[iso]BIOGRAPHY:[/iso]
www.djollis.com
Biography of DJ OlliS (Olli Sovijärvi); Helsinki, Finland
OlliS (Frisky Radio, Disco Records, YleX) [ www.djollis.com ]
At the tender age of 26 the old 'new talent' has dj'ed only for 3 years, covering the main musical directions from House to Breakbeat and Electro; performing with a progressive edge alongside Ian Ossia, John '00' Fleming, John 'Quivver' Graham, Pole Folder, Ian Pooley, Orkidea and Jori Hulkkonen at various events. His selection of strong melodies, groovy basslines, breakbeats and trance elements can now be heard weekly on Finnish national radio YleX 91.9FM.
Growing in a very musical family and being predisposed to various kind of music since a little kid has probably been the key factor of what OlliS is today. Over ten years of playing the piano and studying the theory of music has educated him an ability to create something memorable and musically touching when performing as a DJ. Music is everything and everything is music, as he likes to put it.
Taking influences from classical music to heavy rock, carefully following the electronic music scene from the beginning of the 90s and growing into the trance scene from the mid 90´s he moved to progressive house music. Since then his all time favourites and the most influental DJs have been Sasha & Digweed, Chris Fortier, Anthony Pappa, Ian Ossia, Desyn Masiello and Paul Oakenfold to name a few.
Today OlliS has stabilized his place in the Finnish clubbing scene as the leading progressive house DJ and a rising star in the Baltic and Eastern European countries. Having a weekly radio show at Finnish national radio and a monthly residency at Frisky Radio with a success show Aurea Mediocritas is keeping him very busy alongside dj´ing. Future plans consist of producing music with a top Finnish producer Miika Kuisma and concentrating more and more on gigging outside Finland.
OlliS represents a new generation of progressive house music, a style that is built on strong basslines, epic melodies and groovy rhythm. His DJ sets are ecclective journeys of electronic music combining old and new stuff, always giving the crowd an unforgettable musical journey.
Factsheet
* Resident DJ at Disco Records [ www.discorecords.lv ]
* DJ'd regurarly at finnish clubs; Hallmark, Unity, Fantasy, Jack, VooDoo, Illusions, Dive, Pussy Club,
* 2nd place 'New DJ of the year' Finnish Club Awards 2003
* 5th place 'DJ of the year' Finnish Club Awards 2004
* Nominated as 'DJ of the year' Finnish Club Awards 2005
* Residency at 404 Helsinki 2003-2006
* Radio show on weekly tuesdays on national radio YleX 91.9FM
* Radio show monthly on US based Frisky webradio [Aurea Mediocritas]
* Founding member of the Further -progressive community
[iso]INFO:[/iso]
Name Olli Sovijärvi
Age 26
Location Helsinki
Occupation Medical Student
Residency Disco Records, 404, BREAK that HOUSE, Further
Played since 01012003
2nd Place at Finnish Club Awards 2003, New Dj Of The Year -category
5th Place at Finnish Club Awards 2004, Dj Of The Year -category
[iso]CONTACT & BOOKINGS:[/iso]
E-mail [email protected]
[iso]CHARTS:[/iso]
