Few artists in contemporary club culture embody unpredictability and emotional intensity quite like ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U. The Osaka‑born DJ and producer whose sets have become the stuff of underground legend. Known for his fearless genre collisions, topless performances, and a magnetic stage presence that feels closer to ritual than entertainment, YousukeContinue Reading
London-based producer Ryan Lee West, better known as Rival Consoles, has long stood out for his uncanny ability to make synthesisers feel alive. His music breathes, pulses and shifts with an organic warmth that has earned him a devoted global following. After a sold-out appearance at Dark Mofo and anContinue Reading
This November, Australia welcomes SOLUNA a brand-new, open-air music experience built around golden hour, sunset, and beyond. Designed for lovers of melodic and progressive house, SOLUNA debuts across Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide, bringing together some of the most exciting names in the scene: YOTTO [FIN], Rezident (Live) [GER], Qrion [JPN],Continue Reading
So, for the first time in history, Sudbeat came to Australia. When I found out that Hernán Cattáneo, El Maestro himself, was bringing his label showcase to Sydney there was no way I would miss it. Especially after Vyrys’ report from Balance of Croatia. The party took place at TheContinue Reading
.. meanwhile in Sydney .. Romain Garcia is returning! It’s not been that long since Romain Garcia cast his melodic spell over Sydney at Anjunadeep Open Air at Greenwood Hotel and anyone who was there will tell you it was magic. ✨ Now he’s coming back, this time to takeContinue Reading
Few artists represent the true spirit of progressive house like Anthony Pappa. A Melbourne native with Italian roots, he has spent more than three decades shaping the sound of dance floors around the world from the early days of Global Underground to his iconic Balance mixes. After a summer ofContinue Reading
Australia’s electronic composer extraordinaire Jamie Stevens has had a busy month. First, his hugely acclaimed set at Balance Croatia, where a loved-up crowd from around the world came together and witnessed Hernán Cattáneo in the wings as Jamie dropped Hernan’s remix of his single Dust. This was a full circleContinue Reading
(Originally published before the 2018 edition of Return to Rio) Editor’s note (2025): Where’s Return to Rio now? This interview was originally published before the 2018 edition of Return to Rio, one of Australia’s most loved boutique festivals. Sadly, the festival itself hasn’t returned since the devastating bushfires and theContinue Reading
Bristol legend and Anjunadeep mainstay Jody Wisternoff continues to reinvent himself. After the release of his acclaimed studio album Welcome To My World in December, he now returns with a completely fresh perspective – slowing things down for a brand-new companion piece on Anjunachill. A chilled reinterpretation The new project,Continue Reading
An evocative sonic journey through identity, instinct, and growth – out now via This Never Happened Australian producer, DJ, and artist PARIS has today released her debut album, Labyrinth, via Lane 8’s imprint This Never Happened. Spanning twelve original tracks and featuring collaborations with Juno Mamba and Rinzen, the record marksContinue Reading
Some call them techno wizards. I call them maestros of sound. Their music is beautiful, deep, and emotional – an intricate soundscape crafted with mastery. They are true pioneers in creating electronic atmospheres that resonate on a profound level. As Kiasmos make their way Down Under, I thought it wouldContinue Reading
I’ll admit it, I’ve never gotten DVS1’s name quite right—I blame my dyslexia for that! My journey with his music began through a Turkish friend, Hassan, who played me a few of his tracks, and I was blown away. Then I discovered that he’s also a favorite of my friendsContinue Reading