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Fiz

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‘Temple’ TBISH x JAY SLAPIT

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Sydney’s SARAH YAGKI releases striking new single ‘REWIND’

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NOVEMBER ‘Big Star Party’ Premiere

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THE VANNS announce uplifting new single ‘FEELS GOOD NOW’

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EMILY PERRY RELEASES FIERCE NEW SINGLE ‘FOCUSED’

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Thunder Fox

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CARWASH SOUNDTRACKS ADOLESCENCE AND PANDEMONIUM WITH DEBUT EP SOAP WATER OUT NOW,...

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MOOR MOTHER RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘BLACK ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE AIR’

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THUNDER FOX ENTER NEW ERA WITH DARK SINGLE ‘NOT FOR SALE’ SYDNEY...

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COURTNEY BARNETT Shares video for ‘Before You Gotta Go’ Launches interactive mixer...

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KEDR LIVANSKIY Shares new single & video ‘Your Turn’ Forthcoming album Liminal...

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DOOMS CHILDREN RELEASE REFLECTIVE NEW TRACK ‘HEAVY YEAR’

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WOLFY & ROSIE TUCKER RELEASE “SUCKER SUPREME TO STUDY AND RELAX TO”

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Time Warp announces 2021 USA lineup w/ Richie Hawtin, Nina Kraviz, Ricardo Villalobos, Ben Klock & More

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EARLY EYES ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “LOOK ALIVE!”

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INTRODUCING BOYLIFE WITH HIS NEW SINGLE ‘LUSH’ FEATURED AS WORLD FIRST BY ZANE LOWE ON APPLE MUSIC 1 RADIO SHOW

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SAM TESKEY RELEASES HEARTFELT NEW SINGLE 'TIL THE RIVER TAKES US HOME' DEBUT SOLO LP CYCLES - OUT OCT 8

SAM TESKEY RELEASES HEARTFELT NEW SINGLE ‘TIL THE RIVER TAKES US HOME’ DEBUT SOLO LP CYCLES – OUT OCT 8

Tom Morello Releases New Single 'Driving To Texas' Feat. Phantogram From Forthcoming Album 'The Atlas Underground Fire' Out October 15

Tom Morello Releases New Single ‘Driving To Texas’ Feat. Phantogram From Forthcoming Album ‘The Atlas Underground Fire’ Out October 15

DRAIN JOINS EPITAPH RECORDS SHARE NEW TRACK “WATCH YOU BURN”

DRAIN JOINS EPITAPH RECORDS SHARE NEW TRACK “WATCH YOU BURN”

KING KRULE Announces new live album You Heat Me Up, You Cool Me Down Out September 10 via XL Recordings Shares lead single & video 'Stoned Again (Live)'

KING KRULE Announces new live album You Heat Me Up, You Cool Me Down Out September 10 via XL Recordings Shares lead single & video ‘Stoned Again (Live)’

DINNER Announces new album Dream Work, out October 22 Shares single & video 'Midnight In My Head'

DINNER Announces new album Dream Work, out October 22 Shares single & video ‘Midnight In My Head’

COLD HART "EVERY DAY IS A DAY" OUT NOW

COLD HART “EVERY DAY IS A DAY” OUT NOW

THE BRONX DEBUT NEW VIDEO FOR "PEACE PIPE" BRONX VI IS OUT NOW!

THE BRONX DEBUT NEW VIDEO FOR “PEACE PIPE” BRONX VI IS OUT NOW!

HAND HABITS Shares video for new single 'No Difference' New album Fun House out October 22

HAND HABITS Shares video for new single ‘No Difference’ New album Fun House out October 22

upsidedownhead releases lush ep

upsidedownhead releases lush ep

Neeko

Neeko

Naarm/Melbourne duo Skydeck share sophomore album Coupon

Naarm/Melbourne duo Skydeck share sophomore album Coupon

Slaight Music singer-songwriter Sam Drysdale, released his new single “Dream About a Girl” on August 25 via Cadence Recordings/Ingrooves and all streaming platforms. The new single showcases Sam’s captivating vocals in a mellow track about dreaming of a girl you can’t seem to forget even after waking up.   “At its core, Dream About A Girl is a conversation I have with myself. Despite not normally being much of a dreamer, the concept quite literally came to me in my sleep. I had been encountering some tough times in my relationship when one night I had this incredibly vivid dream where I was being spoken to by an almost-angelic woman, someone I’d never seen before. What was strange was that the vividness came from the feeling of happiness and acceptance she gave me, not the dream’s visuals. I knew there was some real weight to whatever I was feeling because despite it being so fleeting, I still felt it in my chest when I woke up. Something so small but it caused me to rethink elements of my real-life relationship. I wanted to know more about this imaginary person,” said Sam.    “Luckily that day I was slated to be in the studio with Andrew Martino (Down With Webster/Honors) and Alexandra Soumalias. I told them about the dream, showed them some rough lyrics, and the song wrote itself. After a few ZOOM sessions between Toronto and Los Angeles, we had a song that we knew could help establish the framework for the entire project. I couldn’t be more excited to release it as an intro to our new era.”   Born in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, and raised in Guelph, ON, Sam was influenced by his musical family from a young age who exposed him to all kinds of artists from Bruce Springsteen to Pink Floyd. He moved to Los Angeles at 17 to attend the Musicians Institute, and later moved to Nashville at the age 21, where he collaborated with established producer-songwriters Davor Jordanovski and Paul Brown on a six track EP entitled The Fight.   Two months into the EP release, one of the tracks, “Dear Jane”, was anonymously submitted to Slaight Music’s annual It’s Your Shot competition, where he won first place, and furthered connections with the Slaight team. Sam relocated to Toronto, ON, where he continued to release more music, including his second EP, Vicelove, produced by Thomas “Tawgs” Salter (Lights, Walk Off The Earth, Scott Helman).

