An innate tendency to inspire chemistry between virtuosos of ancient Greek folk instruments and a keen ear for making music with both the reveler and thinker in mind has ensured Valeron a beacon-like status on the Mykonos electronic music scene both as a DJ and producer. Valeron explores a new musical lexicon with ‘Aminta’, out on Scorpios Music, leaning towards afro-house with deep vocals, melodic flutes, and a range of synths. Riding the line between playful and professional, this is classic Valeron.

You can now listen to the full premiere of ‘Ammon’ exclusively on When We Dip while reading the short interview we had with Valeron. Enjoy!

WWD: Hello Valeron, What does your new E.P. Aminta sound like to you?

When I listen back to the E.P., I realize how much I’ve been inspired by Afro-house. Both tracks are a little more upbeat than some of my previous work. They’re definitely made for the dancefloor! It’s difficult to reflect on how one’s own music sounds though, like not being able to see the forest for the trees. Each audible detail holds a memory for me and, as many musicians and creatives will agree, it’s very difficult to finally say you’re “finished” with something as there are new ideas constantly springing to mind. I’m very happy with how the deep vocals, flutes and synths come together though.

WWD: Do you approach studio sessions and live performances with the same mindset?

For me, just playing with the band is something to cherish. Our musical chemistry is like a secret language. It’s common for us all to be in our individual flow states together, simultaneously concentrating on our own input and the output of the others, almost reading one another’s minds. I’m grateful for the times when we can all be together and bounce sounds off each other, whether that’s in the studio, in a practice room, or on stage.

WWD: Can you shed some light on the relationship between you all?

The story of the band started back in 2016 when I was making my first album. I wanted to explore the potential interplay between traditional Greek instruments and elements of deep house. Through friends of friends over time, I met a handful of musicians who shared similar ideas. When we started performing live at Scorpios Mykonos in 2017, some kind of spark was ignited in me. It’s rare that you find a bunch of people who share a similar passion for something, who share a similar vision while each individually bringing ideas to the table. I am very happy to be releasing my fourth personal album with them in the summer of 2022. It also feels good to now be releasing on Scorpios Music after spending many musically formative years at Scorpios Mykonos.

WWD: Do you think that one’s mindset at a given time changes the way one perceives music?

Absolutely. From a listener’s perspective, one could argue that music is simply noise until heard, and then it transforms immediately and irreversibly into a soundtrack accompanying a moment, and whatever happens in that moment makes all the difference to how that music embeds itself in the memory. It can gently encourage one to make a certain decision, altering a life path, a purpose. Music has the ability to change everything in our lives.

Release Date: January 28th, 2022. Buy Here

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