Defwill (Will Kroger), is a Brisbane based Underground House & Techno DJ –remarkably, Defwill is also the only Industry DJ in Australia, whom is deaf. Comprised of equal parts passion, talent, and determination, Defwill’s musicality brings a truly unique dimension to his craft; almost defying the way we view DJing, music, and sound.
Over the past 7 years, Defwill has worked to develop his skill-set, and has become a regular feature on QLD’s Electronic Music Scene. Armed with a deep understanding of vibrations, waveforms, and track structure – which in essence, virtualizes his ears – Defwill, is a journey-taker. His stylistic approach, draws influence from minimal, emotive, melodic, tribal, and driving grooves, and his mixes are executed with an astonishing kind of precision.
Fast-forward to 2016, and Defwill’s gigography reflects state - wide bookings at the likes of Capulet Bar, Woolly Mammoth, XY2, Faraway Festival, Dark Forest Festival, and the Gold Coast’s annual ‘White Paradise NYE’, including Elements Festival, Earth Frequencies Festival, and just recently played few times in Melbourne: The Railway Hotel, Brunswick Dimistion Nightclub, My Aeon.
Having supported Local, Interstate and International Artists, such as Bass Kleph (SYD), Steve Ward (MEL), Jamie Stevens (MEL), Dylan Griffith (MEL), Cìrukè, (BNE) Makumba/Darkshire (GR), and Hefty (UK), Defwill’s sights are now set on further growing his newly established ‘La Vibrations’ event brand, and exploring the world of production.
With the future of Defwill still unfolding, it’s inherently clear that Defwill is on a mission to push his own boundaries, whilst using his DJing platform to raise awareness for disability. Defwill, offers a refreshing take on the DJ artform, whilst reverberating a truly inspiring message about music’s ability to bypass communication barriers and limitations, as a universal and boundless language.