This time on the playground we welcome Konifer, Seattle/LA based Dj inspired by landscapes and movement. He began experimenting with electronic music to connect with humid narratives and interpret the world around him. This includes collecting field recordings from exploratory outings, most importantly in the Brazilian Amazon. In 2019, Konifer and longtime collaborator Kinjo launched Rhizome record label, platform for releasing both vinyl and digital music.

Juanitos Playground [03] Feat. Konifer

Juanito’s Playground is an extended mix format music podcast produced by Kevin Martinez a.k.a. Lefthook. Featuring a variety of genres, Juanito gives guest DJs space to showcase the depths of their musical talent, knowledge, and influences. It’s a meeting place for these artists to communicate new ideas and share innovative creative expression. This open-minded approach encourages musicians to have fun and capture joyful moments of sonic experimentation. Juanito himself is a little West Coast OG dog and first hand vato of Lefthook.

A native of Macedonia and longtime resident of Seattle, Kinjo contributes to the Pacific Northwest music community as a DJ, producer, promoter, and record label head. His sound has morphed through the years, yet an aura of psychedelia lifted through space by futuristic rhythms and basslines remains his consummate passion. Along the way expect teasing vocal samples, trippy twists & turns, and trancy grooves on a minimal tip.

Describing his journey through music: “The desire to play music to friends and acquaintances brings you from the dance floor to the DJ booth. The desire to see and hear how they respond to music, keeps you in the booth.” It all began with small private events in Macedonia, leading to clubs, festivals, and the Beatnex party brand in Skopje. Once in Seattle, Kinjo supported production of the venerable Decibel Festival and eventually established Grounded alongside then-local Miles Mercer. Across several years Grounded provided an unparalleled space in Seattle’s music culture for up & coming, genre-bending local DJs and premieres of touring acts such as Frank & Tony, Dorisburg, DJ Dustin, Chaos in the CBD, Toshiya Kawasaki, Palms Trax.

Alongside long-time friend and b2b partner Konifer, Kinjo launched Rhizome Records in 2018. Rhizome created a platform for introducing West Coast producers to International remixers specializing in minimal and eclectic dance music. With 2 vinyls and 6 digital releases already in its catalog, the future looks bright for Rhizomeiros everywhere. 2022 saw the emergence of the Makes Me Human events series, marking a new chapter in Kinjo’s engagement with the Seattle music scene through a monthly introduction to the international underground circuit’s finest talents including Sepp, Mihigh, Janeret, Alexandra, Cosmjn, Amir Javasoul, and an ever-growing list of must-hears.

Words by Benjamin Kantner.

