Air Max '97, the alias of electronic musician/producer/DJ Oliver Van Der Lugt, describes his material as "nightmare dance music." But it's hardly as terrifying as that nickname might indicate -- fast-paced and frenetic, sure, but quite enjoyable in its quirks.
Born in The Netherlands and raised in New Zealand before settling in Australia, Van Der Lugt grew up on a steady diet of industrial and noise music, which no doubt influenced his eventual style. He started his own label, DECISIONS, in 2015, releasing several singles there as well as 2018 debut album Nacre. Off-label co...