French-born, Berlin-based artist Electrosexual has carved out a fiercely independent voice across the electronic spectrum for over two decades.
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Known for a raw analog sound and unfiltered creative process, he’s worked with figures like Peaches, David Carretta, and Hanin Elias, and was a key figure in shaping the French electroclash scene alongside Miss Kittin and The Hacker.
With his latest release ‘Like That’ featuring Nicky Miller out now on Rock Machine Records, Electrosexual shares a set of personal, emotionally grounded studio tips.
To celebrate the release, he shares his five essential tips from the studio — channeling everything from ritual practice to body awareness, and offering a glimpse into the mindset behind his signature style.
1. Feel first, fix later
Trust your guts! If it moves you, it’s probably right. And if you don’t love it first, no one ever will. Some of my favorite studio moments come from mistakes — they fuel inspiration. So don’t edit out the thing that made you feel something just because it’s a little off-beat. It’s those “errors” that give the track life. They are the soul of the track.
2. Make your machines talk back
Sure, the studio is a laboratory — but it’s also a dialogue. I treat my instruments as if they have personalities. My Korg MS-20, for instance, can be temperamental: it never sounds the same twice. I love sending unexpected sounds like a vocal snippet or drum loop through its ESP (External Signal Processing) unit and playing with its internal filters, LFO, and envelope generators just to hear how it reacts. The point isn’t to control the sound, but to start a conversation and ask what it wants to say. When the machine answers back — distort, squeal, protest — that’s when something interesting happens.
3. Do your own thing
Don’t try to sound like somebody else or follow a trend. Trends expire faster than presets. Instead, bring your personality. That’s what will make your track original. Express yourself in a DIY way.
4. Dance to your jam and produce with your body
Before I overthink, I move! If my feet don’t tap, shoulders don’t sway, or my face doesn’t smile when I record a new idea — something’s missing. I let my body be the meter that decides when the groove is hot. It’s all about stimulation.
5. Turn routine into ritual
Making music isn’t just about workflow — it’s about energy. And it is definitely some sort of ‘Magick’. Before a session, I like to set my space with the right light (yes, I have a lava lamp), a comfortable chair, and I put my phone away to stay in the creative zone as long as possible. Then I set some intentions and goals. Depending on the time I have, I’ll focus on the mix, vocals, or bass. Since possibilities are endless, I like to concentrate on a specific point. I treat it like a small ceremony to get into the right headspace. By the time I hit record, I’m not just producing — I’m channeling energy.
Electrosexual ‘Like That’ is out now on Rock Machine Records. Stream and download here.
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