By: Staff
Uncommon Addiction Sets the Stage Ablaze with New Single "Setting The Night On Fire."
Uncommon Addiction is an innovative musical project created and inspired by Mexican producer Santiago Abad. With a deep-seated love for the transformative power of rock music and the atmospheric qualities of electronic soundscapes, Abad showcases his multifaceted talents as a writer, producer, mixer, and masterer in this compelling instrumental track.
“Setting The Night On Fire” is a brilliant fusion of rock, electronic, and film music genres, creating a dynamic and immersive listening experience. The track features gritty guitars and powerful, explosive moments that would be perfectly at home in a high-octane movie or television show, especially one with a superhero theme. Abad’s fearless approach to pushing musical boundaries is evident as he incorporates diverse elements, including synths and scratching, which add a delightful "ear candy" effect.
The performance carries itself with the grandeur of a classical orchestra while infused with the raw energy of rock and roll. Abad’s abilities as both a writer and an engineer significantly elevate the track, with his hands-on approach to production delivering a vast, universal sound. The intricate layers of the composition and its varied influences weave together to create a sonic landscape that is both captivating and groundbreaking.
What we truly enjoyed was how, when closing your eyes, the music allows you to construct your own cinematic narrative. The track’s depth and richness provide a canvas for the listener's imagination, making it an evocative and immersive experience. Each element of the song contributes to a vivid mental imagery, making “Setting The Night On Fire” not just a track, but an entire auditory adventure.
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Powerful Quote about this artist:
“Through Uncommon Addiction, Abad invites listeners to join him on a journey of musical discovery, where the familiar and the innovative meet to create something truly uncommon.”
Wait….. there's more!
We caught up with this exciting artist, for an interview in:
“The Cage” Music Blog, to talk about music and learn more about them.
Here’s how it went:
Begin Interview
Hello Santiago Abad aka Uncommon Addiction, we’re thrilled to have you for this interview. We've enjoyed diving into your music and learning about your work, but we're eager to discover even more about you personally and professionally.
Do you find it uncommon for musicians to also be producers? Many artists focus solely on performance, but you handle both roles. How has being a producer influenced your career and creative process?
I've always enjoyed producing and engineering and it has become more a part of my life than me being an artist in the last few years but I found a way for them to coexist in this project. I love being in the studio and the process of crafting a song, no matter if it's mine or somebody else’s. My experience with performance as an artist has been a bit complicated over the years though, I love DJ’ing and I’ve been doing it for years but I have been postponing doing a fully live performance for years. I’m aiming to craft a live performance in the future. Music production and engineering are what I mainly love doing so writing, producing, mixing, and mastering this project allowed me to explore my creative and technical sides.
How long have you been making music?
I’ve been making music since I was 16 when I started exploring Ableton Live with my friend Julio after school.
What is the spark that inspires your writing process the most?
I carry a pocket notebook with me at all times and write any lyrical of musical ideas in it when they hit and explore them later on in the studio. This allows me to get inspired at any moment, instead of trying to manufacture that inspiration in a certain schedule. Consuming a wide variety of art throughout my days also helps me be involved with art even when I’m not directly participating. Going to museums, concerts, galleries, bookstores, and movies allows me to have an indirect conversation with other artists.
Can you walk us through where the inspiration for this latest project comes from?
The inspiration came from the need to create some music to represent the feeling of loss I’ve felt in the past. The lack of lyrics came from the need to portray the emotion through sound alone. Also, the song has a lot of influence from literature. I experienced a lot of inspiration while reading three particular books: Babel by R.F. Kuang, Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell, and Paradise Lost by John Milton. Each had distinct impacts for me, from the feeling of loss in Hamnet, to the feeling of impotence in Babel and the fall from grace in Paradise Lost. I’m planning on releasing two more singles later this year that are also inspired in some way or other by this works.
Can you describe the type of music that you play and the genre(s) you represent? Are there different styles within your genre?
This song is a combination of three genres: Rock, electronic and film music.
What instrument do you use as the foundation to start your musical creations?
I mainly write songs with my guitar but also designing a sound on a synth is also a habit I have in starting a song.
Is there an instrument you do not play, or play leisurely, but wish you could conquer?
I’m keen of learning drums and piano in depth in the future as I only know them superficially and can’t really play them.
What was the most challenging part of bringing this project to life, from the initial idea to the final recording?
The most challenging part was deciding to get rid of the lyrics or keep them. The song would be more accessible to the public with lyrics but the message I wanted to convey felt cheap when I put it to words. The instrumental version felt more appropriate to what I was feeling.
What part of the music-making process is the most stressful—for example, the creation, the actual release date, etc.?
The most stressful part for me is getting that last 10% of the track done. Because that last 10% could be either adding or subtracting, it’s a matter of balance. You have to make a choice and try to keep your song from being under or over-produced. In the end, I view the act of releasing as an act of letting go. You have to trust your decisions and your taste and let go of the project and that’s hard to do.
There is a lot of technology available today. Some artists have described it as “overwhelming” or “too much.” The current climate of music is growing with computers being more prominently used for both creation and correction. Do you feel this has a positive or negative impact on the result for music?
Technology has always been a big part of music and it can be both good and bad. AI is the big thing now with technology and, as the moral complexities are discussed by people more qualified than me, I aim to use it as little as I can in terms of creativity. I view using AI as a collaboration with people who may or may not have given access to their work. Since I feel uncomfortable doing that, I rather collaborate with fellow artists and producers and if I’m using somebody else’s work I rather use a Splice Sample created by a fellow creator. My views might or might not change in the future but for now, that’s how I feel comfortable in my work. Although, there are some technical areas in editing such as noise plug-ins that use AI that I don’t see any problem in using since they don’t affect my project creatively, only technically.
Creating music of this caliber requires immense dedication and skill. Your commitment to your craft is truly admirable. What elements of your dedication do you believe were crucial in bringing this project to fruition?
This project would not have been possible without the community of creatives I’ve fostered in London. I’ve had great mentorship from engineer James Auwarter, who has taught me how to balance my mixes and who I continue learning from. I’ve also been involved in the punk/rock scene thanks to my drummer Pablo Amador. And I’m happy to be part of the Music Producers Guild, a place where I’ve been able to learn from others as well as help others. The support of my friends and family is also important. Finally, all the practice and dedication I put into my instrument and my music, which has been supported by friend and collaborator Dinho Barral in helping me improve my guitar playing and singing.
What strengths do you possess that you believe have helped you reach your current level as a musician?
I’m always open to new music and to keep myself a lifelong learner. At the same time, I recognize the knowledge I’ve acquired over the years and I’ve learned to trust my instincts and taste.
Describe your favorite and least favorite parts about being a musician.
Being able to collaborate and create with others as well as connecting with your audience is my favourite part.
Are there any musicians who inspire you? What qualities do you admire about them?
Kurt Cobain has been my favourite musician for years, his duality in terms of his love for music but self-doubt has always reminded me that no one can tell you you’re good if you don’t believe it and I try to believe in yourself or pretend when I don’t.
Tim McIlrath and Rise Against in general have such a strong message and touch on important subjects such as suicide, war, and love. The raw energy and message of their songs influenced my intention in my art and the intensity of my sound.
Jon Hopkins and Olafur Arnalds are such masters at sound design and music composition that I’m in awe every time I listen to their songs. And I try to incorporate at least a little of that ethereal energy in my music.
What is the most inspirational thing a fan or anyone has told or shown you about your music?
That no one was going to make my music for me and no matter what genre or style it was, it would be mine and I’m the only one responsible for bringing it to light.
End Interview
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