He’s one of the biggest DJs and producers on the UK music scene, thanks to hits like ‘Sorry’, ‘Lonely’ and ‘Head & Heart’ - and Joel Corry is Ireland-bound this week.
The BRIT-nominated Londoner has already released several songs this year, and will taking over the Voodoo Rooms in Cork on Thursday, June 1 for Orchard Thieves 'Obey Your Instinct' live.
Ahead of the gig, we caught up with him to learn more about his inspirations and influences.
1. What’s the music that you listened to growing up, that you still listen to today?
UK Garage! I started DJing UKG when I was 14 years old, and I will always be a fan of the genre.
2. In three words, describe the minute before you walk on stage:
Focused, pumped up and happy :)
3. How do you wind down after a gig?
I like to have a bubble bath and watch Dragon’s Den, lol.
4. What’s the one song (by another artist) you wish you’d written or recorded first?
Rihanna & Calvin Harris – ‘We Found Love’.
5. What is your pet peeve?
When the shower in a hotel room has low pressure and the water just dribbles out.
6. Name one record, one book and one film that everyone should hear / read / see:
One record: Armand Van Helden - ‘You Don’t Know Me’
One book: ‘The Secret’
One film: ‘The Matrix’
7. Pick the director and lead actor(s) for a biopic about your life.
Martin Scorsese & Leonardo DiCaprio…dream team!
8. You’re ordering take-away, what do you get?
Pizza! Papa John’s double pepperoni with Ben & Jerry’s for dessert…yum!
9. Describe your perfect day off:
My perfect day off would be in Ibiza. I would hit the gym in the morning, followed by a beach day and tanning. Then at night go to Ibiza Town for some delicious tapas and wine.
10. Tell us, in one sentence, why we should come to your next gig (whenever it may be.)
Come to see me at Voodoo Rooms in Cork on June 1st for Orchard Thieves ‘Obey Your Instinct’. The Irish are the best crowd in the world and it’s going to be one crazy party. See you on the dancefloor!
BONUS QUESTION: Recommend a podcast and tell us why we should subscribe to it.
‘The Diary Of A CEO’ with Steve Bartlett. There are always interesting guests on the podcast and the interviews dig really deep into people’s life stories.
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Joel Corry plays Orchard Thieves ‘Obey Your Instinct’ live at Cork’s Voodoo Rooms this Thursday.
