In two weeks it’s time for another Incubated edition at the Paradox. This time we’ve got Frank Fairfield, Stranded Horse and Loops Haunt for you. We’ve interviewed Scott Gordon a.k.a Loops Haunt for this blog. Check out his answers and don’t forget to buy him a Chocomel before or after his set!

1. Can you please introduce yourself?
“Hi, im Scott Gordon- i stay in Scotland and make experimental electronic music and DJ. been making tunes for the last 10 yrs, i started of making simple synth recordings and sampling sounds all onto tape and playing with FX pedals for guitars. I still work completely with hardware but now i focus mainly on manipulating and processing sounds into rhythm.”

2. Have you played in the Netherlands before and if so, what’s your view on or experience with the scene you’re operating in in The Netherlands?
“I’ve always been a fan, ive collected lot of hardcore records from labels like rotterdam records, forze, and also the recent beat dimension series from rushour is outstanding compilation of beats. is no secret that the dutch scene is ace and there a lot of people working to keep it fresh. hats off to them” :)

“I’ve played a few times with various other acts- Venetian Snares,  Ed DMX, Rustie,Dorian concept, Slugabed, Ladyscraper, Brokennote,  its always been really good- the crowds are really open, which is perfect for my experimental style, i have had completely different experiences from really hardcore events to laid back hip hop parties and ambient electronic sessions, all really unique and great fun.”

“It’s obvious that the dutch know how to enjoy themselves at the same time as appreciating the more obscure elements in electronic music. its a really forward thinking place, ive got a lot or respect for the dutch scene. Also- you guys have chocomel -  chocomel blew my mind.”

3. What can we expect of your gig at Incubated?
“This year i’ve changed my set for every gig, i have a lot of new music at various stages so ill see on the night how people react to certain things and lately i have had a habit of playing a bunch of jungle and dance-floor towards the end of the set- usually you can expect a really wide mix of beats and samples jammed out on a trigger pad sequenced into something, certainly im always looking to push beats as far as they will go. One thing you will not hear is “cheesy shit dubstep” hah.”

4. What do you think of the other acts playing at Incubated 08 (Frank Fairfield, Stranded Horse)?
“Yeah really good, im looking forward to seeing both acts, i love instruments, especially when they are played well. I’m a big fan of early blues- and ragtime music, on of my tunes “jolpin” is named after scott joplin. Frank Fairfield sounds seems to be in that direction but equally its own. Super talented.”

“Stranded horse sounds ace too, i think he is playing a kora in a lot of what ive heard, id love to sample one of those things, im always recording things from the inside of my piano im sure it would be similar.”

5. What are your plans for the (near) future?
“I’ve got a huge pile of tracks and ideas that i have been working on for the last year so ill be releasing another 12″ on blackacre records soon, there a remix i did for ESKMO coming out on ninja tune in may, and a couple of other things. Ive started a very special collaboration which is a dream come true for me, if it all goes to plan then you can expect to hear the outcome in a few months, i cant say who it is with yet though just in case!”