From the electrifying collaboration on “Dive” with Tom Gregory to the intricate details behind his mesmerising music videos, we delve into the creative mind of Lost Frequencies in this exclusive interview. With insights into his latest album “All Stand Together” and candid reflections on his artistic growth, Lost Frequencies shares his aspirations and offers invaluable advice for aspiring musicians. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind the melodies that captivate millions worldwide.
Lost Frequencies Interview | Student Pocket Guide
Hey Lost Frequencies, what an honour it is to chat with you! Let’s ‘dive’ straight into it (pun intended), so your latest track with Tom Gregory – Dive, WOW!!! It brings so much energy, positivity, and hope! What was the inspiration behind this record?
Thank you! The response has been amazing so far from the fans, we reached over 13 million streams on Spotify alone already and the radio response has also been huge! I wanted to create something that has signature Lost Frequencies elements, so I wanted to create something with a deeper and progressive melody, but also something that was in both the lanes of pop and dance music. Tom’s vocal delivery is also really raw on the track but adds a hopeful and passionate message to my production. I was super happy with the result and hope you guys love it too!
We do! What was it like working with Tom and how did the collaboration come about?
It was great to work with a songwriter like Tom, I knew about some of his releases such as Fingertips that charted in Europe and his previous releases on labels like Kontor. I just loved his sound and we connected, the rest is history!
We must talk about the video – it’s superb! You know every now and then when you hear or watch something for the first time and feel it’s extra special, this song and video really do shine, it’s a collective masterpiece. How much involvement did you have with the video and how big is the team behind it?
Thank you so much! We have a huge team, from my own personal input with my team, over to my label at SONY and design and branding elements, I have – and enjoy having – as much input as possible. With this era leading up to creating my new album, All Stand Together, I wanted to create striking and strong visuals, but also create something that wraps you up in this world alongside my music. The multi-city scenes almost seem slightly psychedelic and make viewers take a double look, it draws audiences in but also doesn’t detract from the original track, something I think worked hand in hand.
You’ve played across the world to fans in vast numbers, at venues most artists can only dream of performing at. Is there a stand-out gig that you enjoyed the most?
I would say that every year I return to Tomorrowland, whether that is both on the main stage or curating my own arena, never gets old. Tomorrowland is the biggest, best and one of the most famed festivals in the world, its insane production and world-class lineups are what make it so amazing – and it’s in my home country of Belgium! Maybe I’m biased but it really is the cherry on top of the cake.
Let’s talk about your new album All Stand Together. Can you talk us through it – the tracks, collaborations, style and how you feel about the finished record?
All Stand Together is a snapshot of where I’m at in my career right now. This is the most self-assured album I’ve made so far and I think, especially older Lost Frequencies fans will notice, I still like to have a signature sound but the music I make has evolved into a new place. I loved working with vocalists like Zak Abel who really brought a rich vocal to the album’s opening track, that I then brought these unexpected synth lines and piano chords into, appealing to pop and electronic music fans alike. Then, on the other hand, working with guys like my buddy Netsky again was super cool, showing another side to my musical personality with these double-time beats and drum n bass feel. As I said, All Stand Together really is a snapshot of where I am at musically right now and I’m so happy with the response already, so far.
I understand this is a difficult question to answer, but who did you most enjoy collaborating with, and do you have a favourite song from the album (maybe one which has a deeper connection with you)?
I don’t have a favourite collaborator or song per se, but Where Are You Now has a special place in my heart. When Calum Scott and I released it in the summer of 2021, it grew and grew and grew before it became Brit-nominated recently. We hit #1 in charts across Europe, including the UK which was huge for me and to have that on the album is something I’m super proud of.
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With this now being your 3rd album, do you feel you have, and are continually developing as an artist? Obviously, you are a global music icon, but I wanted to ask how you feel, within yourself, about this record compared to your previous work?
Yes, for sure! I touched on this a little earlier but I think fans both old and new will sense my development in sound. I worked with new collaborators I’ve never worked with before, and I especially enjoyed playing with production in between both these electronic and pop worlds, bringing in progressive and deeper elements, but also bringing in more laid-back house sounds, brighter, feel-good components. I think fans will see nods to my signature sounds, like on The Feeling, the vocal takes on an almost country music-style tone that is backed by guitar lines, percussive elements and so on; so it’s definitely a snapshot of this new chapter, for me.
As you grow as an artist, does your expectations change in terms of new releases?
No, not for me. I always, only, release tracks that I’m really proud of and that I’m excited to share with the world. I think if I was just trying to chase hits or make tracks and records just to appeal to a certain demographic or audience, then that wouldn’t be staying true to myself or my fans. I’m super fortunate that my fans are really supportive and have stayed with me throughout my career as I’ve grown as an artist, and that is all I could ever hope for!
Have there been any key decisions that you’ve made in your career that have propelled you to the next level?
Staying true to myself, for sure. My management team and label team all collectively really understand my vision and that is something I never take for granted. It takes an army to realise, all together, what I wanted to create with this next album and I couldn’t do that without my teams, as well as the support of my family and friends.
So we can time-stamp this, can give us 3 main goals you want to achieve in the next few years?
- I would love to play Glastonbury for the first time or return to Coachella.
- It would be amazing to be nominated for a Grammy, one day!
- I hope to just keep making music and making people happy, I wouldn’t be able to do this without the support of my fans and I’m grateful for that every day.
Thanks for your time Lost Frequencies, it’s been a huge privilege, can we finally ask, what are your top 3 tips for students who dream of a music career?
Thank you for having me! I would say it’s important to know what style of music you want to create, don’t get into the industry just because it seems ‘cool’ or ‘fun’, it’s a lot of hard work that can’t be faked. Passion is the most important thing. I’d also say that it doesn’t matter your background or equipment, there are a lot of tools online that can help you learn what you want, from production to songwriting and learning instruments. When I first started getting interested in producing, I watched a lot of YouTube videos and tutorials, you don’t need a huge studio or hundreds of pounds worth of equipment! Finally, believe in yourself and if you don’t try, you will never know.
