Hailing from Holland, Jochen Miller has regularly performed prime stages at major festivals and events, including EDC Las Vegas, Ultra Miami, Tomorrowland and Kings Day. Aside from killing the festival circuit and performing alongside the likes of Armin van Buuren, Jochen has also placed first in the Dutch Mixing Contest at Dance Valley.
In anticipation of Miller’s debut performance in Guangzhou (August 6 at Fei), we chatted with the Dutch DJ about electronic music, pets and fast food!
First off, is this your first time in China?
Well, actually it's my second time in China, but my first time in South China. I'm so excited to be playing in Guangzhou! I always love to explore a new country or city and I've heard pretty great things about the parties in China.
For your fans in the Pearl River Delta, tell us what made you choose Jochen Miller as your stage name?
My surname is van der Steijn and, in my opinion, it is nearly impossible to pronounce my name in many countries, so I opted to use a name that is simple and clear. The idea of using Miller as a stage name popped up when I drove home to my parents one day and passed the name sign of the small town I grew up in, Mill. I repeated it a couple of times in the car, and it felt like 'me' instantly.
If you were to abandon electronic music and have to take up another genre, which would you choose?
I like so many styles of music! But I guess then I would choose to make rock/pop music, as I'm a huge fan of Coldplay and The Script. The music they make is amazing and they are an inspiration to almost every artist on the block, I imagine.
If you had to choose, would you rather eat McDonalds or Burger King for every meal, every day, for a year?
I prefer McDonalds! But some burgers are better at Burger King. I'm a huge fan of the Big Mac, but the Whopper is also a high quality burger! But hey, every meal, for a whole year, I think I'd stop eating in about a week. For me it's healthy food all the way, to maintain my health. I love Asian food so much, another reason for me to be looking forward to coming to China! I'm hoping to get to know your exquisite cuisine.
Dogs or cats?
I am definitely a 'dog person.' My parents had a lot of dogs back in the day and I still really like them so much! The Berner Sennen dog is by far my favorite one. Probably because dogs are playful and like to run around, I consider myself to be just as playful and energetic, haha...
Which sport/event are you most looking forward to at the Rio Summer Games?
The women's 100-meter, because our very own Dafne Schippers is competing and she makes Holland proud. And hockey women and men, the Dutchies are really good at field hockey, so they have a good shot at the gold plaque, can't wait to see how everything turns out.
If you could collaborate with any musician currently active, who would it be?
Oh... Chris Martin from Coldplay and Sia are on my bucket list, they are both so inhumanly talented in their writing and singing! Would be the ultimate production if I had one of them sing it. A man can dream, right...?
August 6, 9pm-4am; RMB100. Fei (W Hotel Guangzhou).
Special thanks to Xin Wang Prestige Group & Music Fest Asia for bringing Jochen Miller to Guangzhou!
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