14 FAKTS INTERVIEW WITHDillon Nathaniel & Saffron Stone

Q: How would you describe yourself in one word?

Dillon: Evolution

Saffron: Energy.

Q: What was the driving force that got you into Music Production and when?

Dillon: I used to record myself singing and playing the guitar when I was 13. My dad bought me FL studio when I was 14 and my Aunt and Uncle bought me my first DJ controller when I was 15. I never stopped making electronic music since.

Saffron: I started Djing first, then I really got the urge to want to play my own music in my DJ set’s, so I downloaded Ableton and started playing around with it. I wanted to learn more so I did a really good Ableton Course at Point Blank in Hoxton. I’m still learning something new every day. Keep creating.

Q: Analog or Digital? And why?

Dillon: Analog because it has a human warmth that digital cannot replicate.

Saffron: I work a lot with digital but more recently analog stuff which sounds amazing and rich. So the combination of the both is the one!
 

Q: What's your favorite venue and why does it stand out from the rest?

Dillon: My favorite venue is the Brooklyn Mirage / Avant Gardner because it feels like a rave whether you play inside or outside.

Saffron: Right now it would be E1 in London. The venue, crowd and energy is always on point. 

Q: If you were to have a superpower, what would it be and why?

Dillon: Supersonic ears  so I  can hear more frequencies

Saffron: To fly. Music makes me feel like I’m flying so to imagine actually flying… wow.  

Q: If you had to play 1 more track at your favorite club, what track would it be and why?

Dillon: I would play “Rhythm is Rhythm - Strings of Life” because this song changed the way I hear music.

Saffron: So In Love With You (Full Intention 12" Mix) - Duke because it’s a banger.    Q: 1 person you'd dream to have a coffee with?

Dillon: Jimi Hendrix

Saffron: Dillon. We’ve made these tracks together but never met in person. It would be great to meet, connect and make more music.

Q: If you would have been given the chance to do a film score from the past, what movie would you choose and why?

Dillon: The Matrix because it was such an icon movie and a revolutionary time period for dance music.

Saffron: Breakfast at Tiffanys with the iconic Audrey Hepburn. I love her beauty and style. I have actually sampled her voice in one of my tracks before called ‘Making Me Blush’.

Q: Recommend a hidden gem in your home country that would fit a perfect rave?

Dillon: Parking Garages in any city.  Something about the enclosed  industrial vibes that are perfect for it.

Saffron: A cave rave!!!!!  

Q: What are 3 tracks that got you into electronic music?

Dillon:  

Pump Panel - Confusion (Dub - Extended Edit)

Carl Cox - I Want You (forever)

Rhythm Is Rhythm - Strings of Life

Saffron:

Passion - Gat De Cor

Beach Ball - Nalin & Kane

Tears - Frankie Knuckles  

Q: Tell us about your upcoming releases and plans for this year.

Dillon: I have a lot of new music coming for the rest of the year that I can’t quite announce but I am very excited to join MK on his tour starting next weekend.

Saffron: I have a 5 track EP coming out early next year which is exciting. More studio, a UK tour with some exciting big shows like Printworks. I also have my own event 7 Pot Primo on November 12th at Werkhaus.


Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that most of your listeners don't know.

Dillon: I’m Filipino, Italian, and German :)

Saffron: I’m a black belt in Karate.  Watch out ;)