Dilation

DJ Dilation

Relatively new to the scene, Dillon Hargrave came into the game from yet another perspective. As part of a live, electronic jazz duo, Hargrave started doing more programming and listening to electronic music and saw deejaying as an outlet for his creativity that would allow him much more independence. Now, roughly two and a half years later, Hargrave has become one of the premier up-and-comers on the local scene as DJ Dilation.

As can many of our DJs, Dilation can bounce through an array of styles, touching on house music to hip-hop to '80s, but he has really established himself within the electronic music genre. He most often incorporates a house feel in his live mixes. His Sunday night residency at Soundpony has been making waves as one of the better nights of electronic music in town, and his reputation is quickly growing.

Dilation also plays Tiny Lounge on Friday nights, as well as in Stillwater a couple times a month. Plus, he is currently working on a project with Aaron Post for a potential "Electro Night" once Electric Circus officially opens in the spot that was formerly Exit 6C.

As a casual listener, what's most impressive with Dilation's mixes is his ability to add a more organic, natural feel to his electronic mixes. Although the surface usually has an electronic shimmer, his incorporation of vocals and synths warms things up without sounding particularly retro.

Dilation is another DJ who often employs both digital files and turntables, but by his own admission, he moved into the transition in a backwards manner.

Coming from an electronic music background, he started out using laptops, which provided him a more organic feel when mixing.

"I really look up to Moody," Dilation said, "because he's old school and good with vinyl, but he's adapted to the technology and allowed it to help him become even better as he uses it to its fullest extent. It shows his dedication to staying on top of the field."

Dilation's rapidly blossoming talent can likely be attributed to the fact that he keeps his ego in check and is a quick learner, not only willing, but eager to work with other DJs. As such, he's shared time with Robbo, Lynn K, Heady P, Just Jon and Moody, amongst others, giving him a well-rounded perspective on his role as a DJ.

Of his style, Dilation admits that he's all about staying in the moment, reacting to the audience and keeping things moving.

"I don't know if it's just ADD or what, but I like to switch songs every two minutes or so," he said. In turn, his mixes are active and fresh, which keeps his audience involved. As word gets out and he continues to play around town, Dilation is definitely one of the main young players to keep an eye on. - Urban Tulsa Weekly

A fresh mixtape has arrived on the KJHK scene!!! This installment brought to you by Dilation, its a 20min mix of fresh dance bangers finished with a serious dubstep remix of a Bassnectar tune. Thanks to Ross (Tue. Beatlovers 9-12) for airing the joint. If you missed the broadcast check the link for a free download.
I'm Live (From the Dining Room)
1. Basement Jaxx - My Turn
2. Chromeo - Night By Night (Redial Remix)
3. Daft Punk - Technologic (Kids At The Bar Remix)
4. Duck Sauce - Anyway
5. Fake Blood - I Think I Like it
6. Calvin Harris - The Rain
7. Ghost Town DJs - My Boo (American Dream Team Remix)
8. French Horn Rebellion - Up All Night (John Bourke Remix)
9. Fuzeta-Papelotes (BEATpUNKS Remix)
10. Bassnectar - Cozza Frenzy (Mega Bass Mix)

- KJHK- Lawrence