Project Description
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Interview with
OMIDO
(16th December 2021)
Interview by Dave Bruce
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»Redoing a timeless hit never gets old.«
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Austrian musician Omido returns, gracing listeners with a heartfelt cover of one of the 90s’ forever icons, Britney Spears and her electro-pop banger, ‘Toxic.‘ With powerful vocals and an intense signature bassline accompanying some soothing, yet, electrifying guitar leads, musically this rendition showcases the exact inner conflict that is caused by a toxic but lustful relationship.
Omido says, “I was at a gathering with some friends where they played the song and as I consciously read the lyrics for the first time, it resonated a lot with me at the time. After experiencing the feeling of being in a toxic relationship myself, my subconscious somehow found a way to express it. Since that moment, I fell in love with the idea of making this song my own. Redoing a timeless hit never gets old.”
Jan Engelmaier, known by his stage name Omido, is an Austrian producer, DJ and songwriter. He began his musical journey at an early age by learning to play guitar, while making his first steps writing music. Inspired by Rosenfeld and Two Feet, at eighteen, he made his first attempts at becoming a producer next to writing music. Though he never learned to produce professionally, his diligence and drive pushed him to test the waters. Last year, he independently released the EP named ‘Love, Sex, Drama’ and single ‘LSD’, which has already amassed 10 million views on YouTube and another 2 million over digital streaming platforms worldwide.
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Have you always wanted to be a musician? When did you get the song writing bug?
Nope – when I discovered this dream when I was 16.
How would you describe your sound? Why do you think people resonate with your music?
Slow, bassy & explosive.
Which artist’s music and/or performance, past or present, inspires you today?
Nirvana, Bring Me The Horizon, Two Feet, Arctic Monkeys.
Your new single and video ‘Toxic’ has just been released! Describe its origin and evolution.
Covering a timeless classic just never gets old. Also a lot of people can relate to being in a toxic relationship at some point in their lives.
Is there an EP or Album on the drawing board?
There’s an EP on the way. Can’t wait to show it.
Any tours or events coming up soon? What are you looking forward to, and what can the fans expect?
Unfortunately, there are no events or tours planned yet.
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How has COVID affected you to date? What have you introduced to balance the losses from missed events?
The pandemic made the lives for everyone harder including mine, yes.
If you could perform with any music artist, Alive or Dead, who would you choose? And why?
Nirvana and Bring Me The Horizon. Because they’re beasts.
Do you have any long-term aspirations as a music artist?
To inspire people and make iconic songs.
What is the best thing about performing to a live audience? What’s been the career highlight so far?
The energy and connection to fans.
Finally, a few questions for some quick answers –
FAVOURITE:
Album – Arctic Monkeys – AM
Artist – Oliver Sykes
Movie – Dr. Strange
Place to visit – Hollow Earth
Food – Vegan Wraps
Drink – Aloe Vera Juice
Person in History – Carl Gustav Jung
Tattoo – (If you don’t have one, what would you get?) The wolf on my arm
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Follow OMIDO
Facebook – Spotify – Instagram
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