Babes of Bass Interview #14: SKERD
Bass n Babes joined forces with Electric Hawk to touch down at Shambhala music festival and interview some of the badass women on the lineup. We had the pleasure of speaking with Skerd after she made her debut at the Amp Stage.
Baby Kush: It’s Baby Kush with Bass n Babes and Electric Hawk. I’m here at Shambhala with an amazing artist who just got off of The Grove Stage.
Skerd: I go by Skerd, people say “skurd.” That’s the phonetic spelling for “scared.”
How would you describe your sound?
Skerd: Really depends on the crowd and the set but typically like heavy bass music. I love UK vocals on stuff, always sounds really nice.
When did you realize you wanted to be a DJ?
Skerd: Started just by going to house parties and being like “fuck, this music is just not good.” And then I started learning how to DJ because I was just like, “there’s tracks that should be played right now that aren’t being played right now.”
Do you feel like your style has changed from when you started DJing to now?
Skerd: Yeah, absolutely, I started DJing with trap, now I’m like, 11th Hour, Leftlow, played a couple Mythm dubs tonight.
What do you wish a younger version of yourself knew before you started your journey?
Skerd: Everything happens for a reason and everything’s a learning curve.
Do you have any advice for aspiring younger femme DJs and producers?
Skerd: Don’t be shy; get out there and hit up your local bookers.
Do you have a most memorable fan interaction?
Skerd: When someone was like “Are you Skerd?” and I was looking around and I thought my friends set it up. I was like, this is a setup… but yeah it’s really funny driving around on the golf cart and people being like “SKERD!” I’m like “no… but yeah…”
What is your dream back to back set?
Skerd: Jack from Ternion would be crazy.
What do you want your legacy to be?
Skerd: She’s fun and she plays good music.
