The Drifter is Mark Flynn, an Irish producer, DJ and singer. After an upbringing dabbling in different musical pursuits, from bands and choirs to folk and traditional, a love for electronic music was born from ventures into Dublin nightlife. A move to Berlin ensued soon after.
He released his first solo work, the Lovers EP on Permanent Vacation in late 2012. His own vocals on the EP caught the attention of some of his peers, resulting in him recording vocals for various other artists. The Drifter's DJing style, like his productions, definitely lean towards the hypnotic, melodic and emotive side of electronic music, no matter what genre he is playing, from house to techno to disco. He learned his craft from hours of DJing in bars and clubs and running own club nights such as Passion Beat, a night he ran in Berlin for over three years with his partner Mano Le Tough. His reputation as a DJ has steadily grown and brought him all over Europe.
He runs the record label Maeve together with two of his close friends, Mano Le Tough and Baikal. All three share a similar passion for deep emotive music, and the label has quickly become a fixed constant in the scene.