Childhood friends Eugenio and Sebastian, also known as Last Men On Earth, have been making quite a name for themselves over the last little while. With releases on esteemed labels like TAU, Sum Over Histories, Renaissance, and most recently Rummel and Get Physical, we had the pleasure of catching up with the Argentinian duo to chat and reflect about all things collaboration, touring, Amancay, and having Dixon drop their tracks.

WWD: It’s safe to say that most of your releases vary from label to label in terms of stylistic exploration. Are there any elements you try to keep consistent? Do you produce with certain labels in mind?

Making music for us is a space for experimentation. We seek a balance between having our “own sound” and being creative at all times. Maybe not using the same sounds, but the same tools, and through the mix of the track, contributing a thick and powerful sound in the club. For us, it’s not useful to make music thinking about a specific label; the fewer constraints you have, the freer you feel, and art is about that.

WWD: As the saying goes, two heads are better than one! We want to know, how do you think each person’s “voice” shines in your music? Do you ever disagree? If so, how do you decide who gets the final say?

Luckily we have a great relationship. We’ve been friends since childhood, and in some ways, we are very alike but also opposites at the same time, in a complementary way. We both share a passion for this, and we are super demanding and perfectionists. But then, each one’s personality brings different things to the duo, and from the musical side, things have been flowing in a great way.

Of course, we don’t agree on some things, but we are both very calm people and open to dialogue. Over the years, one gains experience and learns to handle certain situations in a better way.

WWD: Speaking of collaborating, you’ve worked frequently with Agustin Giri…what do you enjoy the most about producing with him?

Agus is the best! The most important thing for us if we’re going to share something so deep as making music is that we get along with the person. On a personal level, he is a super chill person like us, and we enjoy spending time together. Besides that, he’s an excellent producer and DJ; several of his tracks have been in our sets for a long time, so making music and performing with him is very enjoyable for us.

Soon there will be more music coming from us together, and the idea is to continue doing B2B and touring around the world. No better than traveling with friends 🙂

WWD: Can you tell us a little bit about your release, ‘Arrested On Vacation’ on Get Physical? Each track is so unique. How did that come to be? What inspired you throughout the production process? Do you have a favorite off the EP?

In each of our tracks, we always focus on innovation. They were created with a specific focus on the dance floor, which is not something we do frequently. The first track, ‘Arrested On Vacation,’ was conceived with some uncertainty if it would be a success or disaster. However, the response from the dance floor was a great indicator that the song had potential. Moreover, several DJs we trust showed us a lot of support for the track.

Then came ‘SEVEN’ and ‘LMOE Presents,’ which had some common elements and some unique ones. But, they were both focused entirely on the peak time of the night.

Regarding inspiration, we had wanted to include some wind elements in our tracks for some time. We were lucky enough to find some mariachi trumpets that fit well with our sound, and they turned out to be more memorable than we thought.

Interestingly, towards the end of the track, the storytelling with the sirens and trumpets took us to a tragicomic story of when we were arrested on vacation. This inspired us to name the EP after the track, which is undoubtedly our favorite of all three.

WWD: It’s received support from some pretty massive artists including Dixon, Âme, Mano Le Tough, and Trikk. What does it feel like to see them dropping your music?

It feels incredible to see those artists and amazing DJs playing our music. In general, we send almost everything we do to them, and thanks to the music, we’ve been building a relationship that is very special to us.

Particularly with ‘Arrested,’ we’ve had more support than ever, as the track crosses over into other genres and has been very well received by people from all over the world. We don’t usually feel very comfortable with compliments, but we try to be aware and grateful for what one is experiencing.

WWD: Your debut on fellow Gespona & Djolee’s label Rummel just came out March 29th – a tribal remix of ‘Malabares.’ It’s also part of the first remix EP on the imprint. What drew you to the track?

Well, Djolee and Gespona are great friends of ours. Since they started with ‘Rummel,’ we’ve been following the whole process, and the work the guys put into it is admirable. They are two great artists and people, and they constantly make us feel part of their projects. That makes one want to help from their side as well, and teamwork and community are important things for us. ‘Malabares’ was amazing and also the first release of the label, so it’s an honor for us to be part of this first EP of remixes. Both the original and the remix have been in many of our sets lately and have had a good impact among friends and artists we admire, so we’re very happy with the result.

WWD: Djolee is a fellow member of the Amancay collective. What’s the story behind the collective? What does it mean to you?

That’s right, Nico is one of the 14 artists from Amancay. Basically, we are a group of Argentine friends who one day, while having an ‘asado’, decided to make a compiled album with one track from each of us. The face of the project is that, but inside it’s much more. We go back to the importance of community; among all the artists, we constantly help each other, support each other’s music, give feedback, and share new plugins and tips—the advantages of something like this are endless. We have new and unreleased music constantly to play, and the incredible thing is that it’s really good. We are fans of our friends and what they do, besides being able to get together for dinner and laugh our heads off even if we don’t talk about music. Amancay is a beautiful project and has a lot of potential. Each artist individually continues to grow, which feeds back into the project. Honestly, it’s difficult to manage because there are so many of us, but little by little we’re figuring it out.

WWD: Are there any artists you have your eye on right now, Amancay or otherwise?

The truth is that for some time now, the majority of our sets consist of nothing but our music and that of our friends, whether from Amancay or not. Aside from that, we’re fascinated by what Shiffer, Jimi Jules, and Impérieux are currently doing, to name a few. Also, as longtime influences, we can mention Axel Boman, Mano Le Tough, and DJ Koze.

WWD: Spring and summer are looking pretty busy for you, with a tour in Mexico starting in April and then off to Europe in May! Are there any cities you’ve been dying to play? Any advice on how you stay fresh and focused with all the traveling?

The upcoming gigs look good!

Mexico is already like a second home for us, and going there is always great. After that, we’ll be based in Spain, so it’s going to be a great opportunity to tour around Europe.

We are very excited about the gig at Katerblau on June 16th, it’s our first time playing at such an iconic club.

Regarding how to stay fresh; even though it may not seem like it, touring is hard… little sleep, unhealthy eating, and the habits one has in day-to-day life are compromised. Sustaining this over time is not easy. The key for us is to get a good quality sleeping mask and earplugs, and try to sleep every minute possible, anywhere, hahaha.

Jokes aside, maintaining healthy habits, staying away from drugs and alcohol, treating it as a job, and being professional. It’s challenging, but we don’t see another possible path. Also, to be honest, being two helps a lot. We don’t want to encourage everyone to have duos, but there’s a big difference between traveling alone and traveling together.

WWD: Does being on the road affect your production? Do you find you’re more or less prolific when you’re touring?

Yes, definitely. Anyway, some time ago, we understood that we had to adapt to the situation, so we forced ourselves to be able to make music with just a laptop and a pair of headphones. We don’t know if it’s better or worse, it’s simply different. You think and compose in another way.

Sometimes the tiredness and lack of sleep make it very difficult, but also between airplane trips and airport waits, there is downtime where finishing new music to play at a gig motivates you a lot.

WWD: And lastly, why Last Men On Earth? Any hidden meaning there?

Hahaha, not at all. We never expected our project to gain so much popularity when we initially chose it. At that time, we were more focused on other things and didn’t take it seriously. We needed a name for our first gigs, and it just stuck. Now, we are quite attached to it, and changing it would be a challenge. Although the name seems long, we’ve grown fond of the nickname ‘Last Men.’