Axel Knox – Mogass (Original Mix) [Out December 23] + Interview

On December 18, 2014 by ocedm

Axel Knox - Mogass (Original Mix) [Out December 23]

Since it’s Throwback Thursday, how about we take it back to the days of acid house and that classic 303 sound? Axel Knox is an DJ and producer from Ireland with a new single coming out on December 23rd titled “Mogass” that fits the bill. The Pop Rox Muzik release is the second track that he has signed to the label, which has helped accelerate the careers of many notable producers of today. I had a chance to ask Knox some questions about “Mogass”, his influences, and what 2015 will look like for him. Read on for the interview below and check back for the download links!

Hey Axel, thanks for taking the time to have a little talk. Tell us a bit about yourself.

Hi guys I’m Axel Knox an electro producer and DJ from Dublin, Ireland. I have a huge love of house music and love what I do.

I have been producing for many years now and releasing tracks for over four years. I am hugely dedicated and motivated and work tirelessly to make the most innovative and freshest tracks out there!

Who are some of your musical influences?

As far as influences go I have too many to mention but people like Axwell, David Guetta and Showtek in recent years have been amazing for this industry. I love the heart and emotion you can hear in their tracks especially Axwell. To be honest anyone who can make a crowd jump has my respect and influences me in some regard.

Your new single “Mogass” takes an old school approach with an acid house sound. Why did you decide on this style and how does it compare to your previous tracks?

I try and do something different with every track I make and “Mogass” was no exception. I love to bring some emotion and feeling to my tracks usually with the break and then slap you in the face with the drop, so far this has been a successful combination.

I loved the old school rave sound of the 303 as most producers in my genre do, and in recent years that sound has crept back into the electro culture with a bang. I really wanted to capture the essence of today’s big room culture but also throw back to the early rave days and I feel “Mogass” totally does that and people are also getting it which has been amazing!

Pop Rox Muzik has released songs from some well known artists in the past, such as TJR, Will Sparks, Orkestrated, and Zoolanda. How did you decide to release your track on the label?

First off like with all my tracks I look for a label with a proven track history and a label I genuinely respect and follow. Pop Rox is definitely in that category with a string of huge releases in recent years and a label that is growing just like my own brand, so I felt it was a good fit.

Plus I also had a release “Prolektro” out with them in 2013 and that track done very well so it was an easy choice in the end.

What does 2015 have in store for you?

I think 2015 is going to be a massive year. I have more top releases coming up and some very exciting gigs hopefully lined up.

Plus away from the music side of things, behind the scenes we are building a very strong team which is always important as this industry is so competitive.

I have an excellent, motivated and dedicated manager I work with in New York and I also recently signed with a strong publishing company in the U.S too which has been great.

We also have booking agents and stuff coming on board too which is going to be amazing for 2015.

But most importantly 2015 will be full of Axel Knox tracks to go crazy to!

Favorite Original Mix Right Now: Dubvision – Broken

Favorite Remix Right Now: The Botnek Selfie remix is crazy!

Last Track You Listened To: Axwell – In My Mind

Favorite DJ/Producer: Axwell (Absolute Legend)

Axel Knox – Facebook / Twitter

Purchase: Beatport

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