House | DOMO (ES) Releases Sedating ‘Juca’ EP On Label Where The Heart Is [Interview]

Posted by on May 3, 2023

If you haven’t had the opportunity to be exposed to DOMO (ES) vibes, consider yourself lucky that this is officially changing. The solo DJ/producer has a clear knack for house music and isn’t afraid to put a spiritual/ worldly edge to it. The two-track experience via his Where The Heart Is label release, Juca, eases the listener into a journey that’s gracefully rudimental and on-point on all the right parameters. The percussion and toplines are enchanting highlights well worth the mention, truly pulling you into a world of his design and allowing the worries of the world melt away (even if it is just for a moment.)

The two singles “Juca” and “Erhu,” have connective tissue between them – they simply sound like they should go together and showcase a certain fluidity. This aspect brings the old saying “the whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts,” to mind. DOMO hits a sweet spot with this release – all signs pointing toward more music coming from him in 2023.

DOMO (ES) took the time out to talk to FreshNewTracks about AI, his background, and more. See the full interview below.

Interview

How did your background in classical and modern dance influence your music production style?

I believe that my musical background makes a significant difference in terms of understanding the harmonics between the tracks of a production (how they fit together). At the same time, it helps me to find their right volumes when played together.This is very useful while mastering a track.

Having danced and studied classical music at a very early age (I did my first ballet performance with 5 years old), gave me the unique opportunity of learning the origins and history of THE mother of all music.

I have also earned a big understanding of its structure and rhythms.

Can you share a specific moment when you realized electronic music was the direction you wanted to take?

I bought my first electronic music CD’s when I was around twelve years old, and I remember twitching the equalizers of my father’s soundsystem for hours while on headphones until late at night. I specifically remember the summer of ’99, when I entered for the first time OHM Dance Club in Madrid (it’s sadly closed now); seeing everyone dancing carelessly and with a big smile on their faces to that loud and powerful house music gave me goosebumps. When I found the person who created this ecsthasic moment, I knew that I wanted to become a DJ and make electronic music.

What are your thoughts on the use of AI in music production, and have you experimented with it yourself?

As technology advances with giant steps, I see a constant evolution in music production, and AI is a part of it. This opens new ideas, but also conflicts regarding copyright issues as lately seen on digital platforms.

In my opinion, this technology has a great potential, but music producers should be aware of the outcome and act responsibly in commercial use.

I have lately released on Bandcamp using a variant of AI technology and I will keep on exploring in the future.

How has your Spanish heritage influenced your music and style?

I constantly find inspiration through other cultures and that reflects in my productions, as you will find on “Juca” EP, with brazilian and chinese backgrounds. I also strongly believe, that when a spanish person works on something, it is always with a lot of passion and hard work. We have seen examples of this in domains such as sports and arts… we give always 200 % from ourselves!!!

What drew you to release your music on David Hohme’s Where The Heart Is Records?

I have released on David’s label my track “Wrongs” back in 2021. I feel that David and Will’s goal is not to just sign tracks and sell them; they constantly work with the artists they sign and follow up with the evolution of their works. Not many labels do that.

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