DJ BORING

Biography

Watching DJ BORING in action is the antithesis of his mundane alias; vibrant, energising, fun and full of passion, Tristan Hallis puts his all into every set. Over the last few years he has ascended rapidly thanks to his dazzling displays, impeccable selection and high quality productions. The Australian selector takes great pride in his digging capabilities, constantly searching for lesser-known gems from years gone by, and pairing them up with more recent cuts that are equally exceptional. Pre-Covid he was based in London, traveling the globe with a packed touring schedule and earning himself a flawless reputation as one of the most promising new acts on the scene. Since the pandemic hit, he’s kept up the momentum, channeling his knowledge and unrelenting creativity into a batch of new productions. As the world begins to slowly open up again, DJ BORING is ready to step back into club culture with a fresh head and an armoury of dance floor weapons to unleash… Since he arrived with ‘Winona’ in 2016, DJ BORING has continued to push forward and demonstrate his abilities on stage, in the clubs, at festivals and behind-the-scenes in the studio. He has an innate ability to blend seemingly disparate styles and create cohesive, engaging mixes that make sense and keep the dance floor pumped. BORING’s sets play out like energetic journeys into forgotten gems and future classics. He inhabits a space where throwback trance sits comfortably with old school house, and Belgian techno is spliced with rolling grooves. His debut on BBC Radio 1’s legendary Essential Mix and amazing Boiler Room appearance at Lost Sundays exemplify this DJ style, but tune in to any of his streams, recorded sets or, better still, see him in person and you’re bound to be left buzzing by his sheer dynamism. In the studio, the producer has honed in on a contemporary sound that pays homage to the roots of dance music. Whether its Detroit techno-inspired future funk or Chicago house layered with obscure YouTube samples, his productions are birthed in hardware and imbued with Hallis' energetic personality - a human touch which can often be lacking in many productions today. This trait shines through in his new live show where hardware and controllers become a natural extension of his creative self, a conduit through which he presents a fresh take on his music. Recent releases include the soul nourishing ‘Like Water’ on Technicolour/Ninja Tune, a gorgeous four-track EP full of uplifting vibes, rich textures and catchy rhythms. The EP has picked over 1.9million streams on Spotify, making it a certified smash. He also dropped ‘Gardenia’, which was featured on Jayda G’s DJ Kicks mix, plus remixes of Moby’s ‘Morningside’ and CRi’s ‘Stranger’ further demonstrating his knack for striking the right balance between emotional depth and dance floor appeal. There are many sides to BORING’s persona and his DJ exploits present a total contrast to his studio endeavours. Production-wise we’re invited to witness BORING’s sensitive side. This is where he explores his own world of experiences, expressing his feelings through the power of music and often producing melodic tracks that complement the visceral nature of his DJ sets. These emotive cuts are the backbone of his live set, which he has been steadily constructing since 2019, and will be taking out on the road as soon as possible. DJ BORING epitomises the dance floor roots of club culture; positive energy, liberating and unifying selections and unbridled fun and self-expression, combined with respect for the music and a genuine desire to share his unwavering passion. Despite his impressive list of achievements it’s clear BORING is only just getting started, with his live show being finalised alongside plans for an album project in the not-too-distant future, the stage is set for the next phase of this soaring artist’s remarkable career…