[INTERVIEW] MODAPIT TAKES US BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF HIS NEW SINGLE, ‘TIME TO RUN’

Modapit stands as a sonic visionary, and his latest creation, “Time to Run,” is poised to set a new standard. Still piping hot off of his immersive debut album, Devotion, and a recent standout performance at Imagine Music Festival, Modapit continues to push the boundaries of his own sound. As “Time to Run” has just hit the airwaves, it carries the promise of an exhilarating musical journey.

This single is more than just a track; it’s a profound exploration of Modapit’s evolving style, seamlessly weaving together his early influences and contemporary production mastery. With soulful vocals and entrancing melodies, the song draws listeners into a captivating narrative that unfolds through mesmerizing basslines and intricate effects.

Modapit himself describes the creation of “Time to Run” as a journey, a reflection of his past, present, and future in sound. It is a piece that has been meticulously crafted, with every element bearing its own story, its own emotional depth. The result is a testament to Modapit’s artistry, passion, and unique approach to electronic music.

We chatted with this mysterious and alluring artist on “Time to Run”, his ongoing tour, and other thrilling aspects of his project. Check out Magnetic Magazine’s interview with Modapit below.

How did you create or sample the vocals in “Time to Run”? Why do you think they blend so seamlessly with the track’s instrumental?

It’s a vocalist that I really love who I get vocals from all the time. This is not the only song I have with him, and I’m excited for our future songs together. I heard him sing the “ha ha ha” melody in the bridge, and that sparked me to make the main melody of the song. I wanted the synths to bounce and counter his voices. He really inspired me to create the melodies of the song.

“Time to Run” is clearly a sonic odyssey. Can you enlighten us on the various moods and energies that listeners can expect to encounter while listening to the track?

I want to feel uplifting. Not necessarily happy but hopeful. That’s how it makes me feel when I wrote it, so I hope people can feel the same when they hear this song.

What was your creative process like when producing “Time to Run”? Any particular challenges or breakthrough moments you experienced while working on it?

This was the second song written after I put out my debut album, and in the time that I was writing these tracks, I felt a huge wave of creativity. I am now sitting on another album worth of songs that are really inspired by these sound. I can’t wait for people to hear them.

You have mentioned that “Time to Run” reflects your past, present, and the future of your sound. Could you delve deeper into how these elements manifest in the music?

There are elements in “Time To Run” that truly reflect what I like to write. There’s a feeling from Devotion that I continued into this music, but this song really takes a step away from that album and I feel like I start to show a fresher path to the future of Modapit’s music.

On a personal level, what message or story do the lyrics in “Time to Run” convey? What line or phrase do you connect with the most and why?

I’m curious what message people get from the lyrics. At face value, it feels like it could be interrupted in many different ways. In my opinion, it feels like there’s a some kind of real life fight or struggle that the vocalist was going through. He was going through it with other people and telling those people that he is here to help and to stay hopeful. That things will get better.

“Time to Run” represents a significant evolution in your sound. From your perspective, how does it stand out from your previous work?

I tried to think about the drums differently. I kind of took some inspiration from indie-dance music for the drums and drum patterns. Structurally, it sounds like something I would do, and I took a newer approach to sound design in this song.

The baseline is actually a real electric bass guitar. All my previous work was strictly produced in the box, so that felt pretty unique to record a bass guitar and an electric guitar for rhythm sections. It felt like the right thing to do with this vocalist.

With your unique blend of genres and mysterious allure, how do you maintain your artistic identity while experimenting with new sounds and styles?

I am doing some pretty weird things with what I am wearing. That is something that is truly part of my personality. I just enjoy wearing different and unusual things. I don’t like to wear things that everyone else is wearing, but I love clothing that people put a lot of effort into. A lot of people assume I am anonymous, which I think is because there’s something covering my face. 

I just like covering my face.

The way I combine my inspirations from progressive house and melodic techno are pretty different from what most other people are doing. I am definitely not making clubby songs or songs that other DJs would typically play in a set, due to this musical identity I’m chasing. It is making me more unique. I don’t believe I stand in one particular genre circle, and surprisingly I think that gives me my identity.

Following up your debut album Devotion, how does “Time to Run” fit into the larger narrative of your musical journey?

“Time To Run” really showcases my journey of trying to combine this house and techno world with some indie-pop influences. I would like to explore and expand house and techno even more by adding these pop influences into it.

As you prepare for upcoming performances at Freaky Deaky and EDC Orlando, how do you envision “Time to Run” enhancing your live sets and connecting with your audience in a festival environment?

The bridge of the song was really meant to be heard live on a big

system. I played it at EDC Las Vegas and it sounded absolutely massive on circuitGROUNDS, so I’m really excited to keep playing the song on these bigger stages.

What can fans and listeners look forward to from Modapit in the near future? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?

Excited to be working with my own distribution to start my own imprint, “Obsess Label”. This is a good way to control the creative and release schedule. I am very excited to release more music through Obsess. Follow @obsess_ofc if you’re curious!

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