Interview with AudioFun

December 04, 2012

Interview with AudioFun

AudioFun is a shining example of how to go about your business. Matthew Corry has taken the break handed to him by Southern Fried and hasn’t stopped running with it yet. A back catalogue of releases gaining support from a list of DJs that would make a lesser man weep is reinforced with a next level talent in the DJ box and a willingness to have fun. All of this has made his continued rise within the scene all the more satisfying to follow; reap what you sow and all that. There seems to be no sign of his foot coming off the gas anytime soon, how much can this man fit into 2013?

How goes it Matt? Feeling festive yet?

YES! I turn into such a big kid at Christmas. I’ve had my tree up since the end of November and my puppy has been loving that. I need some more Xmas jumpers though.

Your latest single “Come Together” is touching down on 17^th December. Can you give us your own synopsis and do you still get a tad nervous in the lead up to a release date?

It’s definitely my favourite piece of work to date. It’s been working really well in my sets and been getting great feedback. I don’t really get nervous before the release, it’s more before the promo mailout. I think it’s more important that the track gets good support from DJs as ultimately it means that more people will hear it when these DJs play them at their gigs.

Do you have to change your approach to a track when you work with a vocalist?

Not really! Come Together started life as an instrumental but I felt that a vocal would set it off better. Thankfully the people at Vicious are friendly with Sean’s management and they put us together.

Listen to the preview of Come Together (out on the 17^th) here - http://soundcloud.com/audiofun/audiofun-ft-sean-declase-come

With so many pop stars turning to producers within our scene these days; who would be your ideal artist to produce a chart smash for?

Yeah the whole pop thing seems like the natural progression. I’ve done a few pop things but not under my name. One actually went to number in a few countries across Europe and South America, which was weird. I’d love to work with Ellie Goulding, her voice is amazing.

November saw the first episode of “Fun With Friends” go online, with so much choice in that department these days, why should people be loading your podcast onto their iPods? Can you reveal some of the “Friends” that will be joining you?

My first one is going to be my good friend Junior J – he’s relatively new on the scene but has a residency at one of my favourite clubs in the world, Lush in Ireland. His productions are great too and he has some releases coming out on huge labels in the near future.

Listen to the first episode here - http://soundcloud.com/audiofun/fwf1

You also recently revealed you will be returning to Northern Ireland for your New Years Eve gig this year, buzzed about it?

Yeah I always enjoy playing at Lush! It’s where it all began for me and where I started clubbing. It’s great to be asked to play there on the biggest party night of the year. Plus I’m mates with the other DJs on the lineup (Kryder and DOD) so it has the potential to be a little bit messy….

Check out the full details for the night at Lush! Here - http://www.facebook.com/events/388906544520440/

The afterparty is still a huge part of club culture and I see it as a gigging DJ’s chance to cut loose. Do you like to delve into some madness now and then? If so, who would be your ultimate DJ to soundtrack the party?

Ha! Well… It all depends on who’s asking the question! If I’ve an early flight etc the next day then I try not to but I roped in to them more often than not. I’d normally prefer to just have a few drinks in the hotel after. Ideally the soundtrack would be provided by Axwell or Steve Angello doing one of their poolside sets.