Psy-Trance innovators Infected Mushroom have become one of the biggest electronic bands on the planet. Twice ranked among the world’s 10 best DJs by the bible of the scene, the U.K.’s DJ Magazine, the Israel-bred, L.A. based duo bring a frenetic rock energy to the form. Their explosive show, featuring guitars, live drums, intensely passionate vocals and an ambitious multimedia backdrop, ranks among the genre’s most unpredictably joyous events. And their recordings continually venture where other electronic acts fear to tread.
Amit “Duvdev” Duvedevani and Erez Eisen have been working for nearly two years on an aggressive new album – their first since 2007’s critically acclaimed Vicious Delicious – for dance-music visionary Paul Oakenfold’s Perfecto label. Duvdev describes the as-yet untitled record, recorded at Infected Mushroom Laboratory in L.A. and slated for a June 2009 release, as a return to the pair’s metal roots. Guests include singer Jonathan Davis of Korn, who lends his estimable pipes to the track “Smashing the Opponent.”
Oakenfold has worked closely with the band in an A&R capacity. “Paul’s known as a House DJ, so we weren’t sure how he’d feel about our heaviest material,” Duvdev reveals, “but he loved it. He’s really brought a lot of great energy and advice to the table.”
From the Ultra Fest in Miami to the Virgin Festival in Baltimore, from Mexico’s OMIX to Cali’s Coachella, from Brazil’s Ipanema Beach to Melbourne’s Metro Club, Infected Mushroom has averaged about 120 live performances per year. The band will honor that tradition in 2009, starting with a 17-date U.S. tour slated to kick off in Texas in March.
ClubAntix got to ask the guys a few questions in preparation for another journey downunder:
It seems only last weekend that you were in Australia, what will you have in store for Stereosonic 2010?
Some more insanity with a dash of craziness… always good times down unda!
Apart from the music, have you got any plans while staying in the country?
We love Aussie-land – good food, fun people, but we travel a lot! So, we hope to enjoy our time while we are there but it will be pretty go-go-go. We usually even have a day when we play two shows in two cities… Not too much time for a walkabout!
Your music is constantly evolving, where do you find the inspiration?
I guess we always just continue to try to create interesting music that makes people dance. Inspiration comes from everyday things in our lives – usually food and beer ;)
What is music to you?
Music is like power … it exists. It is what you do with it that counts. Some people use it in productive ways, and other people make really awful crap. We try to make music that connects people and makes an impact on their lives.
What track do you wish you'd made as Infected Mushroom?
...Maybe “Too Many Puppies” by Primus...
In light of a previous album, Converting Vegetarians, what would the best thing be about not being a Vegetarian?
The best thing about not being a Vegetarian would definitely be a nice steak ;)
Your albums, style and rhythm have very different effect on people, what is your ultimate goal from your sound?
As I mentioned above – to make people go nuts.
What would be your best moment in music so far?
We have had some great moments – playing for 100k people on the beach in Rio de Janeiro with the Black Eyed Peas; Collaborating with Jonathan Davis (Korn), Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction) and Paul Oakenfold on our last album (Legend of the Black Shawarma); traveling the world, DJ Mag successes; the list goes on – we’ve been very blessed.
How does it feel to be quoted as "pioneers" of psytrance?
Good, I guess, but there are other great pioneers too – like Simon Posford (Shpongle) for instance…
How is the best way to cook and serve mushrooms?
Not raw, that’s for sure!
When did you last have a break from music?
When we had babies a little over a year ago – we took a few months off. It was lovely ;)
If you weren't part of Infected Mushroom and changing the face of music, where would you be in life?
Erez would be working as a computer repairman and I’d be in a steel factory… ha ha!
Is this what you wanted to be when you were 5?
I didn’t know which way was up when I was 5...
Best tip to give someone starting out in DJing and Production?
Never give up.
Back in AUS for Stereosonic 2010.
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