LemLem Talks To: Medlar

Friend and Vienna club scene correspondent LemLem caught up with with English producer Medlar who is affiliated with the Wolf Music, record label that deals predominantly in enriching the world in banging house tracks. Other known producers in the Wolf Music family are Greymatter and KRL who are also worth checking out. Medlar will be playing in Pratersauna this Saturday (11th August 2012) along with labelmate KRL for Praterei #30. Quite frankly, this is where you want to be in Vienna this Saturday. Now let's get acquainted with Medlar.

LL: Why the name Medlar ?
Medlar: I heard the word on Gardener's Question time on radio 4 at my dad's house last year and thought it was quite cool. apparently it's a tree/fruit and yes it is cool to listen to Gardener's Question time in the UK. It's kinda like Rinse FM. 
LL: What do you think of people who download your music without paying? 
Medlar: I don''t blame or judge people for it, it's partly a generational issue I think. It obviously provides a lot of exposure for artists. I'd encourage people to consider the labels and artists involved though, if you like them, give them some money 
LL: If you could collaborate with any musician from any era, who would it be? 
Medlar: Wow, cool question! So many options. At the moment I'd probably say one of the Chicago or Detroit house/techno pioneers from the late 80s. I'll choose Larry Heard 
LL: Why exactly larry heard over all the other legends? 
Medlar: Quite a rash answer I guess, but his Mr Fingers tracks for me are better than the vast majority of house music since. Would be fascinating to see where he was coming from at that time, what his point of reference was - if any 
LL: What's one song you've had on repeat for the last week? 
Medlar:  
LL: Top three favorite clubs in the world? Ones you played at or ones you simply like going to.

Medlar: Ones ive played at..: + Jesus Club in St Petersburg + Corsica Studios, London aaand.. erm + Stealth in Nottingham; have been the most fun to play at. 
LL: What's the craziest thing that happened to you during a gig? 
Medlar: I can only think of a couple of times when i got embarrassingly drunk and fell over/dropped records everywhere. I've stopped that now though.  
LL: If you could choose any artist to play b2b with who would it be? 
Medlar: I think it would be too intimidating to pick some people. I love playing with KRL, Greymatter and the Wolf Music guys. Kutmah would be cool though, he'd steal the show. 
LL: How excited are you about your gig in vienna and what have you heard about the club scene here? (or what you heard about Praterei) 
Medlar: I'm so hyped for Vienna, lots of people I've met through music have told me to expect lots of fun at Praterei, and it's officially my birthday party too. I know nothing about the city so looking forward to exploring a bit, any tips would be welcome! 

LL: How excited are you about meeting me!? 
Medlar: More excited than christmas of course. and i'm fully expecting an extravagant birthday cake now

editors note: Much love to LL and Medlar for taking their time to do this!

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