Sat down for a chat with Sonic Radiation

Interviews
Sat down for a chat with Sonic Radiation

September 8, 2019/
Al Geiner/
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So I decided to have a chat with Electronic Musician and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Sonic Radiation. With one eye on the past and one eye towards the future, Sonic Radiation constructs exciting electronic dance music that is both intriguing and captivating while holding true to the roots of the genre. While constantly creating tools for the modern DJ’s arsenal and reinterpreting remixing projects, Sonic Radiation forges ahead with a vision towards the future of electronic music. The vision started by experimenting for two years to create high energy music that was released as The 121 Project. Formed in 2003, the Dallas, Texas-based artist, Todd Last, worked to create music that arranges songs with a combination of techno and trance that are solid and unique. Inspired by industrial groups like Front 242 and Front Line Assembly, electronic groups like The Crystal Method and Astral Projection, as well as the Dallas club scene, Sonic Radiation pulls from those styles to give the listener something for the ear, the mind and the dance floor.

After nearly a decade of discovery with more subsonic mixtures named Dimixides. IUnknown Records and Sonic radiation present Dimixides, an electromagnetic transmission of sonic energy in waveform and function. Enhanced ultrasound spectral emit high-frequency sound waves into the mind and body continuing the principle of signalling in electronic systems

A longtime Spinal Cord Injury sufferer who worked hard to gain back the ability to live and follow his lifelong dream of creating Electronic Music as the aspiring artist Sonic Radiation. After an accident in the oceans of Hawaii, Todd worked hard with Spinal Cord Injury recovery therapies to recover life skills and begin a new life. Continuing his dream of creating Electronic Music was an important early step toward his recovery and future. Sonic Radiation aspires to express his hope, energy and reverence for Electronic Music and life.

Now on to the chat….

What drew you to the music industry?

Hello! Thank you so much for the interview. When I first heard electronic music in college, I was blown away! It was so different and unique from anything I’d heard before. I was hooked and had to make my own. It took a longtime and I’m thrilled to be able to now.

Who are you inspired by?

I’m a huge fan of Star Wars and sci-fi movies. Also, great bands like Rush, Depeche Mode and many others.

Please explain your creative process?

My thinking is always to try and make a sound that I like. After I got it the best I can, I can’t wait to share it with hopes that others will enjoy it in whatever way they like to listen to music and maybe, be an escape for them.
What’s an average day like for you?Wake up, EDM, Go to sleep, Dream of EDM, Repeat…

Is there a hidden meaning in any of your music?

When making music, I enjoy trying to create a sonic character with a unique energy and getting it sounding the best I can then sharing it with others through out the galaxy.
Please discuss how you interact with and respond to fans?

I enjoy talking with fans! They say the nicest things. I’m always thrilled when someone reaches out. It’s no small thing to me.

What is your favourite part about this line of work? Your least favourite? Why?

I’m always thinking about, learning and working on trying to make the best sounds and visuals I can. Music is a really big topic with many different areas to learn about and include in my releases. I’m really fascinated and drawn to the world of music as a creator and a fan.

Have you ever dealt with performance anxiety?

Sonic Radiation hasn’t been taken on the road… Maybe someday, in the future. I’ve truly loved music all my life and I love being a part of the world of electronic music. Trying to make the best song I can is always my interest and task at hand.

What advice would you have for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps?

Thanks again for the great interview. I really enjoyed it! My advice… don’t listen to anyone and create what you like. Most importantly, start now!