Quick Quesstionnaire PLEASE HELP!!

[koya]

Hey there guys,

For my degree dssitation I am looking at trends within dubstep to see if it's possible to predict its future, and for this I need to do a little audience research.

There's not many questions there, If you'd take the time to fill out this questionnaire it would be much appreciated (deadline's looming), and as an added bonus, for anyone who completes it, I'll send them a copy of the latest finished koya tune (it's a banger!!)



1.How old are you?

2.Are you male of female?

3.How long have you been into dubstep?

4.Who are you current favourite artists?

5.Who were your favourite artists when you first became interested in the genre?

6.Do you think the music has undergone much change since you first became interested in the genre? (If 'Yes' please go to question7, if 'No' please go to question

7.In what way do you think that change has taken place?

8.Are there any areas of the genre that you anticipate change taking place? (If 'Yes' please go to question 9, if 'No' please go to question 10)

9.How do you think this will happen?



Artists/Producers only
10.How important do you feel the production quality of a dubstep track is?

11.Have you noticed any changes in the production of dubstep songs over time? (If 'Yes' please go to question 12, if 'No' please go to question 13)

12.What were those changes?

13.Do you make any other genre's of music, other than dubstep?

14.How do think this influences the dubstep music you make?

15.What advice do you have for a producer/DJ looking to make a full time career in the music industry?


Thanks very much
Koya

[LA_Boxers]

Hey there guys,

For my degree dssitation I am looking at trends within dubstep to see if it's possible to predict its future, and for this I need to do a little audience research.

There's not many questions there, If you'd take the time to fill out this questionnaire it would be much appreciated (deadline's looming), and as an added bonus, for anyone who completes it, I'll send them a copy of the latest finished koya tune (it's a banger!!)



1.How old are you? 25

2.Are you male of female? Male

3.How long have you been into dubstep? 3-4 years

4.Who are you current favourite artists? Skream, Subscape, Joker, Sukh Knight, Joy Orbison.

5.Who were your favourite artists when you first became interested in the genre? Skream, Benga, Caspa, Rusko

6.Do you think the music has undergone much change since you first became interested in the genre? (If 'Yes' please go to question7, if 'No' please go to question Yes

7.In what way do you think that change has taken place? Less underground, wider spectrum of 'fans', more variety in the music (aka supposed sub-genres), more club nights.

8.Are there any areas of the genre that you anticipate change taking place? (If 'Yes' please go to question 9, if 'No' please go to question 10)

9.How do you think this will happen?



Artists/Producers only
10.How important do you feel the production quality of a dubstep track is? Very.

11.Have you noticed any changes in the production of dubstep songs over time? (If 'Yes' please go to question 12, if 'No' please go to question 13)

12.What were those changes? Due to more artists making music the quality of production now fluctuates where-as it used to be always pretty high.

13.Do you make any other genre's of music, other than dubstep? Yes

14.How do think this influences the dubstep music you make? Different instruments/sounds used. different melodies and vocal used also.

15.What advice do you have for a producer/DJ looking to make a full time career in the music industry? Start off by making tracks, dont release anything until it is at a good standard. However ask for advice & critisism of all your music. Work on making a name for yourself through places like DSF etc.


Thanks very much
Koya

[oscarhenson]

Hey there guys,

For my degree dssitation I am looking at trends within dubstep to see if it's possible to predict its future, and for this I need to do a little audience research.

There's not many questions there, If you'd take the time to fill out this questionnaire it would be much appreciated (deadline's looming), and as an added bonus, for anyone who completes it, I'll send them a copy of the latest finished koya tune (it's a banger!!)



1.How old are you? 17

2.Are you male of female? male

3.How long have you been into dubstep? 2 years

4.Who are you current favourite artists? digital mystikz, skream, scuba, benga, mount kimbie, headhunter, joker, kode9, kryptic minds, youngsta

5.Who were your favourite artists when you first became interested in the genre? chase and status, rusko, skream, benga

6.Do you think the music has undergone much change since you first became interested in the genre? (If 'Yes' please go to question7, if 'No' please go to question Yes

7.In what way do you think that change has taken place? more saturation of more generic filth and midrange stuff, often (but not always) poorly produced

8.Are there any areas of the genre that you anticipate change taking place? (If 'Yes' please go to question 9, if 'No' please go to question 10) more ukf/garage tipped stuff taking over

9.How do you think this will happen? it's good and people feel it



Artists/Producers only
10.How important do you feel the production quality of a dubstep track is? integral

11.Have you noticed any changes in the production of dubstep songs over time? (If 'Yes' please go to question 12, if 'No' please go to question 13) yes

12.What were those changes? more poor, poor production. see youtube

13.Do you make any other genre's of music, other than dubstep? garagey stuff, but then also guitar based music..

14.How do think this influences the dubstep music you make? sometimes a more garagey feel to my tunes

15.What advice do you have for a producer/DJ looking to make a full time career in the music industry? work hard, focus on production quality, don't speed it, promote like hell. but i havent made a full time career so i cant talk


Thanks very much
Koya

[koya]

you guys are legends. Thanks so much, you're helping me out big time.

