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Novelcast

We are cultural and creative leaders within the Australian dance music landscape. We are dedicated to uncovering the breadth and scope of global underground talent, striving to bring world-class artists to our community. We champion creatives from across the globe, and have a deep passion for music, culture, & the arts. We are key contributors to Australia’s legacy of innovative and immersive dance music experiences. We push the boundaries, always offering an all-encompassing experience. We are Novel. With over 15 years of music industry experience, we work alongside the most established electronic music artists & imprints in the world, connecting them with the Australasian territory. Holding a focus on touring, events, music curation, immersive experience, and artist management, we are Australia’s premier curators of music events.  Welcoming hundreds of thousands of faces through our event gates over the past 15 years, we have collaborated and worked alongside Australia's most prestigious festivals including Laneway, Golden Plains, Beyond The Valley, Meredith Music Festival, Splendour In The Grass, Parklife, Harbourlife, Field Day, 121 Festival, Rainbow Serpent Festival, Melbourne Music Week, Origin and more. On a global scale, we have worked with Circoloco, Fabric London, Red Bull Music + more, consistently delivering experiences that fuse the many facets of music, and art. As industry tastemakers, we have created and developed esteemed music festivals and events such as A3, LTECNYD, Pitch Music & Arts, B3, Living Room Festival, Days Like This Festival, and event series such as smalltown, Nights Like This, React, Friends Of Friends, Goodroom, Other People, X Disco, Darklove, Classics, Hyper Hype + more.
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Episodes

Novelcast 121: Time In Lieu

Time in Lieu is a 21-year-old DJ and producer from Melbourne making waves with his fun edits, originals and bootlegs. Relatively new to the scene, he has been performing at various clubs in Melbourne for just over three years. Here he delivers an hour of energetic tracks that veer towards techno territory without losing groove. Expect plenty of local artists and some unreleased tracks from Time in Lieu himself. @timeinlieu ==================================================== Upcoming Novel event...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 1 min

Novelcast 120: Unrestricted Purpose

Unrestricted Purpose is a Naarm based collective comprising of Harry, Michael, and Jeremy. Over the last 18 months, they've been busy, running a mix and party series, radio show, and launching a label that will release its first EP later in the year. When playing together, they revel in their affinity for the UK sound. Spanning from garij, to breaks, dubstep, garij, grime, speed garij, garij, funky, and even garij. Here they take a more progressive, but still tasteful approach to the collective’...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 30 min

Novelcast 119: Very Jerry

Very Jerry is all about rhythmic house music. In the 2010's he held residencies at two of Perth's major underground clubs (Ambar & Geisha) before moving to the UK to fulfil his passion for dance music culture. Since moving to Melbourne he’s been a regular for the Forgery and GenreSpanner crews as well as co-running parties under Happy Medium. Look out for his upcoming DJ residency aboard ATET launching Summer/Spring 2022. @veryjerry ==================================================== Upcomi...

Feb 23, 20221 hr 52 min

Novelcast 118: IVAANA

IVAANA’s sound varies from ethereal melodies, off-kilter percussion and dreamy breaks to hard-driving bass. This Naarm based DJ will often traverse several genres in a set, carrying a range of emotions through to the listener. Through a focus on downtempo bass and club tracks, this mix achieves that effortlessly. @ivaana_20 ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Bella Claxton Pres. Hyper Hype Sat 19th February, 10PM - 5PM @ Colour DJs: Bella Claxton, Waxlily,...

Feb 16, 20221 hr

Novelcast 117: Rino

Contemplative dance music with sonics that evoke feeling and inspire movement is one way to describe Rino’s creative output. Off the back of his debut EP ‘Expanse’ late last year, the Naarm based producer/DJ showcased a darker side. Featuring tracks from the likes of Reflex Blue, suki, Solar Suite & Abdul Raeva, this 60-minute journey is filled with a selection of faster-paced cuts drenched in emotion. @rinoproductions ==================================================== Upcoming Novel event...

Feb 09, 20221 hr

Novelcast 116: ENИE

ENNE makes up 1/3 of the Naarm based female collective Mix’d Intentions, dabbling in sensual earthy dreamscapes that alternate between ambient openers, dream house and old school euphoric trance. Here ENNE delivers percussive and rhythmic sounds for a good dose of euphoria. @nicoleenriques @mixdint ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Moodlab by Marli Friday 12th February, 10PM - 5AM @ Colour DJs: Marli, Bertie, Dj Luv You, Baby G, Floss Dogg, Aldonna, Bell...

Feb 02, 20221 hr 16 min

Novelcast 115: Bosco

Bosco’s style draws strongly from his disco and hip hop roots, which is only one part of the Glamorama mainstay’s finely curated sets filled with enigmatic twists and turns. From jazz-infused house through to techno rompers, he covers all the bases. Not only has he frequented the majority of Melbourne’s nightlife, but he has toured his wares interstate, making appearances at nationally acclaimed festivals from Splendour in the Grass to Strawberry Fields and Let Them Eat Cake. Here he shows his y...

