Zahvat

The alias belongs to Dariia Kornieieva, who currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany. With four years behind the decks, she has journeyed from digital to vinyl, though she has no plans to give up either, fusing both approaches. The DJ carefully collects minimal, electro house, tech house, electro. Her sets are a mix of modern and old-fashioned, flirty and funny at the same time. For almost three years, Dariia has been running the Vzahvativid podcast, where she speaks with representatives of the Ukrainian electronic underground scene, discovering their music tastes together with listeners. The project is not only about fun but also has an educational angle, combining entertainment with insights into electronic music history, modern context, and personal experiences of artists. Guests have included Nastya Muravyova, Vera Logdanidi, Roman Khropko, Cantrust, and many others. In her view, the dancefloor is no place for snobbery. Technique and selection are the basement, but they’re not the only things that make a night. Energy is what brings a party to life and decides whether you’ll remember it. And Záhvat has it. Dariia has a rare form of hearing loss and is unable to hear certain mid- and high-frequency ranges. Still, this doesn’t prevent her from working with music or from moving a crowd. Záhvat played at ∄ (Kyrylivska 41), Strichka Festival (Closer), Brudnyi Pes Festival, Stezhka, Veselka, Night Ambassadors, Some People, Brukxt, 20ft Radio, HÖR, etc. She has also shared lineups with Bjarki, Charlotte Bendiks, Eversines b2b Marie K, Karine, Alex Savage, and others.