Can you introduce Spun DJs to our readers?

We began putting our own nights on in Newcastle due to the lack of good artists visiting. We started djing the events in 2004 but it wasn’t til later that me and Chris hooked up as dj partners . We are working with a producer called Mad Eyes , he is an old friend from his band days. We will be collaborating with him a lot so expect to hear more about Mad Eyes in the future. We are a weird and wonderful collective…

As DJs are you playing physical or digital tracks? And why?

We play a mixture really as you have to these days . I would love to rock up with a box of vinyl but we are the sort of djs that brings all our dj tunes just in case we have a choice request from a punter. If we did that with vinyl then we would need friends to help us carry them. Its sad that soon we will all probs be on our lap tops but with products like Serrato, the future looks bright.

How would you describe your sound? What are your influences?

We are heavily influenced by Post Punk, Rock and Roll and dance music. We tend to play a very dancey set with hints of Rock n Roll and Hip Hop. We are party djs and go with the vibe of the night really.

You just finished your first major remix for Marina & The Diamonds. Are you also working on your own tracks?

The Marina thing came about as a surprise so we were chuffed to bits but scared that we were remixing a major artist on our first try. We are currently remixing a new band called Silvershock and about to start work on a remix for Fiction Records. Its all happened so quickly that we haven’t had time to think about our own stuff. Once we have settled down and found our sound naturally we will start our own stuff.

How is the scene in London at the moment? Any good bands/DJs we should listen? Any good parties?

The scene is always good in London and currently we are in the studio a lot so we don’t get out much. There are a lot cool artists and djs around like Jack Beats, Mumdance, Grum (Not London but Aces), Summer Camp and Lord Auch. Oh back home in Newcastle you have to check out Retriever, ace band. For parties check out: Spun, Snap Crackle & Pop and Smash and Grab.

How has internet and the new media changed your way of working as an artist? How do you use it on a day to day basis?

It has helped no end . We can reach a lot more fans instantly with our mixtapes and Remixes. We can hit up promoters and other industry folk so much more with the internet . The uses are endless. There are so many sites and resources that if you have passion and work hard, you can really build a following.

What tools are you using the most online?

We use the classic staples like Myspace and Facebook daily to interact with the 3 fans we have. Ha ha. We use wonderful sites like Fairtilizer and The Hype Machine to check out other great tunes .

Is it also important for you to use digital services (like sending an mp3 rather than sending an actual CD) to have a smaller impact on the ecology of the planet?

People love the physical product a cd offers and will always love that. However I do agree that the Music Biz need to switch to sending MP3 promos to artists and radio to help out on the green front.

Do you think that giving away music for free (as free mp3 or streaming) would help you sell more physical or even digital releases?

People love a good freebie. If you give a fan a free tune then it’s a goodwill gesture and they more often than not if they like it will buy more.

5 recommended music sites (services, shop, blogs…)?