Mix & Interview: Cardopusher

I've been waiting for this feature for a long time and now here it is! The first in a string of exclusive mixes & interviews from wicked producers and DJs!

The first guest of honor is badman Cardopusher. Born in Caracas, Venezuela he now lives in Barcelona and is part of the Chorizo Show / B.LOW family. Belonging to a generation of amazing Venezuelan producers - think Pacheko, Pocz, Emmerson, Sesped - he's insanely talented, a big DJ and a very nice guy. His productions are extremely varied and creative and he has released tunes in labels such as Hyperdub, True Tiger, Ad Noiseam or Offroad Recordings. I asked him a few questions and he kindly recorded a mix for mrgasparov.com. Thanks Luis!

Cardopusher

Interview

When did you start making beats, what were your influences then?

I started to make beats around 10 years ago, it was just like messing around with loops on Sony Acid, i got very into it at the first time i tried. My influences were mostly IDM from the old era of Warp and Rephlex records. It was difficult with no internet by that time to listen to underground music.

When did you first listen to dubstep and what was your reaction?

It was weird. I listened to some of the clips of the Grime and Grime 2 compilations on the Rephlex website after taking a look at the reviews of both records. With a first listening i didn´t realize it was a new genre, for me it was like a darker 2step music.

Give your definition of dubstep. Where do you see it going in the near future?

To be honest I'm very bad giving definitions but for me dubstep is bass music, i think dubstep is taking different directions and people is experimenting with new things. Not sure if it should be called dubstep nowadays.

How's the scene in Barcelona?

It´s great. I think i did the right choose when moving to Barcelona. I met good friends here who has the same passion for music as i do and we all get influences from each other every time, that´s why i love being part of the Chorizo / B.Low family. It´s the same feeling i have with my venezuelan homies who have been working hard everyday since i left home. Big ups to them!

Next releases and future plans?

For the moment i have lined up some stuff including some remix jobs for Filastine,Migrant (forthcoming on Corsario Digital) Moldy, Badawi (forthcoming on The Index) Kid606 and his new project, a 12" on On The Edge, a 12" on True Tiger and many more. All this stuff is finished just waiting to see the light soon.

Listen/Download

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Tracklist

1.Filastine - Singularities (Cardopusher remix)(dub)
2.Synkro - Connected (forthcoming Synkro)
3.Pearson Sound - Gambetta (Soul Jazz)
4.Cardopusher - Pupusa (dub)
5.Badawi - El Topo (Cardopusher remix)(forthcoming The Index)
6.Moldy - Cod & Chips (Cardopusher remix)(dub)
7.Moldy - Pegasus feat. Dynamo P (forthcoming Heavy Pressure)
8.Scuba - Reverse (Hotflush)
9.Pocz - Milky Way (dub)
10.Emmerson - Humans (Mr. Gasparov remix)(dub)
11.Sesped - Get There (dub)
12.Mr. Gasparov - 1975 (Steak House)
13.Cardopusher - Carne Sentada (Shockout)
14.Octa Push - Laika Likes it (Steak House)
15.Pocz & Pacheko - Zarbak (forthcoming Senseless)
16.Cardopusher - Youthman Dread (Shockout)
17.Cardopusher - Gibold (forthcoming True Tiger)