Interviews
Merging cultures between Italy and Brazil, Maxwell Simons releases electrifying album 'Turma 12.00PM', via Beat Machine Records
With high energy levels, the album features references ranging from Badsista to Furacão 2000
Going back in time, what was the most memorable experience on stage with the public? What do you continue to extract from these experiences in your compositions in the studio?
Well I was 18 and the club was the basement of a restaurant. We brought an artist, let’s keep the name private, after an official party, inside this basement for the after. Suddenly there was a blackout and this Dj helped us connect our circuit to the restaurant upstairs.
The crowd was on fire after a few minutes spent waiting, so when the music started again all the people came back from the parking area and the club got crowded af so we closed the doors and played and danced hard for all the morning. I am still seeking those feelings after years.
Between spending hours in the studio producing and playing around the world connecting with the public, how do you see yourself in the coming years?
I wish for myself to be in balance, in peace, whatever happens, I like to be connected with the people that share their spiritual part and I love to meditate privately too.
My goal is to be open to meet new good-hearted people as much as I train kindness, I started my DJ path to share moments and I still want to create new memories with the people.
I see myself between different studios, I like new approaches, new visions, the Dj time is freedom, I see myself with no thought on stage, just happy.
What were the positive and negative changes in the electronic scene and how does it engage with social media that influence important decision-making in your career as an artist?
This is hard to tell, but it’s full of fake, no skills, no background, just social shit. Everybody with more than 2% of I.Q. knows that.
The thing is that most of the people now accept it and the result is disruptive like the epic fail at Coachella.
The electronic music scene has undergone significant changes in recent years, both positive and negative.
On the positive side, social media has allowed artists like myself to connect with fans directly, bypassing traditional gatekeepers and reaching a global audience.
However, this increased visibility also comes with its challenges, as artists are constantly under pressure to maintain a strong online presence and compete for attention in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
It's important to strike a balance between staying true to my artistic vision and engaging with fans on social media, finding ways to authentically connect with my audience while also staying true to myself as an artist.
