A new name in the House Music world..Not really. Boom has been recognized by European nightlife and top producers & DJs for a while as he is constantly involved in prodcution in colabaration with many of the above.

The Beginning

Some people are undoubtedly born more creative than others, but whether or not they're destined to channel their creativity through a specific art form is questionable. Øistein Johan Eide (aka Boom Jinx) did not come from a particularly musical family. The fact that his creativity manifested itself in sound and music was pure coincidence. He started making music in 1989 when he accidentally got his hands on Soundtracker - a pattern based audio sequencer for the Commodore Amiga computer. In terms of audio specifications, the Amiga was basically an 8 bit 4 voice sampler. With a burning passion to create, 15-year-old Øistein spent more time making music than he did attending Norwegian elementary school. When he got his first freelance assignment from a major US game developer in 1991, he set a goal on making a career out of making music.

Milestones

By 2003, Øistein had produced music for more than 50 commercials. His work was being exposed to millions of people worldwide through international commercials and websites for high-profile brands and personalities. At the height of his freelance career, he was headhunted and offered full-time employment at one of the leading sound and music production companies in Norway. These days, it's easier for Øistein to say what type of projects he hasn't worked on than what he has, and his music airs on TV, Cinema and Radio every day.

Birth of an Alter Ego

Up until recently, when asked what style of music he makes, he would usually reply "whatever the client asks for", but like any other artist he had his preferences. An artists preferred style is often shaped by their specific talents. Øistein has never been afraid to admit his specialty is more technically oriented than that of a stereotypical composer. While recognizing how fortunate he was to make a living doing what he loved, he also realized he would rarely be able to express himself with complete creative freedom due to the restrictions of clients' needs. And thus, Boom Jinx was born.