pi pi pi Q&A ~(**)~~
Introduce yourself? Pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 1 fun fact about yourself?
Hii I’m Francis. He/him. I live in Montreal/Tiohti:áke. I get car sick.
Who/what currently inspires you music-wise that has nothing to do with music?
The people closest to me
Favorite sound of the city? Describe how it makes you feel.
Probably the Playstation menu music. I rather get outside of the city in the winter and hear wind howling in the woods, but right now, in Montreal, the most social we can be is with a headset on.
Dream line-up?
I would love to see Riuichi Sakamoto.
Favorite DJ mixing trick?
Play the same song more than once
If you had to trade your USB with one DJ, who would it be and why?
URA (Zac MacArthur)! Mans got tunes.
How do you typically prepare a mix?
I fill a stick or a bag with music I want to play. Try not to overthink it. After a while I feel like intuition is king.
Favorite thing to cook currently?
Roasted cauliflower with Pomegranate and hazelnuts.
Who do you think is the most underrated artist of our time?
CFCF / Cecile Believe
Track in ode to the start of 2022?
3 goals for 2022 that has nothing to do with music?
Breath. Stretch more. Get a dog?
If you had to go back in time music wise what era would it be and why?
I think I’d stay right here. Insane music coming out right now!
Let’s play a pipipi game… I give you a situation & you give me a track
Bottom of the ocean in winter
Lucid dream that never ends
Datura but make it fun ; )
If you had to describe yourself as a planet, which one would it be and why?
Isn’t there one that’s just water/ocean. I love to swim. Also it reminds me of solaris which is cool.
What is your favorite party/collective where you reside and why?
You’re making me think about the good ol’ days! Not much happening right now tbh
What was your best moment on the dance floor?
DJ Fart In The Club @ Sustain Release
What is your most recent favorite DJ mix and why?
Huerco S and DJ Healthy at Public Records. Refreshing club music. Love it.
What was your first gig? How did it go?
It was in a bar in the suburbs using Virtual DJ. My girlfriend at the time was celebrating her birthday. We were 16. It was hype.
Any advice to upcoming DJs?
Find a good therapist
What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?
r.e.s.p.e.c.t