Formerly known as Nick Terranova, U.S talent Starkillers
has been cutting a swathe through the bolshier end of the global house music
scene with his tough-edged, eclectic sound. Blending big hooks and riffs,
soaring vocals, thumping beats and mind-bending effects trickery, his sound is
the perfect blend of high-octane, fierce energy and accessible appeal. It’s
truly at home amidst the contemporary sound of cutting-edge dance music.“I’m
A.D.D” he explains of the hyperactive nature of his music. “I know people
always say that, but I really am. I really try not to sound like anyone else or
copy anyone. What’s the point in being in this biz if all you’re gonna do is
try and sound like someone else? I do what I think is cool and don’t really
care what people think. You’re either a fan or you’re not.”It’s not about
subtlety or tradition; instead it’s a question of pushing technology and sound
to their limits, and creating in-your-face tracks with plenty of charisma and
attitude. There’s nothing mundane going on here. Pitch bending leads, rugged
bass, mind-warping FX, huge builds and drops; everything in a Starkillers track
is designed for maximum impact on the dancefloor, and his potent blend of
electro house groove and sharp trance-laced breakdowns has seen his records
signed to huge labels including Doorn, Ultra and Nervous.“I really just try
to make my sound as crazy as I can without being too far left that people don’t
get it” he says. “I try not to pigeonhole myself into one genre so I
can change easily and so that it doesn’t come as a shock to my fans when I
evolve.” It’s that versatility and open-mindedness that sees him continue
to flourish and succeed for years to come, and that will ensure he outlasts
less-imaginative peers.Listen song here:YouTube
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