“…watching the sun rise around the world.”The late 90′s was all about bass for a good amount of us EDM fans; bass that was mainly accompanied by drums, and lots of them. Now, I hate to get all chauvinist on you, but Star Eyes is known as being “one of the United States’ first female D&B DJs” so I guess I need to mention that. What, are you not impressed by that fact? Well, neither am I and I’ll tell you why. Being one of the hardest working DJs to cross genres through her 15+ year career behind the decks, California-born Star Eyes transcends the “look at that girl go!” game and has made a huge impact everywhere she has trotted with a single factor that makes us all androgynous- raw underground music. Now hailing from Brookyln, she is part of the notorious Trouble & Bass crew who are responsible for slaughtering dancefloors across the globe with their unique “mix of goth and rave influences whipped into a style she calls ‘haunted house.’” With only a few days to go until WMC, we had a chance to catch up with the hardy-partier and find out what’s in store.

MC: What’s up in the world of Star Eyes?

Star Eyes: I’m trying really really hard to stay home and not party so much so I can get tracks finished. By the time you read this, my UK funky/tropical remix of Hanuman’s “Bola” should be out on Murderbot’s Sleazetone label. Also working on a Bmore-ish relick of “Disappear” (my Trouble & Bass track from June 2009), making tracks with Pharaoh (formerly of Todosantos) and The Captain, and doing a few remixes. I also just put out a new goth & industrial DJ mix collabo with artist Dust La Rock (Fool’s Gold) for Mishka Clothing. It’s called Ov Cvrse and it debuts at SXSW with a party, a CD, and a limited edition t-shirt Dust designed. Then of course there’s the usual run of DJ gigs, mixes, and Trouble & Bass stuff—we’ve got a really busy year ahead with our new podcast, tons more parties and releases, and of course, watching the sun rise around the world.

MC: What’s next for you?

Star Eyes: Making more scary synth sounds, writing more lyrics about raving and dying, traveling around playing heavy bass jams and rattling eyeballs, lighting candles, drinking coffee, and perfecting my vegan pot pies. And probably a European tour in September and a remix for Lauren Flax’s C.R.E.E.P. project, but don’t quote me on that.

Jubilee and Star Eyes Midwest Tour Video 11/09

MC: Anything else that you want to share?

Star Eyes: Me and my roommates Dre Skull and Jubilee have a blog called Bad Manor (www.itsbadmanor.com/blog) that we post on when we are not too out of it. Not MP3s, more like funny gifs, recipes, vids, and Top 10s from the many strange and wonderful DJs that have stayed at our house. Also subscribe to the T&B podcast at www.troubleandbass.com.

Star Eyes: Happy Haus (Rubys Remix)

This is an unreleased remix from my 2009 “Disappear” EP on Trouble & Bass. A drummy early morning techno trip from the elusive Copenhagen duo known as Rubys.

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Star Eyes: Ruffage Mix Part 1

Here is one side of my first official mixtape, a 90-minute old-school drum & bass jam called “Ruffage.” I think it’s from 1997? If it sounds noisy, that’s because it was ripped to MP3 from cassette (remember those?). Just a little taste of where I got my start, deep in the jungle!

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If you want to hear a more recent mix from Star Eyes, check her District Ignition podcast Live At Bad Manor.

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Photo Credit: Megan Jolly