Lars Perspective on Take the Night

We are excited to share Lars' new track "Take the Night"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with Lars to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "Take the Night". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Lars anything!

Who are you and what do you do?

Answer:

I am Lars and I am your one stop shop all things Nightlife. I sell Insurance to Nightclubs during the day and then go play music at them at night.

How does your background play into this song?

Answer:

Having some Norwegian roots I think play into the upbeat melody of this track. Many tracks from Nordic producers usually have a nice uplifting vibe to them.

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

That's a crazy one to ask...so many. I guess I just think back to when I used to have a walkman with CDs like Blink-182, Audioslave, CKY & more.

At what moment in your life did you decide to become an artist / performer?

Answer:

I have been DJing as a hobby for over a decade now. I realized when I was laying on the floor of my hostel in Vienna, Austria in 2016 that I wanted to get serious about music and ultimately make it my career. Spent the last few years figuring out how, still failing, learning and succeeding.

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

This definitely will take you back to the "Golden Era" of EDM. Big bright tomorrowland kind of track.

How has your sound and style evolved in the last 3 years?

Answer:

I am still exploring so much. Earlier this year I released an EP that is pretty techno based. The collabs have offered a nice way for me to release on the house music genre spectrum. Excited to share more "clubbier" house tracks soon!

What themes do you explore throughout your music?

Answer:

I guess when I think of themes, I think of where is the track going to be played. Is it meant for earbuds, the car, or the club. This track is definitely made for the festival!

If you could go on tour with any artist, who would it be and why?

Answer:

Swedish House Mafia - by far my biggest inspirations, and I would want to learn so much.

How would you describe your favorite artist's music to someone who has never heard them before?

Answer:

Go see them live. Thank me later.

How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?

Answer:

I hope you like energy.

If you could attend a performance by any artist, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

Daft Punk - my other biggest inspirations. Unfortunately with my age I missed their touring era.

What is your favorite song you have made, and why?

Answer:

Honestly, each release becomes my favorite. This one especially because I enjoy collaborating and helping other artists.

If you could only listen to three artists for the rest of your life, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

Daft Punk, Swedish House Mafia, Satin Jackets

What does your dream performance look like?

Answer:

I would love to eventually make it to a festival stage. I think everyone in this industry dreams of headlining a festival. It is what gives us the inspiration to start.

Who is your dream artist or musician to collaborate with?

Answer:

This one is always so tough to answer because there really are so many incredible artists nowadays. I would say Vintage Culture because everything he touches seems to come out gold.

What is your favorite way of sharing your music?

Answer:

Playing it live to people.

What do you want people to feel when they listen to your music?

Answer:

I want people to feel happy, inspired, but I think ultimately, human.

What three words would you want your fanbase to use to describe you?

Answer:

Determined, Authentic, and Alive

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