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Olof Dreijer (ex-The Knife) returns to Dekmantel with "Iris", a new 4-track EP, just in time for his North America tour. Featuring remixes by Nidia and Verraco, "Iris" follows his 2024 collab with Diva Cruz, remixes for Björk ft. Rosalía and Röyksopp, plus acclaimed solo EPs on Hessle Audio and AD 93.

Think breakdance-era energy, sound-humour, mutant dancehall and body-synth mischief. "Iris" plays like a garden of sonic creatures—synths mimicking bodily sounds, chopped-up vocal textures, and ‘90s-style chord stabs inspired by Olof’s high school b-boy phase. It’s playful, raw, and weird in the best way.

With over two decades of shapeshifting behind machines and decks, Dreijer’s been a force in electronic music—from festival headliners across Europe to pushing the boundaries with his Oni Ayhun alias. He also co-founded Stockholm’s Bamba Club, a hub for progressive, percussive sounds.

Further recent highlights include co-producing tracks on Fever Ray’s latest album, producing Houeida Hedfi’s debut LP, contributing to projects by Planningtorock and Zhala, remixing Nine Inch Nails, Röyksopp & Robyn, and Emmanuel Jal. An unsurprisingly expansive repetoir for such a skilled and inventive producer.  

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Batshit sounds but unignorable body kinetics make this one of those curveball records that both techno, bass, house and future dancehall DJs will all get some mileage out of. Imagine Equiknox meets Ricardo Villalobos and you're halfway there!

TRACK LISTING

Iris
Iris (nidia Remix)
Blood Lily
Blood Lily (verraco Remix)