No matter where you go in the world, music plays an important part of each and every culture. It tells stories, brings people together and so much more, that it has become a staple in modern living. Here at Headbang Society, music is our culture and we have the esteemed pleasure of bringing forth some of the best bleeps and bloops in the game. One such stand out right now is none other than London-based producer latest EP release, entitled Heartless. From start to finish this 10-track EP creates an energy unlike any other, hooking listeners from the very beginning. With both remixes and original tracks, there is something everyone can get down to on this EP. Our premiere track today “Heartless”, serves to be the perfect title track to encompass this EP. With its heavy sound and deep bassline, this track is definitely not one to sleep on. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling the Heartless EP, a certified bop.
“Throughout my production journey I’ve been inspired by a whole range of genres such as Future bass, Dubstep, Hardstyle, Jungle, Hip Hop, Grime, and Drum and Bass. I spent a lot of time digging into these genres, looking for elements that stand out for me and repurposing them into my own music. My EP, Heartless, features four tracks that break away from genre restrictions and showcase the foundations of my artistic expression.”
Diving Deep w/ Kunas.
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, my parents were always making sure we (me and my siblings) were surrounded by music. Either by sending us to piano lessons, playing in the local school band, singing in choirs, or just having music freely roam the house. When I got older I slowly fell into the heavier side of music, especially metal, drawn towards the energy, mosh pits, and communities. During college I was having a hard time finding people to form a band with. This is when I discovered the potential of electronic music. People would mosh, headbang, and dance to electronic music, all while I could make it alone – in my bedroom.
I remember there was a guy at college, couple years older than me, who performed a show during an assembly. The show consisted of original pop songs he had produced. He used his laptop on stage and was looping synths and his voice to create harmonies and arrangement. Despite the style of music not being what I usually was drawn towards, this moment changed my view on music forever. This is when I knew it was what I wanted to do. After that, I downloaded Ableton, started learning from YouTube and spent the next four years discovering as many genres and sounds as possible, digging deeper and further
every year.
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?
Kunas comes from my surname, Trepekunas, a Lithuanian word that means body. It took me a long time to find a name for the project that I resonated with. I landed on Kunas because it’s personal. I felt by using my own name I was free to be original, stay in my own lane and do my own thing. Essentially, Kunas is the result of my reality.
3. It can be very hard sometimes to separate music from day to day life when it’s a huge part of your life. How do you personally separate your artist life from your everyday life, and have you faced any challenges doing so?
I could talk about work-life balance for hours. Personally I feel merging the two, shaping my personal life to enhance my artist life is the way to go. I moved to London four years ago to study music production and see if I could potentially pursue this career. Since arriving here, music has always been my number one priority. I started going to raves, meeting like minded people, linking up with producers, singers, rappers, music business people and so on. Eventually my circle of friends started to form, consisting of like minded people, which results in my personal life being very much linked to music.
Currently I am fortunate enough to live with another music producer, Leith Wiles, who inspires me every day. We make music together, share ideas, brainstorm, push each other outside our comfort zones and help eachother grow. I feel, as a creative, that I get along well with other creatives and I get inspired by so many other forms of art than just music. I have friends who play in bands, make films, do fine art, and write poetry, all forms of art that enrich my artistic identity more than they could ever imagine. I feel so grateful to be surrounded by these people while developing my own artistic vision.
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?
The biggest lesson I’ve learnt since I started making music is to be inspired by everything! Take inspiration from your surroundings, including the streets outside your apartment and the ride home on the tube. The people you meet on a night out and the leftover food you eat in the morning. Go out of your way to experience new genres and keep an open mind to everything unfamiliar. Try out new techniques, push plugins beyond what they were meant for, and work with people who have a different sonic signature than your own. Staying inspired this way has enhanced the way I create music, resulting in art that I’m proud of and that showcases so much more than just a genre of music.
Recent Comments