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Please tell our readers who you are and what you do?
My artist name is Felix Bold and I am a 17 year old DJ, Music Producer & Radio Host from Canada. I have been active as a musician since 2013, when I released my not so good first productions. Since then, I learned a lot and my sound evolved to what it is today. In early 2015, I was approached by an Italian record label who wanted to sign my track "Underground". Since then, I had the chance to release my music on many other record labels around the world. As a music producer, I love working on various styles of music, it can be any kind of House, Trap, Pop, Future Bass, hip-hop/rap and even some festival feeling track with huge drops. I also have a career as a DJ. I don't usually participate in events every weeks, but when I have an opportunity, I'll take it. I also have my own radio show in Florida, USA every summer, which is a great way for me to share music. Troughout the past years, I've been supported by world renowned artists such as Marshmello, Alok, Borgeous, Steve Aoki & Blasterjaxx.
Here's one of my remixes that Alok played on the mainstage of tommorrowland : https://soundcloud.com/buffetmusic/oasis-wonderwall-felix-boudreau-remix
And here's the last song I released with my previous alias : https://soundcloud.com/onemanrec/never-give-up
How would you describe your influences and how have they changed over the years?
I've been influenced by a lot of artists troughout the years. The artists that convinced me to start making music are definitely Avicii, David Guetta & Calvin Harris. I have then been inspired by artists such as Tiesto, Kygo, Don Diablo, Martin Garrix, Marshmello and many others. Those artists have all been able to create new sounds and climb to the top while bringing their genres to the mainstage and I have a lot of respect for that, because I know how though it is. I am a really big music lover, so I listen and appreciate every kind of music and it influences the music I play in my shows and the music I produce.
What´s new right now?
I have a whole lot of new music on the way. I have an Hip-Hop/Rap EP and a dozen of other tracks too. I also have at least an event every month. There will be a lot of official annoucements soon. I'm really looking forward to make 2018 a turning point in my career.
To keep up to date with all music related stuff, you can leave a like on my facebook page and follow my activity there, plus for music itself, the best way is to follow my soundcloud account.
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Are you a superfan of anyone? How did you become a superfan? Do you remember how you become a fan and what turned you into super fan? Have you ever thought about why you´re such a fan?
I am a superfan of Imagine Dragons. I went to all their shows they've made in my country. I really love their vibe, the power and the feeling that every single tracks creates and of course the meaning of their lyrics.
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What was the biggest mistake you made when you started making music and what would be the number one tip you could give to a newcomer musician?
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How do you get gigs? Can you share any tips?
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Do you have good promotion tips for other musicians?
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Do you have insights on how to grow your audience on soundcloud that you want to share with our audience?
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What has been your biggest challenge right now? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
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How do you personally discover new music?
I'm really active listening to music on youtube and soundcloud. I also appreciate receiving demos and promos from artists themselves, which makes it easier to listen to new music. I usually take the time to give constructive feedback on the tracks I receive via email.
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Once you discovered new music, do you tell others about the new music/artist you discovered? If yes, how exactly?
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What is your number one tip to improve your music production or songwriting skills?
Practice makes perfect for sure, but if you don't practice the right way, it's not necessarily good. One tip I could give, is too learn from the artist you love. Analyse their music and try learning from that.
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
If you have a track you're not able to finish send it over to a friend or another music producer and try to get their help on it, they maybe have some good ideas on how you can improve your song.
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
Hopefully, I'll have a breakout year with many releases and many events. But honestly, if in one year we meet again, I only hope that I'll have one more fan then i have today. For me that will be a success.
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http://www.soundcloud.com/buffetmusic
http://www.facebook.com/felixboldmusic/
http://www.twitter.com/music_buffet
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