MOIST // DAVID ELFSTRÖM LILJA
Moist is the creative moniker of Swedish producer, remixer, and composer David Elfström Lilja, who has steadily built a reputation in the electro and electronica scene. His emotionally rich and sonically cinematic productions combine nostalgic textures with modern sensibilities.
With a career spanning decades, David has collaborated with and remixed iconic artists such as Pet Shop Boys (UK), Lustans Lakejer (SE), Red Snapper (UK), Moby (US), and more. His own work has, in turn, been reimagined by legends like Tangerine Dream (DE), The Beloved (UK), and Kebu (FI), and earned praise from Wolfgang Flür of Kraftwerk.
Moist’s 2024 album “Refurbished” (I/O Music) is a passionate homage to the music that shaped him. Featuring 14 reinterpretations of classic and cult tracks from the ’80s, the album brings together a diverse lineup of guest vocalists—including Paul Rein, Maria Marcus, Johan Baeckström and Luna Joyce to reimagine songs by Eurythmics, U2, Yazoo, Cyndi Lauper, and more. It’s a deeply personal project, born out of a need to reconnect with creativity during a difficult chapter in life.
Beyond his work as Moist, David is also known for ambient and instrumental releases under the name Árstraumur, and he runs the independent label I/O Music, based in Sweden.
Whether remixing legendary acts, releasing introspective originals, or collaborating with rising and established voices, Moist continues to evolve… guided by emotion, craftsmanship, and a lifelong love of sound.
His work has also been recognized with three consecutive nominations at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (2011–2013), and in 2013, he received his hometown of Söderhamn’s Cultural Prize for his lasting contributions to the local music and arts community.
Söderhamns Culture Prize
For significant contributions to the music & cultural life
Worlds Collide
nominated for a HMMA 2013
Me And You
nominated for a HMMA 2012
Far Beyond The Endless
nominated for a HMMA 2011