Mixmag - MUSIC https://mixmag.net.au/ The Latest from Mixmag PREMIERE: DJ PGZ & Yikes mark 1 year of 'Ouss Ouss' with DJ Plead remix https://mixmag.net.au/read/premiere-dj-pgz-yikes-mark-1-year-of-ouss-ouss-with-dj-plead-remix-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/premiere-dj-pgz-yikes-mark-1-year-of-ouss-ouss-with-dj-plead-remix-music Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:02:00 +0000

One of 2025's most iconic releases sees a fitting commemorative rework by one of Gadigal Land's most respected.

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]]> Liner notes: Kiva, A lush, long-lost queer vision https://mixmag.net.au/feature/liner-notes-kiva-a-lush-long-lost-queer-vision https://mixmag.net.au/feature/liner-notes-kiva-a-lush-long-lost-queer-vision Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:07:00 +0000 Writer Martyn Pepperell shares the liner notes from the Australian duo's forthcoming self-titled re-release.

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]]> Mincy shares her playlist for the after-after-party, 'second wind' https://mixmag.net.au/feature/mincy-shares-her-playlist-for-the-after-after-party-second-wind https://mixmag.net.au/feature/mincy-shares-her-playlist-for-the-after-after-party-second-wind Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:19:00 +0000 A high energy artist shares an insight into moments spent with a little less in the tank.

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]]> TKB's '888–890': Luddite Techno for (Overly) Modern Times https://mixmag.net.au/feature/tkbs-888890-luddite-techno-for-overly-modern-times https://mixmag.net.au/feature/tkbs-888890-luddite-techno-for-overly-modern-times Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:22:00 +0000 The second release from experimental label World of Knots presents a dive into limitations and place, writer Lilly Grainger explains.

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]]> Willo curates a playlist designed for 'not-so-terrible-Tuesdays' https://mixmag.net.au/feature/willo-curates-a-playlist-designed-for-not-so-terrible-tuesdays https://mixmag.net.au/feature/willo-curates-a-playlist-designed-for-not-so-terrible-tuesdays Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:30:31 +0000 A DJ and producer known for their love of nostalgia provides a playlist designed for overcoming the festival blues.

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]]> Mixmag ANZ's favourite EPs & albums of 2025 thus far (again) https://mixmag.net.au/feature/mixmag-anzs-favourite-eps-albums-of-2025-thus-far-again https://mixmag.net.au/feature/mixmag-anzs-favourite-eps-albums-of-2025-thus-far-again Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:46:00 +0000 A belated mid-year check-in for everything we've been loving from across Australia & Aotearoa/New Zealand.

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]]> Aotearoa’s AndWahn embodies the dance equivalent of a doom scroll on dystopian new album, 'Simulacra' https://mixmag.net.au/feature/aotearoas-andwahn-embodies-the-dance-equivalent-of-a-doom-scroll-on-dystopian-new-album-simulacra https://mixmag.net.au/feature/aotearoas-andwahn-embodies-the-dance-equivalent-of-a-doom-scroll-on-dystopian-new-album-simulacra Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:30:00 +0000 "'Simulacra' embodies the need for both escapism and enlightenment all at once," Laura McInnes writes.

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]]> Pushing genre boundaries on LOIF's 'GHOSTWORLD' https://mixmag.net.au/feature/pushing-genre-boundaries-loif-ghostworld https://mixmag.net.au/feature/pushing-genre-boundaries-loif-ghostworld Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:30:00 +0000 The Naarm/Melbourne-based artists debut album on Steeplejack is an ode to collaboration of all kinds.

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]]> Exploring the sounds of ‘90s and early 2000s techno in Aotearoa https://mixmag.net.au/feature/exploring-the-sounds-of-90s-and-early-2000s-techno-in-aotearoa https://mixmag.net.au/feature/exploring-the-sounds-of-90s-and-early-2000s-techno-in-aotearoa Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:37:00 +0000 Martyn Pepperell shares some of New Zealand's earliest & most influential digs.

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]]> East Meets West on DJ PGZ & Yikes’ ‘Come Round’ https://mixmag.net.au/feature/east-meets-west-on-dj-pgz-yikes-come-round https://mixmag.net.au/feature/east-meets-west-on-dj-pgz-yikes-come-round Thu, 13 Feb 2025 04:24:00 +0000 A highly anticipated collaborative release by two of Australia's most exciting names in dance finds its home comfortably on Naarm's Butter Sessions, Nayuka Gorrie writes.

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]]> Barker announces first full-length record since 2019, 'Stochastic Drift' https://mixmag.net.au/read/barker-announces-first-full-length-record-since-2019-stochastic-drift-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/barker-announces-first-full-length-record-since-2019-stochastic-drift-music Sun, 02 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Set to land on Smalltown Supersound in April, the Berlin-based DJ/producer says the LP "describes a process in a window of time that was full of change".

