Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, Just A Gent has been as consistent as one can be when it comes to quality productions over the years. The electronic music scene’s favourite moustache-sporting gentleman has proven countless times that his versatility is unmatched, and recent releases on Monstercat have only furthered this limitless innovation. From ‘Time Voyage‘ to ‘Open Spaces,’ Just A Gent has displayed a newfound radiance within his productions and is showing no signs of slowing down.
With the imminent arrival of a full project on the Vancouver-based label as well as other recent developments in his life, we knew we had to link up with Just A Gent to talk about his recent experiences. Along with the interview, the talented artist has graced us with an action-packed mix that is sure to get your heart pumping out of its chest. Check out the interview and mix below!
What can we expect from your guest mix? What is the best setting for listening?
The mix is definitely on the heavier side but as it progresses it chills out a tad. I think the best setting is maybe a workout session or even just to pump you up. There’s also a few exclusives in there from myself and a few friends ;)
How is the Time Voyage tour going? What show has been the favourite?
The tour has been awesome, it’s been super interesting to see people’s reaction to my new music and so far it seems everyone is just as pumped about it as I was. All the shows have honestly been equally awesome so it’s hard to pick. Super keen to tour outside of Australia soon though, trying to tee up some US & Canada dates for next year!
You recently went to Bali for a writing camp with fellow producers. How did this idea come about?
The Bali camp idea came about when we were just chatting in a Twitter group and someone mentioned how sick it would be to go to Bali and make beats and then we just ended up doing it haha.
How long were you there for and how many tracks did you make? Can we expect any of the tracks/ideas to be released any time soon?
I was there for 5 days, I made a few ideas but spent most of the time just chilling out cause I had been in creative mode for the past 6 months and had almost worn my brain dry of ideas but it was still awesome to just help out and teach some mixing tricks etc.
What kind of production challenges did you guys do? How do you think these types of challenges make you a better producer/artist?
Some of the challenges were like make an entire track out of one Balinese sample which was a super struggle cause making a kick and snare from a pretty loose vocal sample was definitely something I haven’t tried before but I got something in the end haha.
It definitely helps to be a better artist, I challenge myself all the time otherwise I would never end up learning anything.
What else do you do on a daily basis to become a better artist?
I’m always watching YouTube and listening to podcasts of my favourite artists and engineers. I also make a new idea everyday, they are hardly ever great but it keeps my mind creative and that’s what I need.
You’ve recently found a home on Monstercat, congrats! Can we expect more releases or even a full project on the label?
Thank you very much! Yep I have just finished up my EP which will be releasing with them later this year, definitely my most proud work to date so I’m super duper excited for it.
Do your ties with the Vancouver-based label indicate a North American tour in the near future?
Fingers crossed. That is definitely the plan.
What are you most excited about for the rest of 2019?
I’m excited to chill out a bit and focus on building a new show and working on some new ideas for a potential album next year but no promises yet ;)
Tracklist:
Just A Gent x Leotrix x Twerl – ID
Xilent – Discarded
Vincent – Falling, Fading
Just A Gent x Outcry – ID
Chee – Get Hot (G Jones Remix)
Noisia – Tommy’s Theme
Just A Gent – Injustice
Boombox Cartel – New Wip (Just A Gent x Yvng Jalapeño Remix)
Just A Gent – 404
ATLiens – Exile
Moore Kismet – Telekinesis
RL Grime x Graves – Arcus (Just A Tune Flip)
RL Grime – Core
ID – ID
Just A Gent – First Contact
Dog Blood, josh pan, X&G – 4 MIND
Habstrakt – The One
Just A Gent – Time Voyage
