“What is a DJ if they don’t dig?” is Austen van der Bleek’s adapted maxim. One of the Sunshine City’s bright spots, he’s a champion of undiscovered cuts, carrying the torch for revitalizing eclectic dance floors at home and beyond. Touching on threads of true-school Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Balearic dance music with the discernment of an insider’s knowledge while bending the rules from the advantage of an outsider’s perspective, his style is distinctive, yet difficult to pin. He’s a DJ that truly shines behind the decks, leaving listeners soaking up rays that linger on long after his sets.

ST PETE, FL

Voted Best of the Bay reader’s pick for awards as a DJ, event producer, and internet radio show broadcaster.

“Austen van der Bleek has been creating a hub of creativity and diversity for his Open House Conspiracy events! Being that he is a very tasteful DJ helps when bringing in talent he respects and music that Florida so desperately needs.” — King Britt

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