Read the Scot Gray & Peter Cable – CODA, HOTKEY, P&S Music Interview below and share it on social media.
Please tell our readers who you are and what you do?
We both got into the music scene back in the early 90's, listening to an array of genres from Chicago House, Soul, Hip Hop all the way to Rave, Hardcore, Drum & Bass and Jungle.
After spending many years djing separately, we met each other on a lineup in 2012 and instantly clicked. Two people with the exact same tastes and influences.
In 2015 we decided to start producing together. With so many great influences to draw from, the hardest part was pleasing ourselves as we both like the House Vibe and we both love Tech House, so we decided to do both and so the brands CODA & HOTKEY where born
How would you describe your influences and how have they changed over the years?
Where do we start with this, there are so many influences, so much great talent.
Soul and Motown is what we both grew up hearing as kids, thats evident in the bass and harmonies within our tracks. We like the rounded, rolling sound and lots of percussion. Also growing up as teens we was lucky enough to be there when dance music came alive in the 90's, the strange sounds combining with strong drums, energetic keyboards, synths and some amazing vocals. This is what has made us who we are and our sound pulls bits from everywhere, we will even add classical strings to a track to help add depth.
What´s new right now?
We have several new releases coming out over the next few months and quite a few collaboration releases.
Under HOTKEY we have been working with Nick Hook, who we previously worked on with "Let The Music". The next track we are releasing together is called "What I Want" its a strong vocal and piano track, which we are very excited about.
Also we have just finished up in the studio with Matt Dawson on a project called "Amore" this is a vocal house track, with an added tech remix from Matt Dawson. There are also several other projects on the go at the moment, but we will surprise you with those, later in the year.
Under CODA, where do we start, so many projects and releases. The whole of 2018 is already preset for release with some real tasty tech house and a great lineup of collaborations, such as an EP we have just finished with Electronic Youth called "Resonate"
Event wise, next we are in London for FAUST at the Magic Roundabout, all event info can be found on our Facebook.
This year already is a really busy year, so much production for us under CODA & HOTKEY and of course the year of our record label P&S Music expanding. We have new producer signings and new vocal artists being launched. Its a very exciting time for us.
SOCIAL LINKS:
https://facebook.com/CODAOFFICIALUK
https://facebook.com/HOTKEYOFFICIALUK
https://www.facebook.com/pandsmusic
WEBSITE:
http://www.pandsmusic.co.uk/
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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?
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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?
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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?
We always spend time talking with others, if you like the way for example a track rises, ask the artist how they achieved it.
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
Set yourself a time limit. We are all over critical about our own work and sometimes spend too much time changing what we have done. Having a time limit will help you think clearer and more professionally, but stick to that time limit, don't cheat yourself.
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
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http://www.soundcloud.com/pandsmusic
http://www.facebook.com/CODAOFFICIALUK
http://www.facebook.com/HOTKEYOFFICIALUK
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