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Translation Recordings has been friends with Example for a while now. We thought it was about time we caught up with the label head honcho Birian Roguestate.
Example: First of all Brian, What was the idea behind Translation Recordings , The inspiration behind it all? How did it all get started?
Brian: Translation was started in the summer of 2004 and was initially a venture between me, and my good friend Will, who I’ve known since grade school. His work at ESL Music has led him to pursue other genres of music, so on most days it’s just me behind the scenes, with significant promotional help from Steph MsDisdain. The ethos behind the label is fairly straight forward—to release music with depth and character, suitable for all listening environments. The inspiration behind the label really just stems from an undying love for all things drum&bass and a desire to be more than a passive listener.
Example: You've just released an EP by Theory and the first release from your new find Johnny Beverton how did you come across him? Do you have any tips for budding producers wanting to get their music heard by yourself?
Brian: LM1 from Offworld Recordings first introduced me to Johnny, and I think what really sealed the deal for me was his love of other genres of music. When you listen to one of his tracks, you can really tell that his influences come from outside the drum&bass scene, which is always a good look. As a budding producer it’s important to stay consistent, be patient, and spend time on the details—taking the extra bit of time to sample or tweak your mixdown can really make your music stand out.
Example: What style of Drum n' Bass gets your attention the most? Is there any particular style you are more interested in hearing?
Brian: There really isn’t any particular style of drum&bass that gets our attention. It’s all about whether or not a song “sticks.” Sometimes it’s instantaneous, but others take time. I’ll play tunes out in a variety of places and settings—like Bassdrive, or on a pair of headphones, off a theater system, or in the car… if it sticks over a period of a time, meaning if the energy behind the tune can be felt consistently on every rewind, then its game on.
Example: Who else is on the Label, that we all need to know about?
Brian: We’ve got six vinyl and eight digital releases out. Our first LP “Without Borders” dropped this year featuring music from ASC, Mindmapper, DBR (UK), Marginal, Dub Phizix, Edward Oberon, Grimm & Nusense, Stranjah, Theory, Resound, Slider & Expose, and we’re really excited at the response it got on CD and digital distro—thanks for all the promotional support when we rolled that out in July/August. Additionally, Sabre's remix of Resound's "Secrets" really set off a new theme for Translation's sound. We're also so stoked to have remixes lined up for the near future so stay tuned!
Example: What are your plans for 2011?
Brian: We’re beginning to gather tracks for our next LP/CD project, have remixes from Survival and Seba slated for vinyl, and are increasing the digital release schedule for 2011. Expect to see more from the likes of our newer signings including tunes from Johnny Beverton, Nuage, DBR (UK), Jaybee, Flatliners, as well as newer sounds from our veteran producers Theory and Resound.
Example: Who else can you see breaking through in 2011 with their music? Anybody in particular you would like to mention?
Brian : First off, we want to thank every person that has contributed to Translation Recordings - the talent we've encountered and the soul we've felt behind every one of the tunes in our catalogue is what keeps us doing what we love to do: promoting sweet sound. Look out for great music coming from Mindmapper, Furi Anga, June Miller among tons of others. We're excited to see where drum 'n bass goes in 2011.
Example: Anything else you would like to add or promote?
How to get to us:
www.translation-recordings.com (join our mailing list)
www.soundcloud.com/translationrecordings
www.facebook.com/translationrecordings
www.twitter.com/translationrecs
And check out MsDisdain and I on Translation Sound (www.bassdrive.com) every Monday from 7-8pm (EST) / 12-am (UK). Love to the chat room kru!
Example: The big question on a lot of peoples lips right now is, what are your opinions on the whole Vinyl, Digital debate as the whole music scene is going through a lot of rapid changes at the moment? Can you see Vinyl lasting another 10 years?
Brian: Vinyl will always have its timeless place in the scene—particularly with the diehards—and I’m personally a fan of having a physical product (not to mention I'm a vinyl junkie), but you definitely can’t ignore the increasing shift towards digital. However, regardless of the platform, the tunes have to stand out, the promotion has to be there, and the timing between releases has to be just right. Vinyl will always be here, but who knows what things will look like in a decade's time.
Example: Fishnets or Stockings?
Brian: Haha, joker… I’ll get back to you on that (MsDisdain says Fishnets). Thanks and bigup [Ex]:ample fam!
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