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M A L F U N K T I O N

Since we’re shouting out homies and
“I absolutely love the layout of this
REVIEW: BEN ZANDER fest. I love how the stages are a celebrating success, I asked Malfunktion to
PHOTO CRED: MADDIE wonderful size yet they’re all so close share some of his thoughts on being direct
MCCRACKEN together. You don’t have to hike support for Ray Volpe at an official North
Coast afterparty. He supplied, “That was
from stage to stage, and if you want
amazing. I didn’t think at this point in my
to see two acts that are playing at the
career I’d be direct support for Ray Volpe [who]
same time, heck even if three acts
is a huge inspiration for me. Ray’s an awesome
[are] playing at the same time, you
dude; it was a wonderful experience.”
can make all three with how close [the
stages] are together. It doesn’t feel
Being a DJ and producer sounds like a fun job.
too crowded; it’s laid out to
Which it is, but it’s not without sacrifice. It
perfection. Isaiah [Duitmann], who is
takes dedication and commitment. Effort. Plus,
a talent buyer here, he’s done such a
support from family and friends. Malfunktion
wonderful job with this fest. It’s come
has a healthy support system, but two people in
such a long way [from] where it
his life stand out more than the rest. His mother,
started. Fifteen years of this is
Khitam, and his bride-to-be, Liz. I requested he
amazing to see, especially to a long-
expound on how it feels knowing he has these
time friend. I’ve known Isaiah for
two wonderful women in his corner, beginning
quite a while. It’s so awesome to see
with his mother.
friends doing great.”
“It feels amazing. Honestly, if I didn’t have her blessing or support, it would make it that much harder. She comes to
a lot of my shows. She’s always there to support me for anything I want to do, and she’s always got my back.” I
could feel the love and admiration coursing through Malfunktion’s form when he spoke about his mother, and he
absolutely began to glow when speaking about his fiancée, Liz. “I couldn’t do this without her. She supports me
every step of the way. She is okay with me going out on my own, going to music festivals, networking, going to
shows. She doesn’t get jealous. She supports me more than I could ever ask for. She’s a wonderful woman.”