We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the multi-talented MYRNE, aka Manfred Lim, after his Countdown NYE 2023 appearance. His performance, alongside his long-time friend Manila Killa, marked his first-ever Insomniac Festival booking. His name stems from an influential book in his life called “How Music Works” by David Byrne. By mashing his name together with the author’s name, MYRNE was created.
Hailing from Singapore, this DJ/Producer extraordinaire boasts a classically-trained background while consistently pushing the boundary of music and creativity. Since releasing his first body of work in 2013, he has toured with Manila Killa, worked with the likes of RL Grime on “I Wanna Know,” and made remixes for industry giants like Martin Garrix, Diplo, San Holo, and more.
Describing his discography as a personal “ADHD mess,” MYRNE embraces the diverse influences that have shaped his musical evolution. For him, inspiration is drawn from the universe and his frequent travels. Despite producing genres like future bass, to trap, and now to progressive house, he shares that making all these genres all felt quite natural to him. He finds that “being in the universe and traveling all around…is incredibly inspiring to [him]” noting that some of his “biggest influences are non-musical,” like meeting people or sharing an intimate experience.
In a world where branding often takes center stage, MYRNE offers a refreshing perspective:
I’m still a really big proponent of the fact that music speaks. If you’re shy, sure. If you’re introverted, sure. If your music is really amazing and connects with people all over the world, I don’t think you need the face or do funny dances on TikTok. At the end of the day, if the music doesn’t hold up, none of the branding [and] promotional materials really matter. My advice would be to get really really good at making music, all aspects of it – all genres, and all instruments, and I think success will eventually come.
He tells us how grateful he is for his family. Shortly after catching the music production bug and having owned FL Studio for 1 year, he wanted to drop out and pursue music full-time. His parents, however, dissuaded him, and he was glad that they did. His parents have remained extremely supportive and “hopeful” of his music career, and he cites their support as the reason why he will “keep doing it for the next 10-20 years.”
Looking ahead to 2024, MYRNE is gearing up for a busy schedule. Anticipate a plethora of releases on Lane 8’s This Never Happened label imprint, showcasing a body of work he’s meticulously crafted over the past decade. Stay tuned for the exciting things from him!
Continue watching the interview to learn more about his influences and more!
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