Olof Björn Dreijer (born 27 November 1981) is a Swedish DJ and record producer, best known as one half of the electronic music duo

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, formed with his sibling

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. Although the Knife very rarely performed live concerts, Olof performs as DJ Coolof in nightclubs across Europe, though only at events with equal gender representation on the artist lineup—with no more than 50% people who identify as men. In late 2009 and early 2010, Olof released four EPs under the pseudonym Oni Ayhun. In late 2010, he released a remix of

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's "Kuar". In 2011, he produced the song "Jam" by

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from the album '' W''. Upon being asked to DJ in Tel Aviv, Dreijer stated that he supports the international cultural boycott of Israel and the

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in support of

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rights. Dreijer and the Knife have supported this boycott for many years.

Releases

as Oni Ayhun: as Olof Dreijer:

References

External links

The Knife official website

Oni Ayhun former website
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1981 births Living people Swedish male musicians Male feminists Swedish feminists Feminist musicians Swedish electronic musicians Swedish electronic dance music DJs People from Nacka Municipality Musicians from Stockholm County {{DJ-stub