Electronic music producer and songwriter Oli Benz has an idyllic style that is a manifestation of his nomadic life experiences. An import from Oz—where he grew up on indie-christian and with a hall-of-fame celebrated jazz musician father— Benz arrived in New York City as a DJ in 2010. He found an immediate connection with the disco-house beats that pulse through the City's nightlife and quickly drew in the underground fashion and music crowds of Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan. Most recently, Benz has become a fixture on the local scene in Montauk, where he spends just as much time spinning the decks at Surf Lodge—one of the most coveted destinations and music venues in the country—as he does catching waves at the renowned surf spot Ditch Plains. This Aussie’s penchant for provocative textures paired with emotionally-charged lyrics marks the signature of a very special emerging talent.