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1. Would you be able to tell us why you established Bromance Records?

Brodinski: At some point, I thought that I wanted to release the kind of music I liked on my own label. I wanted to broaden the scope as much as possible and show my affection for the kind of music I like, as well as the music that I'd like to play at clubs; that's one of the reasons. The idea of running my own crew also contributed to it, I think.

2. You're already releasing various unique sounds from all kinds of genres (via Bromance Records). If there is an underlying concept in the label, we'd love to hear it!

Brodinski: The concept is very simple. Release the kind of music you like, and never mind the specifics of genre! Focus purely on whether the music is good!

3. Where did the label name 'Brodinski' come from?

Brodinski: I mean, I was inspired to use the name 'Bromance Records' by following up on 'Brodinski'. (Laughter) But that's not to say that there isn't another meaning; 'Bromance' encapsulates in one word the relationships between everyone in this label. We're all good friends and tour together, no matter where we are in the world. The most perfect name, if I say so myself!

4. Artists from places other than France, such as the USA and Canada, are signing onto your label. Where did you get to know them?

Brodinski: All thanks to the internet. And as I said, we roam the whole world - sometimes we meet up by coincidence somewhere, and we did actually all become friends that way. Right now LOUISAHHH! lives in Paris, working not too far away from us. As for our artists who are abroad - PIPES is one, ILLANGELO is another. Who knows, we might have a lot more international artists before long!

5. As a DJ and producer, who were your influences?

Brodinski: There are so many. Especially DJs, I think. Ivan Smagghe, Damian Lazarus, Erol Alkan, TIGA, Boys Noize, Yuksek, DJ Mehdi, 2 Many DJs... you might forget for a while, but no matter how many years come in between, they're all DJs who know how to make you feel refreshed and anew. I still consider myself a DJ, and at the same time, I'm undertaking work on my album as a producer, too.

6. What do you think is the best track of 2013?

Brodinski: The top three tracks of 2013 are!

<James Blake - Retrograde>

<Future feat. Rocko - The Chosen One>

<SCNTST - Percee Scan>

7. Last year, for Kanye West's album Yeezus, you were involved alongside Daft Punk and Gesaffelstein. What was the process by which you became involved?

Brodinski: Kanye West dropped us a line first in my management office, that was the cause. Around the same time, the work on the album was confirmed. It was a fantastic experience and I'm very proud of it! Working with [Kanye] was excellent, truly something special. It was an amazing opportunity, I learnt a lot from it.

<Kanye West (ft. Brodinski, Daft Punk, and Gesaffelstein) - Black Skinhead>

<Kanye West (ft. Brodinski, Daft Punk, and Gesaffelstein) - Send It Up>

8. Please tell us about your plans for the future.

Brodinski: At the moment I'm preparing for the big tour in Australia, as well as the tour in Japan. The latter I'm planning to go to with Sam Tiba, complete with the promo for the Japan-only Bromance compilation CD. After Japan, there's the Winter Music Conference in Miami; from early April to June we're planning on a large tour across Europe and America. And there's a really cool EP coming up, too! And afterwards, there's the Maelstrom & LOUISAHHH! project, Sam Tiba's new EP, the upcoming work from ILLANGELO... all of that's due, and more.

9. Finally, a message for the Japanese fans, please!

Brodinski: I was really happy to be able to come to Japan again. I'm really looking forward DJ-ing here!

Now Available: the much-praised compliation album, Bromance, from Bromance Records. Details: http://www.rambling.ne.jp/label_detail05.html

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