Farside: "Every layer reinforces the energy and immersive atmosphere"

Based in Rome, FARSIDE is a melodic techno producer dedicated to creating immersive musical experiences. His work explores the interplay between tension and release, blending dark, driving drops with ethereal, emotive passages. With releases on respected labels such as Us & Them, Lelantus, Wout Records, and Vintage Music Label, FARSIDE continues to evolve his sound with each new production. His tracks have received support from artists including Korolova, highlighting his growing presence in the melodic techno scene.

"Enter Reality" marks an evolution in your sound: what were your main inspirations—sonic, cultural, or emotional—for this track, and how do you feel it represents a step forward compared to your previous work?

"Enter Reality" wasn’t inspired by a specific artist, but it’s deeply rooted in Melodic Techno. If I had to name one influence, perhaps Massano comes to mind, since I feel this track shares some similarities with the kind of music released on his label, Simulate Recordings. My main goal was to create something energetic and aggressive, capable of transporting the listener into another dimension—which is also reflected in the title. Compared to my earlier tracks, I feel I’ve grown in terms of structure, sound design, and the ability to give a track a stronger sense of meaning. This song feels like a more mature statement of my artistic direction.

Your style blends "dark, driving drops" with "dreamy, emotional breaks". How do you balance these elements in your creative process? Do you usually start with a more ethereal, melodic idea, or does the drop lead the composition?

In my workflow, I usually start with rhythm—drums first, then the bass. From there, I try to establish the track’s final identity right away, often working on the second drop first. Once the drop feels powerful, I build the breakdown and outro, and then shape the rest of the arrangement around it. The balance between dark energy and dreamy atmospheres is generally intentional. Sometimes I emphasize darker textures, other times I let the break be more emotional—but the drop almost always keeps that  darker character. It’s about planning contrasts while keeping the whole track coherent.

Being based in Rome: how does the local environment, scene, or Italian culture influence your music, especially in those contrasts and tensions you love to explore?

The Roman scene doesn’t have a strong focus on Melodic Techno. Here, the music usually goes from house and tech house on one side, to very hard and industrial techno on the other. That contrast pushed me to create something different—something that stands apart from what is typically heard in Rome. In a way, the lack of a local reference point for my style became a motivation to carve out my own sound. Beyond the scene, my inspirations are more cultural and imaginative: I’m fascinated by science fiction, abstract concepts like dreams, darkness, other dimensions, the unknown, and everything futuristic and mysterious. Those themes shape my music much more than the immediate local environment.

You’ve said you’re always pushing your sound a bit further each time: could you share some details about techniques, tools, workflow, or new experiments you recently adopted (or with "Enter Reality") to explore new sonic territories?

I like experimenting both with hardware and software. I own a Roland SE-02 that I sometimes use for sound design, but for the most part I rely on mainstream software like Serum 2, Dune, and a variety of mixing and mastering plugins. I also enjoy exploring less common plugins to discover textures that feel unique. In terms of workflow, I focused on refining how I build tracks from scratch, designing more sounds myself, and making sure each element contributes to the overall concept. With "Enter Reality," I wanted every layer. whether a synth line or a drum pattern, to reinforce the energy and immersive atmosphere of the track.

You’ve received support from labels such as Us & Them, Lelantus, Wout Records, Vintage Music Label, and from artists like Korolova. How do you decide who to collaborate with, and to what extent does external feedback shape your creative choices and the final sound of your projects?

When it comes to labels, I look for the ones that align most with my sound and artistic vision, labels where my music can naturally belong. If I were to consider collaborations with other artists, artistic affinity would be the main factor: sharing the same sound identity and creative direction is essential for me. As for feedback, I believe it plays a big role. Input from labels or established artists helps me refine my tracks and ensure they reach a wider audience, without losing their authenticity. It’s not about changing the core idea, but about making the concept clearer and stronger so the message of the music comes through more effectively.

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