Mental Health Mix (July 2022)

While it’s one of the more dramatic titles I’ve associated with a new mix, it’s not without good reason. The process of compiling and delivering this mix has worked wonders for my mental health over the last little while.

For the last 20 years, music has served as my primary creative outlet, however; recent opportunities to indulge in the craft or completely immerse myself in a creative project haven’t been as abundantly available nor really possible. (Most new parents or those working in high-pressure professional endeavours might share the same insight.)

So I did a thing. Indeed, my first thing in a little while…

Put simply, this was me, pinching available pockets of time, throwing on some music and pressing record while doing so. There was little rhyme nor reason to its execution, rather than embracing an opportunity to process some newer purchases or indulgently enjoying a worn favourite. (My Ecler Nuo 5 being a notable addition into the latter category.)

I completed this over a number of weekends—on some days, I contributed only half an hour; on others, a little longer—picking up from exactly the point I had finished during the previous window.

It’s raw, honest, largely unedited—though, I obviously had to join each session recording—and it’s all me, doing something I genuinely enjoy and have done for some time.

I hope this translates into a reasonable journey for you, the listener—I’ll continue to enjoy it nonetheless.

: Tracklisting:
01 : Apparel Wax – ‘009B1’ (Original Mix) [Apparel Music]
02 : Tension – ‘The Spot’ (Original Mix) [DeepStitched]
03 : Sven Wegner – ‘Strimmeling’ (Original Mix) [Mostly Cozy]
04 : DJ Poolboi – ‘Elope’ (Original Mix) [Shall Not Fade]
05 : Pool Boy & Cyril Hahn ft. Pacific Coliseum – ‘Pool House’ (Original Mix) [Noire & Blanche]
06 : Retromigration – ‘Giving Back’ (Original Mix) [Healthyscratch Records]
07 : Idan Hana – ‘Friends’ (Original Mix) [Aterral]
08 : Harry Wolfman – ‘Mango Lime’ (Original Mix) [Secret Reels]
09 : Slync – ‘Voyage’ (Original Mix) [Pole Position Recordings]
10 : Groove Parliament – ‘Heaven’ (Original Mix) [Nurvous Records]
11 : Hysteric – ‘Chrome Plated Broiler’ (Original Mix) [Pleasure Of Love]
12 : Ari Bald – ‘Apollon’s Arpeggio’ (Original Mix) [Blåklint Studios]
13 : Graef & Seibt – ‘Kotschleuder’ (Original Mix) [Box Aus Holz]
14 : Scruscru – ‘Waka-no-ura Bay’ (Original Mix) [Ltd, W/Lbl]
15 : Retromigration – ‘Versace Sheets’ (Byron The Aquarius Live Remix) [Handy Records]
16 : Retromigration & Nephews – ‘Chb Pimpin” (Original Mix) [Ltd, W/Lbl]
17 : Felipe Gordon – ‘Strings Of The Afterlife’ (Original Mix) [Razor-N-Tape Records]
18 : Tech Support – ‘Praise’ (Original Mix) [Anti Skate]
19 : DiSKOP – ‘Bird’s-eye’ (Original Mix) [Whiteloops]
20 : Milton Jackson – ’16 Levels’ (Original Mix) [Housewax]
21 : John Tejada – ‘From A Slice To A Draw’ (Original Mix) [Slices Of Life]
22 : Halo Varga & Petar Cvetkovic ft. Cess – ‘In Da Groove’ (Original Mix) [NG Trax]
23 : South Shore Garage – ‘Tell The Truth’ (Original Mix) [Interweaved]
24 : Idan Hana – ‘Your Love’ (Black Loops 1AM Mix) [Aterral]
25 : Leonel Castillo – ‘TWT-001-002’ (A2) [Third Wave Trax]
26 : Anthony Mea – ‘Miles Away’ (Original Mix) [Nurvous Records]
27 : DJ Steaw – ‘Holding Off’ (Original Mix) [Phonogramme]
28 : Rhythm & Sound ft. Paul St. Hilaire – ‘Free For All’ (Soundstream Remix) [Burial Mix]
29 : J.T. Donaldson – ‘Pain’ (Soulphiction’s Dub Refix) [SupportSystem Recordings]
30 : Brawther – ‘Dunes’ (Original Mix) [Interweaved]
31 : Unknown Artist – ‘Lhyl’ (Original Mix) [Memory Remains]
32 : Silat Beksi – ‘Miracle Inside’ (Original Mix) [OLO Records]
33 : Stussko – ‘Guilty’ (Original Mix) [CDR]
34 : Horsemen – ‘All My Bad Behaviour’ (Vinyl Rework) [Ltd, W/Lbl]
35 : Jesse Bru – ‘Rainforest’ (Original Mix) [Aterral]
36 : Vitess – ‘Panama Peppers’ (Original Mix) [Pulse Msc]
37 : Genie In A Bottle – ‘Unknown B’ [Genie In A Bottle Records]
38 : Clive From Accounts – ‘Alan A’ (Original Mix) [Income Trax]
39 : Unknown Artist – ‘Sakalas’ (Original Mix) [Rayonas Records]
40 : Moonee – ‘Sweet Winters’ (Original Mix) [Groovence]
41 : pablot – ‘Got You’ (Original Mix) [SlothBoogie]
42 : Gunnter – ‘Don’t Go Away’ (Original Mix) [AKU]
43 : Janeret – ‘Beyond’ (Original Mix) [Rutilance Recordings]

