Fresh off the release of his tech house single, 'Upside Down', talented producer and DJ Meetch joins us to take us behind the scenes of the release. As we get a glimpse into the inspirations, components and overall process of this new track, we discover more about Meetch's approach to music production, the creative and technical aspects of his workflow and what fans can expect next in its release schedule. So join us as Meetch sits down for this enlightening interview with RTT and be sure to stream his new single below.
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Hi, Meetch! Congratulations on the release of 'Upside Down'! What's new?
Thanks! Excited about it. Nothing fancy, just interpreting and creating!
Share with us your inspiration and idea behind the piece. What was the decision behind the title, 'Upside Down'?
I wanted to create something extremely heavy that can instantly change the pace of a show. This is one of those pieces that I think would really change the energy. The “upside down” vocal sample fit the vibe of the song, so I felt that should be the name.
What are some of your favorite moments in this piece?
I think the faster bass riff really makes you want to move faster and pack the energy. So that's my favorite part about it.
How would you describe 'Upside Down' to a new listener?
This track is designed to keep the dance floor in tip-top shape into the wee hours of the night. High energy and great fuel to keep people moving.
'Upside Down' offers an exciting Tech House sound. How did you find ways to layer a punchy bassline with pounding synths and beats while keeping the energy high?
I think it's all about experimentation. Just go through different presets and samples over and over again until you get it right. When creating a song, it's just always trial and error. I wanted to make a track that would get people upping the ante on the dance floor.
Did you experiment with new bass and synth sounds on this track?
Not necessarily anything brand new, but yes, it was all about experimentation.
How did you manage to ensure that the vocals shine through clearly in this energetic and dynamic production?
To ensure the vocals sounded clean and fresh, I focused on EQing other elements to create space for the vocals, applied subtle sidechain compression to the instrumentals, and listened over and over and over for a few days.
Did you learn anything new while creating this piece?
I really liked the faster tempo of this track, so maybe I'll start picking up the tempo on newer songs.
What about 'Upside Down' would you say epitomizes your signature sound? And how does it differ from your previous releases?
I think it differs more in that it's a bit faster. But I don't think it's too fast to the point where people can't keep up. I like to have variety in my pieces. I think it's important to have a portfolio of options in some way. I used to make the Big Room, but it's not very popular anymore, so I wanted to adapt. It has more of an electro synth feel to 'Upside Down', which is slightly related to my brand of robot. But otherwise, it's just another cool band song!
Any new upcoming projects we can anticipate from Meetch? Thank you for sharing more with us on the 'Upside Down'!
Yes! I have more release schedule coming out. The first is on May 17 and then on June 21. Lots more to come after that too!
We wrap up our interview with Meetch by thanking him for his time and sharing an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at 'Upside Down'. As he continues to maintain his creative drive, we're sure Meetch will continue to raise the bar, offering more exciting music for listeners to sink into soon. So be sure to discover the high energy of the 'Upside Down' for yourself and stay tuned for Meetch's upcoming releases by following him on social media.
INTERVIEW: Rising Artist DJ Meetch Talks Inspiration Behind New Single “Upside Down”, Upcoming Projects + More