Cheese, scars and sexy hand models: an interview with Nat Self

Cheese, scars and sexy hand models: an interview with Nat Self

18 April, 2011
by: Robertswaine86

We meet Nat Self - one half of Zombie Disco Squad - ahead of this Saturday's Jackmode at Counter Culture.

Ever since the end of 2010, Jackmode has obliterated clubs across the continent with a series of club nights at some of Europe's coolest and most prolific venues. Debuting at the Counter Culture Project last November, this Saturday sees Jackmode return to London Bridge for the third instalment of their already infamous series of parties. Once again teaming up with bloggers Pelski, the line-up is stronger than ever.

With Room Two firmly under the control of the house music label, Klasse, plus performances from Luca Lozano and Mr. Ho, Room One sees the return of the mighty Martin Brothers. It’s a rarity that we get the pleasure of seeing these two hit the decks side by side, and is one not to miss for any lover of house music. Also in Room One is Nat Self, perhaps better known for his work as one half of Zombie Disco Squad. He'll be celebrating the release of his debut EP on the new Jackmode Music label imprint. The EP, 'Party Whistler', will be out at the end of April. We had a chat to find out more.


Zombie Disco Squad have played at the two previous Jackmode parties at Counter Culture – what makes a Nat Self set different from a ZDS set?

I'm going for something a bit different – still house but more straight-up house, rather than the ZDS sound (house with a twist). My aim is Moody Man meets Mark Farina in Jamie Principle’s house with all of the drugs Nikki Sixx ever did.

What can we expect from your debut release on the Jackmode Music label?

Hard question… house music? Maybe with three olives, shaken and stirred?!

Both yourself and Lucas (Luca Lozano) are doing solo projects at the moment. Do you ever get lonely working on solo material having worked with Lucas for so long?

We are still pushing hard at doing ZDS stuff. I think that once you get known for doing one thing it's nice to be able to try something else. So we are still doing ZDS stuff a lot. My solo stuff mainly gets made in late-night sessions when I've had too much coffee.

How does it change your studio dynamic or the way you approach production?

I drink more coffee.

What's the future for Zombie Disco Squad?

We are working on a new EP and have just finished a remix for Style of Eye. Generally just more of everything really – more music, more tours, more vodka tonics and Jack Daniel's with Coke.

Do you have any other projects on the go?

A deep house project with another fellow called Hugs and Kisses. We have a couple of ideas down now.

What's your favourite thing about DJing at Counter Culture?

Cheap drinks, hot girls, fun crowd – what more could you ask for?

What's been your wildest party of 2011 so far?

The one that led to me having two new scars and a £10,000 bill…

Who should we be paying attention to artist-wise this year?

Maceo Plex; I really like all the Klasse artists. Solo played me some hot new stuff the other day. Pleasurekraft are making me happy at the moment. Oh and also Ben Westbeech.

Where do you see yourself in five years time?

Eating cheese in a space-age car with a sexy hand model.

Jackmode is this Saturday at Counter Culture.


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