Karl Pilbrow’s passion and appreciation for music has been a lifelong affair. Originally coming from New Zealand, he moved to Melbourne in early 2012.
In the years following Karl began to experience the outdoor festival culture the city is renowned for, he could not help but fall in love with electronic music. This new-found affection took him to all parts of the globe, intent on learning more about the outdoor music culture, the communities involved, and most importantly… the music.
Fast forward to today and you’ll find one of the best exponents of Progressive House in Melbourne. Atmospheric, melodic, uplifting and groovy, Karl is dedicated to refining a sound that is true to himself and the music that inspires him.
Balance Selections Q+A
Name: Karl Pilbrow
Location: Melbourne Australia
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Alias/Producer name: Karl Pilbrow
Labels affiliated with: Sudbeat , Vapour Recordings
My Recent releases:
Karl Pilbrow & Kasey Taylor – Amber Skies
Karl Pilbrow & Kasey Taylor – Magnetik Spaces
What music did you listen to as a child?
My earliest music memories were from my mum and dad who loved the classics, The Eagles, Elton John, and Rod Stewart were all on high rotation. In my earlier teens I started listening to bands like Pink Floyd, and the Doors.
When was the first time that you realised that you liked electronic music?
When I started coming into my early teens I was exposed to acts like Shapeshifter, The Prodigy, and The Chemical Brothers. These acts were big influences for me especially living in a country where drum and bass was at the forefront.
When was the first time you saw a DJ in a club?
I think I was 18 and it was a Drum and Bass act called The Upbeats at an old club in Wellington called Sandwiches.
Which producers/artists/acts inspire you?
At the moment it would be artists like Guy J, Navar, Kasper Koman, and Alex Orion. Honestly there are so many amazing artists to draw inspiration from at the moment, I feel spoilt for choice.
What was the last album that you downloaded/bought?
Luka Sambe – The Fundamental Transience of Everything
What is your current production and DJ set up like?
I am currently running Abelton 10 with the Push 2 controller and the Native Instruments S49 keyboard . I like to use a few VST from Arturia , sound toys etc. In terms of a DJ setup, I prefer to play off 2 or 3 CDJs, and the Allan & heath Xone 96.
What releases do you have on the horizon?
I have two new releases coming out in the next few months with Kasey Taylor, which will be coming out on Vapour Records.
Where can we hear you perform?
My next gig will be at “One More Tune” at The Yorkshire Hotel on February 13th. You can also check out my Soundcloud.
Tell us more about the podcast you made for Balance?
I put a lot of thought into this mix. I wanted to showcase the music I love in a way that will move the listener, both physically and emotionally. It was really important to me to also support as many of my talented friends as possible, it’s pretty dope when your friends are making epic music.
Shout out to Zankee Gulati, Amhain, Kasey Taylor, Matter and GMJ.
My Recommendations
The top track in my DJ wallet currently is:
If I could recommend only one of my tracks for you to listen to it would be:
Karl Pilbrow & Kasey Taylor – Magnetik Spaces
If I could recommend only one track for you to listen to it would be:
David August – Epikur
The last movie I watched that I really liked:
Entourage
My favourite TV show:
Family Guy
Balance Selections 157: Karl Pilbrow
Tracklisting:
1. Michael A – Entrapped (amháin beatless remix)
2. Amháin – Crowe
3. Zankee Gulati – Who are you
4. ID – ID
5. Eli Nissan – Aquarius
6. Guy J – Delerium
7. Weird Sounding Dude – Embarkment
8. Dmitry Molosh – Orchard (Kasper Koman Remix)
9. Berni Turletti & Greenage – Akasha
10. Francesco Farfa & Sandro S – Purple Break (Hernan Cattaneo & Graziano Raffa Remix)
11. ID – ID
12. Kasey Taylor & Karl Pilbrow ft Amega – Biocosmic Symphony (GMJ Remix)
13. Matias Chilano & Berni Turletti – Identity
14. Matter – Hikikomori
15. Kasey Taylor & Karl Pilbrow – Edify
