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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

Phloem & Miss Puppy share the passion for progressive trance, deep psy-tek and swampy psychedelic sounds. They blend styles and energy to create a  unique synergy with each other and with the crowd. They began their journey together in 2021, forming the crew Purple Rave Club. Since then, they've been promoting parties and playing together at various venues and events across Copenhagen. 

MISSFITTE w/ Miss Puppy & Phloem @ Kiosk Radio 26.08.2024

Berlin-based Katiusha is known for building hi-energy, intricate stories on the dancefloor. With a background in experimental radio and non-profit parties, her taste has always extended far and wide – but her club selections draw heavily on atmospheric rollers, leftfield techno, and UK impact. Flying from hardcore to jungle, techno to dubstep and some ambient nuances; fearlessly barrels through genres with the utmost care and precision - truly one of the tidiest DJs.

This sound has caught the attention of revered venues like FOLD, Tresor, and Berghain’s SÄULE. On air, she's played for Boiler Room, Rinse FM, and Moxie’s semanal NTS show and Festivals like Dimensions and Cosmic Roots. Last year she made a strong entrance onto the production scene with debuts on Peach Discs and Idle Hands: in 2024 she leaned into a more trippy bass sound, releasing on dubstep imprint SPLOT and, more recently, her own label GRACE. The label is a new project for hazy club sonics, with a DIY ethos and producer equity at its core.

Long story short, you can trust Katiusha to provide the best wubs and cosmic rollers, so you don't want to miss this percussive but surrounding mix.

++++plus, Nice to know that she has created some good memories in Paisa lands! Go listen.

𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 - zizi K invites Katiusha / Internet Public Radio

Live recording @ the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live on Youtube and futureintelradio.com.

5RVZ ╚═ Future Intel X Kinetic ═╗ 05 09 2024

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

Flicker Glass / Monthly Show: Yon Kim (Peaking Too Early / Seoul, Republic of Korea)

Yon Kim takes much of her inspiration from noise. She delivers diverse textures to the floor through a variety of non-standardized variations and a playful array of sounds. She exposes herself by expressing inner noises with wit; from melting, stirring, and blowing up various emotions into music.

Yon Kim  [Flicker Glass Monthly Show] [12.09.2024]

@big__hands joined us in the studio with an hour mix of folk, jazz, dub and techno on this bright Friday morning!

Coffee & Cigarettes w/ Big Hands 04/10/24 - [Voices Radio]

@dj_greta B2B @oxioxiegw 

Set recorded live in May at Smut Athens.

Rogue Mix Series • GRETA B2B DJ NOT I w/ Greta

watawörld

Antoine Pete - This is Stereo Fall

Beat Battle 110 hosted by friend @abbey8k -  To make an "Amapiano" track. OK, so I had to do a bit of research here (as I had no clue). Log drum bass (thanks for the free log drum from Decent Sampler/Piano Book), Drums courtesy of UJAM's new "KAYA" Beatmaker plugin and Piano from Heavyocity's "Allure" felt upright. Just a question of layering various synths and instruments on top. I relied heavily on Arturia's free Amapiano preset pack for Pigments for most of the other elements. Not sure I nailed the genre - it might be a bit too different from most Amapiano tracks out there...

BB110 Amapiano Sanctuary

mix series and label by @deep_creep

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