Music Talk : Music Industry Interviews, Advice and tips for DJs & Producers · Grahame Farmer

Music Talk 052 - How to get Signed to Crosstown Rebellion & get a Hï Ibiza Residency - Critsina Lazic

·1 hr 23 min·5 clips

Kristina's vinyl series caught Bondage Music's attention, leading to a signed EP—see how content creates opportunities.

This episode features host Graham Farmer interviewing DJ and producer Kristina Lasic, who performs under a Serbian artist name. Lasic is a Milan-based artist balancing music with a full-time job and motherhood, and she has recent releases on labels like Crosstown Rebels and Bondage Music. Lasic began DJing five years ago as a hobby during maternity leave, taking a course from "Become a DJ" in London. She started producing during Italy's COVID-19 lockdowns, learning Ableton through remote lessons and tutorials. Her first significant break came when she posted a track on Instagram and was contacted by the A&R for Crosstown Rebels, leading to a release on their sister label Rebellion. She later joined Graham Farmer's "Artist Blueprint" course to improve her marketing and overcome career stagnation. A key strategy she developed was the "Vinyl Pick of the Week" Instagram series, where she highlights records from niche labels. This series directly led to a relationship with the German label Bondage Music, resulting in an EP release. Lasic has since played at major events like Get Lost in Miami and a residency at Hï Ibiza, curated by Damian Lazarus. She also performed at festivals including Exit Festival and Love Fest in Serbia. One surprising insight is that her demo, submitted to a generic label email address, was actually heard and led to her first signing. Lasic manages her intense schedule by dedicating her nights exclusively to music-related work after her daughter sleeps, avoiding leisure activities like watching Netflix. She believes persistent hard work makes the "universe conspire" to create opportunities, as described in the book *The Alchemist*. Her music often explores themes of women's empowerment and gender equality in the minimal electronic scene. Lasic's production process typically begins with atmospheric synth loops, and she has progressed from using sample libraries to collaborating with vocalists like Shar. The episode includes playback of her tracks "Leap Year" and "Burning," which feature her signature blend of minimal and melodic house. The conversation is casual and friendly, with a focus on practical career advice and personal storytelling. Graham Farmer guides the discussion with enthusiastic curiosity, often expressing amazement at Lasic's multitasking. This episode would greatly interest aspiring DJs and producers seeking motivation and concrete strategies for label signings and self-promotion. Listeners looking for highly technical production tutorials or debates on industry controversies might find it less relevant.

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A practical DJ career conversation about releases, relationships, and steady momentum.

Christina Lazic talks through the unglamorous parts of a DJ career: playing well, sending the right music, keeping releases moving, and staying visible to the right people.

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