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Label Spotlight: Butter Sessions

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0000

A pillar of Naarm/Melbourne's underground & one of Australia's most revered labels celebrates its 15th year this weekend.

Nicole Skeltys on rebooting B(if)tek & Artificial

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:02:00 +0000

In the wake of an exciting reissue of ‘Sub-Vocal Theme Park’, B(if)tek’s first record, Nicole Skeltys talks about touring again, her solo project Artificial, and reintegrating into a new DIY scene nearly three decades on.

Faithless & the enduring echoes of the 90s

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:20:00 +0000

The iconic UK group visits Australia for the first time in 15 years this weekend.

More 'place' than 'piece' on Climes' 'Water & Music'

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:09:00 +0000

The Gadigal Land/Sydney producer's debut album, paired alongside a full-length album visualiser by Naarm/Melbourne filmmaker Jordan James Kaye, is an ode to humanity when we've never needed it more.

Coding, collapse & clarity on r hunter's 'Yield'

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:56:00 +0000

The LP, released via Naarm/Melbourne label Absorb, finds new life in the form of an accompanying work by artist Eek.

Our most anticipated sets for Wildlands Festival

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:03:00 +0000

Ahead of this coming year's Wildlands instalments in Boorloo/Perth & Meanjin/Brisbane, we put a list together on who we're most excited to hear from.

Pirapus can see the 'F U T U R E' of drum & bass

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:57:10 +0000

The Aotearoa/New Zealand duo sit down with us ahead of the debut of their brand new live show at this year's Rhythm & Vines festival.

Growth as a mission: X CLUB.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:20:00 +0000

Ahead of the Meanjin/Brisbane-turned London-based DJ's appearance at The Wool Store next weekend, we grow to understand what their key motivations are.

INBRAZA Collective is Baile Funk without dilution

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:37:19 +0000

The Brazil-turned Naarm/Melbourne-born collective is spearheading a movement that's as political as it is animated.

Soma & the curatorial climate of DIY programming

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:28:00 +0000

With Soma’s second edition set for this weekend, we’re revisiting some of our favourite recordings from last year, as a means of illustrating what trust can sound like.

PollyHill & Samara Alofa expand 'AQUARIES' universe with 'AGE OF URANUS' feat. MOKOTRON, Caru, Half Queen, & more

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 02:57:00 +0000

The release, a remix of the duo's 2023 album, is curated by HALFQUEEN. Writer Laura McInnes dives in.

"Don't wade, plunge" into Soft Centre 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:57:00 +0000

Co-founder of Gadigal Land/Sydney's most fringe festival, Thorsten Herzog, explains what he hopes for the future of his city.

Colonial commentary on modern dance, via Yung Lemon's 'Don't Matter'

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:13:00 +0000

The release sees the Gadigal Land/Sydney producer working with a variety of creatives on an accompanying digital & physical zine, exploring the depths with which music is able to add comment.

Lonelyspeck: "genre is a misunderstood concept"

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:01:25 +0000

To celebrate the release of his latest record 'Crown Of My Spirit', we sat down with Sione Teumohenga.

Ceramic Model's multi-medium collective collaboration on 'Self Lick'

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 03:47:06 +0000

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based producer's release on label General Merchant tests the idea of where music stops & real life application begins.

The quiet legend of Micronism

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:01:00 +0000

Writer Martyn Pepperell explores the legacy of an artist whose influence is felt not only across Aotearoa, but the world today.

Now Or Never platforms experimentation in the public eye

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:24:00 +0000

Back for its third year, we spoke with the citywide Naarm/Melbourne festival's Artistic Director on how it balances experimentation with accessibility.

Venue Spotlight: Phoenix Central Park

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:54:28 +0000

Into the 'Nest' of Judith Neilson’s Phoenix Central Park for Season XVII; in their third all-local line up for 2025, an unfurling of possibility, new experimentation and hope for the future of Australian artistic practice.

Label Spotlight: Trackwork

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:10:00 +0000

Having just recently celebrated the label's 5th birthday at Australia's most prestigious venue, the Sydney Opera House, Trackwork has found itself at the centre of music's most exciting cultural crosspoints, Jonno Revanche writes.

Honouring Volition Records: Australia's club culture catalyst

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:23:00 +0000

Martyn Pepperell dives into the history of one of Australia's most influential labels, perfectly timed with Efficient Space's re-release of some of its most important work.

