The sun-kissed metropolis of Los Angeles has often been a mecca for bourgeoning electronic acts, but only few seem to strike that right balance between a classic 80’s synth sound and the intoxicating high of a love-soaked pop melody. Whether it’s the unforgiving complexity of a breakup or the false security of sex addiction, Pr0files find a fitting context within their “twisted” East Coast surroundings to explore unresolved emotions through electronic music, writing songs about unforgiving emotional complexities as a powerhouse producer duo; film composition and hip hop songwriting only touching the surface of their combined career accolades. One half of Pr0files duo, Lauren Pardini, discusses the aches of writing a breakup song and why Los Angeles is the perfect home for making electronic music.
L.A.
We've always been making electronica, even before we came to LA, so for us it comes from our childhood and where we grew up on the east coast (Lauren in Philly, Danny in New York), but this city definitely has some magic to it.
"Love the weather, loathe the traffic. Also, the food is incredible here."
It's so modern (the architecture, the freeways, the skyline) and that seems fitting for a style of music where the computer is a primary instrument. In addition, we are definitely inspired by the vastness of the ocean, and we do think that shows in songs like Call Yourself a Lover.
Forgive
It's about that moment when you know it's time to accept the passing of a relationship, but you still struggle in your heart. It's very rational and realistic to say, "I loved that person but they don't love me the same way, so clearly I should get over it and move on.” However, sometimes, you must be patient and wait for your heart to catch up with the thoughts in your head.
"Forgive is about that window of time when you are on the brink of moving forward."
Love and forgiveness can be so interchangeable; it's hard to decide which is easier. Each requires massive vulnerability and also requires being very selfish. With each you are hoping to gain something for yourself while giving something to another. As far as working through this process, both of us do so by writing songs. There is nothing more rewarding than sharing your experience with an audience and finding out you touched on something they feel as well.
Lessons in Love
We always laugh because the song Call Yourself a Lover was based on a relationship that was devastating to walk away from. The result of being strong enough to leave something that wasn't right - despite the opportunity to stay - was a song that gave birth to our band and resonated with so many people. Even though ending the relationship was difficult, the song we wrote brought unexpected gains and excitement that made the break up much easier to cope with. Lesson is: follow the current that's trying to push you and it will take you somewhere new…and possibly better.
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