Serkvin and Nikita Grib are set to reach new heights with their unmissable style and very unique sound that have already put their name high on the list of electronic music artists to follow.
Check out the full interview below!
Tell us more about yourself & your music career?
Formed in 2021, this DJ duo made of two talented producers decided to bring together 10+ years of experience making a new project. A distinctive feature of the team is our versatility.
Serkvin is a Los Angeles-based producer and DJ known for his solid EDM tracks. He performed at the best venues in the US: Avalon Hollywood, Academy LA, ExchangeLA and continues to win audience’s hearts on dance floors around the world.
Nikita is a resident of the legendary ODYSSEY festival and a resident of the Warpp club. The audience finds his performances as very strong emotionally and notes that his music is filled with perculiar melody and rhythm.
How would you describe your style of music?
Our signature style is organic house with melodic, electronica and afro touches. We worked with different genres previously, which led to a completely new sound in our collaboration.
Where do you find inspiration?
The inspiration for Nikita comes from his family, his beloved wife, his son, his friends – the best guides for inspiration. And of course it comes from the nature that surrounds us, which gives us everything we need, sounds, melodies and all the beauty. Serkvin finds his inspiration in exploring new places and music, traveling, listening to vinyl records and playing electric guitar.
Describe how music is important to society.
According to Nikita, music is a guide to the spiritual world, through which one can immerse himself and get the necessary emotions. Music influences the mood and behavior of society, which is one of the most powerful tools to influence people, both psychologically and emotionally. Serkvin considers music to be an important part of society, because with its help a person represents himself in society, connects with other people, speaking an international language in a way.
What is the best time of the day to create?
For us, the perfect time to make music is early in the morning, when your head is fresh and clear. The rare exception is at night, when the city is asleep and you can be alone with yourself and your thoughts.
Who are your musical influences?
Serkvin, despite the complete opposite of his artworks, finds his inspiration in rock music and rave culture. Nikita is inspired by classical musicians, such as Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky. He also likes to listen to Queen, Radiohead, Nirvana, The XX, Linkin Park, Eminem, The Prodigy. This is the kind of music he can listen to regularly and always find something new in it.
What is the most difficult thing about being a musician?
For Serkvin the difficulty of being a musician lies in the necessity of constant development and combining several roles at the same time. According to Nikita, to be a musician you should have a talent in music, at least some hints of it. The complexity of the musician’s career depends on the person, because some people find it difficult to be on stage in front of a big audience, and some people find it difficult to sit at the computer for an hour.
What has been your biggest career highlight so far?
Serkvin finds the opportunity to participate in Signal Festival and his and Nikita’s Asian tour to be a huge highlight in his career.
Where do you find inspiration?
The inspiration for Nikita comes from his family, his beloved wife, his son, his friends – the best guides for inspiration. And of course it comes from the nature that surrounds us, which gives us everything we need, sounds, melodies and all the beauty. Serkvin finds his inspiration in exploring new places and music, traveling, listening to vinyl records and playing electric guitar.
What are your latest releases?
Prince of Persia.
What is your connection with Cafe De Anatolia?
Cafe De Anatolia label does a lot for us, this is one of the few labels where we get a major feedback, which was visible in numbers of streams, listeners and fans. We hope to continue to work with this label.
Are you working on something new?
We are now working on a remix of our friends, and finishing a new EP in the style of afro-house, so twe are going to release about 7 new tracks in 2023.
Where and when is your next performance?
Nikita is set to perform at the Wonderland event in Saint Petersburg, and this summer we are going to Montenegro and Serbia. Serkvin is also preparing for his first performance in Belgrade, Serbia on April 1, 2023.
What’s your process for dealing with performance anxiety?
Serkvin finds his peace of mind in yoga and long walks with the fresh air. Nikita does not usually experience anxiety.
How Covid19 changed the terms of the music industry? How did affected you?
The pandemic opened up new opportunities for online services. People’s attitudes toward music changed and they started listening to more peaceful music. All the artists with slow music gained good numbers of streams during this period. We believe that it’s natural for people to adapt to the changes around them and are very happy that the pandemic is over and people can go to concerts again.
Do you have any advice for aspiring musicians?
Serkvin: Don’t be afraid to bring your own ideas to the world of music.
Nikita: Believe and listen to your own self, don’t be seduced to copy someone else’s work, but create something new instead.
