Arkist - The Buzzin' Fly Q&A
Where were you born and when?
Cuckfield, 1987
Your father's occupation?
Stock trader and entrepreneur
Your mother's occupation?
Podiatrist
Brothers or sisters?
One sister, two stepsisters and one stepbrother
What is your earliest memory?
Getting lost in a weird hotel in Malta when I was very little.
What was the first poster on your wall?
A 'Fabric Live' poster.
Describe your room as a teenager?
Bare
What was your first car?
Ford Fiesta
What do you drive now?
Peugeot 107
Favourite footwear?
Supra
Pets?
My girlfriend has a lovely little Jack Russell
What watch are you wearing?
Dont wear one
What is in your pockets?
Phone and a lighter
What would you wear to a fancy dress party?
I hate fancy dress
The Beatles were ...
... an alright look
Are you a city or countryside person?
Both
When you look in the mirror what do you not like?
The mirror
You get three free days of solitude. Where do you go?
The studio
What's the most expensive thing you've ever bought (apart from a house or flat)?
MacBook Pro
The oldest record in your DJ set this week.
Arkist- Rendezvous
The newest record in your DJ set this week.
Arkist - Fleabag
Your house is burning down. What three things do you grab as you run out?
Girlfriend, Dog, Computer.
Can you recognise any wild flowers?
Nope
The most personal thing in my wallet is ...
Some receipts
Your favourite book?
Lord of The Rings
What's on your bedside table today?
Magazines, water and an ashtray
What does jazz mean to you?
One of the last true American artforms
What would you most to like to receive in the morning mail?
Records
Do you like custard?
No
A perfect breakfast consists of ...
Eggs Tomatoes and Bacon
A world of free downloads means ...
A new way of thinking about music and art
Favourite sport to watch?
Tennis
Favourite sport to play?
Golf
What is your greatest achievement?
Selling a record
Do you have a major regret?
I wish I worked harder at school
What colour is your DJ sound?
Mauve
Who would play you in the film of your life?
Some knob
What song would you like played at your funeral?
Something by Portishead
What will clubland be dancing to in 6 months time?
Some bullshit
What record are you best known for?
Apple Pips 15
Arkist's remix of Towards Green's 'Keep Your Eyes Closed' is out on April 16. Check it out and buy it here
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