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SQL & CHILD – EP preview
Outpost Recordings (which Funk D’Void calls his home) lets the music speak for itself. After nineteen impeccable techno and house techno releases, they have a very special EP on the way. This impending release
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ACTIVE CHILD – She Cut Me
US ambient producer Active Child came forth with new treasure yesterday – a seapunk melody called ‘She Cut Me‘. How can a track be so effusive without a single lyric? Active Child merges his own
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JAMES BLAKE @ Palais Theatre – July 31st 2013
“Hump Day” at work has definitely gotten the better of me, however I have the ultimate cure in store – James Blake at Palais Theatre tonight. I haven’t made the trek to St Kilda
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TILL KRUGER – C Minor
German producer Till Kruger always turns my head with simple compositions that never lack feeling. Motion-ready syncopation gets the ball rolling. Kruger sets up ‘C Minor’ progressively. Each bar holds unique intrigue with clacks,
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INTERVIEW: Disclosure
While some producers spend years learning the ropes of their DAWs, perfecting snare drums and fighting their way into the spotlight, Disclosure is blessed with a different path. After gaining traction last year from
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INTERVIEW: Cosmin TRG
Berlin-based, Romanian expat Cosmin Nicolae (aka Cosmin TRG) is always slightly left of centre, and proud of where he sits. While many critics discuss his musical distinctiveness, which they say results from his progression through
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Parklife declared extinct as Fuzzy Entertainment announces new Listen Out festival
The once loved Parklife will not return in 2013. If this wasn’t big enough already, the organisers, Fuzzy Entertainment, gave more; “Surprise: Fuzzy is not holding Parklife this year. Why? To focus on creating
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THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC TRENDSETTERS: Part IV – TRNSMT
The last of our digital trend special is the essence of emerging; TRNSMT. TRNSMT has been touted as Australia’s answer to Boiler Room. While it is far smaller in scale, it is far more
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THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC TRENDSETTERS: Part III – Kiss FM
Over past weeks I’ve spoken to Bevin Campbell and Fenella Kernebone, two of Australia’s most prolific electronic music radio show hosts. Now it’s time to get a feel for another important facet of our
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THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC TRENDSETTERS: Part II – Bevin Campbell (The Blend, PBS)
Last week I sat down with Fenella Kernebone from The Sound Lab on triple j. This week I am talking to Bevin Campbell, the curator and presenter of The Blend on PBS. The two
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The Freeform Collective presents GLITTERBUG [GER] @ Horse Bazaar – March 10th
Founded in 2011, The Freeform Collective widens the artistic perspective of Melbourne audiences. They create a platform for subculture talents over audio and visual arts, developing a platter for the eyes and ears and
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THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC TRENDSETTERS: Part I – Fenella Kernebone
Broadcasting is very important for emerging talent. Being featured on radio gives an artist support and credibility, while allowing them to reach a wider audience. The radio format is special, because it doesn’t rely
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INTERVIEW: Axel Boman
Swedish artist Axel Boman, is one of the hottest exports coming out of Northern Europe. I was left spellbound after both of his performances at Dimensions festival (Croatia) 2012 and couldn’t wait for him to
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B KIND 2 ME – Depression Party
2013 has heralded a new name and change in pace for the Melbourne artist formerly known as Rachel Haircut. While I’d reviewed RH’s work as part of the Uncomfortable Beats Trinity collaboration, last night I witnessed
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Funf Social presents Smallpeople [GER] Boat Party – March 16th
The newest addition to Australia’s touring collectives is Funf. Melbourne owned and run, Funf is about tasteful underground electronic music that never gets boring. Smallville Records have been championing eclectic European house since 2006
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TINCTURE – Threnody
It’s a five and a half minute journey into a brave new world. Brisbane producer Tincture might be sitting in a realm of class and stylistic attitude, however his track ‘Threnody‘ enacts crazy twists
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MIDLAND – Trace (pre-review)
Midland’s latest 12”, forthcoming through the trend-launching AUS Music label, heralds the end of his former sound and entry into a new aesthetic. It’s also likely to be a touchstone for 2013. It wasn’t
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COSMIN TRG – Noise Code
Eastern Europe doesn’t seem to get the wrap it deserves as an uber-cool hub of electronic music. This is especially true at the moment as some very talented artists are pushing the boarders on
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The Latest Skrillex Scandal: New EP “Sounds Like Burial”
It’s been an interesting week for the electronic music world already. 2013 has barely begun and there is already a production controversy; Skrillex’s new EP, Leaving, features deep and ambient sounds that no one
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ALL FIRES – Caves
In the dark mystery of a cave, we can figuratively find anything; unexpected treasure, an emotional escape or out of the ordinary beauty. I found all of the above in Hobart band All Fires
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