Awkward is a music maker and artist based in Bristol UK.
Awkward is also a member of LA based collective Machina Muerte and Bristol based Vertebrae.
Q: how/when did u first start creating music?
A: I started rhyming, scratching and outlining around the age of 10, I was in to all of it and as my school Friends were more rock and pop heads it was almost like a secret that only I knew about…not for long though. I messed around with tape edits but didn’t really start making beats till around 91/92, mainly on my Friends Amiga computer or 4 track turntable compositions, all the time rhyming and scratching and trying new things out
Q: where is your favorite spot in the whole world?
A: That’s a difficult question, usually where X marks.
Q: favorite animal?
A: That would have to be the great blue whale.
Q: what is your middle name?
A: Kool DeeJay Super Glue
Q: you have $20 to eat for a week, what do u buy?
A: OK, that’s about 11/12 pounds? Beans, Bread and chicken Super Noodles most likely.
Q: favorite time of year?
A: June, August..when the sun is out.
"Grand Prize" available now on iTunes via Machina Muerte Records.
Q: who is your favorite athlete of all time?
A: not really a sports fan, does Prince Ken Swift count?
Q: do you work a day job and what is it?
A: I’m currently unemployed but for the last 8 years I’ve been a bartender, and DJ.
Oh I worked in a record shop recently but they let me go as they couldn’t afford to keep me on.
Q: what does the word DUBSTEP mean to you?
A: A fusion of reggae, dub, hip hop and drum and bass.
Q: how long have you been attending events/raves?
A: Haha, wow. 19 years I think..since 1992!
Q: favorite producers at the moment?
A: Umm…Mono/Poly, Flying Lotus, Jel, Sa Ra, Benjamin One, Daedelus…too many. Past faves include Bomb Squad, Omid, Madlib, Ced Gee, Paul C, Shadow, Edan
Q: astrological sign?
A: Could very possibly be Taurus but who really knows the truth?
Q: one experience that changed your life?
A: Rolling my neck and damaging my nerves while practicing head spins..a good 4 years of weirdness.
Q: do you play instruments? if so, what?
A: I try to play the keyboard..by cheating!
Q: it’s raining out. do you take an umbrella?
A: Only when I want to stay dry..I leave it at home when it’s time to get wet.
Q: favorite cereal?
A: Toast wins over cereal in a breakfast fight..hands down!
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http://www.machinamuerte.com
