With probably the most remarkable name we have in the Speedcore Italia agency, it makes sense he has something to tell. So, in promotion for upcoming Deadtown 13, why not doing this in the shape of an interview? And that's why we did have a chat with The Mother Fucker, the artist that helped us the best in expanding our inappropiate vocabulary.
Let's start basically, how did you get involved with hardcore music?
Well, well, well. Even when I was still a child, probably around 8 or 9 years old, I was already completely into electronic music. Eurodance, italodance, and hardstyle were the nourishment for my little ears. And being as curious then as I am now, this made me constantly exploring new tracks and styles. You know what they: seek and you shall find. By the time I was 13 years old, my iPod was already filled with happy hardcore and frenchcore. And so, the path towards harder styles like terror and speedcore felt inevitabile.
There's always been something inside of me that pushed me to say: "Okay, I like what I'm listening to right now. But what if there's something even MORE out there?". So you can say, speedcore was already written in my DNA before I even knew it existed.
Why did you start playing/producing yourself?
It was my biggest dream even as a child! I loved music so much that I wanted to be an active part of it. But I was the only one in my entire social circle with such a dream, so I had to figure out the basics of music productions myself. Just to give you an idea of how clueless I was, I thought DJs in clubs were creating music in real time, by 'playing' directly on the console.
In 2012, I started producing my own tracks and, very slowly but steadily, I started to learn how to be happy with my own creations. This might sound embarrassing, but after all these years, I finally discovered how to mix and master my work in the summer of 2024. So to remind you, that's 12 years after I started producing! And these are things every producer should consider basic knowledge. Lol.
Probably the question most people want to know, how did you came up with your artist name?
I was 15 years old when I said to myself: "Okay Brad (my real name is Bradley and yes, I am Italian), if you want to create violent music, you need a violent name that grabs the attention". And I think it worked! 'The Mother Fucker', it's pretty unique, even though in some ways it's kind of a cliché. A basic insult. But I'm still amazed no-one thought about it before.
What makes a tracks a typical 'The Mother Fucker' track?
I realized I could only have real fun as an artist, if I play around with my basic sense of humor. Like bad words and blasphemies. That's just who I am. If I hear a generic swear, delivered with a comedic timing, I'm crying with laughter. Then I add a scream here, a yell there, et voilà! That's the foundation of my tracks.
What do they say in Italy?
Definitely "Porco Dio!". Hahahaha, you made my day with this question! Fun fact: the track In Italy We Say is probably the track I'm most proud of. I love the kicks that I managed to create in it.
What will 2025 bring to you?
Nothing extraordinary to be honest. But I'll keep making new tracks and performing with my beloved Speedcore Italia family! Who knows what this year will bring.
How did you join Speedcore Italia?
I know Nekrosystem since 2013. We were both releasing tracks on Speedcore Worldwide compilations. When I found out he was also an Italian (which is something ultra rare), I was thrilled. And when I discovered he started a label called Speedcore Italia, I was blown away. Funny enough, I had a secret project with a friend to start an Italian label with a similar name - Italiancore or Italian Speedcore, we were still brainstorming at the time.
I knew I had to be part of Speedcore Italia. And one day, Nekrosystem asked me to release a track on the Deadtown 3 compilation. And because of that, Arte Sibaritica, Arte Trash became my ticket into their world. After that, in 2018, I was invited to perform at Deadtown 4 in the legendary Mikroport Club in Krefeld, Germany. At the end of the event, Muisz and Valerio approached me with a contract to join them. It was such an exciting moment!
How does playing in Mikroport Club feels like?
It's just a small club, but it's perfect for us and our people. The atmosphere is relaxed, with none of the usual club nonsense like charging people to go to the toilet (seriously what the fuck?!).
Deadtown itself is truly is a unique party. You can be completely yourself, because everyone there is just focused on the music. Not on things like how you are dressed of stuff like that. Some girls even told me they think it's great, because they don't have to think about how all eyes are on your appearance like at regular club nights.
What would you say to someone that has never been to Deadtown before?
Everytime I've talked to someone who came to Deadtown for the first time, dragged to there by their speedcore-loving friends, they are always enthusiastic. Always, no exaggeration! The music is great and it's usually a very safe space with a lot of friendly people. Sure, you might run into the occasional jerk, just like anywhere, but that's really rare. Most people there feel like one big family.
Any last words, besides "porco dio" of course?
Thank you very much Sergio for this interview! I really wanted to share my story. I'm just a grown-up kid who taught himself how to chase his musical dreams. And today, I'm a bedroom producer with a pair of headphones and some pretty basic speakers, dreaming of one playing at a nice festival.
Thank you too Brad for this insane interview. Do you want to see how this DIY DJ will destroy the stage? Come Saturday the 8th of February to Deadtown 13 and witness it yourself.