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Could you provide us some basic info about your band?
Greetings, my name is Christophe aka FluiD. I am from Chicago, Illinois, United States. I would describe my music as industrial/drone/metal. I tend to mix dark-ambient soundscapes, industrial textures and programming with metallic guitars. I definitely favor a more atmospheric sound while still keeping it agressive.
Why did you exactly pick this track to appear on the compilation?
I picked this particular song, ‘Absinse of Faith’ because it is very representative of my sound. It is definitely atmospheric but it also incorporates some very metal inspired guitar.
How important is and has the internet been for your band?
The internet is very important to me. It has allowed me to meet other bands, communicate with promoters and most of all it has provided access to listeners. Breaking down the walls of distribution and communication between artist and listener means that an artist can get his or her music to appreciative ears without middlemen and the constant pressure of sales. No longer do you a record contract to get your music distributed, listened to and ultimately purchased. You can do everything from your home and work when it is most convenient for you. Now that you can do everything yourself it is imperative that artists understand how much work it takes to do all of this and to achieve your goals. Promotion and effort are still required!!
What are the views upon the local music industry in your native country?
The local music industry here in the U.S. and particularly Chicago is very healthy. I moved to Chicago because of its’ reputation for supporting arts and artists. Although with the internet I, locality is becoming less important. The local music industry is now the global music industry.
And what about the rest of the world?
Globalization is not just some corporate term for outsourcing and increased profits. It is a reality and a healthy reality for artists everywhere. No longer being restricted to local, all artists are now global. The internet is the access point to the globe. Locality is simply a reference point but that point can connect/communicate to all points. Think about it, I am in Chicago, I have a track on compilation that is being curated by a webzine/label in The Netherlands to be available for download to the entire world. The very essence of global.
How do you see the role of the record labels in the music industry in about 10 years?
Record labels more than ever need to establish themselves as curators and supporters. I think labels will be more like art galleries. A label will identify itself with a “sound” and listeners of that sound will go to that label. I think there will be more specialization of labels. You here the term “boutique label” and I think that concept will be the principle one labels operate by. With so much music available, listeners can’t possibly here everything so labels will do the listening and the sifting. Ultimately releasing and promoting their finds. Establishing themselves as the place to find the best in whatever genre they’re working in. Specialization!
What are your opinions on the Industrialized Metal Webzine and Death To Music Productions?
I think you guys are doing a great job! I feel that your almost a model for what I was talking about with regard to labels. You’ve established the webzine and given it certain parameters by the name you chose. Now you’re establishing a label along the same parameters as the webzine. Making yourselves one of the premier sites for industrial/metal musics of all kinds.
Do you have some final words to add?
My thanks to you for including me on the compilation and your continued interest/support for my work. There is much to do/change in the world and music should not be forgotten as an agent of that change.
Interview by: Gerardo, answered by: Christophe - November 2008
FluiD contributed on the compilation with the track "Absinse of Faith"
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