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@loiflan

Introduce yourself? Pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 1 fun fact about yourself?

Hi! My name is Declan (he/him), currently residing in Melbourne/Naarm. I’m trying to learn Hungarian at the moment so I can apply for dual citizenship.


How did you get your DJ name? 

I was at a festival a few years ago and while sitting around the campsite talking shit a few friends started coming up with nicknames for me. They eventually went from Declan > Lecdan > Doiflan > Loifdan. Drop the dan and ‘LOIF’ was born.

Dream line-up?

In no particular order:
Objekt
Livwutang
Roza Terenzi
Dregs (LIVE)
Bambounou
Harold
Aphex Twin (LIVE)
CCL
Polar
DJ Sprinkles
Moopie
DJ Stingray

Second pick for your DJ name?

Probably something with the word ‘Tek’ in it.

What is the theme song of your life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lyu1KKwC74&ab_channel=TheVerveVEVO

What is your favorite time of day?

4:20

Any advice to upcoming producers/djs?

I think probably the hardest part of getting into either practice is the steep learning curve (especially with producing). What I found most helpful was learning from other people. When I first started playing around with mixing and buying records I was lucky that a large chunk of my mates were all getting into it at the same time. I spent sooooo many days just endlessly mixing with friends and we would constantly share music and ideas and concepts, many of which still inform my style today. I doubt I would’ve stuck with it if it wasn’t for such a passionate and supportive group of people I was lucky to learn with. Similar can be said about producing - I have found collaboration to be endlessly helpful. Every single time I’ve worked with other producers/musicians/mixing engineers etc. I’ve picked up at least one or two techniques or ideas that have been essential in the way I make music going forward. Everyone has a different way of doing things and you can only benefit from getting a wide range of perspectives on how people practice their craft.

Also, don’t be too concerned about buying super fancy top-of-the-line gear - if anything learning on a less than ideal set up can be beneficial going forward. I would probably be a much worse DJ if I hadn’t started mixing records on cheap audio-technica turntables. By the same token, having a limited set up when producing (ie. a shitty laptop, 2 VSTs and a handful of samples) is limiting but allows you to learn the basics without being overwhelmed and will make the transition to more complicated gear and techniques much smoother in the future.

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

There’s a lot that would be good to see but I think more emphasis on safer spaces for dancers, performers and artists are incredibly important. Unfortunately in Naarm unwanted attention, sexual abuse and sometimes violence is a regular occurence in a lot of clubs where promoters and venue owners don’t put the necessary work into making sure this type of behaviour is stamped out. When these safe spaces are created it’s an incredibly powerful feeling knowing you are safe to express yourself and that everyone shares the same level of respect for one another. A new club that just opened in the CBD called Miscellania has done an amazing job in fostering this kind of environment, partly due to the fact that they trained friends to work on the door as security and ensure the right kind of people were coming in. Too bad it was only open for two weeks before we went back into lockdown :’(

LOIF - 6° Of Separation

Further Information: https://bleep.com/label-spotlight-editions-mego

"No history of electronic music is complete without a reference to mego, editions mego or peter rehberg. since its inception in the mid 1990s mego was at the centre and forefront of new, independent, and vehemently uncompromising computer music. when Peter took over some ten years later, he transformed mego into editions mego: encompassing vastly divergent musical styles and practice, which he referred to as “spikey”. anyone interested in electronic music should carefully study its hugely influential back catalogue." - Mark Fell

Bleep Mix sound files

Bleep Mix #239 - Mark Fell

Massive Mix Series

aunteejoan is Massive - Mix 004

Hewan Aman hosting special guest from naarm / melbourne — nebulous neurocranker, al dente

Rinse France Podcast

Dub Delights VII : Hewan Aman invite al dente - 1er Février 2024

Kommunalka : Olga B. invite Prieste5S (24.09.24)

Javi Lier is a madrid based DJ and founder of the platform Ego-Trip. Bringing national and international talent together across Spain, Javi has performed in clubs like Razzmatazz Barcelona, Lanna Club or Siroco Madrid. Music wise he moves between Dub, Hip-Hop, Downtempo or Bass, House and Techno, depending on the vibe.


Ego Trip w/ Javi Lier @ Kiosk Radio 20.09.2024

For the last Smooth Brain Sunday (ever!) on Beloved radio, Malzof graces us with a hybrid dance mix that gets your head and body in an electric groove. 

Starting off with abstract acid house, weaving into dub, freestyle and new beat, returning to the source of disco, 
Malzof takes us on an elemental ride. Their style is captured throughout the mix as it emits a liberating yet emotional feel shared across the genres and origins of dance music.

Malzof is an explorative intermedia artist based in Pittsburgh. Their background consists of multitudes of an audio-visual experience: video production, live audio + visuals, installation art, DJing and beyond. Pittsburgh’s finest Sweet Abyss provides a curatorial medium for Malzof to highlight the expansiveness of transgender dance music.

Catch a glimpse of Malzof’s creative expression in this Smooth Brain Session ^-^

Track List:

Holy Ghost - Walk on Air (Sun and Moon mix)
Midiboy - Midi Jungle (Midi Dub)
Off  - Step by Step (dub mix)
Frankie Knuckles - Bad Boy
Lil Louis - Wargames
Brooklyn Express - Hollywood Party
Martin Circus - The Circus Remix
Mike Anthony - Why Can't We Live Together (dream version)
Device - What is Sadness? (Club mix)
Isaac Hayes- Ike's Mood I / You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

Smooth Brain Sunday 19 wsg Malzof July 2024

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Deep Pop - Alias Error - 10 Oct 2024

JUSTIN BIEBER GOATSHHTDEMO

Painting / Photo: Katharina Sophia Ludewig https://www.borderlinecuts.com/

Berlin Minimal House VI - Backwards Gift Club Mix

My set from this years festival - 
Warming up room 1 on Sunday night before Kink and the Hessle crew took the roof off... Another unforgettable weekend.

FR 19 live recording

Joe Ellis - Freerotation 19  live recording

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Smooth Brain Sunday 19 wsg Malzof July 2024

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