Meet László Bolender of Fake Furs / Triangle Wave Records in Eagle Rock

Today we’d like to introduce you to László Bolender.

László, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started tinkering around my father’s music studio when I was five and immediately got hooked on synthesizers, samplers, and computers. I had, of course, no idea what I was doing. I was also learning the piano at the time but I don’t think I fully understood that I had things to express until I was an angry fourteen-year-old and heard the Stooges for the first time. Back then, I lived in Paris (France) and even though it’s a cool city, I didn’t have any friend that shared the same interests as mine.

Fast-forward a few years of crummy bands, failed drum lessons and my first electric guitar. I immigrated to the United States in 2007 which basically meant starting over completely. I finally went to college when I turned 20 and there met my bandmate Sonny Wong, who was insane enough to form Fake Furs in 2011 with me. We both also work in film, with him handling all of the cinematography aspects of things while I deal with everything audio-related.

I went to UC Berkeley for two years and turned things a bit around when I really delved into sculpture and installation, which then led me to programming and using it as a tool for music and the visual arts.

Has it been a smooth road?
My trajectory was as smooth as it can be, I suppose. I was thrilled to immigrate to the USA but it came at a cost. At the time, I didn’t mind that, since I felt as if I had nothing to lose.

Can you give us some background on your music?
Triangle Wave Records is presented as a record label but to be honest, an art laboratory would be a more accurate description.

I initially thought that I had to be on a label to have a band. So, I created Triangle Wave Records mostly to serve as a platform for Fake Furs. It ended up becoming my own personal art studio where I do everything, music or else.

How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I can observe a change happening already. Audiences are more enticed by unique experiences. The need for materialism seems to ebb – albeit rather slowly – and there’s a growing awareness of what we do to the environment as a species. Additionally, I see a stronger implementation of music with visuals. The two will eventually intertwine to be one and the same, if they are not already.

I can only hope that people will strive to build and utilize technology with the goal of improving our collective experience in life and keep it all-inclusive. Once we reach a stable status quo that is favorable to all, the only things left to do will be maintenance, improvement, exploration, and art.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.trianglewave.net
• Email: laszlo@trianglewave.net

Image Credit:
Priscilla C. Scott
László Bolender

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