@perkopair absolutely unbelievable mix, what in god's name is this one?

With mix 249 Perko delivers a potent blend of scattered breaks, beats and bass-lines, effortlessly exploring a range of tempos and genres throughout. His singular brand of electronic music draws as much from sound art as it does modern club music - his off-kilter productions and remixes having attracted the attention of revered labels such as Numbers and Posh Isolation, on which he released his album Galerie last year. We delighted to welcome him to our series.

https://soundcloud.com/perkopair

DIM249 - Perko

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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

Rinse FM Podcast

Hessle Audio feat. Perko - 23 May 2022

Off Duty w/ Gillielove feat. Oscar - 05.11.22

Since the creation of his label Sound Pellegrino in 2009, multi-faceted pop culture overlord @teki-latex has been focusing on becoming the best DJ he can. His sets showcase a profound respect for the slow-burning grooves of Techno and House, as well as a fascination for IDM, Grime, the UK Garage and the many incarnations of American club music.

Catch Teki Latex every 1th Tuesday of the month, from 20h to 22h [CET] on rinse.fr

Rinse Podcast France

FELT with Lia T & Perko - 27 Novembre 2022

Welcome to dubby, wubby paradise with one of the best of the best, Toni Yotzi <3  ( @toniyotzi)

Jo doesn’t really need much of an introduction considering she's been a mainstay in the Australian scene for a long time now, and for very good reason, but I'll do it anyway :) Her ability to spellbind with smooth genre blends with style and ease never ceases to amaze me.  She floats between dubstep, dnb, bass, techno & beyond.

Originally from Boorloo (Perth), she has been based in Melbourne/ Naarm for a decade, playing at the nation's biggest festivals & events, and having a hand in Camp Doogs (Perth) & Dooj (Melbourne). Beyond playing regularly in Melb/ Perth/ Australia, her divine DJ skills have traversed the oceans to the US & Europe.

So happy to have her as part of the series ahead of her 11pm-1am set at the Animalia x Temporal Cast party this weekend before Perko. Hope to see you all there :) 

Thanks again Jo <3333 - Downloads enabled

Animix One Hundred & Eight: Toni Yotzi

Nothing In Moderation with DJ Voices @ The Lot Radio 01 - 04 - 2023

The first Therapy Dog show of the year on @refugeworldwide is with good friend and favourite radio host @gigstab. Gigsta's radio show and event series Fictions has been very influential for Therapy Dog, and after doing a Fictions show together a few years ago, I'm happy to have Gigsta as my guest for a 1-hour b2b and a little chat.

Therapy Dog #12 w/ Gigsta & ophélie @ Refuge Worldwide - 10/01/2023

https://soundcloud.com/big-hands-1
https://soundcloud.com/lackmusic
https://soundcloud.com/sampurcelll
https://soundcloud.com/cong-burn

2023-01-14 Live At Blank Mind X Cong Burn 01 (Big Hands, Lack, Paperclip Minimiser, Sam Purcell)

Rinse FM Podcasts

C to the Power of X with BAKE & Tammo Hesselink - 30 January 2023

https://www.nts.live/shows/well-street-records/episodes/well-street-records-4th-may-2023

NTS Radio w/ Sam Fussell & Cousin (03.05.23)

Bringing​ together dedicated music lovers from around the world to enjoy a carefully curated programme spanning across House, Techno, Electro, Breaks and much more.

Dimensions is the perfect place to come and enjoy the world’s best electronic music next to the sun-soaked Croatian shore.

DIM249 - Perko

Dimensions Festival

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