Alex Pall – one-half of the Grammy-winning duo Chainsmokers – fiddled with Disc Jokeying as he grew up as a hobby. He started playing here and there in New York City and slowly the side gig turned into something he really cared about. It was while visiting an art gallery that he realized it was time to get serious. His manager then introduced him to Drew (Andrew Taggart) and they immediately connected. Alex resigned from his regular job and started working full time creating music, which is internationally acclaimed now.
Being primarily DJs, it was surprising when they came out with their hit single Closer with Andrew singing along with Halsey. Alex always wanted to create a unique brand around their music band and didn’t want to be limited by the stereotype of being just DJ.
Their songs have a personal touch too- and it is because they are way more involved in the songwriting process than their counterparts. Some songs are completely authored by the duo, inspired by their own lives, some are guided by them. But they have stressed time and again that being present while the songs are written is what makes them stand out as personal and unique to the style of Chainsmokers.
With social media connecting stars to the fans directly, Alex Pall takes pride in the fact that their music has such a wide international presence. While initially, Chainsmokers targetted college-goers, now they seem to be appealing to a wider range of demographic – pre-teens to mid-adults alike while also appealing to both the girls and the boys. It is really satisfying for them that the music that they are creating is transcending borders, age, and gender.
As with their music, they are also very particular to create a unique show when they play live. With the song Selfie, they started touring worldwide, and have done that couple of times since. The duo goes to great lengths to ensure each of their shows bring something innovative and thrilling for the audience. They have put out festivals which consist of a curated show, also sprinkling short acts in between to take it a notch above. Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart believe it is all about pushing the boundaries to stay relevant.
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