5 Minutes With... Eskmo

15 November 2012 | 6:15 am | Staff Writer

Get to know Eskmo is 5 minutes.

Based in: Los Angeles.

A few career highlights: On Ninja Tune, Warp, worked with Amon Tobin as Eskamon.

What producers have influenced your own style and interests the most and how? Aphex Twin, Amon Tobin, Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel. Honest individual creativity.

Some recommendations of talents to look out for? LA is very healthy. Broad range of amazing talent here; Flying Lotus, Gaslamp Killer, Nosaj Thing, Teebs, Glitch Mob, Diego Stocco.

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Been touring lately? Stories to tell of you recent travels? Lived in Berlin this summer for three months. Toured throughout Europe and into Russia. Loved it.

Artists you've collaborated with: Amon Tobin, Antiserum.

Production releases: I have some out on Ninja Tune, Warp Records, Planut Mu, Ancestor.

Next big thing to look out for you? Just released my new Language EP.

What should people expect from you when you tour here? A completely live set, and the unexpected.

More info? eskmo.com

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