Kirk Churchill is a rising force in the dance music universe, guided by his motto "Danger and Dance", he creates music that feels like pure motion-joyful, electric, and impossible to stand still to while staying rooted in his core belief that the
most radical thing you can be is yourself.

From EDC Las Vegas to stages across North America, Latin America, Europe, South Africa, and more Kirk has built an international footprint powered by his energetic sound and global DJ support. His tracks travel far, and light up clubs and festivals wherever they land.

As a very present father figure for his child, Danger and Dance Records, Kirk is building more than a label; he's shaping a movement rooted in joy, discovery, and community. With every release, he champions emerging talent and pushes a "People Over Personas" culture that celebrates real humans, real energy, and real fun.

 

Hi Kirk! Thanks so much for talking to 6AM. How are you doing?

I’m doing quite well! Starting the new year off with fresh ideas, concepts, and ready to tackle 2026. I’m feeling very optimistic and focused this year! More so than in previous ones in terms of myself and my artist journey. 

 

For those that don’t know you’ve decided in 2025 to change your alias. This feels like a reset moment for you. If someone is encountering your name for the first time right now, what do you think would surprise them most about the road that led you to this chapter? Why did you decide to use your real name rather than another made up alias?

For those who know me, they know I’ve never been afraid to try something new. That mindset has led me through many different careers, experiences, and paths that have shaped who I am today, for better or worse. I’ve always lived with the attitude of, “Why not me? Maybe I can do that too.” While that can look adventurous from the outside, constantly chasing new ideas without deep, intentional thought also has its downsides.

My previous alias began as a masked persona project simply because, “why not?” That idea took me all over the world, supporting some of the biggest names in EDM, techno and trance and even led me to EDC Las Vegas. It was a good run with solid shows and momentum, but gimmicks rarely stand the test of time, and I was feeling that internally. Four years into that project, despite most of my traction being in the U.S., I made the decision to move to Barcelona. I arrived knowing no one, no collectives, no artists, no built-in community. For the first time, I was completely alone.

A busy touring schedule disappeared overnight. I thought I was ready for the change, but the silence forces you to confront what’s real about this career and what isn’t. In many ways, it felt like being sent back to the beginning: alone in my studio, trying to figure things out again. That period taught me, and continues to teach me, what truly matters to me as an artist and what kind of career I want. I yearned for a career with depth and meaning, not just momentum.

Stepping into this chapter under my real name is both a literal and figurative removal of the mask. Looking back, I’ve spent much of my life “starting over,” moving through different careers, ideas, and personas. The one constant was that they were all still me. I reached a point where I no longer wanted to hide behind concepts, I just wanted to be ME.

I’ve done incredible things in my life simply by trying. That effort, that willingness to begin, is one of the most human qualities we have. That’s what I want people to feel when they see my real name: Kirk Churchill. I want them to understand that real people can be just as powerful as personas and that our scene needs more honesty, not more masks.

You’ve got new releases coming out almost back to back, but they’re landing after a pretty big personal shift. How did deciding to move forward under your real name change the way you approached finishing and releasing this material?

I believe exploration is the cornerstone of a great artist. Over the years, I’ve released music across a wide range of genres, and it’s interesting to look back at where my journey began compared to where I am now. That freedom taught me a lot, but it also meant my sound lacked a clear, unified identity.

Exploration hasn’t stopped and it never will. I still experiment with new sounds and ideas in my spare time, but as my mentor Kane (Selective Response) once told me, “Not every song needs to be released.” So, Kane, if you’re reading this—you were right.

When it comes to releases under the name Kirk Churchill, there is now a more defined and intentional sonic direction. This sound will be the foundation of what I put into the world.

My inspirations come from the fast, fun energy of ’80s trance, the raw spirit of ’90s rave, and the anthemic power of early 2000s dance music. That blend of influences is what led to my motto, “Danger and Dance”—where cutting-edge speed collides with nostalgic, hands-in-the-air dancefloor euphoria.

 

The Check This Out EP is arriving as your first statement in this new phase and a remix on Quack Squawk Honk shortly after. Without explaining what it sounds like, what role does that release play in introducing who you are now versus who you were before? Is this release drastically different from your prior artist project?

I would say it is not drastically different in terms of energy, but what you will notice is a more retro theme in this upcoming EP and remix. From the drums to the leads, there is something about the sound of the 1980s that feels truly iconic and continues to inspire me. You almost cannot help but feel happy when you hear it. That era had such a distinct sonic signature, one that naturally encouraged people to smile, move, and dance in a positive way.

We need more fast “feel good” music in my opinion. I see a strong push for this within the electronic music scene, and it is also something I am consciously embracing in my own creative journey.

 

 

You’re playing Mucho Electronic in Barcelona before these releases drop. When you think about that show specifically, what feels different about stepping on stage there compared to earlier moments in your career? Do you feel with the newer alias you’ve expressed yourself differently than in the past?

It feels more connected to who I am, like the cogs in the machine finally fit just right. I am no longer hiding behind a mask or an alias that never truly felt right to me. There is something incredibly freeing and liberating about that.

And while I may not have a cool mask to guarantee amazing photos, I am lucky that my mom blessed me with an okay face, so the shots should still turn out just fine. In terms of set energy and how I am on stage, nothing else will change. You can expect me to give it my all, and play out a ton of new material I’ve made over my hiatus.

I want to take the time to thank Jordi and the Mucho Electronic family for giving me this opportunity as well! I really love what they are trying to do for Barcelona. 

 

Looking at where you are today, what part of your journey do you feel people tend to overlook that actually mattered the most in getting you here? With your wide life experience of being in the dance community, serving in the military, and making the move to Europe, what can you say is one of the most important lessons you’ve learned and the most impactful on your artist project?

Simply put, nothing that lasts comes without time, effort, focus, and commitment. If someone plans to do anything meaningful, those qualities must be present. But there is another part of life that people are often afraid of, and that is simply trying.

While life circumstances change for everyone, the ability to attempt something, even if you fall flat on your face, get back up, and try again is incredibly powerful. It is something we are all capable of in one way or another.

Life eventually rewards the people who refuse to quit, no matter what.

 

Thanks so much for talking to us. Is there anything else you would like to add?

I don’t want to sound like an “inspirational broken record”, but this is so important for me, and I hope it helps another artist or person that could be reading this. For short term decisions, trust your gut. The more you listen to it, the stronger your intuition becomes. For the long term, I like to ask myself, “Can I see myself doing this for the next twenty years?” More often than not, the answer becomes very clear.

I truly believe in every person reading this. Everyone has the ability to achieve incredible things, because everyone has a superpower of their own. We need more real, honest people in this scene, and if this inspires you to take that leap, I cannot wait to see you fly.

 

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