Toronto-based Singer-Songwriter Sam Drysdale Releases New Single ‘Dream About a Girl’

Sam Drydale

Purple Fly Label Dabbles in Fusion of K-Pop and Electronic Music With New Release "Okay!" from DJ SODA, Lost Chameleon, and Ahin of MOMOLAND

Purple Fly Label Dabbles in Fusion of K-Pop and Electronic Music With New Release “Okay!” from DJ SODA, Lost Chameleon, and Ahin of MOMOLAND

Monocule Brings Back Underground Club Vibes With New Release "Awakening," Featuring Sarah De Warren. Out Now on Protocol Recordings

Monocule Brings Back Underground Club Vibes With New Release “Awakening,” Featuring Sarah De Warren. Out Now on Protocol Recordings

Coffee is everywhere: on restaurant menus, on the kitchen shelf of almost every home, in the hands of passersby and PlayAmo players. It has become an integral part of everyday life, but often even those who cannot imagine their morning without the characteristic aroma and taste of coffee know too little about their favorite drink. The world of coffee - multifaceted and complex, and sometimes even the basics of coffee science can surprise. We have collected 5 simple facts that will help you better understand what kind of drink has taken such an important place in our lives.  Coffee Is a Berry Let's start with the basics: where does coffee come from? We're so used to it that we often don't even think about its origins. Of course, first of all, coffee is a drink. It is made from roasted, ground beans, but how is it made? The beans actually develop inside the coffee berries that grow on coffee trees. Two beans are formed inside a single berry, but there are exceptions - whole, "twin" peaberry beans. Peaberry fruits are considered rare and usually account for no more than 5% of the entire crop. Arabica and Robusta Are Types, Not Varieties What does the label "100% Arabica'' on the package mean? Often lovers of the drink think that arabica is a variety, although we are talking about a type of coffee. There are many species of the coffee tree, but only a few are cultivated to produce beans, mostly Arabica and Robusta. Arabica, also known as "Arabian coffee," is considered the most common and popular variety. There are many more varieties, however, among the most famous are Brazil's Yellow Bourbon, Ethiopia's Irgacheffe, and Jamaica's Blue Mountain. Sometimes to get new facets of taste and aroma, roasters mix different varieties of Arabica and Robusta and get coffee blends. In the Specialty Coffee category, these blends are called blends or blends.   Water Quality Affects the Taste of Coffee Many factors influence the taste and aroma of coffee: brewing temperature and time, the quality and variety of beans, degree of roasting, and even water quality. The same coffee can unfold differently depending on how it is brewed. Coffee gourmets often experiment and brew their favorite coffee with cold and hot water, with mineral water and even with melted water - the taste changes amazingly. Those who want to learn how to feel the different notes in coffee and catch even the slightest differences, you should start with a simple comparison of varieties from different countries. Each of them has its own characteristics and unique coffee notes. The Nespresso MasterOrigin collection allows you to evaluate the tastes of the far corners of the world. It includes rare coffees from Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Colombia, Indonesia, and India. In these countries, farmers use unique ways of gathering and processing beans to get the flawless taste and unique flavor typical of their country. For example, in Nicaragua they use the "black honey" method, which involves leaving as much of the coffee berry pulp on the beans as possible for 30 days under the sun, allowing them to absorb the natural sugar. And in Colombia, farmers use the late-harvest method, which is difficult and risky, but which allows the berries to fully ripen and the beans to fully develop their properties. Lighter Roasted Coffee Has More Caffeine Than Darker Roasted Coffee This fact may seem counterintuitive if you are unaware of how the roasting process works. The light roasting process evaporates less water and goes through a lower temperature, so the caffeine stays in the beans. The rich flavor and bitterness of dark roasted coffee give the misleading impression that it has more of an "invigorating" substance, but in reality, it is the opposite: if you are afraid of staying awake because of caffeine, dark roasting is a better choice. The Most Popular Coffee in FinlandFor Coffee Lovers: Five Things About Coffee You Might Not Have Known Surprisingly many people, the world leader in coffee consumption is not Italy or Brazil, which are traditionally associated with this drink, but Finland. It is followed by Norway and Iceland. Apparently, in cold countries, people try to warm up with coffee or escape bad weather in cozy coffee shops. But perhaps their leadership is in jeopardy, because interest in coffee continues to grow around the world, and a huge "club" of coffee lovers is replenished daily.

