Influences: Medlar

Medlar has been a staple of the Wolf music record label since 2011 some five years ago. Wow, time flies doesn't it? Over this time his productions have evolved becoming increasingly stronger, more diverse and interesting. His DJ sets have matched this expanse in knowledge and skill and he has now established himself as a digger of sorts with diverse taste, selection and electicism. His latest release landed on Riverette, a Spanish label that have formed a strong personal affiliation with Legowelt. Medlar's exploration into analogue production sits well alongside. We caught up with him to talk influences.
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Maybe from growing up not too far away from Bristol, or just my parents’ music taste, but I heard dub reggae from quite an early age, I’m always surprised meeting people who don’t like any reggae whatsoever! Dub producers came up with loads of the techniques used in dance music production, as well as DJing and club culture in general and it’s been a massive influence for me. My RE-201 Space Echo is the one bit of equipment I’ll never part with! I could of picked any track but I really love this by Augustus Pablo, his own version of Tetrack – Let’s Get Started which he also produced.
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