Day 187: Trade Secrets #2 Diskore tell us how it's done.

Madrid Techno-Rock (and otherwise genre melting) madsters Diskore took 5 minutes out from recording their album to answer a few questions, and share a little wisdom with us.

Here is what they had to say:

What do you think is more important, raw talent, or 'getting to know' people/making the right contacts?

WELL...TO MAKE RAW CONTACTS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FOR US...


So far what are your top achievements as a band?

DON'T SPEND MONEY ON THE BAND.. DISKORE SURVIVE PAYING THEMSELVES.WE ARE RELEASING A FULL ALBUM ON SEPTEMBER AND WE ARE ANXIOUS TO HIT THE ROAD...


Do you think that it's easier, or harder now to make it as a DJ/Producer/band in this electronic age?

I THINK THAT ITS MORE EASIER RIGHT NOW TO GET A NAME,BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THAT THE PEOPLE THAT KNOW YOU THROUGH INTERNET GO TO THE CONCERTS OR BUY YOUR MUSIC...STRANGE DAYS...


Top 5 tips for anyone looking to get in to music?

JUST ONE: DO WHAT YOU WANT!!!!


Top 5 things NOT to do?

THE PREVIOUS ONE ITS VALID TOO....DO WHAT YOU WANT!!!!!



Your style is a fusion of many styles, in general do you think this opens you up to more listeners?

WE TRY TO DO ROCK FOR DJS AND TECHNO FOR GUITAR PLAYERS...ALL IN ONE!


Do you think the current scene is sustainable with the number of new artist coming through, competition for gigs, current state of record sales etc?

ACTUALLY THERE ARE A LOT...BUT ITS INCREASING THE SCENE, AND THAT' S ALWAYS GOOD FOR EVERYONE...


Have you made any mistakes that you would advise others to avoid?

NOOOO....WE ALWAYS GO BACK TO THE SAME MISTAKES...SO JUST BE YOURSELVES...

When writing new material is there a particular approach you take (melody, then beats etc) do you have ideas in your head, or just what comes out at the time?

SOMETIMES WE START WITH A LOOP AND WE PLAY ON TOP, BUT USUALLY WE JUST HAVE A GUITAR RIFF AND WE BUILD IT FROM THERE...


Plans for the future, upcoming gigs, new projects etc?

THIS SUMMER WE ARE IN THE THE STUDIO FINISHING THE ALBUM OUT IN SEPTEMBER, WE WILL BE PLAYING IN A COUPLE OF FESTIVALS IN CANTABRIA AND MADRID. AT THE MOMENT THAT'S ALL.

What is the best thing about being in a band?

TO BE AROUND YOUR FRIENDS DOING WHAT YOU LIKE THE MOST. AND SOMETIMES GETTING PAID FOR IT!

Whats the weirdest/funniest thing to happen on tour/at a show?

TO SIGN A RECORD CONTRACT AFTER OUR FIRST SHOW EVER!!!!

Show Diskore some myspace love here and keep your eyes peeled for their forthcoming record (we'll be sure to feature it here) and the upcoming tour.

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