Olof Dreijer

Swedish musician (born 1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Also known as
  • DJ Coolof
  • Oni Ayhun
Born (1981-11-27) 27 November 1981 (age 44)
OriginNacka, Sweden
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Olof Dreijer
Olof Dreijer wearing a dark button-up, long-sleeved shirt and dark, ski-mask-like head covering, performing onstage while holding two drum sticks at a DJ station
Dreijer performing with the Knife in 2006
Background information
Also known as
  • DJ Coolof
  • Oni Ayhun
Born (1981-11-27) 27 November 1981 (age 44)
OriginNacka, Sweden
Genres
Occupations
Years active1999–present
LabelRabid
Formerly ofThe Knife
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Although the Knife very rarely performed live concerts, Olof performs as DJ Coolof in nightclubs across Europe, though only at events with equal gender representation on the artist lineup—with 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 issued 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]

Releases

as Oni Ayhun

  • OAR001 (2008)
  • OAR002 (2008)
  • OAR003 (2009)
  • OAR004 (2010)

as Olof Dreijer

  • Echoes from Mamori (EP, 2021)
  • Souvenir (2023)
  • Rosa Rugosa (EP, 2023)
  • Coral (EP, 2024)
  • Brujas with Diva Cruz (EP, 2024)
  • C2C Festival 2024, Stone Island Sound: Olof Dreijer (DJ Mix) (compilation, 2024)
  • Homobloc: Olof Dreijer in Manchester, Nov 9, 2024 (DJ Mix) (compilation, 2024)
  • Iris (EP, 2025)
  • Loud Bloom (2026)

References

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