Veteran Norwegian DJ and producer Prins Thomas is an expert at getting the party started, as proven at each venue he hit up on his recent European tour. I hooked up with Prins Thomas to get the scoop on what makes him tick as a musician and what the future holds in store for him.
You play a variety of different styles - how would you describe your sound?
I usually try not to. I try to pick the best from any genre, new or old, then put it together in a free-float cosmic jam session... haha.
What do you think is the best environment for people to experience your music? Big festival? Smaller club? Large warehouse?
For a bigger crowd you'll have to not just raise your voice but also use bigger words. I really like the balance between the two as they tend to give inspiration to each other, but at the same time playing a longer set in a small crowd usually tops the list as it's easier to slide between varying styles without losing the energy. Smaller crowds > a big bag of records, a bigger crowd > a bag of bigger records!
Which part of your career do you see yourself focusing on in the future? Your producing? Touring? Label Full Pupp?
I'm definitely spending more time than ever working on music in the studio but I think the juggling back and forth between these works perfectly and I can't see myself quitting the touring anytime soon.
What music did you grow up on?
A random few... David Bowie, the Beatles, the Cramps, the Clash, Mozart, John Martyn, Jimi Hendrix, Return To Forever, Miles Davies, Santana, Prince, Boogie Down Productions, Mantronix. I grew up surrounded by great record collections and an unhealthy habit of spending all my pocket
What are you
The sound of my computer humming. The list of new stuff that excites me is long but for the moment I'd like to bump the next album on Full Pupp by the young and talented Andre Bratten, dropping early May. A young and wonderfully talented prodigy of the wonderfully talented Mr. "Todd Terje" Olsen.
Album that changed your life?
Pat Metheny Band - Still Life Talking. I never knew I could fall so hard in love with a smooth jazz record.
Song that changed your life?
The Beatles – ‘She Loves You’. From the first album I ever owned at the age of 7. I listened to it over and over, learnt to mime it then performed it in front of my favourite girl in class. She was very impressed and I think my path started there and then.
Check out Prins Thomas’ Facebook page here or his Soundcloud here. Prins Thomas is performing at Ritual at Under the Bridge this Saturday. Get tickets here.
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