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]]> aya annnounces Hyperdub return with second album, 'hexed!' https://mixmag.net.au/read/aya-annnounces-hyperdub-return-with-second-album-hexed-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/aya-annnounces-hyperdub-return-with-second-album-hexed-music Sun, 02 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Following up from the critically-acclaimed 2021 debut 'im hole', the experimental artist has teased the project with new single 'off to the ESSO'.

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]]> HER 他 Transmission marks 200th mixtape milestone with DJ AYA https://mixmag.net.au/read/her-transmission-marks-200th-mixtape-milestone-with-dj-aya-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/her-transmission-marks-200th-mixtape-milestone-with-dj-aya-music Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:01:00 +0000

The bass-driven mix—which just dropped today—also comes in celebration of the platform's upcoming fifth anniversary.

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]]> Traditional Bollywood turns contemporary on the reimagining of ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ https://mixmag.net.au/read/traditional-bollywood-turns-contemporary-on-the-reimagining-of-chaiyya-chaiyya-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/traditional-bollywood-turns-contemporary-on-the-reimagining-of-chaiyya-chaiyya-music Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:18:14 +0000

The iconic track gets a new lease of life courtesy of Indo Warehouse co-founder Kahani & Jeff Veliz.

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]]> Mha Iri four-EP series 'Elements', reveals first instalment 'Leader of the Pack' https://mixmag.net.au/read/mha-iri-four-ep-series-elements-reveals-first-instalment-leader-of-the-pack-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/mha-iri-four-ep-series-elements-reveals-first-instalment-leader-of-the-pack-music Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The launch EP's eponymous lead single is available now.

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]]> FUKHED’s new single ‘4303’ is a bold blend of brash & beauty https://mixmag.net.au/read/fukheds-new-single-4303-is-a-bold-blend-of-brash-beauty-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/fukheds-new-single-4303-is-a-bold-blend-of-brash-beauty-music Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Only two singles in, the artist is firmly cementing her sound & style.

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]]> ​Confidence Man in The Lab LDN https://mixmag.net.au/read/confidence-man-in-the-lab-ldn-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/confidence-man-in-the-lab-ldn-music Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:50:17 +0000

"Ahead of their third album, Australia’s famed foursome stop off at Mixmag HQ."

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]]> IN2STELLAR 'Soft Launch' their cosmic soundscapes in new EP https://mixmag.net.au/read/in2stellar-soft-launch-their-cosmic-soundscapes-in-new-ep-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/in2stellar-soft-launch-their-cosmic-soundscapes-in-new-ep-music Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Its two hypnotic cuts were created in sessions "fuelled by vending machine snacks and 90c beers".

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]]> Tommy Holohan returns to Steel City Dance Discs with new 'Temple Theatre' EP https://mixmag.net.au/read/tommy-holohan-returns-to-steel-city-dance-discs-with-new-temple-theatre-ep-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/tommy-holohan-returns-to-steel-city-dance-discs-with-new-temple-theatre-ep-music Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:51:12 +0000

Across the five-tracker, the Irish artist shows his versatility with tunes spanning from trance to jungle.

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]]> 1tbsp explores cities, communities and dystopian landscapes in new album https://mixmag.net.au/read/1tbsp-explores-cities-communities-and-dystopian-landscapes-in-new-album-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/1tbsp-explores-cities-communities-and-dystopian-landscapes-in-new-album-music Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:49:58 +0000

'Megacity1000' explores increasingly relevant topics through sounds of electronica and beyond.

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]]> Juno Mamba shares new EP 'Cold Rush' https://mixmag.net.au/read/juno-mamba-shares-new-ep-cold-rush-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/juno-mamba-shares-new-ep-cold-rush-music Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:44:26 +0000

​“This is the first record I’ve made where I could hear a sound in my head and I was able to create exactly what I was after"

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]]> Air Max '97 releases Pop heavy mixtape via DECISIONS https://mixmag.net.au/read/air-max-97-releases-pop-heavy-mixtape-via-decisions-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/air-max-97-releases-pop-heavy-mixtape-via-decisions-music Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Featuring a who's who of Australian underground pop.

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]]> Loïcc releases brand new EP under 'bluhol' alias https://mixmag.net.au/read/loicc-releases-brand-new-ep-under-bluhol-alias-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/loicc-releases-brand-new-ep-under-bluhol-alias-music Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The debut release by local label 'Oomycota'.

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]]> KSMBA releases debut single 'Emwe' https://mixmag.net.au/read/ksmba-releases-debut-single-emwe-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/ksmba-releases-debut-single-emwe-music Fri, 14 Jun 2024 01:53:00 +0000

The Naarm-based DJ shows off their techno chops.

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]]> Mixmag Australia/NZ is calling out for your music https://mixmag.net.au/read/mixmag-australia-nz-is-calling-out-for-music-music https://mixmag.net.au/read/mixmag-australia-nz-is-calling-out-for-music-music Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Calling all producers, calling all producers.

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