NAYSAYER & GILSUN

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So who is Naysayer and Gilsun? They're a Melbourne based electro duo that met in high-school and since have created a music and visual experience that will blow listeners minds. I had a chance to catch up with Sam and Nick and talk all things music, food and their inspiration. Here's what went down.

You guys were mates in high school. Many people lose contact soon after graduating. Do you think it’s just the music that has kept you guys friends?

High school brought us together but there are a million things that keep us friends, co-workers, housemates and production partners. Or maybe it’s our business interests and contracts. We’ll leave that for the lawyers.

Your music is very dreamy and spacious. Has this always been the concept of Naysayer and Gilsun?

Well, a lot of the sample-based, collage stuff we originally obsessed over as a duo was very in-your-face and literal in the way it referenced culture and drew upon the audience’s connection with the work. With our original productions and audiovisual show, NGTV, we aim to keep things a little more cerebral and Lynchian... Not too obtuse to be inaccessible, but just confused and weird enough that they properly echo the thoughts that sparked the initial idea, I guess.

What are some of influences your music?

We both listen to a pretty broad range of styles, but are particularly obsessed with electronic artists like John Roberts, Blondes, John Talabot, Daphni, Villalobos and Four Tet at the moment. People who seem to jump from sound to sound effortlessly and push their work further with every release. 

Your popular song In Mind is very dreamy and beautiful and we just can’t get enough. When can we expect some more beats dropping?

Thanks! That’s very kind. We have a couple of releases in the can for release later this year.

What’s the future of Naysayer and Gilsun look like?

Well, we’re about to cook a Mexican tomato soup for dinner, so: very bright.

Now trending on your iPods right is….?

The last couple of singles from Jagwar Ma, Peak Twins, Chance The Rapper, Ka, the new Jon Hopkins LP, the upcoming I’lls EP, Lindsay Tuc’s Glassware EP and that Four Tet mix for Beats in Space. Also - too many podcasts.

How did you guys get to where you are?

With help from our friends and everyone who’s been good enough to support us. Also, our mums for letting us DJ on school nights when we were 17.

Short clips mixed with different songs seems to be one of your specialties. Where does the love of clips come from and how do you find time to produce beautiful songs and sexy clips?

Between a couple of other projects, this is basically what we do full time now. We try to research new material constantly and follow through on concepts to avoid wasting time on huge video projects that go nowhere. 

We try to write a new tune (or something close to it) every few days. Even if it’s bollocks, it’s just good exercise.

Will videos always play a large part with Naysayer and Gilsun?

Absolutely. 

Which comes first.. The video or the music?

It changes from idea to idea, really. Whatever sets off the spark becomes the starting point. 

For all the other budding young artists out there what advice would you give them if they were trying to crack the music or entertainment industry?

Stay decent, support your friends and learn to be patient with your work and ambitions. Basically: don’t be a dickhead but learn how to spot one.

Is there any shout-outs or anything you would like to say to your fans/public?

The two most important things are: Bossman Records and Joe’s Pizza in Coburg. 

Thank you!

Be sure to check-out the guys stuff and suport Aussie music - www.naysayerandgilsun.com