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Lauhaus is internationally known for his awesome solo sounds as well as his productions as one half of Polder. Since 2008, he can be seen and heard around the world, moving the clubbing crowds with his deep, housey, tribal grooves injected with killer techy climaxes.
We caught up with him this month to find out what makes his planet spin:
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As well as being a solo artist, you’re also one half of Polder with David Labeij. So, which act came first?
Polder was my first real studio project. I had been djing for years as Lauhaus in Holland, but my “serious” producing career started with Polder.
2008 was a ground-breaking year for you as a solo artist with ‘Casamance’ [Area Remote] and then ‘Downunder’ [Intacto Records] but in the same year you also released the first Polder album ‘Poldermodel’ [Intacto Records].
So what defines the Lauhaus solo sound, compared to your Polder one?
The Lauhaus sound is more housey than Polder I would say. Both sounds build heavily on the groove, but the Polder sound is definitely more techno. The live element is a big factor in Polder, and I think you can hear this in our tracks.
Your also part of a six-sided laptop collective ‘Amsterdam 611’,
– what’s that all about?
It's a collective we started about 3 years ago (Quazar, Julien Chaptal, David Labeij, Kabale und Liebe, Boris Werner and myself). It came from producing together and talking about a new way of performing. After hearing about Narod Niki we got inspired and started to think about the idea of jamming all together on stage. After some sessions in the studios together, we decided to take it on stage. Every performance is an experiment, which can sometimes lead to great things.
As well as releasing music on the planet gong labels, you have 2 labels of your own.
What’s the story behind these?
Soweso was the first label I started together with Kabale und Liebe 2 years ago. We were thinking about starting a label for a while, and when we came along the music of Makam (who did the first Soweso release) we knew it was the right moment to start it. I think his music has been a guideline for the label so far in terms of sound.
Then in the beginning of 2010 we started We Dig. Music. This is a platform where we release music that is mainly aimed for the dancefloor. Strong solid grooves that will make you dance. So far we gathered a great group of producers that we are very happy with. Expect music from Darius Syrossian & Nyra, Leon, Federico Lochi & UGLH, Marko Nastic and Gabriele Baldi.
Last month you performed in Japan and Miami as well as gigs across Europe, this month you’re touring in South America.
What do you do to relax on your days off (if you have days off)?
I think in this business you don’t really have many days off. Everyday I’m mailing, listening to demos, working in the studio, sorting out my playlists, checking promo’s, doing label business etc. But I love doing it, so it never really feels like working in a way. When I’m not working I love to travel. But hanging out with friends, play some PS3 and smoke a spliff can be great fun as well ;-)
What’s the record you feel most proud of?
I feel proud of all my records, but if I had to pick my favourite I would say my first solo release on Intacto “Downunder”. This was a big breakthrough for me. Hearing Sven Väth playing my track was definitely a special moment in my career. “Back to Ipanema” released on the Cocoon Compilation was also a career highlight. But I think my track “Casamance” on Area Remote is my favourite so far.
If you could only listen to one track for the rest of your life – what would it be?
If I can pick an album, I would say “The Information” from Beck, or Plaid “Rest Proof Clockwork”.
Do you have a secret weapon?
Of course, I think everybody has one - but I guess that’s why they're secret.
So are you into twitter, facebook etc?
Sure.... to some level. I like myspace for the agenda and being able to showcase my latest releases. But I try not to get sucked into facebook. I use it, but keep it on a low and personal level. I am on Twitter, but haven’t been active - yet ;)
What can a club expect if they book you?
PARTYTIME!!!!!!!
Future projects?
This year i will do some more remixes and releases and then i will start working on an album..
APRIL PODCAST: LAUHAUS BRINGS IT
He's taken time out this month to mix our April podcast. Happy listening! (Feel free to share the link)
For April, Lauhaus Brings It by Planet Gong
RECENT & UPCOMING RELEASES/REMIXES
OUTNOW
Bring It [Remote Area]
Lauhaus rmx - One Week by Suelo [Four:twenty]
OUT SOON
Mauro Picotto - Go (Lauhaus remix) [Alchemy]
Evans & Waterfall - You should stay (Lauhaus remix) [Viva]
HEAR LAUHAUS IN THE NEXT WEEKS
17.04 - Cityfox @ Alteboerse - Zurich - Switzerland
24.04 - Crobar - Buenos Aires - Argentina
29.04 - Club Bizarro - Lima - Peru
01.05 - D-Edge - Sao Paulo - Brazil
06.05 - Sugar Factory - Amsterdam - Netherlands
07.05 - Catwalk - Rotterdam - Netherlands
08.05 - Rashomon - Rome - Italy
12.05 - Make Up Club - Gent - Belgium
22.05 - Echoes - Florence - Italy
23.05 - Poema - Utrecht - Netherlands
29.05 - Emporium - Nijmegen - Netherlands
Also dont miss the Amsterdam 661 performance:
15.05 - Music Hall - Maastricht - Netherlands
LAUHAUS CHARTS
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Yes, Now - William Kouam Djoko [Soweso] |
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Now What - Smoking Jo [Area Remote] |
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Back in the Game - Darius Syrossian & Nyra [We Dig. Music] |
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Saully - Santos Resiak [Soweso] |
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Lemos - Ypomoni [Orphea] |
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Room 423 - Edu Imbernon [Baracca] |
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I'm Going There One Day- Martin Buttrich [Desolat]
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Onduque - Ron Costa (Mihai Popoviciu remix) [Portobolo]
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Eignaoda - Mathias Muten (Mathias Kaden's Aorta remix) [Une Label]
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You Should Stay - Evans & Waterfall (Lauhaus remix) [VIva Music] |
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