Live at Attic presents Cody Currie (7th December, 2018)

Massive thanks to everyone who came down, packed out and partied with us at our Attic presents Cody Currie event.

We enjoyed excellent, positive vibes right throughout the evening—from the deeper, disco warm-ups early on, all the way to the pumping dance floor burners during the early hours from Norm De Plume and Cody, himself!

Special thanks also to Carly, Picnic Touring & Events and the team at Harpoon Harry for providing us with our playground for the evening!

Here is my solo warm-up hour—filled with lower, slower selections that happen to be tickling me in all the right places—as well as another hour, back-to-back with Andrew Fazzolari, right before Cody!

Stay locked for more Attic action real soon!

x

: Tracklisting:
01 : Nuno & John T. – ‘Trico Monti’ (Original Mix) [Tartine Records]
02 : Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee – ‘Summer Love’ (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]
03 : Murge – ‘Sounds Of The Inner City’ (Original Mix) [Whiskey Disco]
04 : Yuksek – ‘How I Love To Dance’ (Original Mix) [Razor-N-Tape Records]
05 : Martin Hayes – ‘Get On Down’ (Original Mix) [Razor-N-Tape Records]
06 : Difusion – ‘I Can Feel It’ (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]
07 : Mango – ‘Love’ (Original Mix) [Midnight Swim]
08 : Pontchartrain – ‘Lambrusco’ (Original Mix) [Whiskey Disco]
09 : U Deserve It – ‘U Deserve It’ (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]
10 : Situation – ‘Get To Know Me’ (Hot Toddy Vocal Remix) [Nang]
11 : Gene Dunlap – ‘Party In Me’ (DJ “S” Bootleg Extended Dance Remix) [CDR]
12 : Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee – ‘Moonlite’ (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]

: Tracklisting:
01 : Teena Marie – ‘I Need Your Lovin” (Dj “S” Remix) [CDR]
02 : Joe Corti – ‘Fulham Broadway’ (Original Mix) [Better Listen Records]
03 : Gabriele Poso – ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ (Opolopo Remix) [BBE]
04 : Shalamar – ‘Make That Move’ (Secret Sun Dancefloor Edit) [CDR]
05 : Ilija Rudman – ‘Lovers Change Minds’ (Hot Toddy Extended Remix) [Classic Music Company]
06 : Eugene Record – ‘Fan The Fire’ (DJ “S” Remix) [CDR]
07 : Ari Bald – ‘That Lonely Night’ (Original Mix) [Better Listen Records]
08 : Johannes Albert – ‘All Around’ (Original Mix) [Fine]
09 : Never Dull – ‘Willie The Man’ (Original Mix) [CDR]
10 : Superprince – ‘Start Again’ (Original Mix) [Razor-N-Tape Records]
11 : Dorsi Plantar ft. Sune – ‘Grapefruit Dreams’ (Original Mix) [Better Listen Records]
12 : Joe Cleen – ‘Care While It Lasts’ (Original Mix) [Jazz Cabbage]
13 : Sebb Junior – ‘My Life’ (Original Mix) [La Vie D’Artiste Music]
14 : Pierre Moritz – ‘Jsors Le Coxis Du Feümur’ (Original Mix) [Shall Not Fade]
15 : Tilman – ‘Season’ (Original Mix) [Fine]

New Mix: Moods & Melodies

Well, here is a new mix from me: something compiled, executed and delivered, just because…

Since we kicked off our Attic project last year; the vast majority of my DJ’ing has been centred around a housier, disco-centric sound—for which Attic is known—for both, our own events and other ad hoc DJ bookings in around town.

