Olof Dreijer

Olof Dreijer
Dreijer performing with the Knife in 2006
Dreijer performing with the Knife in 2006
Background information
Also known asDJ Coolof, Oni Ayhun
Born (1981-11-27) 27 November 1981 (age 42)
OriginNacka, Sweden
Genres
Occupations
Years active1999–present
LabelsRabid Records
Formerly ofThe Knife
WebsiteOfficial The Knife website

Olof Björn Dreijer (born 27 November 1981) is a Swedish DJ and record producer, best known as one half of the electronic music duo the Knife, formed with his sibling Karin Dreijer.[1]

Although the Knife very rarely performed live concerts, Olof performs as DJ Coolof in nightclubs across Europe. He only performs at nights or at festivals with equal gender representation on the lineup of artists – no more than 50% people who identify as men.[2]

In late 2009 and early 2010, Olof released four EPs under the pseudonym Oni Ayhun.

In late 2010, he released a remix of Emmanuel Jal's "Kuar". In 2011, he produced the song "Jam" by Planningtorock from the album W.[3]

Upon being asked to DJ in Tel Aviv, Dreijer stated that he supports the international cultural boycott of Israel and the BDS movement in support of Palestinian rights. Dreijer and The Knife have supported this boycott for many years.[4]

  1. ^ "The Knife | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Bleeding Edge: The Knife Talk 'Shaking the Habitual'". 5 April 2013.
  3. ^ "PlanningToRock – W (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  4. ^ "The Knife's Olof Dreijer: 'I will not perform in Israel'". residentadvisor.net. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2020.