INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
☆ BY LAUREN SANTIA ☆
KNOWN FOR CRAFTING A WORLD OF ART, BASS MUSIC AND COMMUNITY — Same Same But Different breaks the boundaries of what it means for a festival to be truly immersive. DJ and producer Klo fits this mold perfectly, curating a sound that blends UKG, bass and hypnotic grooves that perfectly mirrors the festival’s magical energy. With a signature sound rooted in experimentation and pushing boundaries, Klo brings a distinct perspective to any dance floor and festival she plays.
Following her unforgettable performance at Same Same But Different this year, we caught up with Klo to reflect on the experience, from the energy of the crowd to the sense of connection that makes smaller festivals so memorable. We also discussed the creative evolution behind Klo’s latest work and an upcoming project that promises to take their sound in a more cohesive direction. From finding inspiration in unexpected places to building a musical world of their own, Klo offers a glimpse into what’s next.
LUNA: Same Same But Different has a distinct sense of community and connection to art, the self and music. What was your experience like stepping into that environment this year, and what stood out to you most?
KLO: Stepping into Same Same was so different (no pun intended) than most festivals I've played this year. You feel an immediate sense of community and comfort the moment you step foot into the festival. Everyone was so kind and I loved how receptive the crowd was with what I was playing—it felt like they were open to all types of genres which I love to see.
LUNA: Was there a particular moment from your set or the festival that you know you’ll be carrying with you for a while?
KLO: I think watching everyone pour into the stage from other places when I started my set was so special. I usually worry about conflicting set times, as any artist typically does, but with no conflicting set times you could tell the crowd was just so excited to experience whatever was next. I loved how intimate the experience felt as well.
LUNA: What do you think makes a live music experience feel genuinely memorable or intimate, especially within a festival setting?
KLO: Being able to experience it with your friends but also meeting new people. I think smaller festivals naturally feel more intimate as well, which is always more memorable.
LUNA: For people discovering Klo through Same Same But Different, how would you describe where you are creatively right now and what are you excited to explore next?
KLO: Right now, I'm in a really exciting phase of my career as I work on a larger project set to release next year. I've been taking the time to dive deeper into my sound and create music that feels like its own world, where every track tells a story and contributes to something bigger. A huge part of this process has been learning to be patient with myself, trusting my creative instincts and allowing things to evolve naturally. It's given me the space to build something that feels really cohesive and intentional, and I'm excited for people to experience this next chapter of Klo.
LUNA: If you could take one feeling from this festival and bring it into the next chapter of your music, what would you want that feeling to be?
KLO: I think it would be the feeling of connection. There's something really special about smaller, more intimate festivals where the energy feels so personal and everyone is there for the same reason. That's something I really want to carry into my music moving forward—creating an experience that people can lose themselves in while still feeling connected to something bigger.
