After one night in Prague changed the course of his life, Finnian Langham returned to his hometown of Melbourne with a hunger to master the art of making people move. He quickly developed a reputation for his rambunctious DJ sets, adventuring deep into the depths of the Cyborg Disco. A slew of acclaimed releases followed on local and international labels including Sour Edits, Whisky Disco, Clipp.art and Hotfoot, showcasing his unique sampledelic production style cementing him as a mainstay of Me...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr
Ham is deeply obsessed with track curation and discovery. She’s a serial curator, as both a music collector as well as a music reporter covering the vibrant electronic community of Melbourne. She seeks sounds with elements of grounded earth, distant space, fast percussion and intermittent beats that give listeners the power to stomp creatively to the selective components they froth. This is a kaleidoscopic adventure into the world of electronic music. @hamsalad ==================================...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Roy Mills' productions are tripped-out explorations into the outer realms of the dancefloor psyche. Always referencing 90’s UK sounds, Roy neatly weaves sound system experimentalism, post-rave storytelling and movement-focused energy into sunrise-adoring bass music and techno. His DJ sets are both seismically bone-rattling and unpredictable; always twisting, turning and catching the dancer off-guard. He played in Bristol with Cando and Monika Tenaska before the world was put on hold and was due ...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Aldonna is an up-and-coming DJ making a name for herself through highly uplifting dance floor sets. She incorporates a variety of genres wherever she plays, highlighting her love for early '90s and '00s house. It's this appreciation for old-school sounds which made Aldonna the perfect choice to warm up the dance floor at our upcoming Papa Smurf shows. To tie us over till then, Aldonna delivered a satisfying set of old-school and contemporary cuts that still feel fresh and relevant. @aldonna ====...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Through an emotional narrative of dreamy soundscapes, stirring melodies and hypnotic rhythms, Francesca Lombardo has cultivated a sound she can call her own. Criss-crossing the globe as a DJ and live performer, she's played shows from Burning Man to Circoloco to even The Royal Albert Hall. In tandem, she has built a formidable back-catalogue of music on labels from Crosstown Rebels to her own Echoe and Echolette imprints amongst others. If you went to the Pitch Music & Arts 2017 chances are ...
Dec 09, 2020•2 hr 30 min
Heatwave Tommy a.k.a Tom Walpole has an experimental streak which shows in his DJ sets. Think leftfield house mixed with a healthy dose of 90’s trance and techno to create a unique new amalgamation that is undeniable. But it’s not just the music combined with deep crate-digging skills that sets him apart, it's his ability to employ some imaginative mixing in stitching it all together. Banging house and techno from a heat-seeking missile... @heatwavetommy =========================================...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Any conversation about local producers with the potential for a global audience should feature Fader Cap (FKA Sedgwick). Hailing from Ballarat and now based in Melbourne, the producer/DJ is a bona fide studio head crafting electronic music soaked in hard-hitting electro elements, classic house motif's and warm, ethereal ambient soundscapes. When he's not DJing or performing live club sets on his extensive hardware collection, he looks after the daily operations of the very much favoured Potatohe...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Gold Haus resident Ricky Nord is known for his high-energy sets across many of Melbourne’s club and festival dancefloors. Affecting melodies, driving kick drums and trancey breakdowns are all hallmarks of a vintage Ricky Nord set. He boasts a musical upbringing rooted in an eclectic mix of techno, breaks and trance, and his inspirations derive from an equally diverse list of acts ranging from Ejeca and FJAAK, to Trym and Tommy Holohan. For this mix, the Melbourne DJ submitted an energetic select...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Driven by the sounds of melodic and progressive house, Fosta has positioned himself firmly within the Melbourne music scene. It’s easy to see why people find themselves drawn to his sound: he exerts contagious energy that is undeniable. His unique track selections and ability to capture the attention of his audience has launched Fosta onto the stage of Melbourne’s iconic venues such from Revolver Upstairs to Glamorama, as well as local festivals like Let Them Eat Cake. Recently, Fosta launched L...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Girlname is a non-binary (they/she) DJ, producer, radio host, vocalist and cultural activist with a penchant for various styles of dance music. They are an active member of their local dance community in Perth, and a well-known personality through their Bascheck and All City hip hop show on RTR FM. A Girlname set is a diverse ride through many genres that are connected via a common thread of emotion. With regular bookings at events supporting the likes of Ross From Friends, Pariah, Floating Poin...
