4 days ago

Desiree Nemcik: "Technology can influence my creativity and sound"

Desirée, after a solo journey, embarks on a path towards electronic music production, reconnecting with her roots in composition, piano, and guitar. She trains with experts in mixing, mastering, and singing. In her live sets, she expresses her personality, technique, and voice, while her DJ sets explore longer, functional soundscapes. Her music blends rock, break, and techno, being both danceable and introspective, combining intensity, melodies, and vocals to create a transformative sound.

Your new EP "Deep" on Coalescentia explores very evocative and introspective sounds. What was the creative process behind this work? What feelings or messages did you aim to convey through these tracks?

When producing, composing, and writing "Deep" EP, I let the emotions and sensations from the experiences I went through during the process guide me. It became a way to understand what happens internally in unconscious ways.

Without setting a specific intention or rationalizing it beforehand, I found, by the end of the EP, a logic, a personal story written from beginning to end. It felt like a dialogue with myself from another place, bringing me acceptance and learning.

The EP evokes feelings of liberation after diving into mysterious depths, daring to go deep, and breaking the illusion of self-imposed constraints.

In your biography, you highlight the use of your voice as a compositional element, alongside your deep, hypnotic sound inspired by artists like Recondite and Adriatique. How do you navigate the balance between maintaining this introspective, atmospheric energy and engaging with the high-energy environments of live performances, especially in intense settings like festivals or clubs?

If there’s something I’ve experienced, whether playing, listening, or dancing—that truly maintains attention and connection with a set, it’s contrast. I believe every good set has stages where the energy rises, falls, or holds steady, periods where the energy morphs, only to shift again and hit harder, strategically.

There’s a magical moment felt on the dance floor when transitioning rigorously from one stage to another, from light to darkness, using the creativity of live mixing to blend sounds. Within something deep or introspective, you can find intensity and aggressiveness, which are deeply enjoyed on the dance floor. Timing is key for every track.

How do you experience the music scene in Argentina, and who is your Argentine idol? You’ve recently been to Europe—what differences did you notice compared to Argentina?

I sometimes perceive Argentina's electronic music scene as a bit controversial when it comes to aspects like popularity and fame. Despite this, the scene boasts incredibly talented and dedicated artists who are gaining solid positions on a global scale. I’ve noticed how the scene is becoming increasingly professional and competitive in a positive sense.

Some of the contemporary artists I admire for their dedication, professionalism, and talent include Sol Ortega, Eze Ramírez, Paula OS, Emiliano Demarco, Juan Hansen, Agustín Giri, among others.

In comparison to Argentina, I’ve observed that the electronic music culture in Europe is much more ingrained, with a scene that has decades of professionalization. While I still have many places.

Technology is rapidly changing the world of electronic music. What tools or production techniques are essential for you right now, and how do you think technology might shape your music in the future?

My main and essential tool is undoubtedly Ableton, it feels like a blank canvas for drawing. Currently, I use Serum and my Hydrasynth quite a lot for designing leads or basses due to their sound quality and workflow. I also rely on UAD digital plugins for processing and effects because achieving the same fidelity with analog gear would be impossible for me at the moment.

I prioritize a seamless workflow, especially when ideas flow faster than my hands can keep up. The Elektron Analog Rytm recently joined my setup, and I’m completely in love with its sound.

I believe that the evolution of technology can influence both my creative processes and my sound, as has happened in every era of music history.

However, I often discover a vast creative universe by deeply exploring just a few tools, which also helps shape an identity. Without limiting the spirit of experimentation, sometimes having too many tools and information doesn’t lead anywhere. Focusing on what you can truly apply and choosing a few tools to master can be incredibly liberating for the creative spirit.

There’s no need to rush to have the latest technology or innovations (though if they’re accessible, new tools are always welcome). What’s truly essential doesn’t rely on that, a connected mind and heart are what matter most.

What are your main sources of inspiration when starting a new project? Do you prefer to work from a specific concept, an emotion, or let the ideas flow freely in the creative process?

Sources of inspiration vary; they’re not always the same. It could be a sound, an energy suited to a particular moment in a set, a person, a concept, the soundtrack of a movie, an emotion, or even the desire to evoke a specific one. It could be a concept, a place, a memory, or simply letting the unconscious and improvisation take control.

Even though these sources may seem different, they all converge and contribute to the same universe I’m developing, episode by episode, chapter by chapter. The magic happens with the information being channeled, regardless of its source, through your way of feeling and perceiving what has reached you. The magic lies in your interpretation.