10 Questions with Kristian Beyer of Âme

Âme (pronounced “AHM”) is a German duo consisting of Kristian Beyer & Frank Wiedemann. The partnership was formed in their hometown of Karlsruhe where Wiedemann first crossed paths with Beyer in 2001 at the latter’s record shop, Plattentasche. Bonding over Chicago house, Detroit techno and everything else, the pair joined forces in 2003 to produce seminal deep house platters for Sonar Kollektiv.

As core members of the Innervisions family, the duo are deeply involved in the group’s operations. The imprint is renowned for exacting quality control, releasing only five or six titles a year encased in lavish artwork, many of which are widely tipped.

We’re lucky to have Âme return to Singapore again for Escape 56 – a collaboration between BLACKOUT and Jägermeister and organized by Singapore DJ, Zig Zach – on 4 November 2016 at The Henderson Project with support from Singapore DJs, Mr Has and Maurice Simon. Launched at Aliwal Arts Centre last month with some of Singapore’s notable House & Techno DJs such as DJ KFC, Brendon P, Maurice Simon, Haan and Debbie Chia (from Lily’s Rose), Escape 56 was created as an escape away from the usual party venues, to produce memorable pop up parties in cool and interesting venues around Singapore.

While we’re still a month away from the party, we’re glad to chat up with Kristian Beyer of Âme on all things personal and random.

Describe your surroundings right now.

What is the hardest thing you have learned since becoming a full-time artist?

Making final decisions that need to be made even if sometimes you are not 100 percent right.

Do you have any pre/post shows rituals?