Danism

What is your earliest musical memory?

Dan Liquid: I remember trying to make sounds with my BBC Micro computer some time in the early 80's.

Dan Nu:Tone: LIstening to 'Aja' by Steely Dan on repeat in my parents' car.

Tell us about your first ever DJ gig/live performance...

DL: I got back from Ibiza having caught the house music bug - i had been DJing at parties for friends and a guy i knew was opening a club in Cambridge.  He liked my sets and asked me to play for him.

DN: I first started playing out in clubs when i was at University.  The club I played at was subsequently named as the 'Second Worst Club in Europe', but I assure you that had nothing to do with my music selection!
 

Who or what inspired you to start a career in music

DL: Living in london as a student, being a part of the rave generation, flying to Ibiza and thinking 'I want to be a part of this'.

DN: I knew from the age of 8 that i wanted to be a musician.  It wasn't until my late teens that I focused on the idea of being a producer/dj.  I haven't looked back since.

What do you consider to be your greatest professional achievement?

DL: Learning to juggle three eggs.

DN: How can I follow that!?!

Any advice for budding young stars..?   

DL: Just do what you do and keep loving the music.  Don't be swayed by this phase and that phase - if you keep doing what you do and get better and better, you will reach the promised land!

DN: Work work work.  The more time and effort you put into your music, the better you'll become.  My Grandad once told me that an overnight success takes seven years.  I think he was onto something there.