Melbourne Techno Collective

Sam McEwin brings some techno to the Coq on Saturday April 25th. The Lucky Coq on the corner of Chapel st and High st in Windsor is fast becoming one of the coolest clubs around and with it’s amazing sound system, wicked rooftop garden and some of the best pizzas in Melbourne available all night long, it’s not hard to see why. Sam McEwin has become the latest DJ to join the crew, with a rotating residency on Saturday nights.

On the 25th of April Sam will play the closing 1-3am slot.

On Saturday April 18 the Melbourne Techno Collective’s Matt Radovich will support Phil K at Ffour’s flagship Pretty Simple night. Also appearing on the night will be Dave Pham, the Rollin Connection, Mike Callander, Dean Millson and a host of guests in the Suite.

Pretty Simple from 9pm every Saturday at Ffour on Little Collins st.

After a weeks break Sam McEwin returns to Lounge for another edition of the weekly techno night SLAP. Fast earning a reputation as the premiere techno night in Melbourne, the SLAP Juggernaut steps it up a notch this week with a special guest appearance from Nick Coleman.

Catch the SLAP crew every Friday night from 10pm at the Lounge on Swanston st.

Upstairs
12Midday  Ranjit Nijjer
1pm Joe Bennett
2pm Matt Radovich
3pm Ace Stojevski
4pm Andrew Hester
5pm Caine Sinclair
6pm Jay Reading
7pm Arianwen
8pm Peter Baker
9pm Mike Callander
1030pm Markojux
12am Sam McEwin
130am Nadine

Downstairs
9pm Myles Mac
1030pm Steve Ward
12am Rollin Connection
130am Andy Hart

An acronym for Deep In The Hurt Locker – D.I.T.H.L. – could have let loose with a whole swag of emotional baggage, yet Craig preferred to produce some super charged techno instead. D.I.T.H.L. builds from the deep and breaches the surface like a depth charge, setting sail on a perfect mix of tight, jackin’ percussion and waves of super synth progression. A whale of a tune.

Meanwhile, Christian Vance goes even deeper (into the HURT LOCKER) with his exceptional deep house remix. Full of moody ambience, signature chords, rhythms and Christian’s own vocals. This man demonstrates once again why he is at the forefront of Australian electronic music and why he needs to flick his fringe back every now and again.

Finishing off the package is Mike Callander’s house-inspired outing (reminiscent of some Dirty House vibes from back in the day). With its simple peaks and drops, stabs and sirens, one wonders whether Mike might have lost himself at the disco. In any case, his use of Craig’s original elements is applied to devastating effect.

So close down the hatch on this submarine, get your periscope ready and dive all the way into the HURT LOCKER. We promise you won’t feel a thing.

Preview D.I.T.H.L at Beatport.com

The Melbourne Techno Collective’s Matt Radovich joins a host of Melbourne’s finest on Easter Thursday, for a night that promises to not only be a celebration of Melbourne techno old an new, but which hides a not so subtle message aimed directly at the heart of the many internationals DJs who have pulled out of Melbourne shows of late. Yet while the mythical Cancellations Dot Com and bold No Internationals headline emblazoned across the top of the events striking, black and white posters may convey a heartfelt statement. The line-up itself represents something of a joyous, if temporary  release from a techno scene that has become suddenly serious and self conscious.

Including a who’s  who of Melbourne techno acts, who have each played more than a passing role in defining the melbourne underground. No Internationals promises to be a stellar night of unbridled revelry aimed at the reminiscent techno punter.

The MTC’s Matt Radovich has a monster weekend lined up over Easter, with a heap of quality gigs at some seriously quality events on the cards. What’s even better is that there are some fantastic opportunites to hear Matt playing techno throughout the weekend, which is always welcomed.

Click here to read all about them on Matt’s blog.