[koya]

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[EBR]

Hey there guys,

For my degree dssitation I am looking at trends within dubstep to see if it's possible to predict its future, and for this I need to do a little audience research.

There's not many questions there, If you'd take the time to fill out this questionnaire it would be much appreciated (deadline's looming), and as an added bonus, for anyone who completes it, I'll send them a copy of the latest finished koya tune (it's a banger!!)



1.How old are you? 30s

2.Are you male of female? - Male

3.How long have you been into dubstep? - 4 years

4.Who are you current favourite artists?

- Breakage, F -One, Kromestar, Dj Madd, Von D, Bar9, MRK1, Hatcha, Skream, DZ, Rusko, The Others, Caspa, Benga, Mala (Digital Mystics), Radikal Guru, Kode 9, Quantum Soul, Marlow, Itchy Robot, Trolly Snatcha, Rob Sparx, Clouds, Appleblim, Peverelist, Ramadanman, Burial, Matty G, Scuba, Martyn plus many more... lots of good artists out there.

5.Who were your favourite artists when you first became interested in the genre? RSD, LD, Sigha, RSD, Burial

6.Do you think the music has undergone much change since you first became interested in the genre? (If 'Yes' please go to question7, if 'No' please go to question

Yes, The music has changed.

7.In what way do you think that change has taken place?

As new talent gets thier footing, new sounds are made in new ways. the end result is new music. Everyone loves to dance, so dance music will always be.

8.Are there any areas of the genre that you anticipate change taking place? (If 'Yes' please go to question 9, if 'No' please go to question 10)

Yes.

9.How do you think this will happen?

Please refer to answer # 7

Artists/Producers only
10.How important do you feel the production quality of a dubstep track is?

You can benefit from asking this question to Djs too. The DJs are the ones who spend $15-$20 per 12 " record. Follow the $. The DJs are at one the end of the rainbow with the artists at the other. Quality is very important. times are tough. its not only about playing music for your people its also about re-selling the music as a commodity too. Why invest in a low quality product ? High Quality please. The audience/ customer is a very niche and discerning group to say the least.

11.Have you noticed any changes in the production of dubstep songs over time? (If 'Yes' please go to question 12, if 'No' please go to question 13)

Yes.

12.What were those changes?

Please refer to Answer # 7.

13.Do you make any other genre's of music, other than dubstep?

Yes.

14.How do think this influences the dubstep music you make?

The different styles sometimes blend together into new forms of music.

15.What advice do you have for a producer/DJ looking to make a full time career in the music industry?

My advise would be, good luck. If you have good music and have a relationship with a distributer or Mp3 site like beatport, you can sell your music. If you make vinyl its different than an Mp3. Distributing an Mp3 is much easier but thats another can of worms all together. If you want to be a good inde artist these days you got to have swag and play live gigs. you got to sell your t-shirts and stickers. You got to be in magazines and newspapers. You got to have a relationship with the fans and other artists/ labels. You got to have a relationship with record manufacturers and distributers if you want to make a living from music, you have to branch out into all forms of media (unless you are exptremely talented or very lucky signing a major deal with large $$$ pay off.)

The music industry is vry tough right now. If you don't tour and play live shows, its very difficult to make a living. I'm guessing only 50-75 people actually make a living from dubstep world wide. the major labels are crashing to the ground right now. The economics of music is changing from the inside out.

Gone are the days of Britney Spears where someone like her can sell millions of Cds in one week. Lady Gaga only sells a fraction of her what Britney did. The internet is changing everything and the verdict remains out. Its up to the artist to make it happen now. If you want to get paid, its about live gigs.

Its also critical that a good inde have a good manager/ publiscist. Its the publicist that gets you on the covers of magazines and works out the big exposure. Its very important to have good style and image too. your brand/ logo and the reputation of the artist is important (unless extremely talented.)

Thanks very much
Koya

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[Luke Yeah?]

Hey there guys,

For my degree dssitation I am looking at trends within dubstep to see if it's possible to predict its future, and for this I need to do a little audience research.

There's not many questions there, If you'd take the time to fill out this questionnaire it would be much appreciated (deadline's looming), and as an added bonus, for anyone who completes it, I'll send them a copy of the latest finished koya tune (it's a banger!!)



1.How old are you?
19

2.Are you male of female?
Male

3.How long have you been into dubstep?
Since the end of 2007, properly became engulfed by the sound/scene in 08.

4.Who are you current favourite artists?
Burial, Zomby, Mount Kimbie, Digital Mystikz, Loefah, Kode9, Vex'd, Skream, Benga.

5.Who were your favourite artists when you first became interested in the genre?
Burial, Skream, Benga, Chase & Status, MRK1.

6.Do you think the music has undergone much change since you first became interested in the genre? (If 'Yes' please go to question7, if 'No' please go to question
Yes

7.In what way do you think that change has taken place?
Due to media attention etc, certain strands of the sound, most notably the dance floor friendly sound, have become popular outside of dubstep communities and producers/DJ's such as Rusko and Caspa often attract a lot of attention (both good and bad).

