Interview with Unicornsauce

15/11/24

Who are you? What do you do in your daily lives? What keeps you busy?

I’m Arthur, a law student at the VUB. I’ve been involved with music for a very long time, including DJing.

I’m Kamil, I’m currently in my final year of high school at Sancta Maria. I haven’t been into music for as long as Arthur —about a year and a half— but I started thanks to Arthur.

How did you two meet?

We’ve known each other since primary school, so quite a long time already. We also know each other through Chiro (Belgian youth organization).

That’s great! So that’s where your friendship began? Did you decide to start DJing together?

Yes, it all started at “De Zoenk.” Someone asked me (Arthur) if I could DJ since they knew I had some experience. I suggested that it might be more fun if someone joined me instead of me alone behind the decks. Kamil was interested, and that’s how it began.

Where does the name Unicornsauce come from? It’s quite unique—does it have a story behind it?

We brainstormed a bunch of ideas and landed on Unicornsauce. It’s a bit playful and not too serious. Honestly, I (Arthur) have thought about changing it, wondering if it might not be taken seriously enough. But for now, we’re sticking with it.

You started at that party in De Zoenk. What made you want to continue?

After our first set, we got great feedback. They invited us again, and that was also a success, with around 100 people attending. De Zoenk kept asking us to play, and over time, word spread. Friends started asking us to perform at their parties. That’s how things got rolling.

How would you describe a Unicornsauce set?

Quite up-tempo, playful, and energetic. That sums it up well—and it’s what you can expect from us for gemak! as well.

You’ve been at this for about a year and a half. Is there a standout event or moment for you, even beyond DJing?

One highlight was playing during De Zoenk’s Boiler Room event. That was really fun. Another highlight was performing on a sound system at Hekerock. We didn’t play our usual style there but did a dub set instead. It was amazing to perform on such a setup.

What are your ambitions for the future?

We don’t have any strategy planned out or something, except to keep doing what we’re doing. (Kamil) We’d love to release an album and keep putting out music. While we don’t have a specific dream, we’re aiming higher and higher, step by step.

What’s your process like when producing music?

We don’t have a studio—just basic equipment like headphones or a speaker. We sit down together and start creating.

Did you start producing at the same time as DJing, or did one come later?

(Arthur) I’ve been DJing for quite a while. I took lessons for five years at Full Flavour, starting in the fifth grade. I’ve also been producing with FL Studio for about five years. (Kamil) I joined in later—I’m still not as experienced with producing. (Arthur) That will get better over time, we just keep practicing. There’s a shared passion and synergy when we work on music together.

If you could perform at a dream venue or event, what would it be?

A Boiler Room would be incredible, though we’re not pinning all our hopes on that. Honestly, we’ve been looking forward to playing a set for gemak! for quite some time. We’ve done some scouts parties but we’re ready for something new. Playing here feels like the start of a fresh chapter for us, and we’re grateful for the opportunity.

Thank you for those kind words! So you’re looking to break away from the scout party scene?

(Kamil) Yes, we’re playing less often now, but we’re focused on moving forward. House parties are also fun to play at.

You mentioned working on an album. Can we expect something soon?

We’ve met twice now to work on it and already have two tracks finished. Like our previous album, it will likely be a mix of trance-techno and some electronic dub. You can expect that combination in our new productions.

Do you have any tips for someone who wants to start DJing? Something you wish you’d known in the beginning?

Just do it, but be patient—it takes time. Take every opportunity you get and go for it. Also, set up social media accounts—they’re incredibly helpful.

Is there a message you’d like to share with the scene? Something you want to reflect in your sets?

Not really a specific message. We’re mostly about having fun and making sure people enjoy themselves. If the dance floor is having a good time, so are we.