“Gone were the days where you can just DJ, so I had to get in the studio and learn my craft.”
– Eats Everything 2013
[Rewind 2013]
A hot commodity at the moment, we grabbed a chat with Dance producer Eats Everything, also known as Daniel Pierce from Bristol. Eats Everything is on a mission to conquer the Underground House scene, and he’s proving to be quite successful at doing so.
Talking to us from Miami, where he and the rest of the Dance world are attending the Miami Winter Conference, we find out more about Eats Everything and The Edible Movement.
Hi Dan. So how’s Miami? What’s the atmosphere like over there?
The atmosphere has been great so far, haven’t really done a lot yet to be honest, but it’s Wednesday so the madness ensues now!
Yes you’re playing a bit later in the week. What’s been your highlight whilst in Miami?
I just cooked scrambled eggs for my manager and wife! As I said, I haven’t done a great deal yet but I think the Dirtybird party will be off the chain, as will the Pets Showcase and Circus on Sunday! It’s all pretty exciting to be fair!
You’re off to play at Chinese Laundry in Sydney in April, what do you think about the Australian Dance scene?
I don’t know a great deal about the Oz Dance scene if I am honest. I have heard that it’s flourishing and that the Dirtybirds just played over there and it was crazy, so I am hoping for a great tour.
You’re playing at Melt Festival in Germany in July, what do you think of the German crowds?
I used to not like German crowds because they are very good at letting you know if they don’t like what you are doing instead of embracing the music. But I played at Watergate a few weeks back, back to back with Catz n’ Dogz and I can safely say that it was one of the best gigs I have ever had. I played loads of different music and it was really good fun.
You’re also playing at The Garden Festival in Croatia, with so many festivals happening over there now, why do you think it’s become such a popular party destination?
I think it’s because it’s relatively close, absolutely stunning, cheap and there are great places to throw parties over there. I really love the place, it is growing all the time and it could be a real contender for Ibiza in a few years time.
Coming from Bristol, which has a growing reputation as a creative spot for Bass music, could you explain what the scene is like there?
The scene in Bristol is really good. There are a lot of really big events coupled with some really small intimate parties. It’s a great place to party and has a very tight knit Dance community where everyone knows everyone.
Where are you most looking forward to playing this year?
I am really looking forward to playing lots of gigs in Ibiza, ‘Love Saves The Day’ in Bristol and my Oz, Asia and US tours as there are some great places I am yet to play!
So you’ve got your Edible tour coming up in May. Talk us through the “movement”?
It’s an idea that we came up with to branch out and get some of the DJs I really love playing on the same bill as me. We have worked hard to pick the right line ups for the right venues and are really happy with the process so far.
It sounds great! You’ve had releases out on Claude Von Stroke’s Dirtybird label, what’s it like working with him?
It’s great working with him, he is a great guy who really looks out for his artists. He is also a lot of fun and you need a lot of fun in this line of work.
How did your involvement with the Dirtybird Label come about?
My mum sent CVs and a picture of me along with some tracks. He fell in love with the picture, the rest is history…
Ha ha! I love your remix of Justin Martin’s ‘Ruff Stuff’, is there anyone else you’re planning on turning your hand to?
Not that I know of. I am trying to steer away from doing remixes at the moment so I can concentrate on solo and collaboration stuff but there will definitely be stuff in the future.
Could you suggest any up and coming or underground artists we should be listening to?
Detroit Swindle are great. Lukas from Bristol is amazing, and Motez who is a guy from Australia has some really good shit coming. Also Ardalan and Nick Monaco are awesome.
What were your early influences that made you want to produce music?
My early influences were mainly House, Hardcore and Jungle. A need to produce because I wasn’t getting any DJ gigs are my reasons for starting to produce. Gone were the days where you can just DJ, so I had to get in the studio and learn my craft.
Has there been anyone/anything/an artist particularly inspirational to you?
There hasn’t really, just an amalgamation of lots of different influences that have led me to becoming the artist I am today.
Tell us why you go by ‘Eats Everything’?
Because I eat a lot and I play everything…
Interview By Hannah Shakir
[Fast Fwd 2016]
Eats Everything has stepped up to join the Fabric compilation series, which has a reputation for hosting mixes from some of the worlds top house artists. This is a notable highlight for Eats, who first took on the famous Fabric decks back in 2011 and hasn’t looked back since, playing all three rooms in the club. The mix was recorded live at Fabric on NYE.
The end result is a musical treat for all lovers of house, from classic to modern. Included in the mix are two special new tracks – Lauren Lane’s playful ‘The Diary of a Madwoman’ and ‘Baby Talk’, a production that Cajmere created especially for this mix. Eats explains that all the songs “have some kind of meaning to me and I have played every one of them at fabric. Some are new, some are bangers, some are groovers, some are trippy some are euphoric, but they are all ‘fabric records” This set has everything house enthusiasts could want and more, with ‘Kaimanawa’ really standing out above the rest. This tracks mix of uplifting chords, cowbells and high paced vocals really keep the listener on the edge before the emotional synths transcend into animalistic bass that changes the mood from anticipation to complete disarray.
Fabric 86 marks the start of what looks to be a rollercoaster year for the Bristol DJ. He worked non-stop throughout 2015 to build his label Edible, on top of touring relentlessly. Look out for Eats collaboration with house legend Green Velvet as well as productions on both Edible and Pets records in the coming year.
Promo Mix Track List
Eats Everything – Recorded live at fabric NYE 2015/16 – Buy Here
Lauren Lane – Diary Of A Madwoman
Sweet Pussy Pauline – Work This Pussy (Acapella)
Samuel L Session – Merengue 2015 (Steel Mix)
Man With Guitar – Man With Guitar
Armando – Don’t Take It (Johnny Fiasco Remix)
Paperclip People – Parking Garage Politics (Eats Everything Edit)
Joi Cardwell – Jump For Joi (Spike Dub)
Stylus Trouble – Sputnik One
By Paraic Walker
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