TOP15 | 22-2-2006
01 Killahurtz : Weird Brother (original mix)
02 Marrocco : Vertical Line (EMC mix) [helvetica]
03 Junkie XL : Today (UNKLE remix) [mostiko]
04 Derek Howell : Yah Yah (original mix) [dk]
05 Jonathan & Bradley : Manhattan (Johan Cyber mix) [cyber]
06 Peres & Petersky : Hello Ladies [aurium]
07 Starkillers : Diskoteka (Kobbe & Austin Leeds mix) [spinnin´]
08 Sultan & Tone Depth : Back To You (Tone Depth remix) [tao]
09 DJ Remy & Roland Klinkenberg : Ignite (original mix) [68]
10 Mark Knight : Insatiable (MTV & MK dub) [toolroom traxx]
11 Matt Rowan & Jaytech : Tomorrow [hope]
12 D-Nox : Seven Hours (original mix) [electribe]
13 D-Pen : Closer (original mix) [1shot]
14 Beckers : Switch (Ace Ventura mix) [iboga]
15 D:Fuse : There It Is (Stroud dub) [mining vinyl]
OlliS : TOP 20 Chart / October 2005
01 Pryda : Aftermath [pryda]
02 U&K : Paranoid [L2 music]
03 Blackwatch & Quivver : Loveless (05 edit) [boz boz]
04 Greed : Sandrushka (Andre Absolut remix) [feed me]
05 Blendbrank : Synthetic Symphony [bug eyed]
06 Ballroom : Remember Me [mauritius music]
07 Micah : Tell Me [L2 music]
08 Marc Mitchell & Ian Ossia : About Time (Ossia remix) [innersense]
09 Jeff Bennet : Strange Item (Hernan Cattaneo & John Tonks remix) [hearing aid]
10 J.Velarde : After The Life (Final Life mix / OlliS re-edit) [t.u.s.o.m.]
11 The Vintage : Wake Up America (original mix) [sondos]
12 Bent : As You Fall (Micah´s swollen booty mix) [eq grey]
13 TDR : Squelch (part 2)(Housetrap remix) [oxygen]
14 Julian Poker : Black Leather (original mix) [forensic]
15 Error Error : It Hits My Hair (Falling Deep) [italic]
16 Damien Strong : Sunrise At Pinkville (So Phat! mix) [peppermint jam]
17 Marc Mitchell & Ian Ossia : 4 Day Haze (original mix) [innersense]
18 Introvert : Things Left Unsaid [CDR]
19 !!! (Chk Chk Chk) : Hello? Is This Thing On= (40oz edit) [eq grey]
20 Introvert : Wistful Longing (dub2) [CDR]
OlliS : TOP10 chart for June 2005
01 Jabba Metamorphosis [ap germany]
02 Gabriel & Dresden Portobello [organised nature]
03 Blank & Jones - Perfect Silence (E-Craig´s 212 dub) [liquid]
04 Martin H Eau De Cologne [mutekki]
05 Chable & Bonicci Ride (Mashtronic remix) [alternative route]
06 Way Out West Don't Forget Me (Way Out West's Dust Biter mix) [distinctive]
07 Antix Hiding Place [iboga]
08 Mike Hunt Lick My Window (Michael Woods production) [white label]
09 Treshold Production Soundsystem [dance ´n´ dust]
10 Jay Wave Samsara [sog liquid]
OlliS - TOP10 April 2005:
01 Kraftwerk : Aerodynamik (Alex Gopher / Etienne De Crecy Dynamik Mix) [emi]
02 Santiago Nino : Believe (Max Graham remix) [aurium]
03 Andrew Kelly : She Thinks She´s Underground [edm digital]
04 Peter Martin : Nocturnal Activity [prodigal sounds]
05 Alley Qats : Lo-TeQ [CDR]
06 Tearrain : The Fade [CDR]
07 Stef Vrojlik & 16 Bit Lolitas : Vera Para Me [deep]
08 Fischerspooner : Just Let Go (Thin White Duke remix) [capitol]
09 Roel : Provocative [deep focus]
10 Ashtrax : Bad Red EP [gu music]
[iso]RADIO:[/iso]
Resident DJ @ YleX, tiistain tanssi-ilta
Monthly show @ Frisky Radio
[iso]MUSIC:[/iso]
progressive -> house, tech, trance, breaks, deep, tribal, groove..
