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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

MUBI and NTS affiliate @florencesa takes the reins for our latest Concept In Practice mix!

Between MUBI's ‘Notebook Soundtrack’ mixes and ‘Sounds on Screen’, an ongoing series for NTS, the Berlin-based curator is typically found paying homage and drawing attention to some of finest movie soundtracks around. Here though, Florence’s mix serves as a companion piece to a recent film project; a time capsule of sorts reflecting on that chapter.

“I see this as a mixtape accompaniment put together whilst shooting a film earlier this summer. The film, a diary piece now in the edit, is surrounding my experimentation with the 2 cup manifestation method, or something like that lol… A mix of some of the tunes and words that soundtracked my world during the production and shooting process. A sonic time capsule of sorts, wrapped up with thoughtz, feelz n fun. Featuring classiques, music from heroes, friends and filmic snipetZ of a journey from start 2 finish.” – florence

Discover More

Concept In Practice: florence's 'as it comes' Mix

Andrew Lyster's YOUTH takes over the NTS airwaves live from MO6B in Stockport once a month. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/youth/episodes/youth-w-lyster-24th-august-2024

YOUTH w/ Lyster 240824

The Lot Radio Stage at Making Time ♾️ 2024

https://www.instagram.com/din_discovery_channel

DIN. @ MAKING TIME ♾️ 2024

Drifting into a new day with Maria Somerville, live from Ireland's wild west coast.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/early-bird-show-maria-somerville/episodes/early-bird-show-maria-somerville-7th-october-2024

The Early Bird Show w/ Maria Somerville 071024

Broadcasted live at Radio Tempo Não Pára (04.10.2024)

Artist: @hranrad

Hranrad @ Radio TNP 04.10.2024

Music For Mountains w/ Matsu: 9th November '24

A ritual invocation of the Dísir — the ancestral female protectors of the Norse bloodline.
Berserker drums, war-chants, and trance-frequencies merging into a sonic rite of strength, fury, and remembrance.


#berserkerfrequency #disir #norseancestors #worldmusic #ritualmusic #hempenology #ancestralmusic #vikingenergy

THE BERSERKER FREQUENCY DÍSIR EDITION

Sou Uma Estrela Que Caiu Aqui

Instrumental interpretation von Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings

Adagio (Still Breathing)

http://blowinguptheworkshop.com/project/hassanrahim

LUCID DAYDREAMS OPEN A PASSAGE BEYOND TIME.

OUT OF SERVICE ELEVATOR; COLD, DARK STAIRCASE.

FLICKERING RED LIGHTS SHIFT TO A GLOWING ULTRAVIOLET.

A ROSE BLOOMS IN TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR; AN ONLOOKER FROM A DISTANT ROOFTOP.

DOORS AJAR.
SHE STARTS THE IGNITION.


'SONGS FOR JUNE.

A VERY PERSONAL SELECTION OF SONGS THAT HAVE GOTTEN ME THROUGH THE MOST DIFFICULT TIMES.

MIXED OCTOBER 2016.
SPECIAL THANKS TO LOVEFINGERS.'
 
∙ INGA COPELAND - BECAUSE I'M WORTH IT
∙ STEVE REICH - COME OUT
∙ KAMERA - ARCSECOND
∙ LOUIS ARMSTONG - ST. JAMES INFIRMARY
∙ THE CARETAKER - THE SUBLIME IS DISAPPOINTINGLY ELUSIVE
∙ ARTHUR RUSSELL - BEING IT
∙ FUNKADELIC - MAGGOT BRAIN
∙ ARUM - DAP03
∙ BROADCAST - UNTIL THEN
∙ PHILIP GLASS & MICHAEL RIESMAN - IN THE UPPER ROOM, DANCE I
∙ BETTINA RHEIMS - GENDER STUDIES EXCERPT
∙ A CONVERSATION WITH RICKIE LEE JONES
∙ ANENON - PETROL
∙ INTERVIEW WITH JANIS JOPLIN
∙ DEAN BLUNT- Y3
∙ ALICE COLTRANE - GOING HOME
∙ MMOTHS - NAOKO PT. 2
∙ SUICIDE - DREAM BABY DREAM
∙ HTRK - FASCINATOR (ALT MIX)
∙ MOSE ALLISON - YOUNG MAN'S BLUES
∙ MAP OF AFRICA - BONE
∙ NINA SIMONE - FREEDOM EXCERPT
 
ARTWORK BY HASSAN RAHIM.

Blowing Up The Workshop

72 ◆ Hassan Rahim

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Concept In Practice: florence's 'as it comes' Mix

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