Shaun Warner And Cadell Interview

Shaun Warner And Cadell Interview. It’s not every day you get two world class DJ’s in the same room, so we at BBM took the advantage and chatted to Shaun Warner and Cadell about their collaborations with Hed Kandi and New Year’s Eve at Bungalow 8.

Hi guys, what have you both been up to recently?

Cadell: I’ve been working across the eastern side of Australia for Hed Kandi with gigs in Sydney at Goldfish and in Melbourne.

Shaun: I’ve had my head down in the studio getting my next releases finished after my six-stop tour around Australia and New Zealand. I’m looking forward to doing all the new material for New Year’s Eve.

What’s it like to be part of such a globally recognised brand such as Hed Kandi?

S: Hed Kandi allows me to do what I love to do as an artist without having to compromise musically. It’s all about style, sex appeal and quality, but most of all, it’s about having fun, which is what I try to bring to my DJ sets.

How did you first get involved with Hed Kandi?

S: My first involvement with Hed Kandi was as a consumer in the late ’90s buying their CD’s. Every time a new one would come out I’d be straight on to it. My first Hed Kandi gig in Australia was at a pool party. The night ended with me swimming in the pool on an inflatable listening to “The Man with the Red Face” with a Red Bull Vodka in my hand. It was love from then on.

Hed Kandi began its life as a Nu Disco label and radio show back in the ’90s and has now established itself with the high end Dance scene across the globe, opening its own bars, running exclusive hotels events and working with airlines. What can we expect from Hed Kandi Australia in the future to maintain this high standard of events?

C: I think seeing the brand develop in the Australian market has been very rewarding. It’s such a force with the House music scene and a more sophisticated product, that it was always going to be a success here. The artwork and quality of music is always the standout and has such huge reach. That tied with the excitement of a Hed Kandi-branded event makes it a winner from the outset.

What have been your personal highlights from Hed Kandi Australia in 2013?

S: It’s hard to have one when every time we do a gig it just gets better and better.

C: They’ve all been amazing. No one show is better than another as they all bring different elements and vibes.

What are your favourite festivals of 2013?

C: I’ve got to say that the DC10 parties have been pretty amazing. Quality music.

S: Two of the best events I’ve been to in a long time were House on the Harbour with myself and Tobie Allen from Bootleg Social (UK) and Highflyers Day Cruise with Carl Cox. Both had Sydney Harbour as the backdrop, friendly and up-for-it crowds, and fantastic music.

Are there any plans for Hed Kandi to team up with any of the touring festivals?

C: We are always looking to be involved with various festivals that can represent what we do – stay tuned.

Have either of you worked with anyone particularly interesting this year?

S: This year has been a year of collaborations for me. Teaming up with Ultan Burke resulted in our very first No 1 selling track, which was amazing for us.

C: Playing alongside Thomas Gold was pretty awesome. He really worked the decks and samples and read the crowd perfectly.

Do you have a “track of the moment/year”?

C: I really can’t answer that. There are so many that fit into different clubs and floors. S: Clearly I’m biased, but my favourite track of the moment was my release with Ultan Burke & Dawson called ‘Hold Me’. The release coincided with WMC in Miami and being over there in the sunshine, surrounded by the world’s best artists, while your track is top of the charts, was something I’ll never forget.

If you could work with any guest vocalist or percussionist who would it be?

S: I’m lucky to get to already work with some amazing talent. My next track features Arel James and her performance will wow people. I love performing with Dawson and we work really well together but NYE with Lil will be a treat.

C: I’d love to do a live performance with Shawnee Taylor. Her voice is so powerful.

What have you both learned this year?

C: Get airline lounge membership. It will save your ass when your flights are delayed and you’re sitting around an airport hungover…

S: Focus. Focus. Focus…and have fun.

What can we expect from your sets at Bungalow 8 on New Year’s Eve?

S: I’ll be playing with Ultan Burke and Lil and it will be full of energy. Ultan and I really vibe well off each other and with Lil performing front and centre, I think the roof will come off. I cannot wait!

C: I would love to say I have some huge plans right now, but that would be a lie. It’s still being worked on, but if it comes off then it will be pretty special… Watch this space. Shaun Warner And Cadell Interview.

Thanks, guys!

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