Mija challenges the status quo with hard-hitting drum 'n' bass and is making an Impact

Movement is around the corner too, which I know you went to last year. Do you have plans for it this year?

I love Movement. I have an afterparty out there, but I’m trying to get out there as soon as I can because I love Movement. If I can I’m going to be there the entire time for sure. I’m doing the after party with Golf Clap, who I actually met there last year. They’re legends in Detroit. We’re going to have a big party with Billy Kenny, Eyes Everywhere will be there.

That’s the festival I always dreamed of going to when I was 20 years old. I didn’t even think I’d ever get to play, and after going last year, I want to go back every year. Billy Kenny and I also have the same birthday, which is almost the same day of our party.

Anyone you’re specifically excited to see at Movement?

I’m excited to see Heidi. I saw her this past summer in Europe and it was one of my favorite late night gigs I’ve ever seen, her back-to-back with The Black Madonna.

Tell me about the mix you made for us.

It’s really fun. It goes from a weird indie electronic mode into drum ’n’ bass, like a feel good drum ’n’ bass sound. This mixtape will be more of a listening mix than a party mix, really eclectic and tasteful, but of course it has moments where it goes in. I’m putting at least two of my own unreleased tracks in it as well as some stuff that I’ve already released. I’ll also premiere one of Ryan Forever’s tracks in here too.

Find tickets to the Country Club Disco x FK A GENRE official Movement after party with Mija, Billy Kenny, Eyes Everywhere on May 28 here

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Track List:

Josh Pan & X&G 'Nowhere'

Bjork 'Cover Me' (Dillinja Mix)

Nu:logic (feat. Lifford) 'Everlasting Days'

Utah Saints 'Something Good '08' (High Contrast Remix)

DJ Fresh 'Talkbox'

Bassnectar 'Basshead'

Traxman 'Blow Yo Shit' (Lenkemz Remix)

Mat Zo 'Mad'

Mija 'Secrets'

Mija & Gammer - ID

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs 'Garden'

Steve "Silk" Hurley 'Jack Your Body'

DJ Mike Gip 'Deep Inside' RMX

The M Machine 'When It's Gone' (Mat Zo Remix)

Tennyson 'L'oiseau Qui Danse'

Omniboi 'Bad & Boujee' Remix

Amine 'Caroline' (Lege Kale Remix)

Ryan Forever - ID

Netsky 'Puppy'

Underworld 'Born Slippy' (Nuxx)

What So Not 'Divide & Conquer'

The Frim 'Bassline Skanka'

Beth 'Don't You Worry Child' (Gammer Remix)

Mija - ID

Porter Robinson 'Sad Machine' (Pure 100% Remix)

Mija & Vindata 'Better' (Electric Mantis Remix)