Q Spot: DJ Lishus shares inspiration

The sexy and delicious DJ Lishus burst onto Utah’s gay club scene last year and has brought a high-energy sound to some of the best clubs in the state. Although he’s straight, he’s a strong ally and can be seen at gay and straight clubs alike. We chatted with him about some of his favorite DJs and how he got his name. We also enticed him to share his super-secret set list from a recent performance at Club JAM. DJ Lishus will also be opening for touring DJ Dillon Fancis June 22 at the Infinity Event Center, 26 E. 600 South.

How did you get your name?

I got my name as a joke. I never intended to be a DJ in the first place, so when I landed my first gig at a local bar, all of my close friends came out to support me. And as a type of joke, or with supportive humor, they all showed up wearing matching tank-tops that said “DJ LISHUS.”

Who are your music idols?

My greatest inspirations are Fedde Le Grand, Kaskade, Martin Solveig and Calvin Harris.

You perform at gay clubs frequently, do you identify as gay or bisexual?

I am straight, but I love the gay community!

 What’s your guilty pleasure music? (Do you secretly listen to Hillary Duff or Lindsay Lohan?)

I think my guilty pleasure music would consist of Skrillex and Rusko.

Where can we catch you next?

I’ll be at Club One and Club JAM.

Saturday Night Set List

Starships; Nicki Minaj

Wild Ones; Flo Rida feat. Sia

Til The World Ends; Britney spears

So Much Love; Fedde Le Grand

You Da One; Rihanna

Mr. SaxoBeat; Alexandra Stan

Bounce; Calvin Harris

Happiness; Alexis Jordan Joe Gauthreaux Remix

Hung Up; Madonna

Loca People; Sak Noel

Titanium; David Guetta

Hello; Martin Solveig

Live Your Life; Erick Morillo Chuckie Remix

Without You; David Guetta Nicky Romero Remix

Pressure; Nadia Ali and the StarKillers

Back & Forth; Fedde Le Grand

Feel So Close; Calvin Harris

Calling; Sebastian Ingrosso

Turn Me On; David Guetta

The Time Dirty Bit; Black Eyed Peas

In The Dark; Dev

Sexy and I Know It; LMFAO

Raise Your Glass; Pink

Commander; Kelly Rowland

Blow; Ke$ha

We Run The Night; Havana Brown X-Beats Remix

Silenced By The Night; Keane, Alesso Remix

Mr. Brightside; The Killers Thin White Duke Remix

Turn It Down; Kaskade

The Night Out; Martin Solveig