With just a few original releases under her belt, Godlands has been able to stir up a storm in the electronic scene with her infectious ability to create bass-heavy anthems. From first appearing on our radar with her boisterous track ‘Everybody Knows‘ to impressing us with the aptly-titled ‘Wild‘, the Australian producer seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to making hits. This talent is not being unrecognized, as she recently signed to Dim Mak and has embarked on multiple tours in the past few months.
Despite the extremely packed schedule, Godlands was able to conjure up a wildly energetic mix for us. Her nine years of DJ experience are on full display in this mix, as she seamlessly weaves her way through a plethora of bass avenues to keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire forty three minutes. We also has the chance to catch up with the versatile artist about her origins, recent signing with Dim Mak, touring, and much more. Check out the mix and interview below!
Tell us about your origins and how Godlands came to be.
I have been DJing for 9 years now. I knew when it came to a point where I was confident with my DJing, that it could only take me so far. So that’s when production and learning to make music came into play. I remember hearing an interview with Lunice, he mentioned that he’d listen to music and semi remix in his head, adding snares or a different drum pattern and that’s what led him into properly remixing/producing music. That really stuck with me and so that’s when I started to properly look into production and started studying at SAE. It’s been an uphill progression from that, every time I’m in front of my computer I make sure I try and learn as much as I can and apply that to my music.
What was it like transitioning from DJ to DJ and producer?
To be honest it was exciting, well… scary and exciting. I still get nervous about my music, I’m my own worst critic. I wasn’t sure how people would react to my music nor did I think I’d actually be good enough to be taken seriously. I haven’t ever really had proper musical training. I was a percussionist for a couple of years, but I never truly took it seriously. I just knew what sounded right and in key, whether it was actually good is a whole other story haha! But I’m still learning which is the most exciting thing about this whole process, I continue to learn and grow and explore sounds/techniques.
The team at Dim Mak want you to succeed, they will try their absolute to accommodate you and get things popping.
2018 was a breakout year for you. How did your recent signing to Dim Mak come about?
2018 has actually been so nuts, I’ve just finished a 3 month tour spanning over 3 countries. I have an amazing team behind me. My manager (a real life angel) has been with me for literally 8 years, since I first popped up on the scene in Adelaide. He saw potential in me from the get go and we’ve just worked hard together for that long and now we are here! It’s crazy to think about, I’d be nowhere without him so shout out Sean! He’d be emailing and sweet talking me up and Dim Mak saw potential in me (GRATEFUL). I’m still shocked. I can’t even.
How do you think this signing will influence your future artistically?
The team at Dim Mak want you to succeed, they will try their absolute to accommodate you and get things popping. It’s so nice to have such a solid team backing you, they have connections to other artists that I’d love to work with and will always try to push you to reach the next level in your production.
You’ve also been touring a ton. The ‘Pleasures’ tour was your first, before joining the ‘Listen Out’ crew and then going into full Hellraiser’ mode. How do you balance touring and producing?
I just bought a new laptop, because the one I was using was 8 years old and it no joke took 45 minutes to open Ableton and have it running smoothly. So now producing on the road is sooooo much easier. Hey RAM, nice to meet ya. I will always get the laptop out every flight. I have to write music, unless I’m extremely hungover… lol.
I wasn’t overly known then and then as soon as I finished so many people were messaging me saying they stayed because of my set which was crazy and humbling
What’s your favourite show you’ve played to date?
That’s so hard to say, I think Splendour in the Grass was a huge one for me because I was actually just an in between act. I didn’t have a full stage but people stuck around or was walking past my tent and stayed. It was a bit of a breakout experience for me because I wasn’t overly known then and then as soon as I finished so many people were messaging me saying they stayed because of my set which was crazy and humbling and ahhh even think about it makes me giddy haha!
What’s the hardest part about touring?
Definitely late night and early flights. Consecutive nights where I’ll be coming home at 3AM then needing to get up at 5:30AM for a flight is extremely tiresome as you can imagine. Also trying to keep as healthy as possible. Eating on the road can be hard because it’s easy to just grab takeaway. I’m telling you I’ve never at so much KFC in one year. So that’s one thing I definitely need to improve on when I go on tour again.
Do you think you’ll ever get tired of playing in your home country? When can we expect to see you in North America?
NEVER! Home is where the heart is. I still think of myself as a club DJ, so I’m still not used to people knowing me or even rocking up to my gigs haha! I’m so grateful for every last person that takes the time to see me perform. I DEFINITELY want to come to North America sometime this year hopefully, if all goes well!
I love so many different types of bass music and I think you’ll be able to hear that in this mix.
What can we expect from the guest mix? What inspired the track selection and overall vibe?
With every mix I do live or otherwise, I like to go up and down the BPM spectrum. I love so many different types of bass music and I think you’ll be able to hear that in this mix. I like to think it’s harmoniously sporadic… a mix of genres and sounds working together to make your guts rumble and head bang.
Tracklist:
Wild – Godlands
Agen Wwida (shuz Flip) – Joyryde & Skrillex
About You – Habstrakt
ID – Godlands
Outstanding (NXSTY Remix) – Lil Pump
Pressure (ft Anna Lunoe) [Valentino Khan Remix] (Yvng Jalapeno edit) – RL Grime
Ratchets – GTA & Wuki (ft. Dances)
DNCE – Ookay
ID – Godlands
Stand Up (PLSMA Flip) – Ludacris
KIKA – ID
Construct – CAPTIS X IANY X LAYLOW
Revenge – Avance & Loca
Nephew (ft. Lil Pump) [Bishu Remix] – Smokepurpp
Punch – Eater
30 Hz – Fellsius
Dusk – TYNAN
2 Clips – Godlands
Outta The Trap (Marty Baller) – Styles&Complete x PuroWuan
What’s My Name – Bailo
Era (Braveaux Remix) – RL Grime
Extraterrestrial – Kompany, TYNAN
GOSH – WILDLYF
Vexed (ft. XO Man) – XO Man, Wide Awake, MEMBA
KIEF – KRISCHVN X Makla
Like This – NONSENSE, KANDY
Bottom End (Godlands Edit) – What So Not
