DOA: Hi Marcio and thanks for the awesome mix! We’re also pleased to have a word with you, so let’s start at the beginning. 



Telemetrik: OK. 



DOA: Could you give us a bit of musical background on yourself? Were you involved in musical projects before you started making drum and bass? 



Telemetrik: I'd been in bands for a while before I really focused on D+B. What began as a guitar/amp/stompbox obsession sort of evolved into a synth/ sampler/midi addiction. 




DOA: I remember the incredible Nova/Monochrome gaining much buzz from fans and fellow producers alike. Was this a pivotal point for you? 



Telemetrik: I was pretty skeptical about Nova & Monochrome. I used to really torture myself in the beginning. The level of production I was hearing, my perception of having "what it takes", and the challenges of doing something original were overwhelming. 




DOA: As people might know, you were one half of the dynamite duo, Corrupt Souls. Can you tell us a bit about your experience working together? Were you surprised at how well people took to the tunes? 



Telemetrik: When you take an extrovert who thinks and acts in bold strokes and pair them up with a neurotic calligraphy writer you get Corrupts Souls. We were yin and yang but we were also two really good friends. Our approach was reckless and it was more like being in a band than it was producing. I wasn't sure how our music would be received; I'd never had a full D+B release. I just remember telling Josh the end of drum & bass was near and that two dregs like us releasing on Moving Shadow was proof. 




DOA: You seemed to pick up right where you’d left off once going solo again and began putting out more amazing tunes than ever. Did you find it hard to work alone after having a primary production partner? 

Telemetrik: On my own, the moons and the suns have to align. I won't dream for months and then ill dream every day for a week straight. Writing the album was the same. I'd get an initial burst of creativity and then carve it down with a toothpick till the next one came. 




DOA: If memory serves me right, Telemetrik once consisted of not one, but two gentlemen. Can you clear this up for us or explain a bit? 



Telemetrik: Telemetrik's been a collective, a live performance, a label, etc. It’s been as many as six people and as few as one. Whatever it takes. 


DOA: Black Sun Empire have released a few Corrupt Souls tunes on their imprints a few years back now. Was this your first involvement in them and have they always been very supportive of your sound? 

Telemetrik: Micha, Milan, René and I have been really close since the 1138 release. They've been a point of reference and put up with me throughout the whole process. Music is what matters most to them and I've been beyond fortunate to have them in my life. 




DOA: Speaking of BSE, tell us about the time between the CS releases and your album. How did it come about that they’d release an entire album of yours? Were you already working on an album or did they ask you to make one for them? 

Telemetrik: I was kind of in limbo putting together audio sketches and asked Micha for his advice on what to do with them. I was ready for something long term and he suggested doing a full length. After thinking it over for a while, I took to the idea and when he visited DC I played him some of the sketches. Thus it began! 



DOA: Let’s discuss your fantastic album. Your sound is so distinct and powerful, yet not overwhelming and never cheesy. It’s always creative and boundary-pushing, but not too unusual to rock any given dance floor. This isn’t a combination many producers seem to manage, yet you’ve managed a whole album full! Can you tell us your inspiration behind it as well as what your goals for the album were? 

Telemetrik: The goal was to tell a coherent story using the music and artwork. Everyone from Ray Kurzweil to David Bowie was involved. If I ever have the time and the means I'd love to make it into a film or novel. 




DOA: You have a few collabs on the album which were done with some producers. Can you tell everyone who may be unfamiliar about these producers and why you chose to feature them on the album? 



Telemetrik: Hyx, Houston, BSE, Impulse, Evancipation, and Duy Tran were the My Lightyear team. Their insights and talents helped shape the look and sound of the record. All of them encouraged me to push forward, helped me get through blocks, listened to my rants, and made the album better. 




DOA: Thanks so much for having a chat with us as well as for the mix which I’m sure many people will be excited to download. We wish you all the best!