HIGH FIVE with Alex Incyde

Welcome to HIGH FIVE; a new part of Electrodrone, focusing on DJ/producers/whoever stops by to answer five quick questions in a rapid-fire pace. Our inaugural guest is Alex Incyde; DJ, promoter, one of the Hotflush cheese and Dub War resident. He is THE GUY in the NYC dubstep community. Here's what we asked and he answered:

E: What brought you into music?

A: Music brought me into music!! It's the only thing in life that never ceases to fascinate me. I started really getting into it once I discovered electronic music though... and soon after, spinning records.

E: What's the first record that made you go "HOLY SHIT"?

A: Probably Richie Hawtin's DE:9 Transitions album. It's incredible because it was made by cutting up, layering, and re-arranging bits of other tunes to form something entirely new. It was composed as a DJ mix, in 5.1 surround. The best part was putting the DVD into a 5.1-capable system... really blew my mind. It's a journey.

E: Any favorite pre/post-gig activities?

A: Pre - eating pizza. Post - eating pancakes.

E: What are your top 3 tracks to drop at the moment?

A: Scuba - Reverse, 2562 - Dinosaur, DJG - Pressure

E: Most exciting new artist out now?

A: I'll give you two... because the first one is not that new... 2562. His new album "Unbalance" is absolutely amazing though, and is a huge step up from his last album. So in a way he's new again. It sounds like it's from outer space and I really admire him for making it. The second one is more of a new artist - Spatial. He's based in London, and runs his own label called Infrasonics. He makes really soulful future-garage stuff. Love it.

Once again, a huge thanks to Alex Incyde for the time; make sure to check him out regularly at Dub War (this month with Brackles and RSD!) at LOVE.