Melbourne Techno Collective

Paris the Black Fu & The Mysterious Mr O AKA The Detroit Grand Pubahs have returned with a brand new album which will be released in September this year.

The album entitled Madd Circus, which will be released on their own label Deletefunk and distributed locally through Stomp, will feature their first single NUmb, Deaf & DUmb, a pop-ish affair with catchy vocals and typically left of centre appeal.

You can watch the video clip for their First Single NUmb, Deaf & DUmb below.

Detroit Grand Pubahs – NUmb, Deaf & DUmb

Attention all Bedroom Bangers! The Melbourne Techno Collective and Haul Music are proud to present the MTC DJ competition. If you’re an up and coming techno jock and you think you have what it takes to cut it alongside the MTC’s residents and guests, then this is your tkt in. We’re not going to make it easy for you though, so make sure you read the instructions below and get your entries in quick. The winning entrant will perform at the next MTC event on August 13.

How To Enter:
1. Entrants must submit a 30 minute mix showcasing their talent. Mixes exceeding 34 minutes will be ineligible.
2. The mix must contain a track from the latest Haul release, Gorel by Adrian Miles. The EP is available to purchase now from Beatport.
3. Entrants must enter under their real name. Any entrant entering under a false name will be ineligible to win.
4. Entrants must be available to perform on August 13 2010 at the MTC 8th Birthday event at Deep 11
5. The mix must be recorded on equipment which can realistically be used to perform live in a club environment. In the case that the mix is recorded on equipment other than turntables or CDJs, then the DJ must be prepared to supply any equipment necessary to perform to the event, should they win.
6. Entries will be judged on track selection, creativity and skill, chance will play no part in determining the winner.
7. All entries must be submitted by Friday August 6 2010, with the winner announced on Monday August 9 2010.
8. It is a condition of entry that contestants join the MTC Mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Melbourne’s beloved Street Press Icon Zebra Magazine will cease to exist from August 11 this year. Street Press Australia, owners of Zebra Magazine, Inpress and a number of other publications announced today, that Zebra will be discontinued in favour of a Melbourne version of Sydney’s popular 3D World. 3D world was relaunched in Sydney last month in a new glossy format and was expanded to include arts, technology and travel, along side the magazine’s staple of Hip Hop and Dance culture.

3D World editor Kris Swales said in a press release today that “The Introduction of Victorian and Queensland versions of the magazine means that readers in those states will finally get the high quality, broad focus standalone dance music and hip hop publication they’ve been demanding for so long”

While the new glossy 3D magazine sounds impressive, it will still be sad to say goodbye to what has been such a mainstay of Melbourne clubbing culture over the years. 3D World will hit the streets every Wednesday starting August 11.

Check out the pics from the Chameleon Recordings Label night on Queens Birthday Eve!

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The Melbourne Techno Collective are pleased to confirm our next gig at Deep Eleven will be held on Friday August 13th. Details are still being finalised, but the event will be a belated 8th birthday show featuring Adelaide techno heavyweight DJ Devious, alongside the Collective residents and guests.

Stay tuned for more info soon.

Melbourne based Pinksilver have released their latest banger on their Pinksilver Limited label this week, with a distinctive and darkly moving two tracker from Italian duo Renato Figoli & Alessio Mereu.

Continuing Pinksilver’s love affair with some of Italy’s most talented producers, the seventh release on Pinksilver Digital features a heavyweight production combination from the beautiful island of Sardinia.

Tracklisting:

01 – Renato Figoli & Alessio Mereu – Diagonal

02 – Renato Figoli & Alessio Mereu – Geku

Available from Beatport