GriffinGrrl is a priestess and guardian of the good vibes for house-music aficionados.
GriffinGrrl is "a priestess and guardian of the good vibes" for house-music aficionados. Andi Dean

GriffinGrrl (aka Emily Griffin)

Current top 5 tracks:

Chris Child, "Fortuna (Rene Amesz Remix)" (Witty Tunes)

IDQ, "Rebels (Josh Butler Remix)" (Armada Subjekt)

Illyus & Barrientos, "Strings (Camelphat Remix)" (Glasgow Underground)

AC Slater & Shoffy, "Taking Off (Jay Robinson Remix)" (Night Bass)

Tiger Stripes & Riva Starr, "Sound of the Bettest" (Truesoul)

Crew/label affiliations: "Uniting Souls and LOST."

Styles played: "I came up as a jungle/drum & bass/breakbeat DJ (aka Ms.E), but am now playing with all things housey—tech house, deep house, bass house. At this point, I try not to pay attention to what niche category a song may be in or even when it came out as much as the energy it brings for the mood I'm crafting. There are some progressive-y things that work for me, older garage-y bits—bring it on."

DJing philosophy: "DJing is my expression of being in the flow and feeling it all—my love, rage, bliss, curiosity. I amplify what moves me and makes me feel alive. After a 10-year break from performing, it's been an incredible blessing to return to this act of service as a more dynamic storyteller, a priestess and guardian of the good vibes. I pour the essence of my heart and soul into every set I create, and absolutely cherish my connection with the dancers."

Format: "Simply digital these days: MP3s via USB stick on CDJs at the clubs and Traktor at home for recordings or remote gigs, if needed. I'm dusting off my old vinyl for some gigs coming up, though—that feels like such a treat!"

Worst request: "Eh, I don't really remember the random songs from over the years... I usually just smile and keep making them dance. ;)"

Upcoming events: "I regularly play as a resident of Uniting Souls' Diggin Deep (4th Saturday of the month) and LOST (3rd Friday of the month)— both at Monkey Loft."

Other special summer gigs on the horizon are:
May 18 - Vinyl set @ Looters Records, then LOST @ Monkey Loft
June 2 - Uniting Souls Aquafunk Boat Party
June 9 - Dusty Booty @ Drunky's Two Shoe BBQ
June 29 - Sublime @ Om Culture
June 30 - Sky High @ Smith Tower
July 29 - Cascadia Music & Arts Festival
August 15 - Paradise Sunset Sessions @ Monkey Loft

Listen to GriffinGrrl's mixes here.