Oct 28, 2020•59 min
Dawn Again is a Melbourne based DJ, producer and record collector whose name is becoming synonymous with warm, fuzzy, soulful house. Labels from Love Above Records to Blind Jack has signed his highly functional dance cuts, and his most recent EP, released on Houseworx, is a statement that should see the producer receive more international acclaim. 2020 has been a busy year for him too, recently releasing the first record on his own label, Enjoyment Division. For this special Novelcast, he has gi...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Since moving to Melbourne at the start of 2020 from her hometown of Albury, Bella Claxton wasted no time with bookings at some of Melbourne's favourite dance spots including Gasometer, Pawn and Co. and New Guernica. She is also the creator behind IN HOUSE Radio, a streaming series that set to host a range of Melbourne's most prolific artists and DJs. Bella seamlessly blends diverse genres, an adventurous trait that can take in disco, house, techno, UKG and even old-school trance. Expect the unex...
Oct 13, 2020•58 min
Within the scene of Toledo, Spain, the name of David Martín aka K-Effect is associated with being one of its local pioneers. Globally, he has become one of the dark disco scene’s most sought-after studio technicians, and his K-Effect Mastering service is the number one stop for a variety of international labels and producers. Labels ranging from Roam to Nein Recordings has signed his productions that can be best describe as a deep sawtooth sound bristling with energy. Not to be outdone, his DJ s...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Tanya Akinola aka T-N is an emerging DJ who got her start in London, playing a hybrid blend of frenetic electro and melodic techno on local radio stations from Threads to Rinse FM and venues including Corsica Studios and Five Miles. Outside of DJing, Tanya is a freelance music journalist who has been published on Resident Advisor, Dazed, DJ Mag, Boiler Room, gal-dem and more. She also works with Black Bandcamp and Lobster Distribution. She's currently based in Naarm (Melbourne) and hosts After H...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Originally from Sydney, Lava Brain is a new creative project encompassing production and live visuals from now Melbourne-based Eric Fenessy. His music veer towards a cerebral aesthetic filled with deep, spacious and percussive sounds intend to make you move, feel or reflect - sometimes all at the same time. His recent self-released first single, ‘Tripping Point’, is a highly reflective single filled with cathartic energy. With much more music in the works, Lava Brain is on his way to becoming sy...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 35 min
If you’ve been to Revolver, Glamorama, Brown Alley or New Guernica, chances are you would’ve danced to an AJ Fresh set. As one of the co-founders of the Palace Trax crew, he is part of a DJ collective synonymous with effortless events that have a strong focus on supporting local talent. Outside of Palace Trax, his indelible skills have seen him booked for events supporting the likes of DJ Koze and Krystal Klear. On this Novelcast his wide-ranging taste is on full display, and across 60 minutes h...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Hannah D is the manager behind the impressive The Space Between Us imprint, a label becoming one of our country’s finest. Her penchant for unearthing new talent is second to none, and in 2020 alone she has signed some of the most forward-thinking electronic music to come out of Australia. In her hometown of Brisbane, she is a DJ known for a diverse selection of dance music that is always engaging and highly interesting. For this mix, she has chosen a more reflective mood in line with the pressin...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 20 min
For our next Novelcast, Warrnambool resident A-well delivers 60 minutes of energetic house. The DJ/producer is an active member of his local scene, recently co-founding Section 12, a space for aspiring DJs to publish and promote DJ mixes. Plans are also in motion for the brand to host events and allow aspiring artists to play in a live environment. A-well is a promising producer too with pending releases planned for the not too distant future. Featuring artists from Djoko to Artmann and Wud-X, t...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Bebé is the pseudonym of Triple R FM, Skylab Radio and Hope St Radio broadcaster Nicole Jones. Her DJ sets are lovingly curated and weave many genres with a lot of energy. Recently bebé has performed at Golden Plains Festival, Camp Nong's Nong On, Sugar Mountain x Boiler Room, and the Melbourne Fringe Festival x Honcho Disko closing party, as well as supporting The Avalanches at the Melbourne Museum. For her Novelcast, bebé delivers an invigorating listen oscillating between euphoric house, brea...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr
