Who is Nostalgix?
We sat down with Vancouver Producer/DJ Nostalgix! Get to know the background behind this talented, female producer that is breaking ceilings in the Bass House scene!
Ghetto Ghetto: How do you get in the zone creatively?
Nostalgix: “I go into my producing sessions with no distractions or limitations on myself. I try to go into each session with an open-mind to allow myself to create and see what comes from it.
I think it's important to remove the noise of the outside world when you're making music, so I turn off WiFi and produce as if there's nothing else happening in the world.”
Ghetto Ghetto: How has production and DJing changed since you started?
Nostalgix: “Everything about music production and DJing has changed for me since I started. I've learned so much about the art of making music and the art of DJing.
I know what it means to be a great artist and DJ, and I continue to learn more about it daily. The more I learn, the more I fall in love with music.”
Ghetto Ghetto: How did you come up with your name?
Nostalgix: “I've always been a big dreamer and find so much beauty in memories. I want to bring the feeling of nostalgia to my music, my shows, and everything I create.
I chose the name Nostalgix since it stems from the idea of nostalgia. I love that everyone's idea of nostalgia is so personal and different, there's so much room for interpretation.“
Ghetto Ghetto: Who is your favorite artist right now?
Nostalgix: “My favorite artist right now is Oliver Tree. I discovered him during the quarantine and I haven't been able to stop listening to his music.
I think he's so unique and talented. Also, love that he's a rockstar when it comes to riding a scooter.”
Ghetto Ghetto: What is your favorite snack?
Nostalgix: “Not gonna lie, I love broccoli. It SMACKS.”
Ghetto Ghetto: What is the most difficult part about being a female in a male-dominated industry? What is most rewarding?
Nostalgix: “Coming up as a female artist in a male-dominated industry, oftentimes I felt like I wasn't taken seriously. I felt like I had to work so hard to prove myself every step of the way.
However, that's a blessing and a curse because it's lead to me knowing everything I know today and me being able to accomplish anything I set my mind to.”
Ghetto Ghetto: Who are some female DJs that inspired you to start making music? Why?
Nostalgix: “I love Alison Wonderland and Anna Lunoe. They're two artists I listened to a lot when I was getting into music production.
It inspires me that they're so authentic to themselves. You can really tell they're passionate about what they do.”
Ghetto Ghetto: What is the biggest challenge with pitching tracks to record labels these days?
Nostalgix: “Patience. I think you gotta practice your patience sometimes when you're sending out demos. Labels can be very busy and have a lot to deal with themselves.”
Ghetto Ghetto: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give a younger Nostalgix?
Nostalgix: “Be yourself, every step of the way.”
