Studio Digest: Exploring Steven Julien's Sprawling Live-In Studio
In partnership with music gear marketplace Reverb we caught up with Steven Julien at his live-in studio in East London. He talked about the evolution of the space, grappling with perfectionism and why he'll always value quality over quantity when it comes to releasing music.
Julien has been a permanent fixture on London's electronic music scene for more than a decade. As FunkinEven, he emerged in the early 2010s with a steady stream of singles and EPs that veered from smooth, vocal-led house to pumping acid jams. In 2016, he retired the alias, reverting instead to his birth name. In the years since, he's continued to explore the outer reaches of house music-most notably on his acclaimed debut album, Fallen. He also runs Apron Records, a label synonymous with quality and originality. Its ever-growing roster-which now includes Brassfoot, Greg Beato and Lord Tusk-operates in its own sonic world, shielded from gimmicky pastiche and fleeting musical trends.
We caught up with Julien at his live-in studio in East London where he takes us on a tour showcasing the vast assortment of hardware within it.
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Music in order of appearance:
Kyle Hall & Steven Julien - Page 3
Kyle Hall & Steven Julien - Page 4
Kyle Hall & Steven Julien - DāM-Funk - Page 3 Re-Freak Mix
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This guy is one of a kind. Apron is hands down the best UK label.
he remains on a unique wavelength, I always listen to the new releases from him/apron records, as well as the dj mixes. p.s. shhhhh.... god damn.
one of my biggest inspirations, thanks for the insight
Steven is a great artist, he owns the only label that releases electronic music that oscillates around the soul, funk, r&b sounds of the 1980's, while maintaining authenticity and originality. Unfortunately, in today's music market there is not much choice, it is good that his label fills this niche, I hope musically it will remain so.
Great artist! Also dreams is such a track 🔥
plant needs some love :)
The best one. Only banger on Apron records.
SO inspiring
super dope 🔥😎✌🏼
He needs to return that synth
🐐🐐🐐
the boss!!!
@romulus_
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another moskalus sighting
❣
SOMsacional...
He needs to look after his plant, it's dying fam
Can u adopt me plz? Im serious
I could care less