The following is an interview with Andrew Ross Collins, owner of Interchill Records:
Can you give us a brief overview of Interchill (and Mariko) and the history of the label?
Interchill started in Montreal in 1995, born out of the golden age of epic chill zones at raves. The all Canadian ambient downtempo focus at the beginning has grown to encompass wider horizons of sounds from all across the world, with depth in worldbeat, dub, and all forms of electronica. Artists who have released albums on Interchill include Liquid Stranger, Gaudi, Kaya Project, Ishq, Bluetech and Eat Static to name a few. Mariko Music Publishing handles publishing administration and licensing for Interchill releases. Interchill Independent is an artist services and consulting venture to assist artists with their own releases. Nowadays Interchill is based in BC, Canada and run by Andrew & Naasko.
What is your favorite thing about running an indie record label?
Seeing the big picture, being flexible, being able to make creative decisions and working with highly talented, creative people.
Are there any new releases we can look forward to?
Liquid Stranger’s Cryogenic Encounters on Feb 1st and Sunmonx release their debut album Power Salad on March 14th.
What is your favorite way to discover new music (online, off line)?
Recommendations from friends and colleagues.
Is there any art or music you’ve discovered recently that you’d like to tell us about?
Boogat’s Esa Mujer on Poirier’s label Also Records, Moombahton Massive ep’s from Sabo’s Soul Selectas label in NYC,Tipper’s recent Bubble Control EP, Gaudi’s forthcoming lp on Six Degrees, and Gus Till’s amazing Bali inspired ambient album “Between the Silence.
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