DJ Carnage is a lord. We’re inclined to get along with any man who has ‘Thirty Rack Loui$’ as his Instagram name, while his portfolio boasts collaborations with some of our heroes like Migos, ASAP Ferg, ILoveMakkonen & more.
Carnage hasn’t only established himself as a commendable producer and unfuckwithable live performer (seriously, these shows are insane) – but also one of the most charismatic guys in the wild world of electronic music. We spent some time with Carnage on the Future Music Festival tour in Sydney & Brisbane, here are the results:
We meet up with Carnage in the hotel lobby and begin looking back on some of the insane photos from Future Music Festival in Sydney. From there, we go on to discuss the aerodynamics of the boomerang – we would have contributed something more intellectual, but we were too busy throwing up sick tags in our school diaries to pay attention during science class. #BADBOYZ4LIFE
Carnage with the authoritarian stance, full-blown Wrestlemania mode. We’re waiting on our personalised whip aka Uber car for the day, but there’s no kitten delivery on the schedule – just this bad ass en route to Culture Kings, where he has an in-store appearance for all the fans.
We arrive at Culture Kings aka the store that usually plays Chris Brown’s ‘Loyal‘ at 130 decibels on a Monday morning. No complains on our end. The line to grab a flick with Carnage is stretching out the door, and an eclectic mix of humans is a colourful testament to his appeal. There’s tradies in fluoro vests, students in uniforms and aspiring producers handing over USB thumbdrives filled with tunes. As bidding musicians ourselves, we’re about to send Carnage our 32-track cassette tape which is basically us freestyling over Lil’ Bow Wow beats for 77 minutes.
One kid gets his laptop signed by Carnage, which will surely provide adequate inspiration every time Ableton Live is open.
All this fanfare has got us hungry for some retail therapy. Carnage grabs some fresh tees for his heavy ASOC chain to lay on, as well as some footwear and a pair of shades for the brutal Australian sun.
You know that Culture Kings is offering a next-level retail experience, because after you drape yourself in the most swagnificent of garments on Planet Earth, you can top it all off with a fresh fade and a beard trim if you’re lucky enough to grow hairs on your facial. Carnage is one such man blessed with the genes to do so, and he gets the slick makeover from none other than Timmy Trumpet. The man not only plays horns but can also hold clippers with equal finesse.
Timmy must have impressed Carnage with his hairdressing skills, because we’re heading back to his pad for a couple of beverages and conversations about grooming. Boo-ya!
Carnage and Timmy talk about their new collaboration, set to appear on Carnage’s album dropping later this year. How many guys can have Timmy Trumpet and Rick Ross on the same damn album? This is going to be full of brutal bangers, be prepared to listen to it with headphones and bodyslam your grandmother.
This is a view that money can’t buy. This is a view that only Timmy Trumpet can buy.
Back inside, the Bassjackers are in the building! It’s clear that all these fellas are passionate about music, they talk about everything from hardstyle to rap – which is common to hear in any one of their sets. It’s 2015 people, genres are pretty much meaningless and I am practicing my synchronised gabber for Defqon.1 while typing this.
Carnage’s sizeable collection of chains, which definitely cost more than my dignity.
We link up with Carnage & co. the next day in Brisbane for another round of shows at Good Life, the festival for all the party animals who can’t legally drink pre-mixed vodka cans yet. We stop off for a quick burger before heading on site, because who doesn’t love a good burger? #BURGERSFORTHEBOYS
Sunnies and bucket hats ensure that all paparazzi stay away… Except us. Hehe.
Head honcho of the Chipotle Gang aka Papi Gordo with the very crucial bucket hat drawstring for maximum practicability.
Carnage catches up with local producer Will Sparks once again after the two hung out on their respective bus tours across America. By the way, Carnage’s tour recap video looks like the funnest shit ever, especially because OG Maco’s ‘U Guessed It‘ plays in the background for one segments. #ESSENTIALVIEWING #LIFEGOALS
Carnage takes the best seat in the house for another Melbourne Bounce bro, Joel Fletcher.
Sydney sister GG Magree giving us a live demonstration of her famous twerking skills. We swear that GG must have the best outfit selection of the whole damn festival, because in Sydney she was wearing an entire cat outfit with ‘YEAH PUSSY’ written all over it, and now she’s wearing white-on-white Nike TNs. Standing ovation.
Martin Garrix and Carnage share a moment – Both of their set times completely clash, and they try and convince each other to watch each other’s set and bail on there own. First world problem: When you’re a DJ and you want to watch your friends, but have to play in front of thousands of screaming fans instead. : (
CHIPOTLE GANG. Things are really, really, really live right now.
Timmy Trumpet has many skills. He can play the trumpet (duh), cut hair and also levitate on request. Here he is gaining serious air (without the assistance of a trampoline or wings) onstage with Carnage as he drops their new track. You can watch a video of the moment right here where Carnage also displays his tireless fist-pumping skills.
Confetti & fire extinguishers – All crucial elements for a good time.
You always know the DJ – especially when it’s Carnage. We bump into Melbourne’s own Allday on the side of stage, and it’s time to kick onto the afterparty. #SLEEPISFORTHEWEAK
The afterparty is a serious lituation. Girls, bottles, VIP areas, security guards and Avicii. Now we know why people call it Brisvegas.
Time for bed! We can’t remember getting home, so we’re going to trust that we had a great time and didn’t talk too much shit. Shoutout to Carnage for putting up with us over two states and endless photographs – make sure you cop his album dropping sometime in 2015!
