Senior Kyle Wukasch, a mixer, masher, producer, pianist, and rare record collecter, has made a name for himself on the Rhodes College campus. Kyle tells us about his music, his style, and future plans.
Q. How did you get into music?
A. “My cousins from Toronto introduced me to hip hop at a pretty young age, so I credit them with whatever interest I have now in mixing music. I’ve been “DJing” for about 2 years now. I bought my first set of turntables about 4 years ago and ever since I’ve been picking up whatever rare vinyl I can find. It’s more of a hobby than anything else.”
Q. Do you make your own music?
A. “For sure. I’m classically trained on the piano. But I’ve been making my own beats on and off for roughly two years now. Producing music takes a lot of time, so I’m hoping to dedicate much more of time to it after graduation.”
Q. How have you used this talent in the context of Rhodes?
A. “I’ve done a couple fundraising events on campus, but mostly frat parties. Shouts out to SAE.”
Q. Do you hope to pursue a career in music?
A. “When I was 12-years-old my parents were convinced I was going to be a concert pianist. I’m not sure they think that anymore…Originally when I came to Rhodes I was set on attending to law school or something of the like, but a couple summers ago I attended a progressive electronic arts and media festival in Barca, Spain called Sonar Fest. To say the least, Sonar completely changed my life. From that point on I knew that music was ultimately what I wanted to pursue. Thank you, Aeroplane.”
Q. What’s your favorite thing about Rhodes?
A. Class with Professor Shade.
Q. What’s it like DJing Rhodes parties?
A. Each party has its moments I guess. I’m just glad I get to expose people to different genres of music. That’s what I like most.
Here is a playlist he put together just for Her Campus readers:
- Katy B – Katy On a Mission
- Magnetic Man – I Need Air feat. Angela Hunte
- Uffie – Add SUV (Armand Van Helden Vocal Remix)
- Lykke Li – I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix)
- Cut Copy – Take Me Over (Mylo Remix)
- Crystal Fighters – Follow
- Javelin – Vibrationz
- Daft Punk – Fresh
- SebastiAn – Embody
- Cassius – I love U So
- Lindstrøm & Christabelle – Baby Can’t Stop