Often spotted about town, it’s no secret that JCow is diligently, quietly (and not so quietly) crafting big tunes. This release on Potatoheadz Records is the sound of that inevitable 2020’s shut-in inspiration. Written during those periods, they are finally seeing the light of day. With focused time in the studio, some serious imagined musical… Continue reading JCow – Pay no mind [Potatoheadz Records]
Tag: Melbourne
EX Ponto – Ex_Ponto (General Purpose Version) [General Purpose]
Ex Ponto is the musical project of Melbourne-based multi-disciplinary artist, Ivan Mašić. Ivan’s debut LP, Neka Neka, released in late-2019, was made in homage to Yugoslavian experimental rave artists of the 80s. With this remix album, Ivan has tapped a variety of both established and up-and-coming producers to meddle with that album’s dark, cavernous textures,… Continue reading EX Ponto – Ex_Ponto (General Purpose Version) [General Purpose]
Dashiell – Going Nowhere Fast (Rudolf C Remix) [Felt Sense Records]
Melbourne based artist Dashiell debuts on Felt Sense Records with five hazy cuts, including a remix from Salt Mines co-founder Rudolf C. Dashiell is a Melbourne born and raised DJ & Producer and a member of production group Menage alongside Sam Brickel, who released a track on Kia’s Animalia imprint back in June 2020. Dashiell… Continue reading Dashiell – Going Nowhere Fast (Rudolf C Remix) [Felt Sense Records]
Times & Tunes with Prequel
Melbourne based artist Prequel is back to continue his love affair with renowned UK imprint Rhythm Section, this time in the form of his debut album ‘Love Or (I Heard You Like Heartbreak)’. He’s joined on this long play by several collaborators as he navigates through the contrasting themes and raw emotions of love. Throughout… Continue reading Times & Tunes with Prequel
Solar Suite – Field of View [Echocentric]
If you have not been keeping tabs on the burgeoning club scene of Melbourne, you have truly been missing out on some of the most forward-thinking, self-reliant producers in electronic music today. Unlike the established communities of Berlin, London, or even New York City, Melbourne’s music is relatively new and coming to life before our… Continue reading Solar Suite – Field of View [Echocentric]
Cassettes For Kids – You’re Leaving But I’ll Still Love You [Honey Butter Records]
For those keeping watch, Melbourne-based producer Cassettes for Kids has steadily been making a name for himself in the underground house scene the past couple of years. Having already released records on labels such as Feedasoul, Moment Cinetique, and Haws, the young artist has decided to make his debut on Swedish imprint Honey Butter Records… Continue reading Cassettes For Kids – You’re Leaving But I’ll Still Love You [Honey Butter Records]
Body Corp – Soft Expression [Soothsayer]
Today’s premiere comes from Sydney based producer Body Corp. Though we know Marco Vella through releases under his birth name and other projects such as Retiree, he’s only released a single track under his Body Corp alias until now: a five minute percussive body shaker on Pelvis’ DJ Tools compilation back in 2017. Now comes… Continue reading Body Corp – Soft Expression [Soothsayer]
Tim Jackiw – Planet Fall [Red Ember Records]
Red Ember Records are an Australian label that originally started dishing out records in the late 90s to early 2000s. After a significant hiatus, they began releasing tunes again in 2016 with Ewan Jansen’s record Aqua Libre. Although they spent 15 years in the dark, their return almost resembles the opening of a time capsule… Continue reading Tim Jackiw – Planet Fall [Red Ember Records]
Nice Girl – Calling [Houses in Motion]
Australia’s Houses in Motion are back. Masters of keeping things irregular, they’re releasing their first record in just over 6 months. That’s no knock on them as we know how difficult it is to run a label, we’re just happy they’re back with new material. This time around they’ve enlisted Nice Girl, an up and… Continue reading Nice Girl – Calling [Houses in Motion]
DJ Life – Rock the beat [Earth Plates]
DJ Life is a relatively new name in the electronic music circuit, but you wouldn’t guess it listening to his newest track “Rock the beat!”. The Melbourne native teams up with Gnork, Louis // Louis, and #130E0A to release the “Earth Plates Vol 1.” EP coming out May 18th on Gnork’s blorp music affiliated imprint… Continue reading DJ Life – Rock the beat [Earth Plates]
Prequel – And Though It’s Been Too Long [Distant Hawaii]
Lobster Theremin’s Distant Hawaii imprint is a label that has, since 2015, stayed busy championing music that more or less fits within the sonic pallet implied by its name–wistful, nostalgic house that evokes far-off places and warm memory. On their latest release, Melbourne DJ and Bizarro-affiliate Prequel–himself a native of like-minded imprints like Rhythm Section… Continue reading Prequel – And Though It’s Been Too Long [Distant Hawaii]
Ryan Berkeley – You Dance, You Move [Houses in Motion]
Melbourne’s Houses in Motion are a label we’ve had the pleasure of premiering music from before. Continuing to stay with their ethos of releasing only local, Aussie artists, they have the pleasure of welcoming fellow Melburnian Ryan Berkeley into their family. It’s been a little while since HIM’s last release but we’re happy they’re pushing… Continue reading Ryan Berkeley – You Dance, You Move [Houses in Motion]