For Coffee Lovers: Five Things About Coffee You Might Not Have Known

How do you think this EP represents SoSo as a band now, compared to the band you were when you first came together? One of the cool things about this EP is that you can see the different influences shine through depending on the track. “Skywriter” for example, has hints of alt-rock or prog that had stuck around from old projects. “Yeah Nah” on the other hand is probably the most straight up Punk song we’ve done and is probably a pretty good indication of our goals to play Offensively Average music and just straight up have a damn good time.  “I Wouldn’t Call This Success…but It’s Close Enough” shows us developing our sound and identity. Having learned from the first EP, our new stuff is more focused, and with greater production influence from Mr Stevie Knight. We’ve started playing some of these tracks live because to be honest it’s kinda hard not to.    Is there a particular track/s that still stick out for you as a fave? For me “Wasted Time” has to be the standout from this EP. It’s not as radio friendly as perhaps some of the other tracks with it’s long build up, but I’m stoked with how it turned out. It’s fun as hell to play live and Rhys’ lyrics really hit those nostalgia feels.  'The Great Escape' is the single we heard before the full EP came out; can you tell me a bit about how that song came together, and what you like most about it? “The Great Escape” started out as one of our more traditional up pop-punk tracks. The chanted “check this!” which is my personal favourite part of the song came about during the very early stages of writing the instrumental, and the rest of the melody was formed around that. We tend to write all the instrumentals first, so coming up with a melody that fit with the chorus lead was super important. There's some great tunes on here that make us miss live touring - what do you miss the most about constant shows? Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ve ever had the luxury to have a consistent touring schedule! Our first ever show was cancelled in the first COVID-19 lockdown, and it’s pretty much continued with that theme since then. We did manage to string together a couple of shows with varying levels of restrictions in place, and especially when we were able to have a standing crowd, the atmosphere was awesome. I think people are really hungry for live music at the moment, so there’s a LOT of brilliant chaotic energy in the room. You guys were getting some good momentum going as live performers before we went back into lockdown, too. What has been the best thing about playing with your bandmates?  Apart from the standard drinking beers, hanging out with your best mates and getting rowdy, one of the coolest things about playing shows has been experimenting with lighting and effects.  If people are going to make the effort to navigate the restrictions and take a punt on the show being able to go ahead, then you bet we’re going to try make it worth their time. Plus, even just the smoke machine on its own is a bloody good laugh.     How important has music been for you during the last year or so? It’s hard to explain without sounding like a total cliché but music is pretty much all we do! Whether it’s writing new material, coming up with ridiculous ideas for skits and merch, or just hassling our mates to come out to shows. If there is anything about this EP, what is it about this record that is gonna keep the fires burning until we can see you guys live again? With any luck it won’t be too long until we get back to playing shows (fingers crossed). Until then we might have to go back through the archives for all the dumb content we took while writing the EP to see if there’s anything we can release to keep you guys entertained. 

SoSo

Where are you currently based? Los Angeles, California! How did you first start playing music? I have been singing ever since I could talk and had solos in preschool and elementary school choir. When I was old enough, I joined the school plays and started to sing on the altar at church. That's where it all started! What's been happening recently? I've been performing live here in Los Angeles and am so excited to be building hype around my first ever EP! Your new EP Jersey Boy just came out! What influenced the sound and songwriting? Being named Jersey Boy after being so inspired by the sound that floods the place I grew up, was a defining moment in recognizing where I want my sound to go. Not only having the influence of my past but working with producer Joe Pepe to really bring that sound to life and trusting him to take it in the right direction. How did you go about writing the music? This EP was written so linearly, which is why I had decided to release it as a unit. The songs felt like the perfect batch of stories packaged into a moment of time.  Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with? Jersey Boy was produced and recorded with Joe Pepe at his studio in Burbank! I kept sending him songs and being like "Can we do this, can we do that? I have another one!" He really made this project come to life! I then had it sent off to mix engineer and friend, Carl Bahner who resides on the east coast. Then the song was sent overseas to mastering engineer Nic Di Lorenzo in Australia. It has been quite a journey!  How did you approach the recording process? Having recorded in several different studios, I knew what I was getting into with this project, but it's always fun to work with new people and see their workflow. Joe is a beast. He produced these tunes efficiently, making for a very smooth delivery (once we established a vibe), and let me tell ya, we cranked out vocals on our last day together. We both had committed to a long, hard-working day in the studio that consisted of recording and comping all vocals! It was very rewarding once it was done.  Any live shows coming up? As summer shows come to a close, I am already planning on a few more showcases for September and October. Stay tuned! How has COVID affected you as an artist? Truthfully, the pandemic and lockdown forced me to take myself more seriously and get extra creative. This helped me realize what I want to do with my career and what I have to continue doing to be a successful artist. What do you like to do away from music? Design and create for my artist project and other client's musical projects. I love developing concepts and designing release rollouts. If that doesn't count since it's in the same realm, haha, I like video games and going out to try new food and drinks with friends.  Who are you listening to at the moment? I am currently listening to Courtney Govan's new single "before (not after)" what a musical masterpiece!  What's planned for the remainder of 2021? Heading back to Nashville to finish some MORE tunes! Might be a fun little surprise thrown in there as well ;) and of course, more shows! Favourite food and place to hang out? Favorite food is definitely sushi! And I love to hang out at some of the local bars in my town. I really enjoy getting to know the staff and coming in for my favorite drinks.

