EXRON EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: PABLO BOLÍVAR

Deep in the playa of South Beach resides Do Not Sit On The Furniture, an eclectic immersive art space and bar. A whale disco ball twirls above a dance floor along with greenery and, of course, suspended furniture. Do Not Sit On The Furniture mainly showcases the work of electronic house artists and on November 29^th it featured “deep music scientist” Pablo Bolivar. Pablo’s set exemplified traditional house – never ending and cozy, with little bit of tasteful vinyl fuzz, funk, and spontaneity.

When I met Pablo it wasn’t in a green room or backstage, rather I found him toward the back of the bar, vibing before his set incognito. He was warm and friendly yet also soft spoken and humble, introducing himself with a double cheek kiss and genuine smile. We went outside to find someplace quiet to talk, retreating to a mini-garden and series of steps by the club entrance.

Exron Music: What was the deciding factor for you to start producing music?

Pablo: It’s a good question actually. I can say that [there was no] factor. It was just… inside you. At some point you see that you can do that and you sit in front of the computer, with the machines, and you do it. And it’s kind of magic. I played some piano [as a kid] but not professional piano…

Exron Music: How did you develop your sound and where did the title “deep house scientist” come from?

Pablo: Okay. It’s not “deep house.” I say “deep music scientist” because “deep house” or “deep techno”… the titles, I don’t like that. I like deep music. I like melodic music.

Exron Music: How did your hometown and memories from your childhood inspire you to become the artist you are now? 

Pablo: A lot… [I grew up] in the north of Spain. It’s call Cantabria and it’s very rainy. And a lot cliffs, beaches, and all this nature and melancholy weather, because it’s very gray – it’s one of the increments of my music.

After this Pablo told me he loved my pants. And, not to brag or anything, my pants were pretty cool.

Exron Music: Just a quick search on Spotify exemplifies how incredibly prolific you are. How much time do you devote to spending in the studio?

Pablo: Now? Nothing because I just became [a] daddy, so [I’m] with the baby now. But like 8 months ago? I want to go back to the studio, I can spend ten hours, eleven, per day. You get lost. You forget about the time. I try [to spend all that time in the studio].

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Exron Music: How does the house scene in America compare to the scene in Europe?

Pablo: The house? Electronic music, yeah? Well you have this California wave, you know like, very melodic and very dreamy and stuff that we don’t have in Spain. Spain is more old school deep house, more real deep house. The modern wave of, call it “deep house” or “melodic house,” it comes from California and America. That Burning Man stuff, playa stuff.

Pablo also mentioned that he’d never been to Burning Man, but that it was certainly on his bucket list.

Exron Music: What do you see for the future of house music? Where do you think it’s headed?

Pablo: Well I see that industry wise it’s becoming very popular. After EDM, it could be a very interesting time for the people, you know? The title “deep house” is a little misunderstanding. They call “deep house” everything. But “deep house” is deep house. It’s hot music, it’s warm music, with vocals and base, groovy, you know? Modern deep house is all a dream. But back into the question: Deep house in the future? I don’t know… More melody, more love, more freedom? I hope for that.

Exron Music: What else is on the itinerary for your tour? What cities are you looking forward to playing in?

Pablo: I go to San Francisco tomorrow and then I go back to Europe.

Pablo and I then digressed about how San Francisco is dope, the culture there, and the inner city art.

Exron Music: What is the tour life like? What are your favorite and least favorite things about being on tour?

Pablo: Yeah, I spend… well, it’s dad time [now]. Touring? Three gigs or four gigs per month. Mostly outside of Spain. I don’t play in Spain [and] I don’t know why. I play all around the globe but not really in Spain [and] my favorite thing is meeting new people, new food, new experiences. [Miami is] very cultural. Nice people. For example, today we were in Wynwood and it was new for me and it was [a] super interesting place. The walls… The art…

Exron Music: I noticed you have a family and a baby boy! How do you balance being a family man with your successful music career?

Pablo: Not much studio time right now, but I travel during the weekend like four days out of my normal life. And at the moment that’s enough. Everything is new [and it’s all about] balance.

Exron Music: Any artistic ideas for up and coming work, future albums, or your art in general that you can share with us?

Pablo: I just released my new vinyl and it’s called “Evolve.” Now it’s only vinyl but it’s coming out on digital soon. I released the remixes of four different tracks [as well].

To listen to Pablo on Spotify, click below.

Check Pablo’s Record Label “Seven Villas” at https://sevenvillasmusic.com/ and watch out for the online dropping of his new album “Evolve,” currently available on vinyl.

For upcoming events at Do Not Sit On The Furniture visit https://donotsitonthefurniture.com/