Ten years ago Eddie honed his craft with a residency at Geelong’s most infamous Pub, The Nash where his 5-hour sets took punters on a journey. Since then he’s been throwing parties such as Mutant Dance, Tilt Shift and Sonic Therapy while holding down guest spots/residencies at Revolver Upstairs, Lucky Coq, Captain, Geelong Hotel, Xe54, New Guernica, Boney, The Gaso, Lounge and much more. His sound is inspired by Ron Hardy infused with Optimo and his deejay sets are just as unpredictable. @dj-exa...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
For many years Ede was content just being a fan and a dancer. A transcendent experience on the dance floors of Berlin's club scene, however, lead him to deep dive into production at his home studio. His impact was immediate. The quality and depth of his music were recognized by leading figures of the scene who signed his first two releases, one to Innervisions and the other on Correspondant. Now with new releases out on TAU and shows across Europe, Ede is rapidly growing a grassroots fan base wh...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr
Kate Doherty has been claiming Sydney underground dance floors for over a decade. Doherty’s sets are notorious for their sophisticated flair and accuracy; imbuing techno, house, and electro with funk and hip-hop sensibilities. Her energetic sets are founded in hours industriously preparing for nuanced and surprising sets, never far from the massive sounds of blackened-techno and industrial influences. Doherty is qualified in her place as one of three House of Mince residents having previously be...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr
Born into a lifetime love for electronic music, Pretty Girl (Emilia Predebon) has spent the year slowly finding her feet in Melbourne’s music scene. 2019 has been an eventful year for the 21-year old producer, developing her live set to play at clubs and bars all over Melbourne, and headlining a warehouse show run by Handle. Although DJing is a new world to Pretty Girl, her background in production and performance is enhanced by years of experience with different DAWs. In the near future, Pretty...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Stockholm Syndrome are a DJ/producer duo based in Melbourne made up of Scottish born Iain Mac and Australian Brett Wilson. The unlikely duo, recognising their similar tastes came together to form Stockholm Syndrome in late 2013 after DJing at the same party. Their style varies widely and unapologetically, it can’t be neatly wrapped up into a single genre. They’re drawn to dark, moody, sub 120bpm techno, the energetic, raw and powerful Mex-tech, the Slo-Mo and the Balearic, Drug Chug and the stra...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 7 min
There is a tech-disco storm brewing in Ireland and it goes by the name of Cyence. His 2019 debut release on Correspondant Records heralded the arrival of a new talent intent on delivering dancefloor bombs. His most recent track, the driving ‘Automatik’, included on a compilation for Damon Jee’s Critical Monday imprint, cemented that reputation even further. Dot Cyence down as one to watch in 2020. Tracklist 1 : Loco Dice – Roots (DJ Tennis Mix) 2 : Fiberroot – Redrago (Shall Ocin Mix) 3 : Sasch ...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 32 min
With a passion for all things deep, dark, funky and fast, Monfreaq hit the ground running after learning to DJ while living in the Netherlands and being surrounded by the thriving Dutch techno scene. Since coming home to Melbourne, she has played along with local and international talents at venues such as Radar, Glamorama, Boney and Xe54, as well as a few raves in the hidden corners and warehouses of the city. Her sets encompass a wide range of music from different genres and periods, weaving t...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Xâm is a producer/DJ who started his career in his native Lyon, France. There he honed his DJ and production skills leading to releases on underground labels like CBR, A R T S, and more recently, Emerald and Doreen. He switches his time between dark, driving techno and the sleazier end of the dance music spectrum. Currently, he is based in Mexico, where he is an active member of the local scene. @xammusic ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Friday 13th Dec...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Hailing from Tel Aviv in Israel, Niv Ast follows a long line of prodigious producers to emanate from the Middle East. His appeal is easy to pinpoint: he has an uncanny ability to blend the organic feel of a Red Axes track with the street credibility of an Andrew Weatherall session. This has not gone unnoticed, and the producer has been making a name for himself through stellar releases on labels ranging from Correspondent to Duro and Relish. Anyone who has heard a Niv Ast mix knows that he favou...