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Undertow

DROP FINAL SINGLE "DON'T LOOK DOWN" FROM DEBUT ALBUM 'SURE TO LEAVE A MARK' IS OUT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3

Worse For Wear

DROP FINAL SINGLE "DON'T LOOK DOWN" FROM DEBUT ALBUM 'SURE TO LEAVE A MARK' IS OUT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3

WORSE FOR WEAR – DROP FINAL SINGLE “DON’T LOOK DOWN” FROM DEBUT ALBUM ‘SURE TO LEAVE A MARK’ IS OUT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3

AWARD-WINNING ACTOR KEIYNAN LONSDALE RELEASES LATEST SINGLE 'RHYTHM & MUSIC'

AWARD-WINNING ACTOR KEIYNAN LONSDALE RELEASES LATEST SINGLE ‘RHYTHM & MUSIC’

Selasie Shares His New Video for Debut Single 'Unnatural'

Selasie Shares His New Video for Debut Single ‘Unnatural’

GEESE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM PROJECTOR OUT OCTOBER 29 VIA PARTISAN / PLAY IT AGAIN SAM NEW SINGLE 'LOW ERA' OUT NOW

GEESE announce debut album “Projector” alongside new single release

Scruffpuppie signs to Saddest Factory Records & releases new single

Scruffpuppie signs to Saddest Factory Records & releases new single

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Looking for a Luxury Watch? Here are the Brands to Check Out

Premiere – miloviti ‘allnight’

Baby et Lulu (ABBY DOBSON & LARA GOODRIDGE) SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘La Ballade de la Mer’ ALBUM TROIS OUT FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

Baby et Lulu (ABBY DOBSON & LARA GOODRIDGE) SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘La Ballade de la Mer’ ALBUM TROIS OUT FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

FINN ASKEW UNVEILS NEW SINGLE 'ADIDAS'

FINN ASKEW UNVEILS NEW SINGLE ‘ADIDAS’

CARWASH SHARES NEW SINGLE 'RACETRACK' ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP SOAP WATER OUT SEPT 17

CARWASH SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘RACETRACK’ ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP SOAP WATER OUT SEPT 17

INTRODUCING JYE LISTEN TO 'SLEEPING IN' TITLE TRACK OFF FORTHCOMING LP

INTRODUCING JYE LISTEN TO ‘SLEEPING IN’ TITLE TRACK OFF FORTHCOMING LP

JACK BOTTS UNVEILS 'TATTOOS' ACOUSTIC + LIVE VIDEO 'TATTOOS' ADDED TO APPLE MUSIC'S ELITE 'ACOUSTIC CHILL' PLAYLIST ANNOUNCED ON NYE ON THE HILL + REVEALS SUMMER 2022 HEADLINE SHOWS

JACK BOTTS UNVEILS ‘TATTOOS’ ACOUSTIC + LIVE VIDEO ‘TATTOOS’ ADDED TO APPLE MUSIC’S ELITE ‘ACOUSTIC CHILL’ PLAYLIST ANNOUNCED ON NYE ON THE HILL + REVEALS SUMMER 2022 HEADLINE SHOWS

BORED SHORTS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'COMMON CONNECTIONS' UPCOMING LP WAY OFF! OUT VIA SPUNK! RECORDS SEPT 3

