Artist Spotlight

Once I started to build up a bank of tracks during COVID, I started to record mixes just for my own personal Soundcloud, and since most event organisers implemented online mix series on SoundCloud, I sent my mixes around to certain pages that I was interested in. Big shout out to Synesthetic who agreed to release my first mix that I recorded for somebody other than myself, because it was truly a domino effect following this mix. I thought SoundCloud was an amazing tool during the pandemic because you could promote yourself a lot more over playing at club gigs, as all the metrics are right there on the screen.

Over 2021, I enjoyed recording mixes for lots of different pages (inc. Area 3000, Melt Melbourne, Novel, Gold Cast, 188 Naarm, among others), and as dancefloors reopened towards the end of the year, I found myself with gigs lined up which was a new incredible feeling.

What was the first gig you ever played at? Can you talk to the experience?

My first proper gig was at Glamorama Bar when I used to DJ with my best mate Camilla as ‘Playgroup’. Starting out as a DJ duo really settled the nerves when playing gigs for the first time.

How would you best describe your sound? Who have you drawn inspiration from in your sound’s development?

Electro, bass, rap, jungle, and breaks

I get bored easily, so my mixes reflect a constant dipping between genres. A consistent trait of my mixes and sets is definitely lyrics (whether it’s rap or early 2000s nostalgic lyric samples) and of course lots of BASS.

My sound has definitely evolved over the years, initially resonating with the likes of standard techno and house, however it really changed during the pandemic when I discovered electro / booty house artists including Textasy, DJ Mell G, Amadeezy, Sansibar etc. I had never really heard this style of music played at events across the Melbourne club scene but was instantly infatuated with it once exposed to it by deep diving on Soundcloud / Band Camp during the pandemic.

I feel like this style of sound has generally been received well by the community at events I’ve played at, probably because of the diverse / high energy nature of the tracks and most of the time each track has a sense of familiarity incorporated into it, with either well-known lyrics or melodic samples.

Do you have any plans to start producing your own music?

I definitely do! I have plans to hopefully take a leave of absence from my work (2024 is on the cards), and really focus on learning the ropes with the likes of Ableton and other production tools. My work schedule means I have little spare time (which I currently dedicate to mixing and gigs) but producing has always been a future goal of mine that I plan to act on when my schedule frees up. I already, however, note down ideas and samples I’d like to use when I do start dedicating time to produce, so I am very excited and inspired to make this goal a reality.

If you could play B2B with anyone, who would it be?

In an ideal world, I would definitely select one of my original sound influencers to go B2B with. If I was to pick, it would either be DJ Mell G or DJ Fuckoff (who often collaborate on tracks), as I love their style / energy and think our sounds would bode well together.

What has been your favourite event or gig of 2022?

Hard to decide, but I would have to say any of the 188 Naarm gigs I’ve played. Props to Callum and Tom, they put on a clinic every time and it really shows how much effort they put into curating the line-up, visuals, and vibe. Their events always attract such a good crowd and when you’re playing to an energetic crowd it makes the gig even better! Also, a must mention, playing at the recent CICADA gig at New Guernica as that was insanely fun as well, so thank you again for the opportunity!!!

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be? Why?

Interplanetary criminal - Take Me Away