The Lubly Dae Crew & visibility beyond NAIDOC Week

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:57:00 +0000

With their annual NAIDOC Week events kicking off this weekend, we sat down with the trio to understand what these yearly events mean for them and the national scene.

Built to last: the enduring phenomenon of hardware

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:01:00 +0000

Writer Crissy Collins spoke with a selection of Naarm/Melbourne's most avid hardware users.

Tribqu celebrates the deep, diasporic power of dub

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:09:00 +0000

This week, the Naarm-based club night and event series spearheaded by Zjoso celebrates its sixth anniversary with dub maestros Tikiman and Richard Akingbehin.

"A tropical fish yearns for snow", on Other Joe's 'Flawless'

Thu, 22 May 2025 06:03:00 +0000

The Naarm/Melbourne-based producer and instrumentalist has long been making music in his own sonic language, & in this intimate piece his close friend Emile Frankel acts as translator.

NYMPHO are bridging the gap between queer club culture in Aotearoa, Australia & beyond

Wed, 14 May 2025 05:38:47 +0000

In the midst of ATARANGI's first headline tour across the country, writer Laura McInnes spoke with the Aoteaora-born crew to better understand the momentum they're now taking to the world.

In loving memory of: Bunker

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:57:41 +0000

The Naarm/Melbourne techno promoter calls it quits after 12 years, with plenty of memories & homes to boot.

Skeleten's journey through being 'Mentalized'

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:21:00 +0000

Having just released his second LP, the Gadigal Land/Sydney has found himself just a little bit more.

Is 'The Sesh' starting to catch up with Millennials?

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 02:35:00 +0000

Attitudes to drugs have changed significantly since the late '80s, becoming more widely used and socially acceptable. But while Gen Z are embracing sober curiosity, the toll of sustained drug use is becoming more pronounced in older generations. David Hillier reports.

Culture & Kaupapa transmitting on a Twisted Frequency

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:26:00 +0000

As one of Aotearoa's favourite community festivals prepares to celebrate a decade, we spoke about what makes it what it is.

"The ultimate diversity": Gaytimes is your favourite DJs favourite queer festival

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:53:00 +0000

As the much loved queer community festival approaches its 2025 edition, Michael Ahari provides a glowing review.

Operating at a "loss": Subsonic is about more than money

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:40:00 +0000

As NSW's doofiest festival celebrates its 15th birthday, Subsonic heads Scott Commens and Vanessa Fields reflect on one of music's most expensive passion projects.

Label Spotlight: Amniote Editions

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:47:00 +0000

An unlikely collaboration between Copenhagen & Naarm/Melbourne, Amniote Editions is proof that passion & friendship are the backbone of modern electronic music.

Strawberry Fields Forever: 15 years & counting for one of Australia's most beloved festivals

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:42:00 +0000

From its humble beginnings as a psytrance doof to becoming one of the world's most respected & eclectic events, this is a brief history of Strawberry Fields.

Could the Netherlands become the first country to legalise MDMA?

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:30:53 +0000

Prohibition of the party drug has been standard across Europe since the late-'80s, but scientific studies on medical use, an interest in a harm reduction-led approach, and a push to counter gang violence is seeing a movement for legalisation and regulation gather momentum in the Netherlands.

Many hands make lighter work at Tessellate-topia

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:16:00 +0000

The Naarm event's first year was a case study on what it takes to run a grassroots festival.

"The work is the network." Elijah shares hard truths on modern music

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:46:00 +0000

Ahead of appearances across Australia, the viral critic shares his thoughts on the state of music culture.

Soft Centre's 'SUPERMODEL': Humanity in the time of AI

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Ahead of Soft Centre's first foray into Naarm, founders Jemma Cole & Thorsten Hertog give us an idea of what we can expect.

Label Spotlight: Gallery Recs

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000

One of Eora's freshest names celebrates its fourth birthday with a tell all interview.

Wagga to The World: How Unsound Festival has never stopped pushing boundaries

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the festival's appearance at Illuminate Adelaide, founder Mat Schulz explains its often entertaining history in his own words.

Label Spotlight: Pure Space

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Label head Andy Garvey reflects on the label's roots & aspirations.

Haai reflects on the best tracks of The Warehouse Project

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Following the Manchester promoter's debut down under, we get HAAi's read on the warehouse scene.

Meet FBi Radio's 'Dance Class' of 2024

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

FBi Radio's latest DJ alumni share their yearbook quotes (kinda).