DJ Strife
For over two decades, Erica Long, known to the world as DJ Strife, has been a driving force in the U.S. Drum & Bass scene. From her earliest days, music has been her lifeblood, and Drum & Bass, her passion. Strife has evolved from a teenage rave attendee into an internationally respected DJ, producer, and a pioneering figure for the genre in America. The journey begins Strife's immersion into the electronic music world began in 1994 when, at just 14, she attended her first rave. This one experience solidified a lifelong commitment to the music and its culture. She dove headfirst into the scene, promoting for major East Coast events and quickly realizing her path to becoming a DJ. By age 16, she was already learning the craft, determined to take crowds on a musical journey and control the dance floor with her meticulous track selection.
A global footprint Known for her fluid style, Strife weaves together liquid Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop/R&B influences and rolling basslines. This signature sound has captivated audiences worldwide, leading to performances and tours across Europe, Australia, Brazil & the U.S. Her list of global events is extensive and includes appearances at iconic festivals & events such as:
The rest of it — four more paragraphs
Sun & Bass Festival in Sardinia, Italy Locus Festival in Tulum DEMF (Detroit Electronic Music Festival) Respect (LA) Pacific Jungle & Sub:mission (Honolulu, HI) UK monthlies "Therapy Sessions", "Metric", "Intrigue", "Momentum", "Accoustixx" & "Subfactory" She has shared the stage with a who's who of Drum & Bass heavyweights, including Fabio, High Contrast, DJ Marky, Goldie & more.
Milestones and achievements Strife's career is marked by several significant milestones:
Production work: Strife is a released producer, with tracks featured on DNBB Records. Industry collaborations: Her expertise has led to endorsements from major brands, including keyboard company Korg. Conference appearances: She has demonstrated her skills at major industry events like SXSW and the Winter Music Conference in Miami. Resident DJ: She is a longtime resident DJ for Driven AM events in New York City and a newly relocated resident for Miami's Drum & Bass collective, United D&B. Pioneering legacy Strife is particularly celebrated for her role in the U.S. Drum & Bass scene. As an emissary for the movement, she notably made history by being one of the first female DJs from the United States to perform at the renowned Sun & Bass festival in Italy (since 2008). Her dedication has paved the way for countless artists and helped cement Drum & Bass's place in the American music landscape.
The artist today Now based in Miami, Strife continues to move dance floors with her impeccable mixing and deep-seated love for the music. Her journey is a testament to the power of following one's passion, reminding listeners that when the music takes over and you close your eyes, the whole world disappears.
Their Resident Advisor profile, in full and unedited.
The nights
2026
- Sat 4 JulCedar Creek Parktheir 2nd night · DJ Strife, Driven AM, Lightbox
- Sat 18 AprThe Meadowsfirst time · BP2, The Brooklyn Monarch, Ultra DNB
- Fri 6 FebElsewheretheir 2nd night
2025 — 1 night
- Sat 15 Feb 2025Elsewherefirst time
2024 — 2 nights
- Sun 16 Jun 2024Cedar Creek Parkfirst time · Driven AM, Driven AM Recordings
- Sat 30 Mar 2024H0L0first time · Driven AM, Driven AM Recordings
Their rooms
One tick a night, on the one axis this page has — Aug 2023, where the listings start, to Jan 2027, the last night anybody has announced. The shaded end has not happened yet.
- Cedar Creek ParkJun 2024 – Jul 20262 nights
- ElsewhereFeb 2025 – Feb 20262 nights
Once each: The Meadows and H0L0.
Who they play with
Counted from the bills themselves, over bills of twelve names or fewer. A pair's count includes a night that is announced and not yet played; where there is one, the row says when.
- Agent 137Cedar Creek Park ×1, Elsewhere ×1, and 1 more room · Mar 2024 – Jul 20263 nights
- Dave ShichmanCedar Creek Park ×2, Elsewhere ×1 · Jun 2024 – Jul 20263 nights
- Ben SoundscapeCedar Creek Park ×2 · Jun 2024 – Jul 20262 nights
- HexpinCedar Creek Park ×2 · Jun 2024 – Jul 20262 nights
- LightboxCedar Creek Park ×2 · Jun 2024 – Jul 20262 nights
The nights, the rooms and the bills are the listings themselves. The biography is Resident Advisor's. Nothing on this page was written for it.