French electronica DJ Tom Pooks is coming to town to play at Bar Rouge for City Moments' third anniversary. We grill him about his style, his inspirations, and his plans for Shanghai.

SH: Are you looking forward to playing in Shanghai?

TP: Yes! I'm really looking forward to it. I first came to Bar Rouge five years ago. It was really cool - there was sand on the floor for a beach party! China always surprises me.

SH: It's always good to have more electronic music in Shanghai. What sort of sound will you be bringing?

TP: I'm really happy to be able to share my music with the Shanghai crowd, as do all over the world - Russia, the Ukraine, Canada, Germany... I'll be playing progressive and pumping house, and some tech house. I'll also be debuting my most recent composition, Love is a Groove. It will really get people in the mood.

SH:. How has 2011 been for you so far? What are your plans for 2012?

TP: I had a bad motorbike accident so stopped working for a few months,
but after having almost died, I feel as if I've been given a new life in the music world. This year I released a mix CD recorded live in Kazantip, which I'm bringing to Shanghai as presents for Chinese clubbers. For 2012, I'm planning a new artistic direction for my label Moovment with my partner (whom you might know better under as DJ Philippe Ortega, the first resident DJ of Bar Rouge.

SH: You're French, and Shanghai has a lot of French residents. Do you have a special message for them?

TP: I'm on my way, so let's organise a very good party! No, just kidding. I'd like to convey the message that work and perseverance is the only way to be successful. Then luck will be on your side.

SH: What inspires you as a DJ?

TP: I want to make people feel good. Life is hard sometimes, and we have to work to "stay alive". There's music out there that you hear every day on the radio, such as David Guetta's stuff, which is great, but people need to hear something a bit different. I want to give people a break from their daily life. 

Catch DJ Tom Pooks at Bar Rouge on Saturday 12th November.

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