Electric Independence: Gavin Russom

Posted by Motherboard on Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010

Gavin Russom is a wizard, and not just because his long red flowing mane is reminiscent of a medieval alchemist or because he was once a stage magician. The composer and former engineer for dance label DFA (where he earned the “Wizard” moniker) has been making and unmaking synths since a young age. Gavin thinks of the analog machines as works of art in their own right, blending the aural, visual, and the sculptural.

After living in Berlin, Gavin finally decided to come back stateside and get back to his roots. In this episode of Motherboard’s fantastical series Electric Independence, we sit down with Gavin and Black Dice’s Eric Copeland to talk about the state of dance music, 20th century composers and why the Wizard’s mystical, handcrafted electronic sound is a perfect substitute for controlled substances.

Check Gavin’s MySpace and see the rest of Electric Independence

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GBT 5 months ago

I want one of these rhythm briefcases. Like, "Hey, what's in there, and why is it handcuffed to your wrist?" "Oh, nothing, just the most badass piece of electronic music-making sh#t you've never seen."
Another 5 months ago

Oh f#ck yes! I love the DFA. You can put money on anything they put out being great.
Hamilton 5 months ago

Bed-Stuy DO OR DIE!
planetqueen 5 months ago

how much for this guy to build me a synth?
cacophobia 5 months ago

nice sounds!
sssss 5 months ago

i wish i was this talented.
QueenofRowdy 5 months ago

P.S HIp hop is the root to all awesomeness!!!!
sssss 5 months ago

no! but maybe.
QueenofRowdy 5 months ago

Music that makes you feel like your on drugs but you're not!!!
cacophobia 5 months ago

beauty of electronic music