Comprised of members Mikey Francis and Lightknife, Las Vegas-based duo, Black Boots, has emerged in the dance music scene as one of the most promising acts seen as of late, having already established a very dedicated following on the basis of several noteworthy remixes (available to fans for free), as well as some striking original tunes. Having formed in 2012, Black Boots has already been signed to Ultra, and can be found playing frequent club gigs to rather sizeable crowds in Vegas, in addition to having recently performed at Summerfest alongside prominent industry figures such as The Crystal Method, and The Chainsmokers.
With their music being a bold, and distinctive coalescence of styles and sounds that defies the industry’s predisposition to stick genre labels on tracks, there is no doubt that Black Boots will be ones to watch in the coming months, and fortunately, we at WRR had the chance to ask them a few questions regarding their music via email, to which they provided us with some thorough answers.
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WRR: Your music is a conglomeration of a wide variety of genres and styles, how does this reflect your personal music tastes? Do you draw inspiration from non-electronic genres?
BB: All the music you’ll hear is 100% reflective of our tastes…Which explains why the music is so versatile. We definitely draw inspiration from non-traditional electronic music…Stuff we’ve loved through the years.
WRR: You’ve said that you guys “are tired of seeing David Guetta’s face on the billboard coming out of your backyard.” What do you think this current “EDM” scene is lacking at the moment?
BB: Well we are from Vegas, so the billboards of the EDM superstars in the backyards are no joke, hah. To answer your question, EDM is going through a bit of an identity crisis right now. Yes, there is a ton of dullness out there, but there are also a lot of talented producers that are on their way to being heard. Our hope is that promoters will strive to take more chances on the guys who are innovating and giving people a show experience that isn’t as cookie cutter as a lot of “EDM” can be at times. It’s definitely an exciting time to be a part of the next wave.
WRR: You’ve stated that you guys “live for the party, the women, and the free food on our DJ rider.” – what’s the most random item on your rider?
BB: We are sort of bipolar in that sense, because our rider is chalk full of mostly healthy food, but that’s just to get us properly fueled for later in the night… which traditionally consists of us ending up at a crazy after party or the local strip club.
WRR: Of course, to reach the level of success that you guys have, being signed to Ultra and pumping out massive tunes and remixes on a regular basis, a lot of hard work must have been involved. What has been the toughest part about getting to where you are now?
BB: Despite what the stereotype is for the button pushing EDM superstars who make millions, the struggle is real for the vast majority of artists. Just staying afloat and being able to make music for a living is a hustle, but if you focus on music and put your passion into it, it will work itself out.
WRR: Where do you guys see yourselves in 5 years?
BB: Hanging with George Clooney DJing on a yacht filled with all our best friends off the coast of Ibiza.
WRR: Being self-proclaimed “weird 90s kids”, what was your favourite 90s TV show?
BB: “Are you afraid of the dark?”
WRR: Finally, would you rather listen to the Macarena on repeat for an hour straight, or Animals?
BB: Depends. What remix of Macarena?
Fair.
Humorous, insightful, and just a little bit rowdy, Black Boots’ passion for electronic music is clearly evident, which many upcoming producers will certainly find to be quite inspiring. As they eloquently commented;
“It’s been a long, amazing road for us so far, and we are just getting started. Dream big, hustle everyday, learn from your failures, be humble, don’t be a dick, and enjoy the moment for what it’s worth.”
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Maintaining that their music is a “freakish hybrid of electronic, dance, urban, industrial, indie and big room”, fans can most definitely expect to hear more electrifying tunes from this burgeoning duo in the near future. In the meantime, be sure to check out their recent track with Starkillers, entitled “Sweet Surrender”, which, released on Ultra Music, has already received a widely positive response:
This track can be purchased on Beatport here.
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[Photo via Black Boots’ Facebook]
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