Rising up through the ever-expanding electronic music scene can be a feat for most artists as they navigate the never-ending world of new music This does not seem to have been an issue for upcoming bass star, Flintwick as he continues to step into the spotlight within the freeform bass scene. Today we have the absolute pleasure of premiering his latest heater of a track, “Goose Factory”, and boy are you in for a treat today folks! With its glitchy textures, and shifting bass sound design, this track pulls listeners left and right as they listen. Overall this track packs a punch, exemplifying the essential sounds of the Flintwick project that we have all come to know and love. We are definitely going to have this one on repeat for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Goose Factory” a certified bop.
“When making this tune, I had the idea of just having one track that could absolutely smear and beat the hell out of the dancefloor in the middle of an otherwise very dancey set. I also wanted to give a nod to the more “deep bass” genres that I don’t typically touch up on, and take it to a minimal and wobbly direction for the second half. The vocal sample used is from the book “Silly Little Goose” so when hearing the track I always picture some twisted factory that spits out deformed, mutated geese.”
Diving Deep w/ Flintwick
1. How did you decide to get into music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?
Growing up, I had always viewed artistic expression as more of a second language that everybody was supposed to know, constantly enthralled by learning the concepts and techniques that go into the creation of art itself, whether it be painting, cinema, literature, etc. Music just so happened to be the one that I not only felt the most emotionally attached to but also provided the most entertainment and fulfillment from making and learning about. Though I can recall specific moments I fell deeper in love with music, there wasn’t a specific moment that I decided to make it a career. I just enjoyed making booties shake and eventually people decided to hire me to do so.
2. You definitely have a very unique name for your project. Does the name have a specific meaning or derived from something in your life? Is there a story fans might not know about how you came to this name for your project?
Once I was a few years into producing on a more advanced level and had a full set of original material, I knew I needed a moniker that would check all the boxes and hopefully be a sustainable long-term title. My indecisive self spent over a year going back and forth on so many different names without releasing any music and absolutely nothing was sticking. Though I wasn’t crazy about it at first, the only thing my head kept coming back to from the very beginning was Flintwick for some reason. There’s an onomatopoeic quality in the annunciation that I’ve always felt gave a nod to the ‘flicky’ little samples and glitches throughout my music. It also just sounds whimsical and silly, which is certainly an adjective I like to aim for. At the time, I felt like I was “settling” but now I can’t imagine a more perfect fit.
3. As an artist, you can experience a number of roadblocks along the way to achieving your goals. What motivates you to continue to be creative and make music even when times get tough?
There are constantly roadblocks on the path to achieving artistic goals that can really cripple an aspiring artist, big and small. I’ve noticed how one may feel betrayed or hurt by the very art you pour your heart into when things don’t go the way that you feel they should, or aren’t feeling heard/ seen. It’s important to remember the art/ music is the medicine and if anything, will ALWAYS be a safe place to go when you’re hurt or feeling blocked. Feeling discouraged is natural and breaks can be very helpful, but once it becomes something you live and breathe- something as natural to you as gravity, “quitting” can’t be an option.
4. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started making music? Do you have any words of wisdom for aspiring producers hoping to follow in your footsteps?
This is a really hard one because SO many tough lessons come to mind- both starting out, and to this very day. The majority of problems that seem the toughest and most annoying to navigate circle around the business and performance aspect. Being taken advantage of is so easy when starting out with minimal guidance. Create basic contracts, make sure your needs are expressed and will be covered before accepting an agreement. Stick up for what you feel that you are worth, and be comfortable with declining offers that you don’t feel 100 on. I could go on for days.
My “words of wisdom” on the creation side- you can always be practicing your craft and leveling up. There have been a number of times in my small career that I’ve had the misguided sense of having it figured out or feeling like I don’t need to learn more. There is always room for more practice, growth, and experimentation. If you’re not around your studio, watch tutorials or read about techniques you might not be familiar with. You don’t have to always be working on your grand portrait- practicing, doodling, and organizing your thoughts will only help get your ideas out faster and step up your workflow.
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