Blitz Club regular Victor has graced our decks in numerous formats and lineups, showcasing a sonic identity that’s distinctly fluid. Yet, no matter where his musical journey takes him, one thing is certain: Victor is a guarantee for classy, refined sets and skilled mixing.
We’re happy to present another Blitz Live mix, a live recording of his opening set from Friday, the 6th of September alongside Marie Montexier & Roman Flügel.
Get a glimpse of the multifaceted selector’s stunning skills with this mix but make sure to catch the up-and coming artist this Saturday 09/11 at our lustful Cruise celebration!
Don’t forget to follow Victor on the socials:
https://www.instagram.com/victor_magicpower/ / https://soundcloud.com/victormgcpwr
We’ve sent Victor a few questions concerning the mix, experiences at Blitz and much more!
- Let’s start with an easy question: Do you remember your first gig at Blitz? How did it go? And do you recall the track you opened with?”
I think it was in 2018. I don’t remember what I opened with, but I do remember closing the set with a tempo change and Jonny L’s “I Want You,” which was a move that could have gone either way but fortunately was well received.
- The mix was recorded live at Blitz in early September 2024—how do you feel about it looking back?
Pretty good! It’s from what has somehow become my favorite slot at the club: opening the more house-oriented Friday night. I feel like this particular mix represents how comfortable I am now in that booth, because after playing there more often over the past few years, I feel like I can truly experiment and push the boundaries of the set’s theme. For example, in this recording, I’m playing some old Karenn and British Murder Boys, but the tracks still work within a house context, in my opinion.
- What can we expect from your set at the upcoming Cruise?
Definitely a higher pace and a harder, much more techno-oriented sound, trying to fit in with the Cruise vibe! BUT, having played the exact same slot a year ago, I noticed that slipping in some housier, lighter moments can work for sure. I’m really looking forward to it!
- You’re often described as a ‘sonic shapeshifter’ and an extraordinarily adaptable DJ, able to fit a variety of musical settings and back-to-back partners. How do you see this description? What’s at the core of your musical style?
I’m honestly proud of it because that’s what I’d read about my favorite DJs growing up, thinking, “One day I’d like to be like that…”
All jokes aside, I have thought a lot about why I can never stick to a style for a whole set, and it might just have to do with who I am as a person and how my brain works. Sometimes, it’s all over the place. I’ll see a DJ ride a groove for ages, locking in the crowd like crazy, and think, “Damn, you’ll never achieve that.” But then again, I have to remind myself not to be too hard on myself about it.
Playing back-to-back has just naturally evolved from a love of sharing music with my friends and exploring personal relationships. I’ve been very lucky to have had some memorable B2Bs at Blitz with some of my favorite DJs, like Verraco, Solid Blake, mad miran, Stenny, and more!
You also run the Magic Power label—could you tell us more about the idea behind it, the music you release, and the people involved?
The original plan was to put out music by my friends because no one else would, and I wanted people to listen. That was in 2016. We’re now six EPs in, and I’m really enjoying the work. The pandemic forced a bit of a hiatus, but the label is now operating again.
We’ve already released three EPs this year, and I’m currently working on a slightly bigger project that should come out next year. I’m very excited about it!
What’s the most curious and the most memorable experience you’ve had at Blitz?
Playing the closing set at the November Cruise last year was a very memorable experience for me. I was playing vinyl and accidentally let the record run out! I didn’t expect it to happen in that moment and got very, very mad at myself for messing up that hard, but the crowd started cheering and made me feel better about it.
Meeting one of the owners for the first time, who came to the booth while I was playing, was incredibly funny looking back—he cracked a joke that left me totally scrambled at first.
Finally, our classic closing question: Besides self-promotion and networking, what music have you been really into lately? (Track, album, mix—anything goes!)
I’m currently listening to the album Worm by Ozoyo, a wonderful record of ambient and trip-hop with a very unique sonic fingerprint. I can’t wait to be back playing an opening at Blitz so I can play some of this on the system!
Thanks for continuously having me at the club and for supporting me with mixes here. Blitz’s support means a lot to me and has really changed my outlook on Munich as a whole.