A manuscript of an interview was found on the curb outside of a popular club in Brooklyn this past weekend, which is fast becoming a new hotbed for electronic music.
The manuscript revealed some startling details regarding an artist who considers himself to be the world’s most underground producer, literally and figuratively.
We are not sure who conducted the interview, but the snarky tone and over intellectualized music banter could only be the work of one outlet.
According to the manuscript, Tanner Singleton, who goes simply by “-”, recently moved to a subterranean catacomb located directly under popular club Output. Largely influenced by artists such as Burial, Rødhåd, Shackleton, Omar S, and Petre Inspirescu, Tanner seems to strive to make records so minimal, there is barely anything happening within the track. The cavernous, stripped back releases from labels such as Items & Things and Perlon sound like Hardwell’s festival-ready house when compared to the work of “-”.
Tanner likens his music making approach to that of method actors like the legendary Daniel Day-Lewis and the late Heath Ledger.
He goes on to say “I’ve always had a deep respect for method actors because the whole immersion process is very organic and genuine. So I figured what better way to embody the underground than actually living below asphalt. Besides gentrification sucks,” quips Tanner. “I’m running Ableton off an old generator I stole from a thrift shop, and I have to use candles whenever I need light. I also haven’t showered since Electric Zoo 2012.”
It was also noted that his Wi-Fi connection is being stolen from a local hipster café that plays “shitty, maximal indie rock” in the words of Tanner.
When asked about the type of music he creates, he says “I’m not into genres as they are way too constrictive. With that said, my productions are consistent with dusty minimal house accompanied by very metallic and cold overtones. I love using obscure field recordings like trash cans being dragged across pavement. You hear lots of inspiring noises when living below a night club.”