BORED SHORTS REVEAL NEW SINGLE ‘COMMON CONNECTIONS’ UPCOMING LP WAY OFF! OUT VIA SPUNK! RECORDS SEPT 3

Where are you currently based? I currently live in Miami, Florida.  I find Miami to be a very multicultural city with both Latin / Central American and European influences that you can easily find in the people, places, and food!  We have an excellent music nightlife and art scene, which provide lots of influence and inspiration for me musically.     How did you first start playing music? I first started playing music at a very young age as a drummer in local punk rock and industrial bands in the Chicago, Illinois area where I was raised.  When I discovered electronic dance music, the beats immediately caught my attention and I started learning to DJ at 16, and I started producing original music pressed to vinyl at 18.  I started performing internationally shortly thereafter.     What's been happening recently? Well after a long hiatus from music I decided to start re-dedicating more of my free time to getting back into electronic music and catching up with today's new artists and sounds.  I released my first EP in over a decade on Tim Xavier's Face To Face label in the Summer of 2020 which really motivated me to start getting serious about making music again.      You've founded label CMND CTRL, please tell us about how this came about and what the intention of CMND CTRL is: Over the last year I was able to create a sizable collection of new original material and I just didn't feel like trying to send it all out to multiple labels and wait months to hear of any interest or feedback from them.  I didn't like the idea of just being another demo submission in their email inbox, so I felt the best way for me to get my music out there and have more control over the exposure and direction was to start my own label.  Having my own label also gives me the ability to start working with other artists I respect and admire so creating CMND CTRL was almost a forgone conclusion for me.  I have run multiple labels in years past and it was simply a matter of learning today's digital landscape and deciding on a suitable musical direction for the label itself.  CMND CTRL focuses on my interpretation of Techno music in today's landscape and I hope to pair the majority of releases with both established and upcoming producers who can put their own touches to my music.       How will you go about deciding on music and artists to work with? So far it has been a fairly organic process.  I have stayed in touch over the years with artists I admire and who have been kind enough to lend their talents to my label such as Alexi Delano.  My upcoming roster of releases has also helped to give me a little bit of street credit when I reach out to other artists who I do not know personally.  I think when they see some of the people remixing for me and also hear my original material they know I am serious about pushing forward the music, which motivates them to want to work with me.  I'm very excited to see what other artists I will have a chance to collaborate with as the label grows.       Please tell us about your very latest release: Currently, I am promoting my label's 2nd release, CTRL002, which features 2 original tracks from myself and an excellent remix by Berlin's Techno wizard Ray Kajioka.  I was introduced to Ray by Tim Xavier and really liked the type of sound Ray has been creating recently.  Thankfully, he agreed to help out with this project.  Ray is a super talented producer and DJ and I hope to bring him back on another release in the future.      What programs/equipment do you use? I grew up learning on outboard analogue equipment, which I really enjoyed, but fast forward to the present and I am about 90% creating digitally on the computer.  I used to be a Pro Tools guy, but made the switch to Ableton Live and really enjoy it's functionality and ease of use to sketch ideas quickly.  I am also a big fan of Native Instruments Komplete series of VST and plugins as well as the VST clones of classic synths being made by Arturia.  If I am lucky and find some success back in music I hope to be able to start getting back into collecting some outboard equipment again, but time will tell.      What direction do you see music heading towards? Great question and one that is really hard to pin down.  We are such a connected global society that I think that helps some people draw on influences they might not normally have in their day-to-day local environment.  I do enjoy the fact that musical equipment, whether physical or digital, is more easily affordable and accessible than ever before, which gives more artists the power to create.  It's an exciting time for music in my opinion.   What do you like to do away from music? These days I am a family man with a beautiful wife and 2 wonderful children so I like to spend lots of time with them.  Living in a coastal region I enjoy boating, fishing, and I also fancy myself as a pretty good cook so those are the things I spend most of my free time on.    Who are you listening to at the moment? So many good artists are out in the scene today!  It's almost overwhelming haha!  If I had to narrow it down I would say Dustin Zahn, Micheal Klein, Rene Wise, and Rodhad.    What's planned for the remainder of 2021? I have a pretty aggressive release schedule planned for the label, with new releases currently scheduled every 6 weeks or so.  A lot of my own original material, but some excellent contributions from Tim Xavier, Juska Wendland (aka ORION), Jesper Dahlback, and Tony Rohr.  I hope to continue the trend of releasing quality Techno music into 2022 and beyond.  As long as my music keeps resonating with people I will continue to make it.     Favourite food and place to hangout? I love all food too much!  If I had to pick it would be Japanese cuisine.  For a good hangout I just can't beat relaxing poolside on my backyard patio with family and friends.  

B.Riley

DMA'S DROP SURPRISE 4-TRACK EP I LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY, SURE AM GOING TO MISS YOU + NEW SINGLE 'WE ARE MIDNIGHT'

DMA’S DROP SURPRISE 4-TRACK EP I LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY, SURE AM GOING TO MISS YOU + NEW SINGLE ‘WE ARE MIDNIGHT’

SHAD Shares new single & video 'Body (No Reason)' New album TAO out October 1

SHAD Shares new single & video ‘Body (No Reason)’ New album TAO out October 1

CHARLOTTE DAY WILSON SHARES REMIX OF 'TAKE CARE OF YOU' FT. KING PRINCESS, MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO + AMAARAE DEBUT ALBUM, ALPHA, OUT NOW

CHARLOTTE DAY WILSON SHARES REMIX OF ‘TAKE CARE OF YOU’ FT. KING PRINCESS, MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO + AMAARAE DEBUT ALBUM, ALPHA, OUT NOW

Loom Festival Berlin announces Nastia, Thomas Schumacher, Julian Jeweil, Alex Stein, Victor Ruiz, Wehbba LIVE, Anna Reusch and Transcode

