{"id":35238,"date":"2026-09-09T17:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xceed.me\/blog\/?p=35238"},"modified":"2026-09-09T17:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:50:13","slug":"interview-with-luuk-van-dijk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xceed.me\/blog\/en\/interview-with-luuk-van-dijk\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Luuk Van Dijk: \u201cI’m a very friendly person, why should I act like a serious DJ\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a scene where “nonchalant” often passes for cool, Luuk van Dijk<\/a><\/strong> stands out by showing genuine joy both on and off the decks. The Dutch selector has mastered the art of balancing a lighthearted public persona with a deeply sophisticated musical output. Whether dropping heavy-hitting releases on labels like Solid Grooves<\/strong> and Eastenderz<\/strong>, running his own Dark Side Of The Sun<\/strong> imprint, or launching side projects, he approaches the culture with the infectious enthusiasm of a lifelong digger.

We caught up with him at Perros Mediterr\u00e1neos<\/strong> in Barcelona during the madness of OFFBCN to sip wine, share charcuterie, and dive deep into his world. From his early days DJing school parties to building his Get Closer<\/i> event series and unleashing his darker DJ Boeie<\/i> alias, Luuk unpacks the real dynamics behind modern clubbing\u2014including a candid look at how the industry\u2019s endless craving for short-term novelty might be putting the wider ecosystem at risk.

Sit down, pour yourself a glass, and watch the full conversation below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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