interview_001 - Sun Drine
Who is Sun Drine and what is the story behind the artist?
My name is Sandrine, and I am living in Bern. The story behind Sun Drine is quite simple… Since I was a teenager I’m addicted to finding and collecting music from various different styles. Six years ago a very close friend of mine showed me how to mix tunes and I was immediately fascinated by the endless newly opened possibilities to create journeys through different moods. And well, the feeling when people are dancing to the music I have selected is just incredible!
Who are your main musical influences?
There are many amazing producers out there who never fail to inspire and surprise me—for example Bernstein, Simone Bauer or Ninze, just to name only a few. However, one of my major musical influences are my close friends. And there are of course my beloved girls from the Töchter* collective, which also inspire me musically.
How would you describe your set in words? What was going on in your mind while selecting the tracks?
Actually, this set is very special to me. First of all, it took me a very long time until the final mix was recorded. After your request, I have started to create several downtempo sets, but somehow it just didn’t feel right… Probably I have had a little overdose from “classic” downtempo. My taste has changed recently and currently I am more into ambient, dub, breaks and hypnotic techno. So as a main goal for this chameleoncast, I have tried to combine those different genres without losing any trippiness. And to be honest, this was not an easy quest and took some time. In this sense, I would thank you Talpa Records for your patience and for the possibility to release this mix on your imprint.
Where have you performed? What are your favourite and least favourite venues?
Over the last couple of years I’ve played in different places in Switzerland and Germany. Of course it was unforgettable to play at Rummelsbucht and Kater Blau in Berlin. However, my favorite venue is still the Dachstock at Reitschule in Bern. The warm woody atmosphere and the amazing sound system is just wonderful. For me, there is no such thing as a least favourite venue as I discover something special and unique in every place I play.
What is the best advice you’ve been given?
Play what you really really like to play and not only what you think people are expecting you to play!
Club night or festival?
Festival!:))
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