Jan 25, 20221 hr 4 min

Novelcast 114: Endorfin

Kim Dorfman landed herself the DJ name ‘Endorfin’ as a witty pun on her full name, but more fittingly, because of her love of playing music that releases endorphins in her listeners. Her contagious energy behind the decks paired with her delectable track selection delivers a guaranteed endorphin rush to dancers and listeners alike. This is no different in her Novelcast mix as she takes us on a journey filled with high-energy trance and techno-heavy tracks that showcase both local and internation...

Jan 19, 20221 hr 11 min

FMB Mixtape 180 || Marli

Dense and angular electronic house filled with Marli's trademark energy... Interview and tracklist here: http://www.feelmybicep.com/fmb-mixtape-180-marli/ @marlimusicau

Jan 13, 20221 hr

Novelcast 113: Project 95

After realising they shared an uncanny stash of the same records, Melbourne Deepcast’s Myles Mac and Melbourne via Copenhagen’s DJ Camov formed a tribute band of sorts, occasionally coming together to share their obsession for forgotten 90s house music with the world. On their regular journeys back through the golden years, Project 95 moves between the soulful house of Chicago, NYC garage, Detroit techno, acid and early French filter house, channelling the legendary grooves of Ian Pooley, Paul J...

Jan 12, 20222 hr 14 min

Novelcast 112: BRIA

BRIA is a Dharawal/Eora based DJ and the host of Monday Arvos on FBi Radio. She draws from many influences and communities and emphasises diversity through astute selections; expect a mixture of big basslines, rhythmic percussion, breaks, and catchy samples in any BRIA set. Fresh from a debut Boiler Room set, it is safe to say BRIA is becoming a popular name on the Sydney dance community. @briawav ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Let Them Eat Cake Festi...

Dec 27, 20211 hr 7 min

Novelcast 111: Kaytseng

Originally hailing for Taipei, Kaytseng is the now Melbourne -based artist known for exploring the harder edges of dance music. Her recent mix for Boiler Room’s Hard Dance series showcased an artist not afraid to increase the energy levels via frenetic rhythms and fast-paced BPMs. Here she exchanges the frantic pace for a tempered house and breaks-inspired outing that still manages to have one foot firmly in the techno camp. @kay_tseng ==================================================== Upcomin...

Dec 09, 20211 hr 2 min

Novelcast 110: Tangela

Tangela gravitates towards stripped back sounds with a love of intricate and spacious soundscapes and deep gooey baselines. Immersed in Eora’s underground electronic music scene, you’ll find Tangela behind the counter at Something Else Records or on your airwaves every Saturday hosting Citrus on FBi Radio 94.5, spinning late-night heads-y thumpers and championing local artists. Here she showcases her varied sound, oscillating between deep rhythms and uplifting moments. @tangeladj ===============...

Dec 01, 20211 hr

FMB Mixtape 179 || Aldonna

A delightful house set filled with throwback sounds and Aldonna's own productions... Interview & tracklist here: http://www.feelmybicep.com/fmb-mixtape-179-aldonna/ @aldonna

Nov 26, 20211 hr 6 min

Novelcast 109: Joey Coco

A purveyor of anything soulful and deeply rooted, Joey Coco is a local artist passionate about everything music-related. As a member of hip-hop act, Mosé + The FMLY, he toured nationally and internationally, eventually giving in to his childhood love of house music. It was only a matter of time before he started playing local clubs and festivals. His seamless mixing allows him to combine house, techno and disco with a hip-house flare. @joeycocodj =================================================...

Nov 25, 20211 hr 30 min

Novelcast 108: Nate Antonucci

Nate Antonucci makes up one-third of local collective Upstairs//Downstairs. It’s an outfit known for hosting events that are brimming with quality electronic music. Here, Nate continues that trend with a deliciously smooth mix of breaks, fractured techno, and dancehall-inspired grooves that prove just how deep his entertaining crates can go. @nathan-antonucci ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel x Other People Fri 19th November, 10PM - 7AM @ Brown All...

Nov 18, 202157 min

Triple J Radio: Bella Claxton

'Naarm-based DJ and party thrower Bella Claxton is known for her uncontrollable enthusiasm, infectious energy and irresistible blends. She possesses an absolute joy for unearthing dancefloor gems from across the decades and refuses to let any one genre define her. An aficionado of techno, big house tunes and maximal rave, she really can do it all. Bella Claxton recently launched and curated Hyper Hype, a new series of events at Colour Nightclub in Melbourne showcasing high energy techno, trance,...

Nov 17, 20211 hr 1 min

Novelcast 107: Black Tiger

Zimbabwe-born, Melbourne-based Black Tiger aka Trish is an equality advocate and industry voice, whose soulful sounds have seen her represent stages for Melbourne’s biggest promoters. Her time spent as a punter on the dancefloor has cultivated an innate ability to reach her audience on an emotional level. Here she continues that trend with a soulful mix of Afro House that soothes as much as it moves. @djblacktiger ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel ...

