INTERVIEW ANDHIM

FB: This last year has been full of bomb tracks that all the headliners are playing. Did you expect this reception from artists like Solomun?

A: When we are in the studio we never really know what will happen. Our musical output keeps constantly changing and does not orientate on current trends. So, we are never really sure about the overall reception. To see so many DJ’s playing our tunes makes us happy of course. It’s the best reward for all the lonely hours in the studio we could get.

FB: What are you looking for with your “Superfriends” label? Are you open to tracks from unknown people and to give opportunities to unknown talent? or do you simply put out your music and the people you want to work with?

A: We founded the label for our own music in the first place. As a playground for our ideas and vision, for our own definition of electronic music. So, for now it will be our music only. But of course, we are working with other artists like Högni Egilsson or Piper Davis. Also, remixers having a home in our label.

FB: Do you think it is important to work with artists from different labels and give them the opportunity to release on your label? Many labels don’t want to get music from anyone but themselves?

A: It depends on how you run your label. For us running our own label is highly motivating and gives us the freedom we need in this industry where everyone tries to make the right (business) moves. It’s our little playground where it’s not about making any money. It’s about expressing ourselves. To have other artists would mean a lot of responsibility and extra work. It would be an extra business. Being responsible for yourself is just easy and we want to keep it like this for now.

FB: Playing at the Black Coffee party is the fruit of your good work. Do you see it as a reward? You’re growing so fast. Where do you see each other in two years if you keep up this great pace?

A: We are very happy Black Coffee invited us tw times for his Ibiza residency this year. It’s a great pleasure to be a part of his movement. The plan for the next two years is to remain the hard work without losing the fun. We always want to come up with something original and fresh. Something which has an impact on the scene. So being in the studio will be top priority. Besides of this we are very happy with our career. We couldn’t ask for more.

FB: I don’t think this is your first time in Ibiza, when was the first time you came here? Can you tell us about your experience?

A: My (Simon) first time was in 2009. I’ve came as a tourist and was blown away by the amount of parties and the beauty of the island. I remember seeing all these stencils of Sven Väth on the walls and was deeply impressed by his presence on the island in general. Our first Andhim show was in 2014 and we were so proud. Even though we don’t play that much in Ibiza we have a great relationship with the island and are happy to play some of the best shows.

FB: Do you identify yourselves as Afro House producer? Do you think the Afrohouse genre has long to live? This genre is becoming increasingly popular.

A: No, not at all. Haha. We did one remix for Armonica which you could be categorized as “Afro-House”. Mainly because of the strong vocals of Toshi, the singer. But the rest was just labeled by Beatport. I love the Afro House movement in general. We were always working with organic sounds and drums so this is something we really dig. But it’s getting a bit too exchangeable lately. There’s a lot of good stuff out there but everyone tries to jump on this trend at the moment. The result is that a lot sounds the same. But as always, the original and innovative songs will stand out.

FB: Can you give us any hints about your next big releases? You must be used to living in the Beatport top 100 by now, right? We think that you have a lot of bombs waiting for the end of the summer. Tell us!

A: We were working on this one EP for months but in the end we ditched it because we weren’t completely happy with it. Since we are constantly touring during the summer it’s hard to be creative in the studio actually. But we started something fresh which sounds very compromising. There will also be a collaboration with another producer on our label which we already started working on. So, by end of the summer, beginning of autumn you will hear a lot of new music.

Back to Back interview.

The most embarrassing moment you’ve had at a show?

I looked down and saw my Penis.

The most you’ve laughed at each other?

When I found out that Tobi’s first DJ name was DJ Red Bull.

The greatest thing you’ve ever done as ANDHIM?

We’ve made people cry, marrying, having Sex and dancing to our music. People get tattoos of our logo and song names. And one named his kid after one of our songs “Batu”. We really couldn’t ask for more.

Has there been a time when you guys couldn’t order fast food because you can’t agree on what to order?

Naaa, we’re easy.

Who plays better? How do you think you both contribute to ANDHIM individually as artists? We accept discussion.

I’m the better DJ (Simon) because I’m more drunk than Tobi. Tobi is better in the studio because he likes to sit on big chairs all day.

¡Thanks guys!