2 Hour Recording of @louiethe4th and I's mix from the June Jam Preparty with @lazysyruporchestra! (which was moved last minute from Shady Park due to legal action taken against them.) 

We are heartbroken to see one of AZ's finest venue's being targeted and at risk of shutting down. If you love Shady Park like we do, please fill out the petition (https://www.change.org/p/tempe-city-council-saveshadypark) and consider emailing Tempe city council at councilcommunicator@tempe.gov

#SAVESHADYPARK - Louis IV & Deux Yeux B2b - June Jam Preparty Mix

Inspired by the sounds of Funk, Soul, Disco, House and Hip Hop, I am a student of the evolution of sample based music.

I've had the opportunity to play direct support for AZ based crews such as June Jam, Walter, Record Bar Radio, BFF, Relentless Beats, IDGAFNK, Synesthesia  and open up for great talent like DJ Craze, Chromeo, Louis Futon, Blockhead, Doc Martin, Mija, Lazy Syrup Orchestra, Liquid Stranger, Anna Lunoe, Touch Sensitive, Funk Hunters, Russ Liquid, Late Night Radio, R3LL, Phutureprimitive, Cazztek, Option4, Astronomar, Dash Berlin, and Kill Paris.

I grew up in a house where my dad’s band would practice a couple of times a week. They played covers of Santana and Collective Soul at full volume while waited for my chance to mess around with his drum kit or the Yamaha keyboard to play around with the “DJ” sound effects. In high school, I learned to play bass, but around my 16th birthday, I got exposed to my first underground dance party. I remember lining up outside of The Icehouse in Downtown Phoenix under the yellow streetlights and praying my parents had bought my excuse for sneaking away that night. Once inside, I was blown away by the vibrancy and diversity of the music and people celebrating. I immediately gravitated to a stage with local hardcore DJ’s Starr & Sixxx as they hyped the party into a frenzy, and at that moment, I wanted to learn to DJ so I could share positive experiences like that with people.

I built a following as a rave DJ in the valley while still in high school, which eventually lead to throwing events with some of my closest friends. A few of which attracted thousands of young kids like us looking for a new place to dance in the predominately rap music dominated years of 2008. After 6 years of gigs, the “rave” culture started to wear me thin and I started to reassess my personal goals with music. At the time, I was working at Whole Foods, that’s when I met 3 friends that would change the trajectory of my life for good. We joked about being the “Whole Foods DJ’s” and decided we needed to throw shows together.

Eventually, the crew grew into an organic music sharing platform known as “Brunch Collect” We invite all types of upcoming producers and musicians to share their art online and in real venues. When the community we built began rapidly growing beyond state lines, I knew we were onto something good. Out of all my accomplishments as a solo DJ, I have never been happier with the direction of my life than I am right now. Nothing beats the feeling of helping others develop and growing as a team, instead of us focusing on our own success separately.

Hailing from Phoenix, AZ, Louis IV (pronounced Louie the Fourth) has been elevating dance floors since 2015 with genre-fluid sets rooted in bass, house, disco, and soulful rhythms. He’s performed at Arizona festivals like Gem & Jam, June Jam, and shared the stage with national acts including Random Rab, Dirtwire, and Daily Bread.

Equally at home under club lights or sunrise skies, Louis IV is known for his unforgettable sunrise sets and his ability to move any crowd—whether at festivals, clubs, or intentional wellness spaces. In recent years, he’s expanded his offerings to include curated sound experiences for yoga classes, ecstatic dances, and fitness events with communities like Reival Wellness, Walter Yoga, and Vikara Yoga.

No matter the setting, Louis IV brings a vibe that’s joyful, heartfelt, and deeply connective—always playing what moves the soul.
Recently Louis IV has shifted his focus from only parties and festivals to various Wellness Events ranging from Yoga Classes, Ecstatic Dances, and workout classes. Louis IV continues to evolve to bring his heart vibes to many different avenues.