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What’s in a name? Hmm. Well, one could not ask for a more recognizable moniker than… DUCKWORTHSOUND. It prepares to not roll off the tongue—and then it does. Luke Duckworth (yes it’s his real last name) has been virtually zip-lining his way though the dance music world with singles that rock, shock, and awe with their fresh-faced and positive-minded BANGerness.

“Despite someone’s appearance or what you know of them, anyone can get down and dirty with it and be a freak when they enjoy the music they’re listening to.”

Ironically, a producer can have a more difficult time when their initial offerings are blazing, and with tracks like “Bring in the Drums,” “Old Skool” and “Shiari,” keeping up with precedence is a bitch. It becomes evident, however, when one pays him even the least amount of attention, that Duckworth is nothing if not determined. Coming up in Stanwell—a small town on the fringe of London, where the scene may not be known for its innovation—the Surrey-born lad saw to his own education in production. Along the way, he decided that the status quo was not something he was interested in.

We noticed.

What’s the story behind the “I can be a freak!” sample? It makes one smile out of the gate.
The idea came from just looking at how people act differently when they’re at a festival or at a club—the idea being that, despite someone’s appearance or what you know of them, anyone can get down and dirty with it and be a freak when they enjoy the music they’re listening to.

If your friend were a modern-era bard (aka a professional storyteller) traveling the world, singing your story, how would you “suggest” they write it?
The one thing I’d ask of them is to ensure no matter how the story is told, my personality and attributes are the same. As long as people know I am humble and determined—know I’m real, that I act real—that’s all that matters.

How did you come in contact with, or come to work with, Insomniac?
I’ve always followed insomniac; they’re obviously a huge brand within dance music and with EDC. Insomniac Records has been pushing out great music for a while now. Once we got in contact with Greg, he really liked the music I showed him. So, I was very excited to start working with insomniac.

Whom did you come up on? Who moved you to be the best you these days?
When I began learning to produce, my biggest inspirations were Afrojack and Laidback Luke. I was always a huge fan of the “dirty Dutch” sound. In fact, it was Laidback Luke’s forum where I learned most of my tricks. In terms of peers, I would have to say people such as D.O.D and 4B have really been key motivators for me. I was lucky enough to work with both of these guys and understand how hard they work. I’m definitely motivated by these guys—along with other people, like Diplo and DJ Snake—seeing how much they have achieved. I make sure my goals and dreams are as big as the people I respect.

What’s transpiring in the UK as we speak? Your turf.
The UK scene in general right now really listens to drum & bass, garage and grime—which is cool. I do like these styles. It’s a part of the culture, and I really respect the guys coming up in the UK keeping the scene alive for the music it’s known for, whilst also adding in new styles. People like Barley Royal, Skepsis, and Darkzy are really holding it down and pushing it to the bigger places.

Is there a story or moment when you knew that being a DJ or producer is what you wanted to do?
I always listened to club music and dance music. I remember I really began to open my eyes to the idea of DJing when I was 13, watching live sets online. As I taught myself to DJ, I realized that being able to play your own tunes is where it’s at. I picked up FL Studio when I was 16 and went through every video tutorial I could find. I learned it front-to-back, back-to-front. After that, it was just about molding my life around my musical goals.

What was going on in your life while you made “Freak”? Is there anything that influenced you or moved you? Is there anything you’d like to say about the other tracks on the EP?
I remember I was in the middle of a really good workflow, just full of ideas, and it was all going good. I decided I wanted to make music that represented the three styles I really enjoy: You have your more club-friendly song with “The Mezz,” an aggressive headbanger in “Gang Signs,” and a crazy festival jam, “Freak.” I was really proud of how they all came out.

If you paid the owner of a famous Chinese restaurant to promote your shit via their fortune cookies, give us an idea of what we’d read.
“Hard. Aggressive. Duckworth’s sound is filled with energy. Unique music to get hyped to.”

Tell us about the genesis of your excellent/unique DJ tag and logo.
The actual name is quite straightforward. I was sitting there, thinking about what to call myself… and decided to put my second name with the word “sound,” because I was always indecisive on what to label my genre. I’d always just say, “Oh, it’s the Duckworth sound.” The logo we use is awesome. As I’m from just outer London, I wanted to incorporate the London Underground logo into my logo. The distortion represents how crazy my sound is.

You’re being handed the microphone here.
I’m grateful to have the opportunity to share with you guys my new EP and have a hell of a lot more music made and ready to release. I’m very excited for the next year and plan to make the most of it. I really hope people appreciate and like my sound and my upcoming music. Just be sure to follow where I go with things. It’s sure to be interesting.

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