We have been following this talented duo @najesh_and_artisoko for a while and we were lucky enough to see them live at the lovely @amselcom event in Bern before the first lockdown earlier this year. What better way to conclude 2020 with one of their awesome mixes. Let yourself be taken away on their beautiful journey.
Interview with Najesh & Artišoko
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Good morning Najesh & Artišoko 😊
➢ I hope you agree to answer a few random and fun questions to share with our listeners?
Sure we love to share our answers with the listeners
➢ To start you off tell us what song puts you both in a good mood when you wake up in the morning?
Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie to you
➢ Tell us briefly why you decided to start DJ’ing together?
We are friends for years and share the same passion for music. At some point we found out that we are the perfect match for each other musically. One hears better the highs and the other better the lows. We enjoy the time together, creating and immersing ourselves in our own stories we want to tell.
➢ I was lucky to have seen you open the Amselcom night in Berne just before the first lockdown. Is there a difference on how you play depending if you are opening or closing a gig?
Yes there is a difference: We talk about the tracks we would like to play, think about what suits the playtime, the club and the people. Think about who is playing before or after us. We like to play sets that fit the mood of the audience and put ourselves in their shoes depending on playtime, beginning or ending an night/day. It is important to us to take the listeners on a journey.
➢ 2020 has been a difficult year for the music scene, how has it changed within your hometown and what do you think will be different in the future?
Many great events and important gigs have been cancelled this year. We regret this very much for the cultural scene. We think that in the future people will be more mindful of their freedom and of being together. What was taken away from us, people will see (hopefully) as a gift again in the future.
➢ Lastly, regarding this mix you have done for us, can you tell us a little bit of your thought process behind choosing the tracks you chose?
When we created the set we plunged into the distance. Surrounded by the sunset, we imagined saying goodbye to the day and welcoming the night. We wanted to produce a set precisely for this mood that would people carry away.
Thank you both for this wonderful mix
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Sunset Location: Bern, Switzerland
