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Hello music lovers! I’m Kono Vidovic, your guide to the rhythms and stories behind the beats. As a DJ, blogger, and music professional, I’m thrilled to dive into the world of Heritage Listed, a rising star who masterfully blends funk, jazz, disco, and house into an intoxicating soundscape. From Sydney to Europe, his journey is as compelling as the grooves he creates. Today, we explore the inspirations, collaborations, and visions behind his musical masterpieces, including the latest disco anthem, Where We Belong. Get ready for an intimate look at one of the most exciting talents redefining soulful house music today.
I think it’s definitely made me go a lot more disco and funk. I think the music I produced living in South America and Australia was a bit all over the place, but I feel Europe has made me refine my sound a lot.
Focusing on organic instruments first, inspired by these genres, always helps me blend it together. I usually produce drums first, then lay down an idea once i’m happy with it. This process i find helps everything gel together.
Yes! During COVID, I lived in this crazy building that used to be a hostel in Melbourne, and I built a studio in a spare room there. By pure luck, i had a roommate, one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever met, a guy from the UK named Will. He and I would jam and produce a lot together, and largely thanks to him, those are the two best tracks that came out of that wonderful, crazy time.
I would love to grow the label to a point where we are doing label showcase events all across Europe (and the world), guesting DJs and producers we admire and putting on amazing parties. On the music side, more compilation vinyls and digital releases for sure!
I wrote this one after moving away from Barcelona, when i was bouncing around without a fixed address or direction. It’s a cliche, but I kind of realised as chaotic as shit was, home was where my heart was and I was happy with how life was going. That’s when I wrote this track.
My friend had found her on the internet and recommended her to me, as I was looking for someone who could sing super soulful, almost diva house vocals. I looked at her work, and I knew straight away that it was on. I wrote to her, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went.
I was playing in Paris earlier this year at 211, a nice, intimate venue in the 19th. The energy of the people there was just insane, real passionate and i felt like i could really play what I wanted. It reminded me why i do this, and it was a beautiful experience all round.
I think when i started i was really trying to find out exactly what i wanted to do with this project. I knew i wanted to make house, but i didn’t really have a clear idea in mind. Now i feel like I definitely have a style, and that makes me feel it can only evolve from there.
More than anything, i feel the common ground between these artists and why i love them so much, is that i feel happy listening to their tracks. They have wildly different styles, but their music is just lifts me up, whatever mood im in. I try more than anything to emulate that with my production
Vinyl is having a resurgence right now, isn’t it? I mean it’s been coming back for a while, but i’ve been seeing some incredible DJs coming out of the woodwork with vinyl mixes. So i think it’s here to stay, and i think the culture can only evolve. At Basics, our goal is to release 1-2 compilation vinyls a year, and more if possible for EPs.
Quincy Jones, hands down.
I think house music in Europe is much more diverse than Australia, due to simply having many more countries. You have a ton of different scenes with different things that pop in house. In Australia, there is an incredible amount of talent, but due to limited venues and spaces by comparison, the scenes are not as big.
I moved here because I think there are many more opportunities in the long term for the type of music I do than in Australia. But I do miss the music scene at times over there.
Yes absolutely. Performing live its always about the other people you’re sharing the space with, the energy of the room, so on. Creating music, i think i can really take my time with it and get lost in the track, while playing live i always getting lost in the moment is the best thing.
I’ve just invested in a studio space here in Amsterdam, to go deep on production. Fingers crossed, something comes out of that haha. On the venue side, every day on both the label and individual side, immerse myself in the scene, reaching out, and connecting as much as possible. I have a good feeling consistently doing these two things, I’ll get there eventually.
Honestly, just making the music that i want to make. if i’m in the studio and the music makes me feel something, whether that is dancing like crazy, nodding my head or stank face, i know it’s on the right track.
Probably Operator by Dj Koze. I never get sick of that track! Give me a solid couple of hours, but who knows. it could be all night.
A massive thank you to Heritage Listed for taking the time to share his inspiring journey, creative process, and passion for music with us. It’s always a pleasure to connect with artists who pour their heart and soul into every beat and melody. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out his latest release, Where We Belong. This soulful, nostalgia-infused disco anthem, featuring the incredible vocals of Singtrace, is a testament to Heritage Listed’s ability to craft music that uplifts and resonates deeply.
Where We Belong captures the magic of travel, the comfort of home, and the timeless groove of disco’s golden era. With its vibrant blend of horns, strings, and funky organ layered over irresistible house rhythms, this track is guaranteed to move both your heart and your feet. Stream or download it now on your favorite platforms, and let the music transport you. Big shoutout to Basics Recording for continuing to champion soulful, heartfelt house music! Keep dancing, and stay tuned for more from Heritage Listed.
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