DRXFTKID'S NEW EP "ICE AGE"
Clonefluence had the opportunity to interview artist drxftkid about his new album ICE AGE.
What is the meaning behind it?
The tracks in ICE AGE were all written, performed, mixed and mastered by yours truly – this time in my shed; with a mini radiator plugged in and a puffer jacket zipped up. The sounds I chose for the EP reflect this BIG time.
ICE AGE is about the current phase of my life - as I’ve begun to step away from feeling like the 'drip' in my relationships, and towards approaching things with a colder gaze.
At its core, the EP highlights how one-sided the conversation in my last relationship was – whether I was getting the cold shoulder, regretting texts, lusting in the shadows, or endlessly waiting for the right timing – there was more than enough reason to compel me to change.
What does this project say about you?
The project shows that I’m heavily into my cold sounds. All year round - I love a bit of reverb, but always try to balance it with a respectful amount of bass.
The project also shows that I write from personal experience, and speak honestly about how I’m feeling at the moment. Each song from the EP was written within the last few months – highlighting how fresh the context of the music is for me and the world right now!
What are your plans next?
The only way is up. I feel a momentum starting to build for my brand and my music. We’re moving into higher frequencies - and I believe to transition, this project was born to release any excess baggage that might have kept me stuck.
I plan on releasing 4 more songs by the end of the year, so stay tuned for those. In terms of next year though, I plan on getting more into my collaboration bag. I want to show you guys what my music’s like in different contexts – with more influences, flavors, and perspectives, so watch this space on that!
What does your project aim to say?
This project aims to say, that it’s ok to be the ‘drip’ guys. Lusting over someone so much that you lose yourself sometimes is normal. The pain that comes with unrequited love can be addictive – but not a healthy approach.
Don’t lose yourself, peeps. There’s someone out there waiting to lust for you the same as you would for them! Don’t lose faith. Keep your chin up. Keep your cool.
Check out "ICE AGE" below. Available on all platforms.