Loom Festival Berlin announces Nastia, Thomas Schumacher, Julian Jeweil, Alex Stein, Victor Ruiz, Wehbba LIVE, Anna Reusch and Transcode

Sam Blacky Releases Debut EP, 5-Track "Summer Solstice." Out Now on Her Own Imprint Stabby Records

Sam Blacky Releases Debut EP, 5-Track “Summer Solstice.” Out Now on Her Own Imprint Stabby Records

SWAE LEE & JHENÉ AIKO RELEASE 'IN THE DARK' SONG FEATURED IN UPCOMING MARVEL STUDIOS FILM SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS

SWAE LEE & JHENÉ AIKO RELEASE ‘IN THE DARK’ SONG FEATURED IN UPCOMING MARVEL STUDIOS FILM SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS

Multi-Platinum R3HAB Releases Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Story "Runaway" with Sigala & JP Cooper As The First Single From Upcoming Studio Album

Multi-Platinum R3HAB Releases Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Story “Runaway” with Sigala & JP Cooper As The First Single From Upcoming Studio Album

Indie folk artist SOUTHEY debuts haunting new single, 'RUN RIVER'

Indie folk artist SOUTHEY debuts haunting new single ‘RUN RIVER’

Sametime announce new EP 'Maybe We Can Get High?’ out Sept 2, release disco-infused gem ‘Moving On’

Sametime announce new EP ‘Maybe We Can Get High?’ out Sept 2, release disco-infused gem ‘Moving On’

Like Angels

Like Angels

INTRODUCING OSLO'S SASSY 009 SHARES NEW TRACK 'HERE COMES THE WEEKEND' VIA LUFT RECORDINGS

INTRODUCING OSLO’S SASSY 009 SHARES NEW TRACK ‘HERE COMES THE WEEKEND’ VIA LUFT RECORDINGS

ANNOUNCE UPCOMING SECOND ALBUM WHICH WAY TO HAPPY OUT NOVEMBER 5 ON BELLA UNION NEW SINGLE 'ICED GEMS' OUT NOW

Penelope Isles announce second album “Which Way To Happy”

BODYJAR DROP NEW SINGLE GET OUT OF MY HEAD

BODYJAR DROP NEW SINGLE GET OUT OF MY HEAD

DJ SNAKE DROPS 'RUN IT'

DJ SNAKE DROPS ‘RUN IT’ WITH RICK ROSS AND RICH BRIAN

North East's biggest nightclub to open in a decade confirms string of new dates & heavyweight DJ headliners Danny Howard, Louie Vega with Eli Escobar, Todd Terry with Melon Bomb, Mark Knight, SKREAM, Franky Wah all set for North East

North East’s biggest nightclub to open in a decade confirms string of new dates & heavyweight DJ headliners Danny Howard, Louie Vega with Eli Escobar, Todd Terry with Melon Bomb, Mark Knight, SKREAM, Franky Wah all set for North East

AVIAH MIGHTY + LATIN GRAMMY-WINNING ARTIST MALA RODRÍGUEZ SHARE 'FLAMENCO' STOCK EXCHANGE MIXTAPE COMING AUTUMN 2021

AVIAH MIGHTY + LATIN GRAMMY-WINNING ARTIST MALA RODRÍGUEZ SHARE ‘FLAMENCO’ STOCK EXCHANGE MIXTAPE COMING AUTUMN 2021

TINY LITTLE HOUSES RELEASE 'I'M DOING JUST THE BEST THAT I CAN' + ANNOUNCE RESCHEDULED TOUR DATES + NEW BRISBANE SHOW ADDED

TINY LITTLE HOUSES RELEASE ‘I’M DOING JUST THE BEST THAT I CAN’ + ANNOUNCE RESCHEDULED TOUR DATES + NEW BRISBANE SHOW ADDED

Sydney's SoSo celebrate the release of dynamic debut EP I WOULDN'T CALL THIS SUCCESS...BUT IT'S CLOSE ENOUGH

Sydney’s SoSo celebrate the release of dynamic debut EP I WOULDN’T CALL THIS SUCCESS…BUT IT’S CLOSE ENOUGH

MAY-A DROPS GENDER NEUTRAL + UPCYCLED MERCH CAPSULE COLLECTION IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAGILE MINDS VIA DEPOP

MAY-A DROPS GENDER NEUTRAL + UPCYCLED MERCH CAPSULE COLLECTION IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAGILE MINDS VIA DEPOP

Like Angels Release 'Teenage Dream'

Like Angels Release ‘Teenage Dream’

