t1r starts off with the title track, ‘reform’ which begins with large, rich supersaws and a quick arpeggiator that really sets the tone for the track. At the drop, t1r gives us a unique future bass-type beat, and the tiny negative spaces he added into the arrangement of the track really adds to the driving force of ‘reform’. The second track on the Reform EP is ‘iso’, and it’s one of the standout tracks on the EP for me personally. ‘iso’ is filled with energy, ambiance, and shows t1r’s fluidity in production. The gentle, swaying synths, that introduce the track are somehow switched into crushing bass stabs at the drop and it’s that unexpected switch up that I absolutely love about ‘iso’. Then t1r goes a step further and makes the second drop drum and bass out of nowhere and it’s just *chefs kiss*. ‘flux’, a bonus track, is the fourth track from Reform and returns t1r’s trap roots with some bouncing, delayed plucks and thick percussion. The last track on the Reform EP is ‘aura’, and it’s one of the more moving tracks on the EP. ‘aura’ is filled with lifting synths, large percussion, and really unique sound design that cap off the EP magnificently.

Check out the Reform EP below and be sure to keep an eye on what t1r is doing.

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‘nonplus’ begins with epic pads that wash over the track, giving it an extreme sense of depth, but t1r quickly adds a snare build, and flips it into a much more breakneck speed than the original, giving it a more trap-like drum pattern as well. t1r really manages to let the original track have it’s space, while still having his own style shine through. The second drop is reminiscent of the first, with varying chords and rhythm to help set it apart, and the very last section is a beautiful ode to the original ‘nonplus’.

t1r continues to outdo himself on his remixes, and we can’t else to see what else he’s working on. Check out ‘nonplus’ below, and grab the free download from SoundCloud!

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Although their sounds share innate similarities, listeners are cautioned to approach ‘yoyo’ with no expectations, as both have tackled this track with an out-of-the-box mentality. “I think we had no real expectations or goal set out when creating this track. We just had full trust in each other given our similarities in our sound and production style, and with a bit of experimentation and a culmination of our styles this is the end product we’ve come up with,” t1r continues.

Their latest work is an eerie, experimental banger that catches you off-guard from the get-go with its high introductory intensity. As the track builds, additional synths and effects are layered to give ‘yoyo’ a colossal, doom-impending aura. Briefly coming back to the introductory essence in a bridge, the ‘yoyo’ quickly drops again harder than before, as yojas and t1r deliver a heavy-hitting trap section, forever flexing their innovative production talents. Don’t miss ‘yoyo’ below.

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t1r first caught our ear with a slew of incredible remixes but has consistently proven his originals stand up there with the finest producers out. When asked about which he prefers he responded saying, “Don’t get me wrong, I love producing remixes/flips, however there’s something different about producing originals, you’re able to create something from nothing and you get a lot of self fulfilment from that. However, having said all that, I have a heap of official remixes on the way.” We’ll be waiting for them. Stream ‘rom’ below.

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Easily living up to its name, this one feels like it was birthed in the depths of the Pacific ocean. As it makes land its out for destruction; rattling the earth with each beat, swinging its tail through ancient buildings and unleashing atomic heat beams at every turn. This is the type of banger that’s set to destroy everything in its path, from festival stages to underground clubs…and if you aren’t careful the sheer heat might just melt your headphones. If you think you’re ready to battle this beast press play below.

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“T1R and I started writing that track when he was over in Sydney last. In just a few hours ‘Slurps’ came to fruition as a result of bouncing ideas and stems off of one another until we had a polished finished product,” William shares regarding the nearly instantaneous connection that he and T1R shared, which furnished the inspiration for their latest release.

Likewise, Auckland-based T1R demonstrates a similar prodigious mastery for concocting complex beats with more bounce than a pogo stick. His debut release ‘Merce’ paints a vivid picture of the creative aptitude and innovative technique that the New Zealand-native totes with ease, while ensuing releases such as ‘mask’ and ‘conk’ further divulge the precision and dexterity of T1R’s sound.

“william. has been a producer I’ve wanted to collaborate with for a minute, always been a big fan of his music. We had the opportunity to link up for a day whilst I was in Sydney recently and we bounced a few ideas off each other…it was like a WWE tag-team match but from a production sense, within a few hours we had ourselves a solid track,” he reflects on the experience working alongside william.

‘Slurps’ is a producer’s wet dream, devoid of vocals entirely the track utilizes a cinematic introduction to build a whirlwind of anticipation as the first drum strikes into a rhythmic, tribal chanting. A muffled riser pierces the background as a dastardly breakdown unearths a sedated cadence of crisp percussion, exacting beat breaks, and an eerie water-like sensation.

What listens sonically as a collaboration meant to be, ‘Slurps’ demonstrates the upper echelon of production, utilizing minimal components for maximum impact. We thoroughly anticipate the next opportunity for William. & T1R to combine forces.

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How long have you been producing?

I’ve been producing for a minute now, almost 5 years to be exact.

When did you decide you wanted to make music? What prompted the decision?

