Prison Grass

2)      I read some time ago you used a commodore amiga 500 as your music production machine. Would you ever see a time to bring one back to life to create a track in the future? (I used to have an amiga and loved it but never used it for music production, just games.)

I did try some years back when I found it in my basement. Sadly, it sounded so terrible, that it made no sense. It was an 8-bit system with 4 channels back then, so it was extremely limited. Also programming in the tracker style Daw, looks more like the matrix code than anything else. Was a lot of fun back then though, and the most fascinating thing is that the limits really made me more creative.

3)      Do you think clubbing is a safe thing to do as a person on their own (no matter who they are)?

I sincerely hope so. I’m still baffled that in 2022 we are even hearing about people getting drugged or harassed at parties. It’s just mind-blowing that we haven’t evolved further. 

For me it is essential to create a safe space for all people. I’m always very attentive to what’s happening in the club, and I’ve stopped some situations over the years, where I felt people weren’t behaving accordingly. 

This is also the reason why I’ve never played Russia or Saudi. I can bear the thought of someone getting hurt because of sexual orientation or dressing in a certain way because they came to hear me play. Not on my watch. 

4)       Have you ever been clubbing by yourself?

Of course, many times. I used to go out alone all the time. The beauty of our scene is that we have friends everywhere. Once you’re in to the same music, meeting likeminded people is so rewarding. I’ve met my best and oldest friends in Clubs. 

5)      I believe you are into your Sci-Fi films and if you ever had a chance, what film would you like to re-do the music for and create your own soundtrack to the movie?

Oh man. Most of my favourite sci fi films have amazing soundtracks, that I could never compete with. Actually, there is one film that I’d like to score. The new DUNE film has a terrible soundtrack IMO. I can’t stand it. I’d love to redo that. 

6)      Do you see the evolution of Kölsch anytime soon?  As before you produced as; Rune, Rune RK, Ink & Needle?

Is there a “new” music style you want to make, maybe that isn’t the sound of Kölsch?

I can only answer no. I haven’t gotten bored of producing Kolsch records. That’s also why all my other aliases have been retired for 10 years.  It took me while to find the right path for me, but I def feel that I have found it. I guess the beauty of it is also that I don’t feel any limitations for my creativity. I Can pretty much experiment as much as I want.

7)      Is there going to be any new Kölsch merchandise coming? T-Shirts, Trainers, Posters (Artwork releases?)

We are currently working on that. There will be new merch coming.