Delving into intense fluctuating tempos and hazy lights

In Episode 6 of the Music Maker Global podcast series, we delve into the creative world of Gavnlig, a rising artist in Copenhagen's underground music scene. Renowned for her innovative blend of skippy 2-step, breakbeat, jungle, wonky techno, and experimental bass music, Gavnlig's work is both eclectic and profoundly personal.

In this candid conversation, Gavnlig opens up about her organic approach to music-making, where the true meaning of her tracks often reveals itself only after completion. Reflecting on her music's themes, she uncovers how her titles mirror her emotional state during creation, addressing moments of fear and burnout. Her tracks, crafted primarily for raves, are characterized by a deep, dark sound that immerses listeners.

Listen as fellow artists encapsulate the essence of Gavnlig's music: a blend of rusty abandoned atmospheres that suddenly burst into intense rave scenes, creating a psychedelic experience with fluctuating tempos and hazy lights. This episode provides an intimate look into an artist's mind, defining her unique style with each track.

Episode Highlights:

Creative Process: Gavnlig shares her intuitive approach to music creation, where the meaning of her tracks emerges post-production, often reflecting personal struggles and emotional states.

Sound Design: Explore Gavnlig's preference for dark, deep tracks made for the rave scene, emphasizing an immersive and atmospheric experience.Artist Feedback: Listen to a vivid description from a fellow artist, portraying Gavnlig's music as a journey through rusty, abandoned landscapes with sudden, intense rave moments, evoking a psychedelic and fast-paced experience.

Don't miss this episode as we explore Gavnlig's innovative and deeply personal music.

About Music Maker Global: In partnership with Tiwale in Malawi, La Fabrique Arts Studio in Tunisia, and Experimental Sound Studio in the US, we invited 10 music makers to participate in three dynamic sessions. Music Maker Global is designed to foster connections, bypass traditional gatekeepers, and provide a platform for showcasing work to a worldwide network of peers, mentors, and industry experts.

Across the ten episodes, you'll meet

Deb Foam | One Groove, Copenhagen
Gavnlig | One Groove, Copenhagen
Amina Lassoued | La Fabrique Art Studio, Tunis,
Stranger Souma | La Fabrique Art Studio, Tunis,
Chiko Chalie | Tiwale, Lilongwe, Malawi
Issabel King | Tiwale, Lilongwe, Malawi
Tayamika | Tiwale, Lilongwe, Malawi
Kate In | Experimental Sound Studio, Chicago
Kiku Hibino | Experimental Sound Studio, Chicago
Veronica Anna Salinas | Experimental Sound Studio, Chicago

Produced by Rasmus Allin, edited by Velua Frost and speak by Amandah Wilkinson. The One Groove Music Maker Global 2023 was supported by Statens Kunstfond, DPA and Dansk Musiker Forbund.

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Gavnlig #6: Deep Beats