KCTDC_More_Interest: Six

Coming strong in 2011, Matt Veloce is a budding house music producer and DJ in the Minneapolis music scene. With his latest releases on Terrence Parker’s label, Parker MusicWorks, and with a recent Tommy Largo remix on Alphabet Music, things are looking good for Mr Veloce.

In addition to being a DJ and producer, he, along with Aaron Litschke, are Loud + Clear. Together, they run a successful night on Saturdays for First Avenue‘s BLACK in the Record Room, bringing in heavy hitters like Paul Johnson, Gene Farris, Mike Huckaby, Terrence Parker, Terry Mullan, Chuck Love, Drumcell and Pezzner.

Last weekend Matt was able to come down with Aaron to help us celebrate KCT resident Mr. Nuro’s “I Ain’t 30 Yet” Birthday Party at The Union. We’ve had this mix set on the back burner for a few weeks and after his set last Saturday .. it was time to load it up. Check out Matt’s exclusive mix for our More Interest series and catch the words from the interview.

Matt Veloce – KCTDC_MoreInterest_Six by KCTDC

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Name:
Matt Brady

DJ Alias:
Matt Veloce

Years behind the decks:
I’ve been deejaying for about 12 years now. I got my first pair of turntables on Valentine’s Day 1999.

What was the first record you purchased:
My first dance music record was “I Like To Get Down” off of Communique Records, but it was given away during a New Year’s Eve party in Minneapolis called “I Like To Get Down” so I didn’t really purchase it. The first dance music records I ever bought were “Spend the Night” by Danny J Lewis off of Locked On and a used copy of “Guide My Soul” by The Messenger (Todd Edwards) off of Nervous. But the very first record (any type of music) that I ever bought was “Born Annoying” by Helmet.

What type of platform do you prefer to perform on (ie. Decks, CDs, Serato, Traktor):
I started playing on turntables, but in 2008 I switched to CDJs and I fell in love with them. Now, I prefer CDJs over anything else.

What drew you to the type of dance music that you play:
This is a great question. I guess it would be disco. I’ve always felt a strong and natural pull towards funky, soulful music with a strong beat. I remember seeing “Sounds of the 70s” commercials on TV when I was very young and loved the disco on there, especially “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste of Honey. By the mid 1990s, I had discovered that this music I loved was called “house music” and I was hooked. It’s musical, it’s danceable, and it puts me in a good mood!

Favorite record label:
This is tough! If I had to pick just one, I would say I Records. I’ve been playing their music throughout my entire career (I played UK Garage from 1999 until 2003). Currently, my favorites are Robsoul, Large Music, and Guesthouse.

Best place to find new music:
It might be a little cliche but I like Beatport.

Favorite Live Act / DJ to see perform:
My favorite DJ to see live is Terrence Parker. I’ve seen him do things on the decks that I didn’t think were even possible.

Do you produce, if so, where can your original productions be heard:
I have been producing since 1997, but the world didn’t hear my music for about 12 years. In 2009, my first single, “Let’s Get Some Love,” came out on Terrence Parker’s imprint, Parker Music Works. It was received well and had support from a number of heavy hitters like Tedd Patterson, Luke Solomon and Jimpster. I feel very humbled that a track I made in my bedroom got so much love from so many people who I admired for so long! It’s a great feeling and for me, a dream come true. I followed that up with an EP called “In Memory of Willie” on Parker Music Works in 2010. At the beginning of this year, I did a remix of Tommy Largo’s “At the Beach” for Alphabet Music. I have a forthcoming EP on Alphabet Music called “Rainy Days” which should be out in the next few months and another forthcoming EP on Parker Music Works called “Woman from Moscow.” You can hear a Terrence Parker re-edit of “Woman from Moscow” on Music Works Volume 4, coming out on Friday, November 18. The full EP is due later this year.

Besides music, what else do you collect, if anything:
I like to collect vintage video games, particularly anything having to do with Atari. I have a pretty sweet collection of Ataris: two 7800s, an XE Game System computer, a Lynx and a Jaguar. I also have a Nintendo and a Super Nintendo.

When is the best time to listen to dance music:
The best time to listen to dance music is in the morning. It gets you up and out of bed and it can put you in a good mood while you’re brushing your teeth and getting ready for work. It can start your day on the right track.

What do you order at the bar:
Rum & Diet Coke is a favorite standby, or a Gin & Tonic. If I feel like something sweet, I go for a Tom Collins.