Of course, we love our Attic sound, however; during this last little while—somewhat regrettably—I’ve not had much of an opportunity to sit back and relish in some other musical guilty pleasures. This particular line-up of deeper, melodic selections has allowed me to do just that. This is a very much an indulgent mix—let’s make no mistake about that.

Within, you’ll hear some newer pieces; you’ll hear some that I had stashed away for such an opportunity. Each track has moved me or has made me feel something.

It’s melodic, it’s moody and if I’ve done my job correctly; you’ll be taken on a journey for next 80 minutes or so.

I really hope you dig this one.

: Tracklisting:
01 : Intro
02 : Bochum Welt – ‘Azure’ (Original Mix) [K7 Records]
03 : Flabaire – ‘Sweet Spot’ (Original Mix) [D.KO Records]
04 : Seb Wildblood – ‘Nothing’ (Original Mix) [Church]
05 : Nicholas & Nikki-O – ‘Ancient Future’ (Original Mix) [Shall Not Fade]
06 : Classixx – ‘A Fax From The Beach’ (Original Mix) [Innovative Leisure Records]
07 : P.C. – ‘Spirit Feel’ (Original Mix) [Church]
08 : Leon Revol – ‘Far With A Van’ (Original Mix) [Secret Reels]
09 : L.K. – ‘Light Drama’ (Original Mix) [Shall Not Fade]
10 : Genius Of Time – ‘Kepler 186F’ (Original Mix) [Aniara Recordings]
11 : David & Hjalti – ‘Moods’ (Original Mix) [Lagaffe Tales]
12 : Owain K. – ‘New Horizon’ (Original Mix) [Arthouse]
13 : Shur-I-Kan – ‘Kermit’s Lodge’ (Original Mix) [Lazy Days Music]
14 : Terry Lee Brown Junior ft. Ira Ange – ‘Innocent’ (Forteba Remix) [Plastic City]
15 : Atjazz – ‘Track 1’ (Mix 1) [Atjazz Record Company]
16 : Mandar – ‘String Theory’ (Original Mix) [Oscillat Music]
17 : Jesse Futerman – ‘Blinding Lights’ (Original Mix) [Omena]

Live at The Flinders (2nd June, 2018)—with Andrew Fazzolari

Here is a fresh new mix from us—and one that definitely gives us the warm and fuzzies!

So, our ‘Attic‘ brand as a whole, the music we push—and, indeed, Andrew and I as individual DJs—is often centred around music on the lower, slower, deeper, warm-up tip. That is a label we’ve always worn with pride.

Well, in this instance, our good friend, Flynn—of ‘Move 4 Mood’ fame—was kind enough to book us for a “peak time” set at The Flinders, and, with that, an opportunity to exercise our tougher, uptempo selections; as such, we did just that!

We were fortunate to enjoy a heaving, packed dance floor from start to finish, and we delivered a strong selection of suitable cuts—all while staying fairly true to our Attic sound. The crowd response was phenomenal and we had a wonderful time making it all happen—hence the “warm and fuzzies” mentioned above! 😉

Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!