[iso]GIGS:[/iso]
Upcoming
26-07-2006 Disco Mob @ Rosegarden, Helsinki
05-08-2006 Thomas´ 30th birthday party @ UG, Helsinki
09-08-2006 Elite @ UniQ @ Helsinki
12-08-2006 Olivers House Club @ Olivers, Helsinki
13-08-2006 Afternoon In The Sun @ Alppipuisto @ Helsinki
19-08-2006 just:MOORE @ Underbar, Helsinki
26-08-2006 I Love Kiksu 2006 @ Valkoinen Sali, Helsinki
30-09-2006 Illusions 10 years birthday party @ Nosturi, Helsinki
06-10-2006 Visual Gate @ Lohja
18-11-2006 Rio @ Sotkamo
Past
22-07-2006 Olivers House Club @ Olivers, Helsinki
02-07-2006 OlliS @ Oujee, Helsinki
24-06-2006 Midsummer Party /w Darude @ Svartholma, Loviisa
26-05-2006 Izabel´s 30 birthday party @ Super, Helsinki (b2b xkl) [private]
06-05-2006 XLK´s 30 birthday party @ UG, Helsinki
05-05-2006 Turbo Tuonela part1 @ La Vida, Lahti
01-05-2006 Illusions @ Nosturi, Helsinki
30-04-2006 Aero @ Helsinki Club [with Parham]
29-04-2006 Club Sipoo [osa8] @ Underbar, Helsinki
28-04-2006 Pinky @ Barbi, Turku
14-04-2006 Dance Republic: warmup party with Coburn @ Hima&Sali / Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki
13-04-2006 Housenation: X @ Lahti
25-03-2006 Club SIPOO [osa7] @ Underbar, Helsinki
24-03-2006 Melting Point @ Heven, Järvenpää
25-02-2006 Club SIPOO [osa6] @ Underbar, Helsinki
23-02-2006 Zen: Beyond Progressive @ Club Volume
18-02-2006 ClubZone @ NiteTrain, Rovaniemi
15-02-2006 Supercool @ UniQ, Helsinki
01-02-2006 Fuck The Melody @ Rose Garden, Helsinki
28-01-2006 Club SIPOO [osa5] @ Underbar, Helsinki
21-01-2006 Hallmark @ La Tour, Helsinki
20-01-2006 Capital Night Mix CD tour @ Essential, Riga [Latvia]
01-01-2006 DiscoMob @ Birdie, Helsinki
31-12-2005 Club Sipoo [osa4] @ Underbar, Helsinki
08-12-2005 Private Party @ UG
26-11-2005 Club Sipoo [osa3] @ Underbar, Helsinki
20-11-2005 Dog Ears @ Rose Garden, Helsinki
11-11-2005 Movida Corona DJ Competition @ Helsinki Club
10-11-2005 Zen : Ambrosia @ Volume, Helsinki
29-10-2005 Club Sipoo [osa2] @ Underbar, Helsinki
28-10-2005 Defence / Jack The Groove @ Senssi, Tampere
23-10-2005 Pussy Club afterhours @ Fever @ Helsinki
15-10-2005 Choon! @ Klubi, Turku
12-10-2005 Supercool @ UniQ, Helsinki
07-10-2005 Club Hunaja @ Nite Train, Lappeenranta
01-10-2005 SIPOO club opening! @ Underbar, Helsinki
30-09-2005 404 4year birthday party /w John "Quivver" Graham @ Helsinki
27-08-2005 Private @ UG
13.08.05 Private Wedding Party @ Helsinki
10.08.05 Elite @ UniQ, Helsinki
05.08.05 Goodbye Party @ Underbar, Helsinki
29.07.05 liQuid @ Helsinki
23.07.05 Spice Summer Party @ Comeetta, Helsinki
17.07.05 SDMF afterparty @ Tallinn, Estonia
16.07.05 Sundance Music Festival @ Tallinn, Estonia
09.07.05 Konemetsä @ Marttila, Ollila
28.05.05 Huhuu @ Bio Rex, Terrace
14.05.05 French Connection @ Decadance, Gent Belgium
13.05.05 Charlies @ Gent, Belgium
11.05.05 Supercool @ Premi, Helsinki
01.05.05 404 & The Players Club @ Helsinki Club (with Ian Pooley)
16.04.05 Club Sauna Wappu warm-up @ Helsinki club terrace
24.03.05 Clubzone @ Night, Oulu
13.03.05 Electrogenic @ Rose Garden, Helsinki
11.03.05 Jack @ Rose Garden, Helsinki
05.03.05 Pacifique @ Serena Waterpark, Espoo
19.02.05 Iglu @ Kiva, Tampere (with John ´00´ Fleming)
04.02.05 Huhuu club opening @ Helsinki
12.01.05 Supercool @ Premi, Helsinki
01.01.05 Illusions Productions @ Nosturi, Helsinki