Nov 04, 20211 hr 10 min

FMB Mixtape 178 || Willem

Willem delivers a high-octane mix of old-school trance, breaks and techno for the Feel My Bicep crew... FMB interview: https://bit.ly/3Cr1zya @willemtrax

Oct 28, 20211 hr 4 min

Novelcast 106: Acid Chess Club

Acid Chess Club is responsible for curating some of the most thought-provoking and innovative parties across Naarm. Chances are you’ve stumbled into one of his events whether it be at the Night Cat for Chewin’ the Fat, a party and organisation surrounding mental health, or at Sub Club for Tessellate, which is all about the equality of art & music in event curation. A.c.c. can be seen spinning a diverse range of records, such as new-wave jazz fusion, nu-disco, balearic, hip-hop funk, liquid d...

Oct 28, 20211 hr 11 min

Novelcast 105: DJ Upstairs

DJ Upstairs is a Melbourne based DJ & avid record collector. He presents a monthly online radio show via the FROCKUP airwaves called Dream Sequence, playing anything from jazz, forgotten 60’s psych & experimental house music. Frequently showcasing his talents at local watering holes Dr Morse and The Gasometer, his mix contributions to For Home Use Only, Area3000, and Euphony, are examples of his constantly evolving sound, as an artist who is always looking for a new way to challenge hims...

Oct 21, 20211 hr 36 min

Novelcast 104: Waxlily

Waxlily is the Sydney born artist who recently opened the stage for that city's Boiler Room event. Musically adventurous, she fuses the sounds of minimal house, breakbeat, electro, garage and techno, all imbued with an idiosyncrasy she dubs her sparkly energy. Here she showcases that vibe with a vintage set of progressive house and analogue techno that is old-school in aesthetics yet forward-thinking in scope. @waxlilymusic ==================================================== Upcoming Novel even...

Oct 01, 20211 hr 13 min

FMB Mixtape 176 || Gumm

The Feel My Bicep podcast series, created by Irish superstars Bicep, is one of the world’s most revered. They recently invited Associated Artists' act Gumm to their fold and he delivered with a high energy mix of dark and tech disco bangers… FMB interview: https://bit.ly/3Bmnsx8 @gummsound

Sep 28, 20211 hr 4 min

Novelcast 103: D. Tyrone

D. Tyrone is a queer DJ and producer that established themselves making dance music in Tāmaki Makaurau. After releasing three records as 1/2 of DJ Kush Boogie on Lobster Theremin, Dirk went on to self release their first full-length album on HEAD RUSH in 2020 followed by a self-released EP, Love and Music, later that year. We are thrilled to welcome the producer for an exquisite hour of fun, spacious dance music that takes in fractured beats, 4/4 and everything in between. @d_tyrone ============...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 2 min

Novelcast 102: BLUI

Melbourne/Naarm based DJ and MACH ONE radio show host BLUI delivers a 68-minute smorgasbord of dance music designed for maximum movement. Recorded in a bedroom somewhere in Prahran, this journey into dance music's more vintage-leaning corners are filled with engaging sounds. @blui1 ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Darklove w/ Traxion (Online SOLD OUT || Tix at door) NEW DATE & VENUE TBA Support: Sindy, Big-Mac, Bryn D, Ham, Eric Stark www.facebook.c...

Sep 17, 20211 hr 9 min

Novelcast 101: Bryn D.

Bryn D. is a Melbourne based DJ, party runner and avid party attender. Always up for a groove and down for a chat about mental health, he is one of the creators of the Chewin the Fat parties, the aim to raise both awareness and donations for different mental health charities. Here he shows just how underrated he is with a meticulous mix of dark disco and 4/4 analogue sounds that expertly builds towards an uplifting finale. @bryn-dickson ==================================================== Upcomi...

Sep 08, 20211 hr 42 min

Novelcast 100: Sam Alfred

We celebrate 100 mixes with a local star on the rise. Sam Alfred is a relatively new name to the scene; however, he is making a name for himself through the sort of high-quality productions you would expect from a 20-year veteran. Local label Love Above Records recently signed his debut, a six-track EP filled with house of various shapes and forms. It's a definitive statement of a promising future. On this mix, he only strengthens his reputation with an uplifting and energetic set that should cu...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 3 min

Novelcast 99: Henry Who

Henry Who is a DJ technically adept as he is versatile. Frequenting late-night time slots has evolved into support slots alongside DJ Pierre, Matthew Herbert, Toro y Moi, Floating Points and Seth Troxler, as well as big stage presence at events including Piknic Electronik, Babylon Festival, Future Music Festival, Best of Both Sides Festival and S.A.S.H. (S.Y.D.). Today, Henry holds probably the most important job in Melbourne music: Booking Agent for Revolver Upstairs. He also oversaw Revolver's...

Aug 05, 20211 hr 8 min
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