8.Are there any areas of the genre that you anticipate change taking place? (If 'Yes' please go to question 9, if 'No' please go to question 10)
Yes

9.How do you think this will happen?
Not too sure on a certain area of the sound changing but i predict a bigger move towards 2-step and 130bpm in the near future based upon current output from certain labels. (Could just be me though).

[koya]

thanks a lot guys.

[DFRNT]

1.How old are you? 26

2.Are you male of female? male

3.How long have you been into dubstep? about 4 or 5 years

4.Who are you current favourite artists? There are too many to list really... Pinch / Breakage / Scuba / 2562 / Dj Madd / TRG / DJG

5.Who were your favourite artists when you first became interested in the genre? Cotti, Kode9, Caspa, Rusko and a lot of the weightier end of the spectrum.

6.Do you think the music has undergone much change since you first became interested in the genre? (If 'Yes' please go to question7, if 'No' please go to question yes

7.In what way do you think that change has taken place? musically the genre has drastically expanded and developed in to a huge spectrum of styles

8.Are there any areas of the genre that you anticipate change taking place? (If 'Yes' please go to question 9, if 'No' please go to question 10) yes

9.How do you think this will happen? Music is constantly evolving - it would be hard to say that it wasn't. All areas are changing all the time if you ask me.



Artists/Producers only
10.How important do you feel the production quality of a dubstep track is? Very.

11.Have you noticed any changes in the production of dubstep songs over time? (If 'Yes' please go to question 12, if 'No' please go to question 13) yes

12.What were those changes? it's hard to define something with such a wide range of answers and possibilities. I challenge anyone to respond to this question and not feel like they've missed lots out.

13.Do you make any other genre's of music, other than dubstep? I try

14.How do think this influences the dubstep music you make? It's healthy to work at other genres and styles - if you consider your work to fall in to a genre. Some people don't. I can respect that. Anyway - trying different ideas helps your work stay fresh - it's like stepping away from the canvas for a while - it stops you getting caught up in a rut.

15.What advice do you have for a producer/DJ looking to make a full time career in the music industry? Don't look at it like a career. It won't happen that way. For producers - don't release something to the public till you're happy with it. Till you've listened to it 1000 times and still like it - if you hear something that you don't quite like - fix it - don't expect people not to notice. Keep at it - keep working on your tracks. it's rare to hit the jackpot with your first few tracks - it'll take time before you can polish things up. For DJs - you're not going to make big-bucks straight off - you'll have to work your way up. Try and make it in your back-yard before you try elsewhere. If you can get a residency, go for it, then push your boundaries once you have that regular income. Practice too.

Answers to these questions could end up pretty lengthy - but I've not got much time to go in to more depth. Hope this helps.

[dopocc]

1.How old are you?

31

2.Are you male of female?

Male

3.How long have you been into dubstep?

since 2007

4.Who are you current favourite artists?

Mala, Coki, Loefah, Kryptic Minds, Vex'd, Distance, Pinch, Joker, Jack Sparrow, Kulture, LD, Addison Groove, Headhunter, Seven, Truth, Goth-Trad, Skream, DJ Madd, Mutt, Ekelon, 2562, Quark, Quest, Vivek, Breakage, Shackleton, Silkie, Burial, Zomby, El-B, Indigo, Babylon System, Quantum Soul, Rob Sparx, Bar9, Komonazmuk, Appleblim, Peverelist, Clue Kid, Cotti, Synkro

5.Who were your favourite artists when you first became interested in the genre?

Mala, Coki, Loefah, Pinch, Skaream, Benga, Distance, Vex'd, Burial, El-B

6.Do you think the music has undergone much change since you first became interested in the genre? (If 'Yes' please go to question7, if 'No' please go to question

Yes

7.In what way do you think that change has taken place?

The sound became harder/more metallic for a vast amount of releases and the newcomers seem to prefer this end of the spectrum nowdays. On the other hand there is a big number of producers bringing deeper sounds, jungle influences & darker moods. Also UK Funky has influenced a handful of producers which made the tempo drop around 130 BMP for quite a few releases.

8.Are there any areas of the genre that you anticipate change taking place? (If 'Yes' please go to question 9, if 'No' please go to question 10)

Yes.

9.How do you think this will happen?

When more people bring more influences into the sound. It's just a matter of time. I believe 2011 will be even more interesting.

Artists/Producers only
10.How important do you feel the production quality of a dubstep track is?

Very Important, although imagination is more important

11.Have you noticed any changes in the production of dubstep songs over time? (If 'Yes' please go to question 12, if 'No' please go to question 13)

Yes

12.What were those changes?

More producers into dubstep in 2010 bring more producing techniques. More Jungle influences, deeper tracks and quite a few UK funky influences.

13.Do you make any other genre's of music, other than dubstep?

Reggae, dub

14.How do think this influences the dubstep music you make?

a lot in terms of production but not in terms of sounds.

15.What advice do you have for a producer/DJ looking to make a full time career in the music industry?

Play out as much as you can at interesting gigs, keep building tunes, learn your piece of software inside-out, connect with other artists, listen to other peoples mixes, dj sets & radio shows and try to be open-minded for other genres of music as well.

[koya]

Thanks once again guys, you're really helping me out.

[koya]

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