Nov 27, 2019•55 min
Fergus Sweetland is a Melbourne based producer and DJ who has invested himself in electronic music since 2009. His sound is a blend of sonic influences from across his life, and ideas from genres such as jazz, house, psychoacoustic and hip-hop are woven together to produce a unique contemporary techno sound. Groove, rhythm and funk play an important role in Sweetland’s productions. It’s his core belief that these elements are the soul of techno music. @fsweetland ================================...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Different Shades is a Malaysian DJ based in Melbourne. She is an extensive part of the multidisciplinary collective LOADING_ERROR and is also one half of the techno duo Concealed. She has been making waves around Melbourne's scene with a brand of diverse musical selections ranging from dubby, deep and emotive, to more bass-heavy and hard-hitting styles. She is perpetually shaping her sound to create a dynamic experience on the dance floor. To date, she has supported revered international acts in...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Consuming underground records since his inception, Horowitz is undoubtedly one of the more prolific producer/DJs to come out of the heaving Australian dance music scene. The Byron Bay-bred, Melbourne-based producer is signed to the domestic label Unknown Records, and his work display a keen auditory vision, well-versed sound design and production techniques to shape a truly unique sound. In fact, for many he is one of Australia’s most promising producer/DJs. Ahead of his booking as support for t...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Anyone with a passing interest in Melbourne clubland might’ve heard of the promotional crew Gold Haus. They’ve been hosting successful events around town at venues like Section 8 alongside secret warehouse locations. Willem makes up one-third of the Gold Haus directing team, and he is rapidly building a name for himself as a DJ of note. In his relatively short career, he has already played at XE54, Glamorama, Brown Alley and New Guernica. He has been booked as DJ support for international artist...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Melbourne’s thriving progressive house and melodic techno scene is gaining global attention, and one artist making waves is the fast-rising producer/DJ/live performer ALEGRA. Giving a respectful nod toward the likes of ARTBAT and Tale Of Us, ALEGRA has established his own auditory blend which is finding favour with many. For proof look no further than his recent ‘Lost Moments’ EP which found its way to #10 on Beatport’s Melodic House and Techno chart and #54 on the overall chart. For the next ho...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Luke McD is Melbourne's patron saint of Getting The Party Started. His DJ sets are sprinkled with vintage house dipped in contemporary funk, and it is guaranteed to heat up the iciest dancefloor. He is a stalwart at local mainstay venues and events such as The Vineyard, Glamorama, Strawberry Fields and Pitch Music & Arts. For those who have witnessed his sets at Rainbow Serpent Festival will know it is some of the finest in the event’s illustrious history. If you need to lift your mood and l...
Sep 26, 2019•2 hr 11 min
Tilman is a DJ, producer and label owner based in Mainz, Germany. He runs the longstanding and successful Klamauk label alongside the Fine imprint, a label he co-runs with Johannes Albert. Coming from a hip hop background, Tilman now champions a sound that takes in house, soul, disco and funk. He is an integral part of the Rhein-Main district’s club scene where he plays and hosts club nights. Bookings across the rest of Europe and North America, however, has become a regular feature for him too....
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Starting his career in the early nineties, Damon Jee has followed an unconventional path towards becoming a globally renowned DJ. The last two years have seen a surge in his profile, no doubt due to the effective simplicity displayed in his productions, it is the sort of tracks that can ignite any flagging dancefloor. His remix of Pardon Moi's 'Power To The People' was considered by many DJs as one of last year's biggest club tracks. But it was his recent Beatport-charting release on Jennifer Ca...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Pat Carroll is Sydney composer/producer exploring the introspective side of electronic music. With music grounded between electroacoustic theory and groove-based music, Carroll's sound is characterised by gradually transforming soundscapes often behind strong, driving percussion. His recent single ‘Plateau’ is a beautiful piece of electronica that has seen him receive comparisons to producers like Jon Hopkins and Four Tet. Pat Carroll is definitely one of Australia’s most promising producers. Tr...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr
Founder and A&R of Life and Death, Manfredi Romano grew up tour-managing punk bands and, around the turn of the millennium, organising left-field music events in Italy. Having completed his studies in computer science at the University of Pisa, Manfredi went on to form DAZE, Italy’s first booking agency solely devoted to electronic music. Drawing on two decades of experience behind the scenes, Romano shifted focus in 2010, establishing himself as a DJ in his own right. As a performer, Tennis...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Chiara is a music composer and producer born and raised in Torino, Italy but now based in Australia. DJing under the moniker Chiara Kickdrum, she might just be one of the most decorated DJs currently operating out of Melbourne. She has performed at a range of venues across Australia and overseas, supporting international acts such as Kiasmos, Marcel Dettmann, Nina Kraviz, Dopplereffekt, DJ Stingray and Underground Resistance, as well as appearing at Pitch Music Festival, Melbourne Music Week, Me...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Donning the tick of approval from international heavyweights Bicep, Sandboards is representing New Zealand as one of the global industries rising stars of underground house. It's easy to see why Sandboards have signed productions to labels Cold Tonic, Rinse, Margins, and Feel My Bicep: a Sandboards track is firmly rooted in electronic and deep house foundations, always maintaining warehouse ready vibes through jackhammer basslines and crisp percussion. @sandboardsnz =============================...
