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May 2019 Issue 58 features interviews with experimental artists Astronata, rising house & techno DJ Jay Price and ambitious pop singer Paytra.

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Jay Price<br />

How did it all start for you Jay?<br />

I have always had a passion for music<br />

and have friends in the UK Rap scene,<br />

House, Techno and DnB platform. It’s<br />

only been the past 12-18 months that<br />

I’ve actually invested in my own<br />

equipment and music to develop my<br />

own style/sound.<br />

What do you love playing the most?<br />

Tech House / Progressive House /<br />

Techno / Classic – I have broad taste in<br />

music so if it feels good, I’ll play it<br />

Favourite foods?<br />

Anything edible!! Ha! – I have a real<br />

sweet tooth so without a doubt TELLA<br />

BALLS (Nutella Waffle). if you haven’t<br />

had one, GET ONE!<br />

Who’s your muse in the music world?<br />

We are blessed to have so many great<br />

DJs & Producers but someone I really<br />

enjoy watching is Jamie Jones – his<br />

energy and song selectiond are<br />

flawless. Shout out to Lauren Lo Sung<br />

too she can keep a room bouncing for<br />

hours! Just two of MANY!<br />

How would you describe the dance<br />

scene in Sydney?<br />

I haven’t spent too much time in the<br />

“dance scene” in Sydney – Chinese<br />

Laundry was a cool venue! This kind of<br />

room is where I feel the energy the most!<br />

I would prefer a small, dark, low ceiling<br />

venue with a strong sound system over<br />

most commercial places to be honest!<br />

Favourite Colour?<br />

BLACK (How boring? Ha).<br />

What single night out has been the most<br />

memorable for you? As a DJ? As an<br />

attendee?<br />

As I’m just starting out it would have to<br />

be as an attendee, I have had so many<br />

unforgettable moments, from huge<br />

festivals with some amazing sets, to<br />

small intimate private gigs – a real stand<br />

out would have to be the Carl Cox closing<br />

set at Space Ibiza – he had the place<br />

sideways for 12 hours!!<br />

What are your future plans for your<br />

music career?<br />

To continue to learn and grow as a<br />

performer. I’m excited to start this<br />

journey and I can’t wait to feel the<br />

energy from the other side of the decks!<br />

What is your advice to emerging talent<br />

and how they can set aside any fears<br />

and pursue their dreams with courage?<br />

My advice as a new DJ would be … do it<br />

now! I’ve had the itch for years before<br />

starting this journey and my only regret<br />

is not starting sooner.<br />

Favorite holiday destination?<br />

So many! I recently spent just over a year<br />

in South East Asia... I would go with Bali<br />

and the Gili Islands – The people, the<br />

culture, the landscape, the ocean...<br />

amazing!<br />

What are the things that bugs you about<br />

the DJ scene?<br />

I can’t think of any particular thing but<br />

I think a big part of being in the DJ scene<br />

is creating special moments, and if a DJ<br />

becomes stagnant and loses their<br />

passion I think this would be the thing<br />

that would bug me.<br />

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