A conversation with internationally known DJ Swindali

Today on our Hot Seat we have a very talented DJ Swindali with us. Let’s have a chat with him.

Twist Online : First of all tell us about the start of your professional career?
Swindali : I started out studying music and business in the UK. Set up a label and did some gigs for fun.
Took a break to travel, moved to Bangkok, got inspired by the music scene and took it up full time.

Twist Online : Who or what inspired you to get into music industry?
Swindali : Hearing local DJ’s, friends and radio.

Twist Online : Tell us about your recent projects?
Swindali : I have a new record coming with local group Ozmo and Jayjayborn2sing from London
Also a record with Robi Roka in Taiwan, some solo records and then upcoming tours.

Twist Online : What’s the best part of being a DJ?
Swindali : Making people dance and have fun.

Twist Online : What attracts you more, performing on stage or working in studios?
Swindali : Both for opposite reasons. The studio centers me and I can take inspiration from the excitement of performing to create new sounds.

Twist Online : We can see you are actually a number of genres.What’s your favorite music genre?
Swindali : Different vibes for different moods, I listen to so much music. Mostly I love hip hop and commercial music.

Twist Online : What’s the biggest achievement in your career so far?
Swindali : Playing festivals, releasing my own music.

Twist Online : You have toured a number of countries and performed at so many venues, Any particular performance that’s unforgettable?
Swindali : Playing big festivals is always fun, also I enjoy China.