Today, US-based artist collective Mistier stopped by to chat with us about their latest single, “The Time Is Now,” their process, music, and future. Mistier’s expansive sound has earned support from Armin Van Buuren, Will Clarke, OFFAIAH, Roger Sanchez, and many more, with support from SiriusXM. Their catalog also features stunning remix collaborations with Soul Button, OFFAIAH, Zoo Brazil, and Enoo Napa, further cementing their reputation as forward-thinking producers in the melodic electronic space.
Alongside the release, Mistier will unveil the latest edition of their Melodic Frequencies mix series, featuring an immersive visualizer journey available via their official YouTube channel and SoundCloud. With a keen focus on blending deep, emotive storytelling with cutting-edge production, the collective continues to push creative boundaries, delivering a truly immersive sonic experience. Dive into our interview with Mistier below.
Hello guys, thanks for joining us today! How are you feeling? What’s the weather like where you are right now?
Andre Mistier (Mistier: producer, composer, songwriter, vocalist): Hi, thank you! we’re doing alright, how are you? The weather is… getting better 🙂
Let’s talk about your latest single, “The Time Is Now,” which dropped last Friday. What’s the story behind it?
Andre Mistier: I really got into Cold Enough for Snow, the last Tinlicker album. I particularly liked the track “Blowfish” and how it combines Tinlicker’s lush sonic mood with a more bass-fronted, high-energy feeling. I wanted to bring those elements together in my own way.
When I got to the breakdown, I followed my instinct to take it in a completely different direction. Initially, there were no drums, and it felt more deconstructed, but then we introduced the breakbeat component, which added great energy. Sometimes, the tracks I write are more song-based or structured. This one, however, was much more free-flowing—it just went where it wanted to.
The vocals were unplanned and came to me while wandering in my backyard one day after the track had already been finished.
I really love the warm, lush synths and the FM-style bass in the track. Could you share how you crafted that bass sound?
Andre Mistier: Thank you! I feel like this track is all about the bassline and bass sound, so I really appreciate that. The bass sound is a blend of three different elements—two Diva sounds for bass frequency and warmth, and one Serum sound for tone.
Anton Bass (Mistier: co-producer): I was immediately drawn to the hooky bass groove that Andre came up with. He had already layered some great elements that gave the track a unique character, and I wanted to take that even further. By shaping automation on each layer, we aimed to create a sense of constant sonic evolution—almost as if the bassline itself were alive, breathing, and growing with energy as the track progressed.
The breakdown takes an unexpected turn with a breakbeat, which really makes you pause and take in the moment. What was your approach when designing that section?
Andre Mistier: I always wanted the breakdown section to take the track in a completely different direction. Initially, I structured it without any drums to make it feel truly deconstructed.
Anton Bass (Mistier: co-producer): Initially, the arrangement didn’t include a breakbeat—it worked well with a straight four-on-the-floor groove throughout. But I’ve always loved when tracks throw in an unexpected rhythmic twist.
Introducing the breakbeat in the breakdown felt like the perfect way to create a distinct, immersive moment in the track’s journey. Since this section was already morphing sonically, the beat change helped amplify that sense of transformation, really pulling the listener into the moment.
To heighten that effect, we used filter automation on the beat to create a sensation of traveling through time. At the same time, an arpeggiated, bubbly synth part gradually intensifies, mirroring the section’s evolving energy. The cut-up vocal—”The Time is Now”—swirls around the listener, growing in intensity and reinforcing that sense of urgency.
The build-up leading into the pause was designed to frame that moment, punctuated by the phrase “Can you feel it?” before launching back into the tight groove. It’s all about crafting a dynamic, ever-evolving experience that keeps the listener engaged and locked into the track’s energy.
It’s also interesting that you used your own vocals. How do you usually record and process them?
Andre Mistier: I use my vocals in many ways—singing, as a percussive or pad element, as an effect, or spoken, like in this track. For spoken elements like this one, I usually record them at home. When it comes to singing, I typically record demo vocals at home and then track the final vocals in a studio. I feel like that difference matters more with singing and melody than with spoken elements.
In your Melodic Frequencies – 005 mix, you feature a wide range of artists like Diplo, Sasha, Woo York, and John Summit. Were there any specific artists who influenced The Time Is Now?
Andre Mistier: For me, this track blends the mood and energy of melodic house and techno with the bassline-driven energy of tech house, along with the addition of a breakbeat element. Of course, Tinlicker was an influence from the beginning, but I was also inspired by the way Mau P rides the line between melodic techno and tech house.
The mix also includes some of your unreleased work. Can you tease any upcoming releases?
Anton Bass: In our Melodic Frequencies 005 episode, we included a sneak peek of an upcoming Mistier release called “Negentropy.” It’s a deep progressive house track featuring a spoken vocal about the force in the universe that counteracts entropy—the energy that brings things together rather than pulling them apart. We’re excited to share this one in the coming months.
But before that, our next release is a melodic house track titled “Waiting.”
Andre Mistier: “Waiting” captures the feeling of anticipation—searching for something or someone without knowing when or if they’ll arrive.
The track blends warm, atmospheric synths with emotional piano chords and intricate melodic layers. Inspired by a memory of watching the sunrise at Burning Man, it carries a dreamy, cinematic quality—like the world is waking up around you, full of possibility.
“Waiting” drops on March 28, and we’re excited to finally share it.
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You’ve said, “The only time that exists for our experience is the present.” Have you always had this mindset, or was there a specific moment in your life that led you to this way of thinking?
Andre Mistier: I truly believe the only time that exists is the present moment—perhaps best described as an infinity of “nows,” with the past and future being ways we attempt to make sense of it. This understanding has deepened for me over time through both research and personal experience.
While a few defining moments have reinforced this perspective, I see it less as a single realization and more as a skill—something that requires practice to maintain and refine. Once you glimpse this way of seeing time, staying present takes continued effort. And like any skill, if you don’t practice it, it fades.
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We heard that you’re involved in opening an art gallery in Brooklyn. That sounds intriguing! Can you share more details about it?
Andre Mistier: Yes, I’d love to share more! The space is called Gather Center, and it’s opening this spring in Greenpoint, Brooklyn—a neighborhood that holds deep personal meaning for me and my family. It’s a multi-sensory, nonprofit art space designed to connect different artistic mediums in the pursuit of expanding consciousness.
We’re creating a space where art, music, video, cooking, classes, and cultural presentations come together in a dynamic, immersive way. The venue features areas for art exhibitions, immersive sound and projection mapping, and even outdoor experiences. I’m launching this alongside my wife, artist Allison Harrell, and a group of passionate, like-minded collaborators.
One experience we’re especially excited about is a monthly immersive event featuring our Melodic Frequencies visualizer episodes. We’ll use the venue to broadcast and capture a truly engaging, shared multi-sensory experience. And being in such a creative NYC hub, we anticipate bringing in some incredible guest DJs for special Melodic Frequencies sets.
We’re putting the final touches on everything and can’t wait to open our doors this spring!
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