The FADER: What led you to start DJing?
Priori: It felt like a fun thing to do as a teenager.
Patrick Holland: Loving tunes and wanting to share them.
What’s the first set you ever played?
Priori: I played at a bar in the suburb I grew up in. One toshiba laptop and virtual dj
Patrick Holland: 2011 @ an all ages show above a restaurant, in North Vancouver, B.C.
What DJs or artists inspire you?
Priori: There are too many really. Friends and the people around us.
Patrick Holland: Jim O’rourke, Fennesz, Grouper, Villalobos, Actress
How has your local scene shaped your mixing and curation?
Jump Source: Montreal has a rich history of rock bands and minimal techno/microhouse. We try to channel both.
How did you link up as collaborators?
Jump Source: Patrick moved from Vancouver to Montreal in the early 2010s. We met at shows and quickly started writing tunes together.
What’s the most memorable set you’ve ever played?
Jump Source: In recent memory, the opening of Parquette in Montreal. Also, Canary Test in LA was really fun a couple weeks ago.
What excites you about the future of nightlife?
Jump Source: That it’s blending into daylife. Daytime dancefloors can be special. There’s nothing like soundtracking a sunset or a sunrise.
What DJ trend needs to die?
Priori: All of them.
Patrick Holland: Practicing.
How would you describe your FADER mix?
Jump Source: It’s a collection of tunes we really enjoy. Some are classics for us, other are more recent discoveries. Musically rich dance music.
Where did you record the mix? Describe your surroundings
Jump Source: It was conceived in Patrick’s living room. Plush couch, coffee, slippers. We then polished it a bit at our studio. Thanks for listening!