It was 2011, at the time I was living in Melbourne, Australia working in a cold ass warehouse unsure of where my future was heading. One of my cousins was a DJ at the time, I’d head along with him to all his shows wherever he played in Melbourne, I thought to myself, this is really something I wanted to pursue myself. It clicked with me, I figured out what I wanted to do. I eventually came back to New Zealand in 2012, signed up to DJ & Electronic Music Production which was a course at MAINZ (Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand) and it went onward from there.

There seems to be a ton of talent rising from New Zealand as of late. What’s music scene like there currently? Who should we look out for?

The music scene here is flourishing and better than ever, the best thing about it to is that it’s evergrowing, it’s as though there’s new artists coming through on the weekly basis. So yeah, the scene is alive and well here in New Zealand. But, in saying that, I think artists everyone should keep a look out for are Katana, Jawni, Sugoi, Nekolye, Hyan, 2047, Yancey, Baccyard, Meraki Soul, Ipsy, Sturling, Latu, Loud, there’s too many to name though for real. Also keep a look out for Climate Change (Sparks, Zaya, Tai Ramen etc), a beat collective here, they’re producing crazy music on the regular.

With the Soundcloud strikes fiasco a few years back, the output of bootlegs really died down. You seem to be keeping bootlegs alive. What do you enjoy most about reworking tracks?

I really just enjoy putting my own twist on well known songs, add my flavour to it without out ruining it. The main reason I make bootlegs is to play them at shows.

…the trick is to flip it as much and as hard you can, really twist the s*** outta that song, really make it your own

What’s the secret to not getting them taken down?

Personally, I think the trick is to flip it as much and as hard you can, really twist the s*** outta that song, really make it your own, that’s what my formula is and it seems to have worked for now.

A lot of your song artwork is anime based. Can you tell us a little bit about your interest in anime?

I’m a huge DBZ/DB Super fan, since day one, so it was only fitting that I used select characters as artwork for my tracks. I felt as though the characters suited the tracks. I haven’t mentioned this before, but a few of my tracks on SoundCloud were heavily influenced by DBZ and DB Super, I drew inspiration from those anime as I was binge watching them at the time.

You recently tweeted: “it’s all about growth as an artist, u neva want to stay in the same place.” How have you grown since you started making music? Where are you heading?

I tell you this, I never used to play my own music and talk on the mic at shows. I’m getting used to doing both now. I’ve branched out of New Zealand and just started to play shows overseas to (which I hope to do more of), basically just trying to breakthrough boundaries and grow as an artist. My manager Sarah (Bassment) has undoubtedly played a big part in my growth as an artist, her hard work ethic motivates me and she’s always pointing me in the right direction decision and opportunity wise.

I understand you’re working on an EP. How’s it shaping up? What can you tell us about it?

It’s a work in progress at the moment, still in its building stages but it’s shaping up. I just want to put my best work forward for this and really push my boundaries above and beyond, at the moment I’ve penciled in to release/finish it later this year.

I place Carmack as my favourite music producer of all time, he’s the reason why I continue to pursue music and he influences my music heavily. So to play alongside him was a crazy experience, one I’ll never forget.

You recently got to play b2b with Carmack, what was that like?

That was super surreal, I place Carmack as my favourite music producer of all time, he’s the reason why I continue to pursue music and he influences my music heavily. So to play alongside him was a crazy experience, one I’ll never forget.

What else is on your bucket list?

The goal is to play more shows overseas, explore different cities/countries and experience playing to new crowds, I want go to places like Japan, USA, Europe etc.

Tell us a little bit about the mix. What should listeners expect from it? What was your goal in putting it together?

The mix begins with an unreleased by myself, but other than that, it’s a freestyle mix, I had no set planned in particular. I just vibed with whatever I felt like playing at the time.

Don’t litter, look after one another and spread love and positivity wherever you are throughout the world.

Any final comments or things you’d like people to know?

Don’t litter, look after one another and spread love and positivity wherever you are throughout the world.

Tracklist

I.D. – T1R
Pistol – Otxhello w/ Dilip & Yugi boi
Swagga – Oshi
Long Distance – Sam Gellaitry
Shift – Snowee w/ Babe, Sparks & Zaya
Paper – Sam Gellaitry
Hunnid On The Drop – Montell2099 (Mr. Carmack Remix)
Hype – Dabow
Raf Riley’s Piano – Mr. Carmack
Lobby – UZ & QUIX (Sumthin Sumthin Remix)
Rappers – Mr. Carmack
Yaa – Inimicvs, Three Dog, Wntr, Creepa & Mo Vibez
Get Ur Freek On – Missy Elliot (Mr. Carmack Remix)
Touched – What So Not (Slumberjack Remix)
Tennis Court – Lorde (Flume Remix)
Birth Control – Mr. Carmack
Automatic – Troyboi
U.I. – Anka
Like Kanye – Donovan.
Yeah Right – Vince Staples
Looney – Inimicvs
Can’t Get – Terace & Stace Cadet (T1R Remix)

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