an interview with xaev - dariacore, hyperflip, and more

Описание: Conducted on April 26, 2025.
Text transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B...
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TIMESTAMPS
Intro: 0:00:00
Self-introduction, current projects & other general comments: 0:00:17
Comments on the Japanese scene (hyperflip etc.): 0:03:06
How xaev was introduced to dariacore (discovery, initial thoughts, inspirations): 0:08:03
Addressing any generalisations & misconceptions surrounding dariacore: 0:14:53
Discussing factors that may be perceived as restricting dariacore's development: 0:18:29
How xaev describes the characteristics and elements behind dariacore: 0:25:57
Talking briefly about genres, labels, and 'marketing' niches: 0:28:59
How dariacore and hyperflip producers could promote to a wider audience without compromising its identity: 0:33:01
Discussing how broadening the range of inspirations has influenced and impacted the wider scene: 0:37:56
Discussing & predicting future developments in dariacore & hyperflip: 0:40:22
Asking xaev about their recent experiences with MEGAREX etc. and how it's changed how they think about music production: 0:51:52
Is it worth it for dariacore/hyperflip producers to not think about how their music is classified and just produce what they want to create instead?: 0:56:45
Producers and collectives that xaev sees as innovators driving the scene(s) forward: 0:58:27
Is dariacore maintained by younger producers, or do established producers do more to keep the scene and sound going?: 1:03:10
How much longer can dariacore and hyperflip maintain their current self-sufficiency?: 1:07:19
Final comments: 1:10:55
Closing off the interview: 1:12:34

SOURCES:

Press-Reynolds, Kieran, ‘Remember Jane Remover’s Mashup Genre Dariacore? It’s Blowing Up in Japan Now’ (Pitchfork, 2025) - https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/rememb...

Dariacore and hyperflip fan tributes: https://x.com/q_sa___/status/19061776...

DeVille, Chris, ‘Jane Remover – “Royal Blue Walls” & “Cage Girl”’ (Stereogum, 2022) - https://www.stereogum.com/2191489/jan...

Contemporary discussion on the 'hyperflip' term - https://x.com/coolname42/status/14901...

Later clarification on xaev as to the difference between dariacore & hyperflip - https://x.com/lostfrognet/status/1938...

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xaev
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さｈ0
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reali
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Lost Frog Productions
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