Multi-instrumentalist Rod Moore shines in his singer / songwriter persona, delivering a collection of catchy, cleverly written tracks layered in synth tones and drum loops as an intentional nod to the ‘80s. Having developed his stage and studio chops playing instrumental surf guitar music, Rod Moore had long pondered the idea of stepping out front. “You Never Know If You Never Try”, released in 2018, marked Rod’s vocal debut and the inception of THE ROD MOORE BAND.  Seeped in ‘50s and ‘60s influence, the four all-original numbers were recorded with the accompaniment of some recently graduated music college alumni. 2020 provided Rod with the opportunity to revisit a batch of songs he had shelved eight years prior, culminating in the album “7635 South West Boulevard”. These well crafted and eclectic modern pop songs represent a stylistic shift inspired by acts as diverse as ELO, Moby, and Ray Charles. THE ROD MOORE BAND’s third release was clearly influenced by the state of the world at it’s time of inception. “Lockdown EP” delves deeper into the musical themes introduced on its predecessor, while focusing on tighter arrangements and big budget production - “Lockdown EP” was recorded at Vancouver’s HippoSonic Recording Studio, the former home of the Legendary Little Mountain Studios. “You Won’t Bring Me Down” was conceived while in Toronto during one of the deepest parts of COVID-19, and was definitely written out of frustration. It means exactly what it suggests - you won’t bring me down! I am a big John Carpenter fan, and the music he writes for his movies is always very unique, quirky and memorable. This song definitely carried some of that inspiration, which shows strongest in the opening, single tone riff. I recorded many of the core elements at home in my office, including the noisy guitar solo in the bridge." https://therodmooreband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/therodmooreband/ https://www.instagram.com/therodmooreband/ 

The Rod Moore Band Premiere

VIIN

VIIN

Behmer, Reverse Prime and Starjack Release Pop-Influenced Bounce Single "Fake People." Out Now on Purple Fly

Behmer, Reverse Prime and Starjack Release Pop-Influenced Bounce Single “Fake People.” Out Now on Purple Fly

Black Caviar Releases Groovy Vocal House Single "Collect Check," Featuring EMIDA. Out Now on Dim Mak

Black Caviar Releases Groovy Vocal House Single “Collect Check,” Featuring EMIDA. Out Now on Dim Mak

AUSTRALIAN ARTIST GEORGE ALICE JOINS INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHTS ON ORIGINAL SIN – 7 SINS SOUNDTRACK

AUSTRALIAN ARTIST GEORGE ALICE JOINS INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHTS ON ORIGINAL SIN – 7 SINS SOUNDTRACK

NICHOLAS HAMILTON

NICHOLAS HAMILTON

FACE TO FACE RELEASE NEW SINGLE “FAREWELL SONG”

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUNK VETERANS FACE TO FACE RELEASE NEW SINGLE “FAREWELL SONG” OFF FORTHCOMING ALBUM NO WAY OUT BUT THROUGH OUT VIA FAT WRECK CHORDS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10

Bae Baracus

Chapter Music announce new signing: Teether & Kuya Neil

Chapter Music announce new signing: Teether & Kuya Neil

DJ SEINFELD

DJ Seinfeld shares new single ‘She Loves Me’

MOLLY PAYTON ANNOUNCES NEW MINI-ALBUM SLACK, OUT OCTOBER 4 SHARING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO, 'YOU CUT ME SO MUCH SLACK'

MOLLY PAYTON ANNOUNCES NEW MINI-ALBUM SLACK, OUT OCTOBER 4 SHARING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO, ‘YOU CUT ME SO MUCH SLACK’

I KNOW LEOPARD RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'DAY 2 DAY'

I KNOW LEOPARD RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘DAY 2 DAY’

Annie Hamilton shares new single 'Exist'

Annie Hamilton shares new single ‘Exist’

Oasis Knebworth 1996 | Live Album & DVD/Blu-Ray released 19 November

Oasis Knebworth 1996 | Live Album & DVD/Blu-Ray released 19 November

Museum Of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) Set to Launch in Frankfurt Museum is First-of-its-Kind in the World and Will Pay Homage to History of Electronic Music

Museum Of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) Set to Launch in Frankfurt Museum is First-of-its-Kind in the World and Will Pay Homage to History of Electronic Music

RAP LEGEND NAS' NEW ALBUM KING'S DISEASE II OUT NOW FEATURING COLLABORATIONS WITH EMINEM, EPMD, A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE, YG, MS. LAURYN HILL, HIT-BOY + MORE

RAP LEGEND NAS’ NEW ALBUM KING’S DISEASE II OUT NOW FEATURING COLLABORATIONS WITH EMINEM, EPMD, A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE, YG, MS. LAURYN HILL, HIT-BOY + MORE

Harm & Ease

Harm & Ease

Charlotte Cornfield (Polyvinyl / Double Double Whammy) announces new album 'Highs in the Minuses'

Charlotte Cornfield (Polyvinyl / Double Double Whammy) announces new album ‘Highs in the Minuses’

SKIIFALL SHARES NEW THREE SONG MIXTAPE WOIIYOIE TAPES VOL.1

SKIIFALL SHARES NEW THREE SONG MIXTAPE WOIIYOIE TAPES VOL.1

MAJAK DOOR UNVEIL IRIDESCENT NEW SINGLE ‘SMOKE IN THE AIR’