Melbourne's Darcy Mahady is co-creator of @upstairsdownstairs, a local promotional outfit who have hosted guests like MADTEO, Ben Fester and Toni Yotzi in the past. Their podcast series, the U//D Mix, might only be five editions young, but its smart selection of local selectors has already made it an essential listen. Darcy's deep appreciation for dance music ensures his DJ sets stay adventurous, an engaging ride that might take in 90s dance, electro, IDM, breaks and even Detroit Techno. On a re...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Floss Dogg has gone from strength to strength since she started performing at Primer, an event she co-runs alongside partners Robbie nine-0 and Freddy Gardens since 2017. She plays a mixture of club heat, packing a bag that spans from UK bass and techno to classic house and garage. To further nourish her need to create and share music, Floss created the Astro girl night at Angel Music Bar, a platform which highlights Melbourne’s more underground DJs. Alongside that, she is also the host of Arvo ...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Brixx is a Melbourne-based producer, composer and DJ influenced by cult, cinema, electro, minimalism, post-punk, techno and EBM. Her music is underpinned by a darkness that slowly bubbles to the surface, acting as a lens through which to explore the human condition, gender, and sexuality. Corporate Punishment, her recent debut on Parfe Records, is a collage of samples, spoken word, and synthesizers, that challenges the conformity and rigidity of a patriarchal workplace culture. @brixx_official h...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Director of President Press and chief organiser of your Thursday Night Rave Ritual at New Guernica, Big-Mac (Jimmy McLindin) has invested himself into Melbourne's late-night dance scene. With a passion for 80s synth pop, and appetite for eccentric sounds, Big-Mac prides himself on delivering rollercoaster performances. He exudes an obscure, diverse and experimental flair, as he pursues an unpredictable soundscape. Big-Mac has supported the likes of Dusky, Franck Roger, Jacques Renault, Joey Negr...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Melbourne-based musician Traxion has a unique, experimental, multi-cultured sound that includes a diverse range of genres including indie-dance, post-punk dark disco, Italo disco, and tribal house. With laser precision mixing, Traxion is able to complement the blend of genres in a professional, cutting-edge manner. He kicked off the year with some highly respected shows, including Pitch Music & Arts Festival and Let Them Eat Cake, whilst also supporting the likes of Job Jobse, Rampa, &ME...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr
Darklove is a counterpoint to nights left unrealised. It is a meditation on a new vibe, a deadly transference intent on bewitching you. It is a sweaty space where monochrome becomes technicolour; where nu, cerebral and cosmic morphs into a dark disco stew. At the recent Pitch Music & Arts Festival, Darklove DJs Walter Juan and Gumm took control of stage three on the opening night. Just under two hours, the duo set the pace for the remaining weekend via house, dark disco, tech and more. www.f...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 49 min
Funboys is a Norwegian-Australian-Belgian music collaboration, born from a mutual penchant for late nights, stiff drinks, bad dance-moves, techno and punk. Nine years ago, the Funboys lads started meeting up in a Gold Coast studio on Friday afternoons with the aim of finishing a baker’s dozen beers as well as an edit that Audun could play out the very same night in the club. After overcoming their cultural differences and associated language barriers the natural progression from these humble and...
May 06, 2020•56 min
Local DJ /producer Marli injects her original productions and DJ sets with the halcyon sounds of Detroit techno and Chicago house. With a history of formal music training, her original works have laid the foundation for her selector credentials and frequent performances at local hotspots Dr Morse, Xe54, Section 8, and Revolver Upstairs. On top of that, Marli has warmed up the decks for internationals and locals including Detroit Swindle, Harvey Sutherland, Ben Pearce, Big Miz, Sally C and Whiske...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 43 min
Love Deluxe appeared as an unknown entity and a familiar feeling. Like a fine cool breeze on a hot summer’s afternoon, he arrived on the national disco circuit after originally composing music at a local Malé discotheque for good-looking tourists and rich locals alike. Who was this new Balearic scent? Visitors asked. With a hand full of records and a heart full of soul, Love Deluxe delivers a breath of fresh air, like an exotic fruit or a lost memory of something new; something that’s elegant, d...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Hailing from the small suburban Gold Coast town of Nerang, DJ Whipr Snipr is the man behind the aptly named vinyl-only Nerang Recordings. For the last 4 years, the label has crafted a sound that takes in deep, soulful house, and classy breaks and electro from an array of global producers. He is now based in Berlin where he hosts monthly events alongside DJ commitments all around Europe and the UK. Alongside being Nerang’s label manager, he's a producer with releases on local collective clipp.art...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Darlyn Vlys is a name many might not know, but you definitely would’ve heard his music. Releasing on labels from Get Physical to Sincopat to name a few, the producer’s tight productions have received airtime courtesy of a wide range of DJs from Maceo Plex to Curses to Öona Dahl. His most recent Kronos EP, a collaboration with fellow Frenchman Damon Jee on Correspondant Records, is a dance floor tool of epic proportions designed to ignite, and unite, in equal measure. @darlynvlys ================...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min
