DJ Olive

DJ Olive, born Gregor Asch, is a pioneering experimental electronic artist and producer rooted in Brooklyn’s avant-garde music scene. Emerging in the 1990s as a key figure in the Illbient movement—a genre-blurring mix of ambient, dub, and hip-hop—he became known for his textured, immersive soundscapes and collaborative spirit. A founding member of groups like We™ and The Agriculture, Olive’s work often bridges art installations and live performance, with a focus on multi-channel sound design that turns spaces into sonic ecosystems. His alias, DJ Olive, reflects his turntablist roots, though his artistry stretches far beyond traditional DJing into ambient, glitch, and drone territories.

Active for decades, Olive continues to evolve, as seen in recent releases like *Buoy*, *SOMEWHERE*, and his contribution to *Air Texture III* alongside Deadbeat. His tracks, such as *Sleep* and *Fir*, lean into meditative, fluid tones, while collaborations and compilations like *Polk Street* and *Thwis* highlight his knack for blending organic textures with electronic experimentation. Whether through solo projects or boundary-pushing partnerships, DJ Olive remains a quiet yet vital force in experimental electronic music.

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