upcoming...
2025.09.18 @ Beiju Xica, Belém / BRAZIL

memories...
2025.07.26 LINEA Collective @ Bravo Toast / West Hollywood
2025.05.17 Makes Me Human ft. Raphael Carrau @ Diffusion / Seattle
2024.12.20 Makes Me Human ft. Voigtmann, Succubass @ Monkey Loft / Seattle
2024.08.17 Makes Me Human ft. Mathew Jonson live @ Diffusion / Seattle
2024.03.30 Makes Me Human ft. Priku @ Diffusion / Seattle
2024.03.15 Rhizome pres. REFLEXO @ /CO, São Paulo / BRAZIL
2024.02.23 Global Warm / Vila Container, Belém / BRAZIL
2023.09.06 ATMOS @ Ammar, Belém / BRAZIL
2023.07.07 @ Flor de Lúpulo, Belém / BRAZIL
2023.06.24 @ Belchior, Belém / BRAZIL
2023.05.24 @ Flor de Lúpulo, Belém / BRAZIL
2023.04.28 E.X.O @ Flor de Lúpulo, Belém / BRAZIL
2023.03.10 De Boca En Boca @ Croft Alley / Los Angeles
2023.02.05 MMH afters, Mérida / MEXICO
2023.01.13 De Boca En Boca @ Croft Alley / Los Angeles
2022.10.07 Makes Me Human 1-year anniv ft. Mihai Pol @ Kremwerk / Seattle
2022.08.28-09.05 Burning Man, Black Rock Desert / NV
2022.08.05 Makes Me Human ft. Amir Javasoul @ Kremwerk / Seattle
2022.06.03 Deep Sexta @ Ammar, Belém / BRAZIL
2022.02.19 Pleasure Makes Me Human ft. Direkt @ Hour House / Seattle
2021.12.03 Makes Me Human ft. Mihigh @ Kremwerk / Seattle
2021.08.06 Drop ft. DJ Tennis @ Monkey Loft / Seattle
2021.07.30 b2b Kinjo @ Woodsky's / Seattle
2021.07.24 Luminosity, Shelton / WA
2021.07.17 b2b Kinjo @ Woodsky's 10th Anniv / Seattle
2021.06.22 Dose the Swamp EP release party @ Kremwerk Livestream Series
2020.10.16 Rhizome takeover @ Kremwerk Livestream Series
2020.03.04 b2b ELLEM, Art On The Rocks @ Pioneer Square / Seattle
2020.01.26 Beijos do Mar @ Re-bar / Seattle
2020.01.18 Harborbar 2020 @ Gig Harbor / WA
2020.01.01 b2b Kinjo, The Breakfast Club @ Monkey Loft / Seattle
2019.11.30 b2b ELLEM (Mirror&Web), Ke Society @ Re-bar / Seattle
2019.11.10 Flammable @ Re-bar / Seattle
2019.10.19 Seacompression 2019 / Seattle
2019.09.22 Kremfest afters / Seattle
2019.08.25-09.02 Burning Man, Black Rock Desert / NV
2019.08.16-18 ECHO, Cascade Mountains / WA
2019.07.21 SunseTy Eco Alter @ Ty, Alter do Chão / BRAZIL
2019.06.15 Mothership @ D-EDGE, São Paulo / BRAZIL
2019.05.18 Ty / Alter do Chão, BRAZIL
2019.05.04 Ty / Alter do Chão, BRAZIL
2019.03.23 Poraquê @ Ôvibe / Belém, BRAZIL
2019.03.05 secret forest party / Alter do Chão, BRAZIL
2019.02.22 Shisa Lounge / Belém, BRAZIL
2019.02.09 Poraquê @ Ôvibe / Belém, BRAZIL
2019.01.26 Sob Detroit / Belém, BRAZIL
2019.01.25 Poraquê @ Ôvibe / Belém, BRAZIL
2018.12.21 Traffic House / Belém, BRAZIL
2018.11.22 @ De Bubuia / Belém, BRAZIL
2018.09.23 w/ ELLEM @ Tremulant showcase, Kremfest SEATTLE
2018.09.08 Macedonian independence day SEATTLE
2018.08.26-09.03 Burning Man @ Black Rock Desert NEVADA
2018.08.10 Blue Spectral Storm ft. David Hohme @ Re-bar SEATTLE
2018.08.03-08.05 SAND BAR @ Mt. Hood OREGON
2018.07.27 Research Turns 3 w/ Mor Elian @ Complex SEATTLE
2018.07.20 b2b Kinjo: Robot Voices @ Timbre Room SEATTLE
2018.07.03 Timbre Room 2 Year Anniv @ Timbre Room SEATTLE
2018.03.23 b2b Kinjo: Goodlife pres. Matthew Dekay @ Re-bar / SEATTLE
2018.03.10 Honor the Earth: Winona LaDuke @ Open Space / VASHON ISLAND
2018.01.20 Lusio Lights w/ subMerge @ Volunteer Park Conservatory / SEATTLE
2017.11.25 Complex ft. ASC @ Kremwerk / Seattle

demos: info@rhizome.us

A shared space for developing connection and community between individuals passionate about exploratory music and complimentary design.

art/ecology/activism concept by Konifer + ELLEM

upcoming by Mirror&Web artists:

2025.09.18 Konifer @ Beiju Xica/BELÉM

past Mirror&Web curated events:

2022.08.29 & 09.02 Astral Intentions @ Black Rock Desert/NEVADA
2018.06.01 Mirror&Web x Tremulant pres. Mira @ Timbre Room/SEATTLE
2018.03.23 CCL, Goetic Mirror, Paris, ELLEM @ Timbre Room/SEATTLE
2016.06.26 In2Deep, Naimur, Konifer, ELLEM @ All Due Respect/SEATTLE

Okinawa tidepools and topanga canyons
Reflections on new relations

Together we weave themes of social justice, deep ecology, and mysticism through art and music. The concept encourages participants to see themselves in the Other and feel the Oneness of all things. Mirror & Web is balance between the masculine & feminine, inner & outer worlds, and form & formless. All this is best grounded in kinetic community, dancing with humans and more-than-humans alike.

A state of the mind and way-of-being inspired by days & nights camping on the Olympic Coast, exploring the Ryukyu Islands, and grooving in the Black Rock Desert

wild, present, organic, ecological. We are committed to celebrating life, Nature, and self-expression.