01.01.05 Club Sauna NYE Fireworks @ UG
31.12.04 Hallmark @ La Tour, Helsinki [lounge set]
31.12.04 Entropy UV @ UG, Helsinki
11.12.05 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio
09.12.04 Accesss @ Oujee
06.12.04 Pulsar Afterparty @ Wäiski, Helsinki
04.12.04 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio
27.11.04 OlliS @ Bassoradio
13.11.04 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio
10.11.04 Mental Reset @ Turku
06.11.04 Mental Mono @ Turku
05.11.04 75 + 24 (Colors pre-party) @ Ravintola Teatteri, Helsinki
23.10.04 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio.com
16.10.04 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio
16.10.04 Club Alternative @ Premiere, Helsinki
02.10.04 OlliS @ Bassoradio.com
24.09.04 Techtribe Afterhours @ Café VS, Tallinn Estonia
23.09.04 Let´s Get Twisted @ Club Prive, Tallinn Estonia
11.09.04 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio
05.09.04 Hallmark after party @ Heösinki
04.09.04 Hallmark @ La Tour, Helsinki
28.08.04 Chaos pres. Eternity @ Maestro, Helsinki
20.08.04 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio.com
13.08.04 Koneisto @ Kaapelitehdas
07.08.04 OlliS @ Bassoradio.com
30.07.04 Das Boot @ Rellu, Kotka
18.07.04 TechTribe SDMF after party @ Tallinn, Estonia
17.07.04 TechTribe radio, ENERGY FM @ Tallinn, Estonia
17.07.04 Sundance Music Festival @ Tallinn, Estonia
03.07.04 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio.com
19.06.04 Sauna Club Inferno @ Hotelli Vaakuna
18.06.04 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio.com
12.06.04 BreakThatHouse @ Bassoradio.com
11.06.04 Slip @ Vanha (terassi)
29.05.04 Enjoy The Music - Not Drugs (street party) @ Senaatintori ->
19.05.04 Exclusive Sauna Club @ Hotelli Vaakuna
19.05.04 Wednesday Vibes @ System
07.05.04 5element @ Saku Suurhall, Viro
01.05.04 404 @ Memphis
24.04.04 Club Alternative @ Premiere
10.04.04 404 @ Memphis
09.04.04 Hallmark @ Maestro, Helsinki
08.04.04 Club Fantasy @ Kino, Turku (b2b Homegrove)
03.04.04 Sindissential @ Grab, Turku
27.03.04 Oceania @ Silja Opera (b2b Homegrove)
19.03.04 Jatkot @ Kolo, Helsinki
13.03.04 Sindissential @ Grab, Turku
13.03.04 Roska club @ Klubi, Turku
14.03.04 Chillis @ UG
06.03.04 Pacifique @ Serena
07.02.04 404 @ Memphis
14.01.04 Accesss @ Kerma
14.01.04 Must @ Premiere
02.01.04 Jack @ Kerma
31.12.03 404 New Year´s Party with Ian Ossia @ Memphis
27.12.03 404 @ Memphis
29.11.03 404 @ Memphis
15.11.03 private @ Vuosaari UG
14.11.03 club CR @ Cotton Club, Parainen *PERUTTU*
12.11.03 Ever Club @ Premiere
05.11.03 Ever Club @ Premiere
24.10.03 404 @ Memphis
11.10.03 a friend´s graduation party @ Rake Club
11.10.03 404 @ Memphis
19.09.03 VooDoo @ Kerma (b2b Mr.A)
06.09.03 Euforia IV @ UG
08.08.03 Lounge @ Club Dive (b2b Homegrove), Tampere
06.08.03 Solar Club @ Premiere
28.06.03 Lavatanssit @ Nokia (b2b Mikko)
20.-21.6.03 Juhannus @ Vuosaari ug
14.06.03 Unity pre-party @ Uunisaari
11.06.03 Solar club @ Premiere
08.06.03 DBTL afterhours @ Old School, Turku
04.06.03 Solar club @ Premiere (b2b N.Geselle)
27.04.03 Sunday Session @ high tech center
16.04.03 Club Quality @ System
04.04.03 Jack @ Kerma
22.03.03 sOda sauna UG
18.03.03 kuukauden makkarinauha @ radio YleX
15.03.03 chillis @ Coma
01.03.03 private @ ug
05.02.03 Ever club @ Premiere