This week we put the 10 Questions to London based DJ and producer Adam Cotier. Being firmly established as a regular feature up and down the country performing across all major cities having regularly supported the likes of Kerri Chandler, MK, Youseff, Steve Lawler, Clive Henry to name but a few. His displays in the DJ booth have led him to becoming one of the most in demand DJ’s currently working in the UK.

Accumulating over 100 global tour dates within the past 18 months, including gigs in the U.S, Mexico, Netherlands and Spain having already secured future dates in Netherlands (Amsterdam & Breda) as well as the 2015 WMC having already played three gigs at the 2014 edition.

Adam now has 11 releases under his belt having seen support from the likes of Uner, Cera Alba, Doorly, & J.Phlip with his music gaining regular airtime on BBC 1Xtra, Kiss FM, Capital Xtra & Rinse FM. Most recently Adam and Riaz Dhanani hit the number one spot on Trackitdown charts with their remix of Jake Travis’s ‘Do What I Gotta Do’!

2014 has also seen Adam with his own shows on Capital and Rinse with further shows to come, building a global following.

With a weekly residency at Lightbox, London he has still found the time to start his own record label (Kurvature) which will be launching in early 2015. Even with a full calendar this rising star has a hunger and passion that enforces his mark on his audience.

Expect a string of releases and festival appearances in the coming months that will only serve to heighten his profile. Ministry of Sound, I Am Global Festival in Barcelona, Lost City Weekender and 2015 Dutch Tour to name a few!

Find out more in our ‘10 Questions with Adam Cotier’

1. So how did it all begin?

My experience as a DJ spans over 15 years, having first been a Garage DJ playing throughout France and Poland aged 15. I took the route many did being a DJ coming from London, following trends from garage, breaks and into more soulful classic deep house. I took a break during my early 20s to re-emerge 4 years ago and fall nicely into the current and thriving UK music scene. I play a mixture of drum and groove inspired rolling tech house to dark bassy ‘deep’ house.

2. What other Producers/DJs have influenced you?

I’ve take inspiration from many, however someone who sticks out for me as a personality who has influenced me would have to be Seth Troxler, a true individual who knows little boundry. My most recent influences production wise would include Art Department, Maceo Plex and German Brigante. Three fairly different styles that have grabbed me and made me think!

3. Did the Djing or Production come 1st?

I was DJing from a very early age and secured my own weekly radio show, aged 14. Every Tuesday 6-8pm before the Deekline show on Raw FM. I taught myself the basics of production using fruity loops a while back but only got into it properly around 2 years ago.

4. Where did you learn your skills from. Self-taught or education route?

Everything I know is self taught or absorbed from those around me. I’ve never been one to stick my head in the books, so to speak, I enjoy playing about and learning as I go.

5. What is your current studio set-up?

At current I’m using my Macbook Pro, Logic 9, Maschine and a whole host of softsynths, my current favourite being NI Massive.

6. What’s your current live/DJ set-up and why have you chosen this?

I’m thoroughly enjoying mixing with multiple CDJs at the moment, 3-4 when I can. I kinda go through stages, using Traktor a couple years backs for it’s looping and effects capabilities, however the new CDJs have a pretty decent looping function so I’ve moved away from Traktor.

7. Who is your favourite Producer right now?

Right now I’m enjoying Mirco Caruso and Volkoder, however over the past 12 months or so I’d say German Brigante was my producer of choice!

8. Out of all the tunes you own, which track “never fails”?

Mirco Caruso “Who You With” (Original Mix) is an absolute weapon of a track and never fails to inject life into a flat dancefloor!

9. What’s the best event you’ve played at?

A very hard question to answer for many reasons. I’d say it would have to be either WMC Miami 2014 or Bristol Carnival 2014.

10. What projects are you currently working on and what can we expect from you in 2015?

After my first release of the year reaching number one in the overall main chart on Trackitdown, a remix of Jake Travis’ Swiss chart hit “Do What I Gotta Do” a joint effort from myself a Riaz Dhanani, my next release will be a remix of Hot Creations Duo ‘Eskuche & Nu Sky’s’ Speeches which will be released as a 3 track EP with a remix from my good friend and colleague Riaz Dhanani whom I’ll be working very closely throughout the year on many projects.

For more information on the latest music and events featuring Adam Cotier visit the following places:

https://soundcloud.com/AdamCotier - Souncloud https://www.facebook.com/AdamCotier - Facebook https://twitter.com/AdamCotier - Twitter http://www.beatport.com/artist/adam-cotier/299490 - Beatport [email protected]

AUDIO: JAKE TRAVIS - DO WHAT I GOTTA DO (ADAM COTIER & RIAZ DHANANI REMIX)

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