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One remarkable duo succeeded despite the challenges in the competitive music industry, where dreams often collide with complex realities. Get to know the inspiring artists who overcame adversity and thrived, forging their way to the top with talent and determination.
Martin Kottmeier and Tristan Norton, better known as the Canadian duo Young Bombs, have taken their careers in a dramatic new direction, evolving from remixers into DJs and production gurus. The best friends turned DJ combo have gathered approximately 200 million listens in four years across all music platforms, largely thanks to the personal and creative compatibility they developed while attending high school together in Vancouver. Taking a fresh approach to songwriting, the duo consistently delivers original, thought-provoking pieces that every fan adores!
After the success of their recent single “BAD,” they wasted no time releasing a brand new song titled “Let You Down,” further announcing that more new music is coming.
“Let You Down” is a pulsating anthem that immerses listeners in a thrilling combination of pop and dance. This hypnotic production results from a collaboration between the dynamic power of Deza and the creative flair of Rollo, who has worked with the likes of David Guetta, Charlie XCX, and more. The tune’s uplifting melody was expertly woven into the song’s addictive beat, laying the groundwork for the track’s profoundly empowering message.
But despite achieving such a remarkable feat, how does the duo uphold their sense of happiness and well-being?
At Nexus Radio, we delved into the world of these exceptional artists and sought to uncover their inspiration behind crafting extraordinary music. Dive deeper into our Take 5 with Young Bombs to discover more!
Q: Before we dig in, what's next for you?
We recently dropped our latest single ‘Let You Down’ featuring Deza and have a few more singles planned to come out this year.
Q: What are your thoughts on the meaning of success, and how do you define success for yourself?
If every day we are becoming better versions of ourselves, whether that’s as musicians, husbands, fathers, friends, etc. we are succeeding in our minds. We believe you should always be improving yourself which, in the long term, will make you a happier person.
Q: What's the most ridiculous thing you've ever bought?
Crypto
Q: What's the most memorable fan encounter you've ever had?
It wasn’t in person but a fan of ours sent his US Army service tags to us. Our music helped him through some tough times so that was his way of showing gratitude.
Q: Where and when would you go if you could travel back in time to any moment in history?
To the moment just before the Big Bang occurred. What existed before?? I would find out, film it all on my iPhone 13 Pro Max then travel back to 2023 and show Bill Nye and Neil Degrasse Tyson the footage.
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Q: If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, which ones would you choose?
- Darude – Sandstorm
- Darude – Sandstorm
- Darude – Sandstorm
Q: What is your philosophy on happiness, and how do you strive to maintain a sense of happiness and well-being?
The same answer as before – striving to become better versions of ourselves will maintain a sense of happiness and well-being.
Q: How do you see dance music evolving in the future?
A lot will be made with the assistance of AI. Also, the use of voice commands will be prevalent when using DAWS to create music.
Q: If you could switch lives with any other celebrity for a week, who would it be?
Martin: Margot Robbie’s husband 😉
Tristan: Margot Robbie…wait…
Q: What's the weirdest thing you've ever Googled?
“How do I yodel?”
