T.H.E Interview – MaRLo

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Leaving his mark on charts, dance-floors, and music enthusiasts the world over, Dutch born MaRLo backs up being the #1 Best Trance DJ and #2 overall DJ in Australia with no justification required. From Beatport #1s to headlining some of the most prestigious dance events in the world, MaRLo is influencing trance music like no other.

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Born in the Netherlands and raised in Australia, MaRLo has truly earned his stripes in the studio. He has risen to staggering heights, claiming top chart spots. Signed to Armin van Buuren’s Armada Music, he is taking the world by storm, with Armin personally noting in an MTV interview that MaRLo “programs the best lead sounds”. His style can best be described as powerful, tech-influenced trance with loads of hands-in-the-air action.

The future holds an explosion of musical glory for the MaRLo camp, where anticipated releases fused with epic spots at the world’s most incredible events will dominate — this is one performer who won’t be slowing down.

We managed to catch up with the Australian DJ/Producer to talk about his upcoming compilation, “Visions”. Check out what he had to say. :)

T.H.E – Tell us a little about your new compilation, “Visions”.

MaRLo – The compilation title is very relevant to this compilation as I had a specific “Vision” for what I wanted to do with it.. I really wanted to showcase a bunch of new up and coming talent from around the world, but specifically Australia… so I have included 6 Aussie produced tracks. I also figured that “Visions” was fitting as it’s been my most popular track this year ;)

T.H.E – What was the thinking behind the track selection for this compilation?

MaRLo – I wanted to have a solid mix of tracks that I’m playing a lot in my sets right now as well a bunch of previously unknown tracks from new producers. I have also included 3 of my very own tracks that no one has heard before!

T.H.E – Apart from your own tracks, which tracks from the compilation do you like the most and why?

MaRLo – I really like Cosmic Gate’s “Falling Back” from the established artists on my compilation, and from the new up and coming guys “Exis – The Ensemble” would have to be my favourite.

T.H.E – What kind of sounds do you think will dominate the trance scene in the near future?

MaRLo – For me the reason I fell in love with Trance so much was because it was such an open minded style of music and group of people which wasn’t afraid to take influences from other styles and sounds and welcomed new ideas and a fresh approach to that big stadium sound – Which is always where I felt Trance sounded best. As for the future I really hope that the division between what some people consider “real” Trance and others don’t stops being so intense… I think the Techy influenced style of Trance is going to make a big comeback in the next few years, stuff like Sander Van Doorn, Marcel Woods, Marco V etc. used to do. Dark atmospheric melodies, Techy powerful beats, but produced in a very clean modern way.

T.H.E – Would you like to like to step out of your comfort zone and try out another genre someday?

MaRLo – I think I do that with almost every release and always have done haha, I like trying new things and challenging myself as a producer. Producing is an artform, and I always want to learn new things and approaches on how to do things. I want to keep trying to improve and I think that’s harder to do that if you stick to the same sound/template your whole career. Plus I have so many different emotions and moods from day to day… I couldn’t just make happy or sad music every single day. But I think throughout all my releases I still have my own “MaRLo Sound”.

T.H.E – Which trance artists did you listen to when you started producing?

MaRLo – Mauro Picotto, Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Tiesto, Sander Van Doorn, Chicane & Marco V!

T.H.E – Three classic Trance anthems that you never get tired of listening to.

MaRLo – Oliver Lieb – Subraumstimulation, Mauro Picotto – Verdi, Marcel Woods – Advanced.

T.H.E – Can we expect a new MaRLo album soon?

MaRLo – Hmmm… we’ll see :)

T.H.E – What will we see from MaRLo in 2015, in terms of new music, tours and festival appearances?

MaRLo – A few vocal tracks, some banging instrumentals, LOTS of International tours and Festivals. 2015 is looking like it’s going to be the craziest year I’ve ever had.

T.H.E – We would like to sign off with a very personal question, you and Jano are probably the cutest couple in the dance music scene. If you had to dedicate a track to her, which one would it be? :)

MaRLo – Keane – Somewhere Only We Know.

T.H.E – Thank you MaRLo for taking out the time to speak to us. We would like to wish you all the very best in all your future endeavours.

MaRLo – Thanks! :)

You can pre-order MaRLo’s upcoming compilation, “Visions” right here.

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