Mikhail shares with us a few music recommendations, artists to follow, and much more. Read more below:
Mikhail Schemm is the co-founder and managing director of CC: Concepts and the music director of XX XX.
Have you noticed any innovations in the field of music that have come out because of this pandemic?
The consumption of music has now changed completely since no live events can take place. Streaming and online (platforms) are now the main focus. I think it is also a nice “back to the roots” situation. Things like “online radio” will make a comeback, and there will be a focus on local talent instead of always looking to pop stars and music coming from abroad.
Name three artists you must know and follow right now.
Max Richter, best modern classical composer right now for me. I recommend his album, Sleep, for ultimate relaxation. Nu Guinea, an Italian electronic band that takes inspiration from ‘70s Italian music but has reinvented it with their own sound, which ranges from party songs to chill-by-the-beach tracks. Tarsius, my favourite local electronic band, perhaps a bit more “out there” for the regular listener but I have been following them for years now. Theirs is more dance floor-oriented music.