How Buzzing Producer Braaheim Is Successfully Shifting From Covers to Original Songs

Hailing from Norway, Braaheim is rising by dance music’s ranks one single at a time.

With simply shy of 4 million month-to-month listeners on Spotify and over 200 million streams throughout platforms, Braaheim has grow to be one in all Soave Records’ brightest stars. His affinity for producing intoxicating covers is unmatched, taking over a wide selection of genres—like slap and tech home to progressive—and making them his personal.

Braaheim’s final two releases, nevertheless, noticed him dive into the world of authentic productions. Returning to Soave, he dropped the beautiful “How Do You Love Me” again in April earlier than following with “Feel Again,” one other refreshing, upbeat dance file.

Both tracks characteristic euphoric synths and anthemic vocals whereas combining trendy manufacturing aesthetics with the power of ’90s rave music. Braaheim’s latest shift has been well-received by followers, with the 2 tracks now flaunting over 1.2 million mixed streams on Spotify on the time of writing.

We caught up with Braaheim to talk about his undertaking, manufacturing fashion, future plans and extra.

EDM.com: How would you describe Braaheim? And how would your next-door neighbor describe the undertaking?

Braaheim: Well, I might say I’m fairly affected person in the long run however I’m rattling stressed when it comes to concepts and that stuff. I simply wanna do lots of issues without delay. So, I assume I’m fairly loopy and calm on the similar time. Also, I’m not a quitter and I’ve obtained lots of silly concepts. As nicely as being a 100% dreamer and meals and purple wine lover!

I’m 100% certain my neighbors simply suppose I’m loopy. Both as an individual and for making an attempt to make a residing with music. I’m from a small city in Norway, so to be a musician and dwell off of it isn’t one thing individuals from round right here would advocate!

EDM.com: What is the origin of Braaheim, in a nutshell?

Braaheim: Well, if I obtained this query proper, mainly me in a nutshell! I might say I’m fairly in all places. Always testing and making an attempt new stuff. I get some concepts in my head and pay attention to one different track on the radio and: increase! I’ve to check that myself. If I see suggestions or tips on mixing/mastering, producing and even advertising, I’m making an attempt it out, 100%. Failing aaaand then attempt one thing new once more. But I’m not a quitter!

EDM.com: What made you need to concentrate on producing originals as an alternative of covers, such as you’ve been doing for some time?

Braaheim: I really need to present my creativity a bit extra. I really like to make covers after all and take a look at to be as artistic as attainable with them. But sooner or later, that is getting more durable and more durable. So, for me now, I would like to return making originals like I did beneath one other artist alias I had known as Braaten & Chrit Leaf. The solely distinction is that I’m extra into occasion and uptempo songs with the Braaheim alias. Since I really like to DJ and see individuals’s reactions to my very own songs. That feeling is so particular! And much more particular with authentic songs.

EDM.com: “How Do You Love Me” is presently supported by massive Scandinavian radio stations like NRK mp3 and KISS. What feeling do you get when your observe is performed on radio for the primary time?

Braaheim: I’M ALWAYS SO HAPPY after I hear my track on the radio! Can’t be extra particular!

EDM.com: “How Do You Love Me” and “Feel Again” are each sped-up home/techno songs, that are trending proper now. How vital are traits in your artistic course of when making music?

Braaheim: For me it’s all about doing what I really like, producing music and sharing it with the world. So for me it’s vital to observe traits so I can attain out to as many individuals as attainable and focus absolutely on my dream job which is producing and DJing!

EDM.com: What can we count on from Braaheim within the close to future?

Braaheim: Right now I’m making an attempt to mix techno and industrial EDM. So I’m making an attempt a lot totally different stuff, and I am unable to wait to share it! I additionally will add extra music on Soundcloud, and I’ve ready 5 DJ units for YouTube that I am unable to wait to share with individuals!

EDM.com: If you’ll be able to skip to 5 years from now, what goals do you hope to have achieved?

Braaheim: One of my targets for the time being is to have a track featured on the Main Stage playlist on Spotify. I’d additionally love to collab with some larger artists, make an authentic hit track, and to play at festivals, Call it a responsible pleasure or secret dream, however after all, it could be superb to play a set on Tomorrowland sometime. I’m fairly certain I’m not alone on that one. It’s gonna be a good distance however I’ll hold combating for it!