Recloose talks to Sam Wicks about his surreal new life in New York City.
Photo: Mike Weston
During his decade-plus stint living in New Zealand, tropical techno producer Recloose drew together musicians like Dallas Tamaira, Lisa Tomlins and Myele Manzana around his sound, in turn allowing local influences to infuse his Motor City production.
Recloose is now Stateside once again, holding down a gang of new responsibilities in New York City: juggling new fatherhood, DJing, and managing New Zealand software company Serato’s East Coast operations.
“It’s just been an amazing experience, getting chances to hang out and work with some of the greatest artists of all time, you know, my heroes. And it’s also surreal, and it can be quite casual at times – just like, oh, hey, look at this – I just happen to be hanging out with Erykah Badu at her house!”
After a three-year absence, Recloose has also deliveried a new EP, Honey Rocks, released on Will Saul’s Aus Music label. The production polymath talks to Sam Wicks about living life on NY time.