The complete Axwell Λ Ingrosso transcript from the New York Times reveals what the duo actually said
Axwell and Ingrosso's recent gaff in a New York Times interview became somewhat of a blog phenomena when headlines began appearing claiming the two called underground music "amateur." In an attempt to put out the fire, the duo clarified their statements alleging that they were referring to their own early work as "amateur" not the work of the current crop of underground talents. The quote, seemingly lost in translation through a strange game of internet telephone, has lead the original interviewer, Joe Coscarelli, to reveal the entire transcript and clear the air on any possible misquotes. Our friends over at LessThan3 have acquired the full transcript of what Axwell and Ingrosso's now infamous New York Times interview officially stated and the quotable bits are even more telling than "amateur" headlines.
Axwell Λ Ingrosso speak out on the main stream; ‘It’s too big to be a bubble’
Axwell and Ingrosso's latest iteration is eerily reminiscent of their Swedish House Mafia days. Their two latest releases "Something New" and "Can't Hold Us Down" are indicative of what the duo are best at; crafting big euphoric Swedish progressive house designed for vapid consumption and commercial success. The two sat down with the New York Times to discuss their current trajectory at the Apple Store in Soho. It comes as no surprise that the pair are confident and comfortable in the direction that the industry (and their music is heading). "It's too big to be a bubble;" Ingrosso imparts when asked whether EDM is here to stay and from the duo's perspective his opinion is validated. Following a headlining performance at Ultra Music Festival for 80,000 fans, Axwell and Ingrosso's spring and summer plans to be just as impressive. On April 11th and 18th they're heading out to Indio for Coachella, and by summer's end their debut full length album should have already hit the streets. But despite their rampant success, the EDM zeitgeist has undoubtedly begun to shift. The underground has grown significantly since Swedish House Mafia was headlining Madison Square Garden, slowly filling the void left by the EDM stars who turned their early "underground" buzz into commercial success -- it's wise to remember that back in 2009 even tracks like "Leave the World Behind" were considered "underground" by casual music fans.
Amtrac remixes Axwell /\ Ingrosso’s ‘Something New’
Amtrac continues on his quest for nuclear dance track proliferation with his latest official remix of Axwell and Ingrosso's "Something New." After supporting Kaskade and Kygo, Amtrac returned to the studio for "Truly" before jumping back into the remix saddle. Taking on another set of Swedes after his impressive rendition of Alesso's radio hit "Heroes," the Kentucky-born talent twists up the duo's return to the limelight with his own patented electro touches.