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Loftie Debut Session

Episode 7/26

Loftie

In this episode, Loftie delivers a high-energy mix that charts the full spectrum of his musical evolution over the last year. Returning to the decks in February 2023 after a long hiatus to focus on family, the artist has traded his early 2000s vinyl roots for a modern, whirlwind journey through sound.

The set mirrors Loftie's own recent progression and begins with the driving House and Tech House foundations that first drew him back to the booth before gradually ramping up the intensity. Moving from bouncy, steady grooves into the gritty, broken beats of UKG and heavy Bass, the mix serves as a powerful reminder that it is never too late to return to what you love. From his early days of wax to playing festivals decades later, Loftie proves that while the technology changes, the core mission remains the same - reading the room and sharing a relentless vibe.

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Little South · Episode 7/26 | Loftie | Podcast Mixes

Artist Interview

I wish I’d known that it’s never too late to come back to what you love.

Please introduce yourself to those unfamiliar with your DJ sound.

Hi, my name is Ben aka Loftie, I’m a DJ who originally cut my teeth learning to mix on vinyl back in the early 2000s. After a long hiatus to focus on family, I picked the headphones back up in February last year, and it’s been a whirlwind ever since. My sound is all about high energy and heavy bass. When i started out my sound was heavily influenced by House and Tech House, As I’ve evolved I’ve integrated a lot of Bass House and UKG into my sets. I love music that moves you, bridging the gap between steady grooves and that heavy, broken-beat energy.

What are your highlights of the past year and what is planned for the future?

The past year has been incredible. Making my club debut at Older And Partying's Christmas and January events at Sawan Nightclub which was a huge milestone. Having the opportunity to be represented by AudioWave Records has also opened so many doors. Looking ahead 2026 is lining up to be a big year for me, I’m making my festival debut at Immunity Festival this July, and in September I’m headed to Lanzarote for my first international gig. I’m also really excited for the debut X.X.X event this May Bank Holiday, organized by a close friend and fellow X.X.X DJ, aswell as several other events alongside some of the AudioWave Records lineup across the South West.

Tell us something that you know now that you wished you knew when you first started DJing.

I wish I’d known that it’s never too late to come back to what you love. When I was mixing on vinyl in the 2000s, I never imagined I'd be playing festivals decades later. I have blown away by the support and advice of fellow DJ'S around me, the technology might have changed but the core remains the same, it's about reading the room and sharing a vibe. The time i spent away only helped me to appreciate just how much the music means and i learned it's never to late to get behind those decks.

...I started drawing inspiration from the UKG and Bass House scenes.

What artists have inspired your DJ style?

The Toolroom Records roster was a massive influence when I restarted last February, DJs like Mark Knight James Hurr & Cassim taught me a lot about building a set with consistent energy and those hands in the air moments we all love. As my sound moved into the heavier side of things, I started drawing inspiration from the UKG and Bass House scenes. Artist's like Interplanetary Criminal and Osmosis Jones have played a big part in my new found love for Garage Music, drawn to sounds that push the low-end frequencies while keeping the rhythm infectious.

Talk us through your podcast mix track selection.
For this mix I wanted to showcase the full spectrum of my journey over the last year. It’s a progression that mirrors my own evolution, we start with those driving House and Tech House foundations that got me back into the booth, and then we gradually ramp up the intensity. By the end, we’re firmly in the world of UKG and heavy Bass. It’s designed to be a high-energy journey—from bouncy house sounds through to the gritty basslines of UKG.