Love International: DJ Moxie Drops A Dub Decked Ode To The Adriatic Coast

Some music events are all about the setting, and Love International in Tisno, Croatia, knows the worth of its home. With it's main stage nestled into a cove of the Adriatic coast, it's an experience that feels jubilant and freeing, while wholly serene. Striking the balance of dance beats and club energy with relaxing beach energy, it's a singular experience in the festival sphere. To DJ Moxie, it's one of her absolutely favourite places to play.

"Love International has such a specific energy which makes you feel like you're coming home. It takes place in Tisno which is a small town in Croatia right on the Adriatic coast," says Moxie. "Its one of a handful of festivals I will stay at from start to finish, not only because of the location but the crowd it attracts. Whether it’s dancing in [off-site club] Barbarellas or sharing a smile with a stranger on the dancefloor of the festival site, there’s this sense of unity. I was asked to pick a Croatian word or phrase that sums up the festival and chose ‘U Skladu’ which means 'In Harmony'. That is what it feels like when you come here."

To celebrate Love International's 10th edition, Moxie has dropped a compilation curated with the theme of U Skladu, capturing the spirit of the festival. Awash with dub beats interwoven with Balearic flourishes and hazy summery synths, it shifts from chilled, ambient mornings to harder club sounds that evoke the energy of the nights.

"These are all the sounds which sum up this beautiful location and Love International"

Moxie has visited Tisno for 14 years, and has come to Love International for the past 9 years. "You can't not be influenced by its surroundings. It's fair to say Love International definitely has its own sound," she says. "It was finding a balance: reflecting the festival, but showcasing tracks I love and build a story within that."

The compilation is based on an "undeniable theme of Dub", she explains. "Whether that's the straight up Dub Reggae/Dancehall track from Me & Me Princess to the club stomper from Eden Burns. There are also low key Ambient moments from Quest & East Coast Love Affair. To summarise it's Groovy, Soulful Dub leaning. These are all the sounds which sum up this beautiful location and Love International."

Check out The Sound of Love International 007 on Bandcamp