In this By The Wavs interview, we speak with Wallis.
In a world where techno conforms, Wallis is a breath of fresh air as a DJ, label owner, live-act and former mastering engineer. Wallis speaks for a generation searching for novelty in the techno realm and is a widely respected producers amongst her peers. Using an array of synthesizers, effects units, and experimental studio techniques, Wallis produces confrontational and urgent techno that shifts constantly between different patterns and atmospheres. She launched her own label, Jell, and has released several times on R Label Group or been part of compilations in many other renowned labels such as Possession. Her ever evolving style has one main focus: keep it relentlessly interesting for the crowd through and through. Widely considered one of the most inspiring and promising newcomer of the techno scene, she plays at some of the most renowned venues such as the infamous Berghain club in Berlin or huge festivals like Awakenings, and holds residencies at the Floorgasm and XXL parties.
We learn more about Wallis below.
Q: Who are some of your musical influences?
A: Some of them include Blawan, Headless Horseman, Ansome, and Clouds.
Q: What’s your favorite part about being a musician?
A: I love getting paid to do what I would in my free time if I had to work at an office job.
Q: Who is somebody you always wanted to work with?
A: It would be great to work with Eminem.
Q: To date, what’s your most memorable music moment?
A: It’s a bit predictable but I guess I would have to say playing in Berghain. Let’s be honest it’s kind of the dream of any techno DJ, and when it finally happens it’s undeniably a huge milestone, and a moment that will remain deeply engraved in my memory forever.
Q: What does the immediate future hold for you in your artistic career?
A: More touring as the covid restrictions are lifting, and more music production as I just acquired new music studio, which is a bit of a hassle to find in Berlin, and I was lucky enough to find one really close to my home.
Thanks so much for joining us.
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