Matt Ossentjuk

Los Angeles DJ and producer Matt Ossentjuk is associated with the city’s house and techno community and co-founded the event series Gari Safari. His productions have appeared on AVOTRE, Desert Hearts Records, My Favorite Freaks and other independent labels. The 2017 single Bad Vibe showcased a darker, stranger side of his palette, built around heavy kicks, trembling bass and unusual vocal and synth details.

Ossentjuk’s activity also extends into label work: Gari Safari developed into the Gari Recs imprint, and its parties and music have travelled beyond Los Angeles. Magnetic described his sets as spanning house, techno and electro, while noting releases and collaborations that helped establish his profile on the West Coast. He has worked with vocalist and songwriter Anabel Englund. The available sources document this work in detail.