If you’re a fan of bass home music, you’re in all probability accustomed to German producer/DJ Marten Hørger and his collabs with the likes of Dr. Fresch and BIJOU. However, he doesn’t simply reside within the bass home group. Marten beforehand collab’d with David Guetta on “The Freaks” earlier this yr, and he simply launched his extremely anticipated collab with Dillon Francis “On a Trip” as properly. We obtained the prospect to speak with the rising German star about his large yr, his latest North America tour and the way he stays grounded. Check out our unique interview under.
Hi Marten, thanks for taking the time to speak with us. Tell us a bit of bit about your self, how did you first get into music and what has led you to change into the producer that you’re at the moment?
“Thank you for having me! Dance music has always been something that touched me deeply. After having a few other projects in Music and Music Business I ended up focusing all my love and attention on making House Music in 2018. My first House record ‘You Don’t’ (with Neon Steve) became a bit of an underground hit. And I started building from there.”
Tell us what it was like touring North America? You’ve actually blown up over the previous couple of years, what’s it been like seeing the response to your units in particular person?
“When I started North America was the continent that supported me first, when no-one car‹ed about my music anywhere else. I still have so much gratitude for that, North America is where my heart is! It’s been great to feel the love for my music and my live shows growing so much since then. But the best thing about it is that I can just be myself, play the music that makes me happy and do only the things that I want to do. I love it!”
What’s it been like taking part in some fundamental phases over the previous yr or so together with Tomorrowland and EDC? Was that one thing you ever dreamed would occur?
“I keep in mind writing these actual phrases on my final targets record:
‘EDC MAINSTAGE & TOMORROWLAND MAINSTAGE (LOL)’.
Note the (lol) behind it. It was a giant dream however I by no means thought I might get there. I feel that explains fairly properly the way it felt when it lastly did occur… hahah.”
Speaking of nice places, I heard you go to help David Guetta’s Ushuaïa residency. What was that like having a summer time house that’s so iconic?
“It was another dream coming true. It’s the best party on the island and even in the whole world if you ask me. I love David for everything he has done for me.”
I heard you’ve gotten an inside clock hack and that you just all the time sleep in accordance with your house time zone in Germany. Tell us about that and the way you keep away from jet lag and different journey associated points like that?
“Hahahah, yes! I always stay in the German time zone, no matter where I am. If it’s 22:00 in Germany I go to bed. All schedules, meals, travel, etc. has to be planned & adjusted accordingly. And my team does an incredible job of making it all happen. With the life I get to live now jet lag & lack of sleep is the biggest obstacle. And everything has changed so much since we solved that. Its magic.”
What do you’ve gotten deliberate for the remainder of the yr and into 2024?
“I’m having a whole month of European shows ahead of me. Followed by my first big Asia Tour in December. Incredibly excited!”
When you’re not producing, what do you love to do in your free time? Any reveals on streaming or guide suggestions?
“I looooooooove cooking. It’s a big part of my life. But that also means that there is not much time for watching series or movies. So my recommendation is: Sit down and learn how to make epic food instead of burning time on Netflix! It will make you so much happier <3”
Check out the newest from Marten Hørger and Dillon Francis “On a Trip” out now on Universal. Check out Marten’s Parookaville set from earlier this summer time as properly.
