FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music Milky Chance (2022)
Apr 21, 2022
Clemens Rehbein and Philipp Dausch, the talented duo behind Milky Chance, discuss their unique blend of folk, reggae, and electronic music. They reflect on their swift rise to fame and the challenges of balancing creativity with productivity. The pair shares insights on building their own record label and the independence it brings, especially after pandemic struggles. They also talk about the joy of covering songs, the creative process behind their new single 'Synchronize,' and the evolution of their musical journey.
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Early Success Was Overwhelming
- Clemens remembers the early years as intensely busy with touring across the US, Australia and South Africa.
- He describes that overload made musical development hard until their team grew and provided a safe space to create.
Space Amplifies Creativity
- Clemens says creativity needs space and that combining creativity with productivity produces richer music.
- He argues that having no looming deadlines gives confidence to try new directions in the studio.
Choose Independence Deliberately
- Philipp explains they debated label choices during lockdown and considered sustainability and long-term control before going independent.
- He suggests discuss goals with your team and decide a sustainable structure rather than be passively carried by success.