Aug 13, 2019•58 min
Trinity is a DJ, live performer and producer who divides her time between Sydney and Berlin. She currently handles A&R and events for Australian techno label Nightime Drama. As a performer, she was billed alongside Richie Hawtin as part of the Vivid Sydney festival at Sydney Opera House; and she has played at Tresor, Tomorrowland and many other clubs and festivals across Europe. Trinity is also a longtime guiding force on the Sydney underground, producing parties featuring artists and DJs in...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Frou Frou is relatively new within the local music scene but has already played at some of the cities most notable nightspots. An avid record collector, and a resident for the Melbourne collective Crate Mates, she’s can be spotted laying some down at Glamorama, Dr. Morse, Boney, Lounge, and Ferdydurke, and even landed an opening slot for Austrian artist Demuja. Her sound has evolved as she has navigated various audiences, scenes and her own personal journey with music. She also produces her own ...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr
Sydney born, London based artist AK SPORTS is rapidly becoming a name to watch out for. The DJ/producer is also the founder of Nap Girls AU, an LA-based platform used to unite and celebrate women in the music industry. Already in her career, she’s been a guest for Triple J’s Mix Up, The Friday Mix, Sydney’s FBi Radio, and Melbourne label clipp.art. She’s filled an impressive main stage slot at Lost Paradise Festival, and her debut single ‘Professor Bitch’ released on a Blue Line Steppers compila...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 31 min
With a diverse musical taste that explores the introspective and euphoric nature of music, Melbourne based artist Bex create sets filled with driving basslines and minimal grooves. She is a lover of underground minimal house, tech house, deep house and minimal and dub techno that is embedded in organic soundscapes. Bex has played for local crews such as Novel, Mantra Collective, Rework and Thick as Thieves, supporting world-class locals and international artists such as John Dimas, Sakro, Junki ...
Jul 08, 2019•2 hr 5 min
A uniquely authentic creative and an irrevocable talent, Melbourne based artist Peteza is an artist with plenty of experience behind him. Having featured on lineups alongside Jeff Mills, Axel Boman, Doorly, Oxia and Dave Clarke, his creative pursuits garner support wherever he drops a needle. Having made his mark on Melbourne’s sonic landscape for over a decade, playing gigs ranging from Strawberry Fields Festival to Xe54, Boney, the Gasometer, and more than a few hours spent laying some down at...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Hailing from South Korea, Shubostar has been immersing herself in the ever-evolving underground scenes of South Korea and Thailand, but now finds herself in Mexico. Her eclectic musical taste spans various styles, but her music is united by the common theme of cosmic; you could say she plays a form of Cosmic Disco. She also runs a label called uju Records alongside Korean collaborator/painter Daryung Kim, and the latest release on the imprint is from Shubostar herself, ’Galaxy Express’, a sure-f...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr
String Theorem is a DJ and aspiring producer based in Melbourne. His music is heavily influenced by rhythmic percussion, funk/soul and Chicago vibes. String Theory is a member of local crew Autosea and recently founded a new project, Dance Flaws. He is also currently working on releasing some content of his own in the upcoming months. @stringtheoremmelb ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Friday 21st June: Novel presents Huxley @ Glamorama, Melbourne www.f...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 6 min
A music lover and a passionate creative, Melbourne’s Ingrid is one of the city’s most promising up-and-coming DJs and promoters. She is one-third of The Love Above collective alongside her partners in crime Ryan Berkeley and Dawn Again, and she has had bookings at haunts including Boney, The Night Cat, Lounge (RIP), Xe54, Dr Morse and the Gasometer. Her crate-digging selections usually cover disco and funk, but for this vinyl-only mix, Ingrid has dug into her crate for a 60-minute exploration th...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Theus Mago is the alter ego of established Mexican producer Mateo González, a project created to indulge in his more obscure coldwave and techno side. González is very active, and alongside the Theus Mago project, he is also the man behind dance music projects Bufi (Kitsuné/Discotexas) and Sonido Fantasma (Turbo Recordings), alongside his duties as co-owner of the Duro record label. Since his 2015 track ‘Ritmo Extraterrestre’, released on Jennifer Cardini’s Correspondant Records, Mago has had a ...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 2 min
