Download a recording of Matt Radovich and Sam McEwin’s set from the weekends Darkbeat event. The mix – a laidback techy affair – was the opening set in the main room at Brown Alley, which also saw sets from Slam, Fergie, Silicone Soul and a host of locals.
Melbourne Techno Collective wunderkind and Haul Music cohort Craig McWhinney, has added to his ever growing reputation as a serious player on the world techno scene with his latest earth shaking release. Haul 06 features huge remixes from Mike Callander and Christian Vance and has received some major props from some big name superstar DJ types.
“The black beauty of Grandview Grove lies in it’s colourful nature as Craig, sitting high in his studio above the tree lined grove, ponders life and the celebration of all things. The strings, jazzy chords and a carefree nature wrap up the groovy rhythm of the track so swingingly that we wonder just what really goes on in that studio high above the tree line on that leafy boulevard. So strap on your fig leaf and get amongst the lively vibe of our latest release and let your hair down – no matter what colour it is. McWhinney’s latest offering is sure to stir all sorts of things.”
Feedback:
Alex Kenji (303Lovers / Hotfingers)
“My favourite is the original mix, a very nice mix between house and
techno. As well, Christian Vance mix is very good.”
Gel Abril
“Christian Vance mix is very nice will defo try this out thnx”
Jamie Stevens (Infusion)
“Had the original for a while and think it’s an absolute gem! Mike’s
mix has all the experimental exuberance that’s his hallmark. Gorgeous
remix! Also a BIG fan of Vance’s added bounce ‘n groove- Almost like a
latin DJ Pierre which is cool for an Austrian residing in Melbourne.”
Kosmas Epsilon (Epsilon Trax)
“Original & Christian Vance mixes are awesome! there’s that oldschool
melodic vibe that gets me in a good mood. love it 
”
Ekkohaus
“Haul Music always manages to bring the best of Melodic Techno with its
intimate and talented family. Thanx….Ekko……”
Anthony Pappa
“All of the tracks are really good. My favourite is the “Christian
Vance Walk Home Mix” and l will play this out. Thanks. Pappa.”
This Saturday will see the end of an era for Melbourne’s staple minimal, techno and tech house night Pretty Simple, as it closes its doors to the public. Celebrating what has been a phenomenal 3 year period of events for the popular club night, the last night will feature a special 5 hour set from Dave Pham and Mike Callander with strong support from Dean Millson the MTCs Matt Radovich, Rollin Connection, Ace Stojevski, Caine Sinclair, Louis Mccoy & West:One.
for more info check www.ffour.com.au
Well it seems that long players are the flavour of the month at the moment. Resident Advisor today announced – via their weekly newsletter – new albums from Calude VonStroke, Matias Aguayo and Solomun. All due for release in mid to late October.
VonStroke’s new album entitled Bird Brain (Pictured) is reportedly a diversion from his 2006 Beware the Bird release, While Matias Aguayo’s Ay Ay Ay will no doubt be a diverse and quirky affair on the Kompakt label. Solomun’s Dance Baby – due at the end of October – will reportedly showcase “The breadth of his skills” with a large range of stylistic influences to be found on the album.
All should be essential listens and proof that the MP3 is not the death of the long player album – well not yet anyway.
Continuing the theme of European DJ/producers turning to film, this trailer features excerpts from Luciano’s tour diary DVD which will be included with his forthcoming album Tribute to the Sun. The album will be released on Cadenza in mid October and the DVD follows on from Paul Kalkbrenner’s starring role in the Berlin Calling feature – soon to be released on DVD – and the rumours of a Ricardo Villalobos documentary in the works.
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