your creative process like? Do you have concrete ideas before you start producing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It really depends. Sometimes I do start a project where I have a clear vision of what I want to make, but mostly I just sit down and let my feelings take control. Most of the time I start with an idea and totally spin it somewhere along the way.<\/p>\n

Have you been able to road test the new EP yet? What have the crowd reactions been like?<\/strong><\/div>\n

\nI\u2019ve had a couple of chances to play out the record while nobody knew what the track was. The reactions were always really amazing with people asking for the ID which was a big reason for me to release it!<\/p>\n

What are some of your favourite labels and artists right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uhh there\u2019s soooo many\u2026 Love everything Polari, Senor Chugger, Frank Music, Demi Riquismo, AP, Anz have been up to!<\/p>\n

What are the key elements for the perfect party in your eyes?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about that special collective connection, I can\u2019t put it into words. Only love among the people matters, nothing else!<\/p>\n

Is there anything else coming up for you guys that you can tell us about? Big shows? New music?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m playing my first show in Ireland on the 27.5. at Wigwam in Dublin for Bella Festa. I also have a record that I\u2019ve been dreaming about for over 2 years now coming out mid June, so keep your eyes peeled :))<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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