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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

Gi Gi in the mix for volume 79 with an hour of gliding, icey, rhythmic structures. He's been releasing some great music over the past few years and his mixes are always a treat. He's also got some exquisite tunes landing next year ~ keep an eye out! Thanks Gi Gi <3

https://soundcloud.com/keptmale

Motion Cast Vol. 79: Gi Gi

@claudiasin
With a penchant for off-kilter drum and bass, bass, dub and dubstep, sina meticulously curates sets that mix and match elements of atmospheric trip hop, murky post-DnB and the mischievous 2-step sounds of the 90/00s. Witnessing sina grace the decks at Inward Goods festival was a nostalgic luxury - I felt like I’d stepped into some form of magical Y2k swamp party, where only the best of early 2000s drum and bass were being thrown down. Sina’s contributions to the community extend beyond the decks and into the realm of party planning and label curation (Secret World) whilst also forming ⅓ of the band dregs. Sina’s bass-centric Framework parties create a much needed bro-free zone, an inclusive space for us lovers of the high energy sounds that sina is becoming so well known for. sina joined me to celebrate for episode 156 and 3 years of Passing Notes with a deep, dubby guest mix and written interview here -> https://passingnotes.radio

sina - PN 156 (3 Years of PN)

Recorded live at Hope Street Radio - apologies about the sound quality in parts :s

@zaraolsen


28.04.2022

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Number #109 coming from someone very special, someone who has done so much for the local scene and someone I can safely say has remained a big inspiration to me since my late teenage years. Harold ! @djharoldd

Harold is known locally and abroad for his incredible array of outputs. From DJ'ing (and being widely recognised in Melbourne as being one of the best). to running the ever incredible @steeplejackrec, and running some of the most iconic local events (Pleasure Planet...!). 

I have a very distinct memory of feeling truely inspired & deciding to move to Melbourne whilst dancing to Harrison's closing set at the first party I ever went to in Melbourne back in 2014 - Pleasure Planet's third birthday at Lounge. Harrison is a guiding force in the scene and is incredibly supportive of those around him.. but most of all.. he's a mastermind Dj. Enjoy this wild mix in Harrison's signature style <3 Glitchy.. deep IDM outer-worldly heaven. 

Thank you again for the mix Harrison! 

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Animix One Hundred & Nine: Harold

amuwa

@keptmale

Hi Gi Gi! Recently Gi Gi released this amazing new album on Index Records. This mix is made to accompany that release, and it wholehearted hit some of the same moods textures as on the record.
We came in touch with Gi Gi’s sound through this gorgeous cassette on Quiet Time Tapes, followed by the one on Good Morning Tapes. Check them both. This mix is like the shimmering of the sunshine after a rainy day. Triphop & broken RnB into the periphery of your dreams.

Knekelhuis # 99 - Gi Gi

Vortex Mix ✻ Mike Midnight

Tunnel Vision Records flyerman is back on @lyl_radio for his eighth season on the web.

Land with us on a new Planète Noire odyssey with a new kind of sounds generated from our nevrotic minds.

Some souvenirs from earth, some souvenirs from space.. Don't
be afraid to step in a new black hole with us : Take your brainticket for 2 hours and 30 minutes of transcendental orgasm.

1st part is by crazy Australian @dgradeknockoff dj with a mix full of spacey and rapturesque beats.

@stakhan-607786920 is taking care of the 2nd part with a dark wicked build-up mix called 'no one will come home tonight'.

See you on the other side. 🌚💫🌚

Recorded in April 2023 at LYL Radio studio in Lyon, France.

LYL Radio - Planète Noire - D-Grade & Stakhan (20.04.23)

@jamesk_1

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Introduce yourself? Pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 

Hi, james k, she/they, ridgewood, NY

What sound would you listen to… if it was the only thing you could listen to 24/7?

purrr

What is your favorite party/collective where you reside and why?

Truly no favorites, lots of people doing great things atm! But will shout out to CNC, had a lot of fun playing with them over the years.

If you could transfer all your knowledge from what you do now into something completely different, what would it be and why?

SUgar glider trainer

What is your most recent favorite DJ mix and why?

OK williams’ nowadays nonstop thawed me out of a winter ice block

Any advice to upcoming DJs/producers? 

Listen. Dig deep. Trends don’t last, so define yourself by what you love, and share that with people. 

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

More support to diy spaces, independent bookings, intention, care, respect, love.

James K - 1080˚

https://soundcloud.com/keyfell (https://www.instagram.com/_______________________key/) is a creator in every sense. A limitlessly talented producer, sound designer, visual artist and a profound, gentle soul, key is one of one. 

Having delicately spread their roots on Ngunnawal/Ngambri soil, their slow and deliberate unfurling has been a privilege to witness. 

Among their wonderous talents is their sense for their surroundings. In their productions and mixes, this capacity for observation, intrigue, and often melancholic reflection pulses to the surface. It bubbles and pops, cracks, grinds, slides, slows and ebbs. Their awareness peaks in high frequency raptures, always balanced atop soft, sustaining lows. key is tapped in. Their music is a portal transmuting the unseen felt to the heard.

Their live sets are legendary in Ngnunnawal/Ngambri country. They’re a DJ, musician, singer, dancer, performer. They’re everything. They’re one half of the event series Portal, which has built a tender reputation for its emphasis on emotion and connection. Conscientious set design and care at every stage of preparation has led to moments of intense emotional release and sharing. (https://www.instagram.com/portal.obj/)

This mix is much the same. Textures are always in contrast, stretching and softening at the edges, creating room to breathe. Each moment is an energising breath in or a sigh, soaked in pleasure and recognition. key erects a glowing, vine-drenched bridge to better worlds, floating on sensitivity and love, at every moment.

Chime 22: key

Left-field electronic that feeds the mind, moves the body and calms the soul.

Curated by @zaraolsen

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