Music 
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Run For Cover by Sovereign-Sect
507: What was the first electronic music instrument that you got to create music with?
Mochipet: Alesis HR-16 drum machine. My friend in school had one and I saw it and had to have one. I saved up for months to get it. That with my four track tape recorder and guitar and bass let me make full, recorded songs all on my own. It was amazing for me at the time.
507: I've read that you took the name "Mochipet" from little creatures your grandmother would form out of mochi...Do you ever make mochipets anymore?
Mochipet: I haven't since my grandmother passed away; maybe I should on her birthday. =)
507: If "Mochipet: The Videogame" was ever created, would it be a music-based game, or something else entirely?
Mochipet: It would be the 5th dimension. Probably a cross between Katamari, Tamagotchi, Tetris and Super Meat Boy, with a dash of Chess Boxing Thrown in.
Check out Mochipet's latest remix, a dino version of Black Sabbath's "Sweet Leaf."
Mochipet-Black Sabbath Sweat Leaf Remix (For NikkiLeeGemelli My 7000 fan) FREE After 6666 Plays! by Mochipet
507: Love Katamari! Have you ever talked to Twitter about getting the @mochipet handle? Or are you content with being @mochipetmobile?
Mochipet: I haven't really thought about it. Actually I didn't really even pay attention to twitter until now. Didn't even know I had 4000+ followers. But I guess I should? How do I even do that?
507: Twitter has an Impersonation page for such a reason! Have you considered making smart-phone apps for your music?
Mochipet: No I haven't but I just saw the new South Park episode with the iPad and it makes me very afraid. I don't want to become a human caterpillar!!
507: Lots of producers and DJs are turning to multi-touch devices, like the iPad, for live performances. What do you think of multi-touch devices in live DJing?
Mochipet: Funny you ask that cause my Akai APC40 has been so beat up from the road that none of the faders really work right anymore. So I just got an iPad and designed my own TouchOSC interface! It works awesome so far! The only grip I have is the small surface space and the fact there is no actual knobs or buttons so you can't really do any movement by feel you have to really look at the screen. Other then that it works awesome. Connect via wifi osc, so no need for cables.
507: Ahh, a cableless world...sounds fantastic. Our homies, Sovereign Sect from Fargo, were recently featured on Daly City's "Drop Bombs Remixes," which you also were featured on...does Daly have any future plans to work with Sovereign?
Mochipet: Yes, love them, have met and hung out with them several times, and hope to do a release on Daly City with them.
Check out the video for Mochipet's "Whomp-a-saurus Sex" and grab it on Beatport or iTunes!
"Whomp-a-saurus Sex" - Mochipet [2011] from Dylan Freitas-D'Louhy on Vimeo.
507: I know you're going to Fargo next, what's it like playing shows in a barn?
Mochipet: The Barn was awesome! I had the best time there. I love how it was actually a barn before they converted it into a venue. There literally were pigs on the first floor before, and I guess they just removed them recently because of the smell.
507: We are going to be at The Blastoff Festival in Ohio this year and are stoked that you are performing there along with the other great artists. Is there a difference between playing brand new festivals compared to well-established ones?
Mochipet: Sometimes older festivals are more organized and prepared for things, but honestly it's usually just a Sh*%T show. Cause no one really knows what to expect. It's just a mess. But a beautiful fun mess that leaves everyone walking away with a smile on their face if they do their job right. =)
507: What can our readers expect from Daly City in 2011, any big things coming up?
Mochipet: We have so many things in the works. Tons of releases from great, upcoming artists and we are also starting a new series with Grassroots Hat Company to do limited edition Hats with every release. Look for them soon. I'm sure you will love it!
507: Are there any special projects you are working on that excites you?
Mochipet: I just finished a project with MC Zulu from Chicago which I'm pretty excited about. Look for it out soon. I am also working on some new stuff with Z-Trip that should be out soon on my website that is really cool. But yes, I pretty much want to work with Prince that would be the most amazing project for me I think. I hope I will be able to convince him to do it before he or I die. Actually, he'll probably never die so before I die. Prince, are you listening?
507 Fan Question 1: Aside from San Francisco, what is your favorite city to play and explore?
Mochipet: In Asia I like Beijing a lot it has the perfect mix of arts and city along with great food and chaos! Something you can't always find together in one place. And in Europe I liked Greece and Czech Republic. Really old school. I'm into castles and old medieval things like that. I loved playing in a Castle!
507 Fan Question 2: How often are you traveling, or, how often are you at home?
Mochipet: I'm pretty much only home Monday-Wednesday and gone the rest of the time. It's crazy sometimes I feel like I'm on airplanes more then anything else. I really can't wait until they develop a teleportation machine so I can be asleep while I'm traveling.
507: Thanks again for taking the time to chat with us!!
Mochipet: Thanks for having me. I had a great time hanging out with you guys! Dirty socks and all! =)
Be sure to join 507projex and Mochipet at The Blastoff Music & Arts Festival! Our video from Mochipet's recent show in Minneapolis is below, in case you missed it.
Mochipet in Minneapolis from Glitchard Nesbot on Vimeo.
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Since the release of Ben Sample’s chart-topping “Snowstorm” album last year, on Daly City Records, “Drop Bombs” has become a staple in the glitch-hop and heavy bass communities. It is only fair that a remix album followed. With remixes by Mochipet, Freddy Todd, (our fine homies) Sovereign Sect, Stephan Jacobs, Psymbionic, Chris B, Sugarpill, Dan K, and Samples himself there is more then enough for everyone! These remixes range between the 80-140bpm range; but all of them contain very heavy bass lines and jaw dropping builds. Ready to detonate any sub-woofers in its path, the Drop Bombs Remixes should NOT be played in the Chill Room!
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