x

: Tracklisting:
01 : Coeo – ‘Back In The Days’ (Original Mix) [Toy Tonics]
02 : Ari Bald – ‘Moonshiner’ (Original Mix) [Better Listen Records]
03 : Johannes Albert – ‘Beach Reach’ (Original Mix) [Fine]
04 : Duccio LP – ‘I Can Stay Without You’ (Original Mix) [Blaq Numbers]
05 : Slamb – ‘Getting Back (To Myself)’ (Original Mix) [Infinite Pleasure]
06 : Joe Corti – ‘Mr. Kuti’ (Original Mix) [Better Listen Records]
07 : Iban Montoro & Jazzman Wax – ‘Leave Me Alone’ (Original Mix) [Robsoul Recordings]
08 : Adryiano – ‘Nite Talk’ (Original Mix) [Shall Not Fade]
09 : Bobby Analog – ‘Dr. In The House’ (Original Mix) [Body Fusion]
10 : Tell – ‘Y’all Feel That Honey’ (Paradise Mix) [Quartet Series]
11 : Black Loops – ‘Higher’ (Original Mix) [Neovinyl Recordings]
12 : Folamour – ‘La Pierre Et Le Sabre’ (Original Mix) [Tronic Session Records]
13 : The Timewriter – ‘Pasodoble’ (Kruse & Nuernberg Remix) [Streetlight]
14 : Bas Roos – ‘Searchin” (Original Mix) [Exploited]
15 : Sidney Charles – ‘Jack On The Rocks’ (Sante’s 90s House Jam Remix) [Off Recordings]
16 : Souldynamic – ‘Equatoriale’ (Original Mix) [Tribe Records]
17 : Adryiano – ‘Me And You And Her’ (Original Mix) [Heist Recordings]
18 : Soul Reductions – ‘Got 2 Be Loved’ (Original Mix) [Take Away]
19 : Pierre Moritz – ‘Eunuque Millionnaire’ (Original Mix) [Shall Not Fade]
20 : Slamb – ‘I Want Your’ (Original Mix) [Blaq Numbers]
21 : Unknown – ‘Track 3’ [House Of Disco]
22 : Loose Change – ‘Straight From The Heart’ (Joey Negro Straight To The Groove Mix) [Z Records]
23 : Detroit Swindle – ‘Just Not Norma’ (Original Mix) [Heist Recordings]
24 : Knuckle G. – ‘You Got Me’ (Original Mix) [De La Groove]
25 : Folamour – ‘Hearts Melting Into An Ocean’ (Original Mix) [Kyoku Records]
26 : Speed Boat – ‘Speed Tool 001’ (Original Mix) [Nail Shop]
27 : Li’ll Bo Tweak – ‘Musics Hypnotising’ (GhettoStep Mix) [Loungin’ Recordings]
28 : Vaggio – ‘Don’t You Want Some More’ (Original Mix) [Ovum Recordings]
29 : Midland – ‘Double Feature’ (Original Mix) [ReGraded]
30 : Brame & Hamo – ‘Roy Keane’ (Original Mix) [Brame & Hamo]

Live at Original Vibe Mix (20th October, 2017) with Andrew Fazzolari

So, Andrew Fazzolari and I took the ‘Attic‘ train to Manly late last year to spread the deeper disco vibes at Havana Beach Club for the ‘Original Vibe‘ brand.

We arrived, loaded with plenty of new weapons we were itching to play: new cuts from Folamour‘s album—no surprises there obviously!—as well as Ari Bald, Cody Currie, Ethyène and Black Loops.

Despite the unseasonal rainy weather, there was a healthy turnout, who warmly danced the night away and rocked out to our tunes. Of course, we were also joined by an excellent all-star cast from Sydney’s house and disco DJ community, too, with Mr. Ben Korbel on headline duties, the Original Vibe Man himself, Jordan Waller and the highly-accomplished DJ/producer trio, Dulcet!

Many thanks to Jordan and the Original Vibe Team. We had a highly enjoyable evening!

Hope you enjoy this mix! 😉

x

: Tracklisting:
01 : Cody Currie – ‘Peach Fuzz’ (Original Mix) [Secret Reels]
02 : Anthony Fade – ‘Champagne Paradise’ (Original Mix) [Shall Not Fade]
03 : Voodoo Whiskey – ‘Get Next To You’ (Original Mix) [Masterworks Music]
04 : Fouk – ‘Heavy On The Bacon’ (Original Mix) [Room With A View]
05 : Eben Rees – ‘Dirty Dishes’ (Original Mix) [Honey Butter Records]
06 : Folamour – ‘When She Moves I’m Moved’ (Original Mix) [Diggin’ Disco Deep]
07 : Coeo – ‘Cabrio Mango’ (Original Mix) [Toy Tonics]
08 : Ari Bald – ‘Hot 2 Cold’ (Original Mix) [Honey Butter Records]
09 : Bas Roos – ‘Take Life Easy’ (Original Mix) [Exploited]
10 : Lux Experience – ‘Your Luv’ (Original Mix) [Masterworks Music]
11 : David & Hjalti – ‘Whatever You Want’ (Original Mix) [Lagaffe Tales]
12 : Cody Currie – ‘Down On Disco Street’ (Original Mix) [Pusic Records]
13 : Folamour – ‘The Power And The Blessing Of Unity’ (Original Mix) [Glitterbox Recordings]
14 : Cody Currie – ‘Beer Machine’ (Original Mix) [Better Listen Records]
15 : Folamour – ‘Devoted To U’ (Original Mix) [Moonrise Hill Material]
16 : Jad & The – ‘Strings That Never Win’ (Original Mix) [Toy Tonics]
17 : Sondrio – ‘Versey’ (Black Loops Remix) [Romantics]
18 : Fouk – ‘Elevator Groove’ (Original Mix) [House Of Disco Records]