PUP RIFF MUSIC

This melodic mischief-maker doesn’t just play techno – he wields it like a serotonin sabre, honed to cut through the chains that bind, and unleash the joyous animal that lies within us all. Well known for harmonically weaving techno, progressive trance, and vocals together into euphoric, emotionally charged journeys with just the right amount of bite.

But behind the decks, it’s never just about beats per minute or genres. Riff is a DJ who understands that music can be both escape and affirmation — a tool for release, resistance, and radical joy. His passion lies in using music to build spaces where bodies move freely, where identities aren’t just welcomed but celebrated, and where every drop feels like a collective exhale. His mixes are intimate yet expansive, familiar yet surprising — always carefully crafted to connect people, not just tracks.

Riff is a proud resident of Brisbane queer and kink nightlife staples BootCo, Lab, and Paw’d, a recurring menace at Aussie queer institute Barba, and has even taken his sound international, uniting people in dancefloor and darkroom ecstasy at Darklands festival in Europe.

Whether you're on the dancefloor, on the prowl, or just hanging out in gear, this pawty animal hopes to set you free, one hedonistic yet heartfelt mix at a time.