Page 34 - Zone Magazine - Issue 033 - Jan Johnston

Of the multiple labels you run, Sundries, See-Saw etc, what are the main musical differences between them?
There are no differences between them actually. I rely solely on my subconscious. I just feel the stuff I release on them. I cannot explain it otherwise. Hope you understand what I mean.
What do you look for when signing a track?
There are a lot of aspects. First, it must be with a harmony. Good arrangement and mixing are important components for me. And for sure it must be groovy. If the music doesn’t make your body or soul, It’s not music (in my humble opinion). The other things such as, how popular the artist, how many followers he has in the socials. Has he/she a specific political opinion. These things don’t matter to me.
Any notable releases so far?
Pay attention at all. Cause I’m working hard with all releases for all of my labels. Actually, I’d love to say that I have my 2nd own release on Sundries Digital scheduled for February 2021. It’s called Baloo Baloo. If you are disco house lover, you’ll definitely like it.
Any artists you would want people to look out for in 2021?
I’d love to mention the guys from Germany. It’s a duo called Decent Rides. They already have a few great releases. I bet they’ll do their things in the right direction.
The guys from Paris. They are the owners of Frappé label. Basile de Suresnes and Ten Fingerz. Multi- genre lads with a cool vision of house music. They all deserve attention.
The guy from the UK. He’s artist name is Toby O’Connor. He is an absolute young star to me.
What does the future hold for you?
I hope I’ll be still inspired at least sometimes. I wish I could discover a new talent and collaborate with already well-known and veterans of house / disco music scene. And I hope I can buy some new gears for making my music more exclusive and more individual.
Anything you’d like to add?
I’d like to promote the 2nd vinyl release from See- Saw label. It’s a Various Artists - Discipline of Swing Vol. 2
A four proper disco and funk flavour tunes. Could work awesome for dancefloor when the lockdown will over. Available at all major vinyl stores as Juno, deejay, redeye etc... Grab your copy!
Thank you so much for invite! Have a great and productive year!
Tenderness by Igor Gonya is out on the 12th of Feb on Traxsource
https://www.traxsource.com/track/8444065/
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