“I’m not the technical producer, I’ve learned how to use a compressor but I haven’t learned why it does what it does”: Revisiting the intuitive production skills that made Avicii a superstar

The recent release on Netflix of the documentary Avicii – I’m Tim has once again thrown a spotlight on the equal-parts inspiring and tragic story of the DJ and producer born Tim Bergling.

Bergling shot to mainstream fame in late 2011 with the release of crossover club hit Levels. He would go on to release two widely successful albums and a string of hit singles, including the influential country-EDM crossover Wake Me Up.