MAJAK DOOR UNVEIL IRIDESCENT NEW SINGLE ‘SMOKE IN THE AIR’

Stand Atlantic

Stand Atlantic

MAY-A SHARES COMING-OF-AGE DEBUT EP DON'T KISS UR FRIENDS LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE 'CENTRAL STATION' OUT NOW

MAY-A SHARES COMING-OF-AGE DEBUT EP DON’T KISS UR FRIENDS LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE ‘CENTRAL STATION’ OUT NOW

JEROME FARAH SHARES FOURTH SINGLE 'CONCRETE JUNGLE FEVER'

JEROME FARAH SHARES FOURTH SINGLE ‘CONCRETE JUNGLE FEVER’

Salvatore Ganacci Releases Anime-Inspired House Single and Music Video "Fight Dirty." His Debut on MDLBeast Records

Salvatore Ganacci Releases Anime-Inspired House Single and Music Video “Fight Dirty.” His Debut on MDLBeast Records

“...When a quaking heart produces such high-class songwriting, there’s really nothing to complain about.” - Beat Magazine "This guy is the real deal, he's a direct hit” - Mikey Cahill, The Herald Sun "it's got an 80s classic Australiana feel to it buried in that drive and emotion." - Declan Byrne, triple j Melbourne’s after-dark pop darlings FERLA return with the uptempo-downer 'I See You'. Following their AMP nominated debut album It’s Personal, the new track is rich with swirling synths and guitar stabs, laying the bed for Giuliano’s baritone as he croons images of inequity over a yowsah groove. “'I See You' is my idea of a new-wave doomsday banger. The end of the world is people punching on in supermarkets over bog rolls while Supertramp plays over the PA system. It’s funny but it’s also depressing as hell,” vocalist Giuliano Ferla says of the song. “I’m getting back into my sad disco guilt pop. I can’t escape it. Everyone’s sweating under their collars, temperatures are getting taken, tempers are boiling over. The ice caps are melting, baby. This song is dedicated to prejudice and self-interest. This song is a pink Hummer limousine being swallowed up by the earth. This song is for Satan. There he is, standing at the gates of hell, playing the bongos.” From a songwriter whose work to date has been mostly confessional self-reflective, 'I See You' is a shift in perspective. “I was trying to look outward more with this song. And I didn’t like everything I was seeing.” He elaborates, “I swear I’m not totally faithless when it comes to humanity, but maybe I was when I was writing this song. There’s more music coming soon that is way more upbeat. But damnation comes before salvation, right?” FERLA’s apocalypse comes with a hip waggle and new pair of pants. With Kate Monger on keys, Steve Gavan on bass and Nige Moyes on the tubs, FERLA has supported Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Cash Savage And The Last Drinks and Totally Mild, performed live on Triple R and PBS and played headline shows to adoring crowds across the country. CONNECT WITH FERLA WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK APPLE MUSIC | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | UNEARTHED

MELBOURNE DARLINGS FERLA RETURN WITH DOOMSDAY ANTHEM ‘I SEE YOU’

Kay Young releases hypnotic new track 'Suddenly'

Kay Young releases hypnotic new track ‘Suddenly’

ANDY GOLLEDGE SHARES TWO NEW SINGLES/VIDEOS 'NEW STAMP' & 'BABY MUMMA'

ANDY GOLLEDGE SHARES TWO NEW SINGLES/VIDEOS ‘NEW STAMP’ & ‘BABY MUMMA’

SPENCER. Releasess new single & video 'MyLuv' Debut album Are U Down? out September 10

SPENCER. Releasess new single & video ‘MyLuv’ Debut album Are U Down? out September 10

Clubbing TV unveils its 2021 Top 40 Live Streaming DJs

Clubbing TV unveils its 2021 Top 40 Live Streaming DJs

Introducing Egyptian-Australian producer Moktar!

Introducing Egyptian-Australian producer Moktar!

Tom Morello Announces 'The Atlas Underground Fire' Out October 15. Listen To 'Highway To Hell' Ft. Bruce Springsteen & Eddie Vedder

Tom Morello Announces ‘The Atlas Underground Fire’ Out October 15. Listen To ‘Highway To Hell’ Ft. Bruce Springsteen & Eddie Vedder

BREAKING NEWS: THE MEMBERS OF AMERICA’S PREMIERE SURF COMBO, BLUE STINGRAYS, REVEALED! BLUE STINGRAYS TO RELEASE VINYL ONLY RE-ISSUE OF CLASSIC ALBUM ‘SURF-N-BURN’ AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 24 VIA EPITONE RECORDS FROM THE VAULT OF THE ‘SURF-N-BURN’ SESSIONS - LISTEN TO PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACK “GRITS AND EGGS”

BLUE STINGRAYS TO RELEASE VINYL ONLY RE-ISSUE OF CLASSIC ALBUM ‘SURF-N-BURN’

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