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● New Release/EDM/Near Hamburg, Germany

Dan Hurricane

"I make electronic music because I love how it makes me feel."

Oct 30, 20264 min read
Dan Hurricane

Dan Hurricane · Near Hamburg, Germany

● Editor's Note

Bass House for the whole track rather than the 15-second clip: Dan Hurricane writes for the moment a room forgets everything else.

● The Interview

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before, and what makes it undeniably you?

I make electronic music because I love how it makes me feel. I enjoy experimenting with different sounds, from driving basslines to uplifting melodies. With my music, I simply want people to have fun and feel free to enjoy it in their own way.

What's the story behind the music you're releasing right now? Where did it come from emotionally?

At the time, I had just started listening to Bass House, and I quickly became hooked on the genre. I loved the energy, the grooves and the basslines, and I wanted to try creating something of my own in that style. That's how "Drop Out" started. I simply followed my excitement for the music and had fun experimenting with the sound.

Is there a lyric or line in your upcoming release that you're most proud of? What does it mean to you?

The hook is simply "Drop Out". I wanted to keep it short and catchy, so it works with the groove and energy of the track.

What do you want listeners to feel when they first press play, and what do you want them to feel when it ends?

I want people to enjoy the energy of the track and just have fun with it. Whether they nod their heads, tap their feet or dance, it's all good. When the track ends, I hope they're left with a good feeling and maybe want to play it again.

If your music were a place, what would it look like, smell like, feel like?

I imagine a place full of energy, with music playing loud and people just enjoying themselves. It would feel warm, free and alive, with a little bit of chaos in the best possible way. A place where you can forget about everything else for a while and just enjoy the moment.

What genre do you officially claim, and what genre do you secretly belong to?

Officially, I'd say Bass House. But secretly, I'll always have a soft spot for Progressive House and those uplifting melodies. I guess I just enjoy exploring different sounds and don't want to limit myself to one genre.

What emotion do you find the hardest to write about honestly?

For me, it's probably the feeling of euphoria. Creating a melody that feels uplifting, catchy and genuinely makes people feel something is harder than it sounds. It's something I'm always working on and trying to get better at.

Is there a sound, instrument, or texture you keep returning to, one that shows up even when you don't plan it?

I haven't really paid attention to that yet. I enjoy experimenting with different sounds and styles, so it will be interesting to see which elements keep finding their way into my music.

What's your creative process like? Do you write from life, from imagination, or somewhere in between?

I usually start with the chords and the drop. Depending on the genre, I might begin with the drums, bass and lead, or start with the lead and build the bass around it. Sometimes I start with vocals instead. It really depends on the track and where the idea takes me.

Do you make music better alone or with other people in the room?

So far, I've always made music on my own, so I haven't really had the chance to try creating music with other people in the room. I'd be curious to see how it feels and what we could come up with together.

How do you know when a song is finished, and have you ever gone back and changed something you thought was done?

For me, a song is finished when I'm happy with how it sounds and feel that there's nothing important left to change. But honestly, I've gone back and changed things more often than I expected. Sometimes I listen again with fresh ears and notice something I didn't hear before. It can be hard to know when to stop!

What do you do when creativity stops flowing? How do you get it back?

When I get stuck, I try different ideas until I find a melody that feels right. I've learned that sometimes the first melody I really connect with is the one I should stick with. If nothing seems to work, I move on to another track and come back to it later with fresh ears.

Are you consciously thinking about how a song will feel on a 15-second clip when you're writing it, and how does that sit with you?

When I work on a drop, I sometimes imagine a big festival moment where people can really feel the energy of the music. Other times, those moments happen naturally while I'm producing. I don't really think about 15-second clips. I'd rather focus on making a track that feels right as a whole.

Was there a specific moment, song, or artist that made you think, "I need to make music"?

Honestly, yes, Martin Garrix was a big inspiration for me.

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