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New Mix: Moods & Melodies

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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]

Attic Teaser Promo Mix (November 2016)

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Well, here is the first of a couple of “teaser” mixes we’ll be throwing out for our ‘Attic’ brand this week — a new project I’m currently working on.

This mix offering contains original tunes and remixes from Junktion, Harry Wolfman, Fantastic Man, Jeremy Juno and Forteba, on labels such as Razor-N-Tape Recordings, Secret Reels and Melbourne Deepcast.

By all means, like our Attic Facebook page to stay in-the-loop with upcoming announcements and movements.

And here is a little bit more about the project:

Attic is the brainchild of Sydney jocks, Brendan Clay and Andrew Fazzolari; devised as a medium to promote their love for low, slow grooves, thick basslines and loose, swinging drums.

Attic is tailored to those searching for an avenue for deep, soulful, disco-infused and melodically-inclined house music.

Fundamentally, its focus is the promotion of quality, hand-picked local talent, foremost; regularly showcasing selectors from around the globe who mirror its style and vision.

deep • low-slung • disco

…and it’s coming in 2017.

Thanks for your support, thus far. Hope you enjoy the mix!

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Live at S*A*S*H Mix (7th August, 2016)

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I’ve played some really enjoyable gigs over the last couple of years, but my recent Monday morning set at S*A*S*H, in particular, was something incredibly special and will be held dear and remembered very fondly for some time indeed!

A special thank you to Cris, Matt and Kerry for the booking: for having faith in me, to hand me a prime slot; and to the many happy faces who danced, grooved and partied into the early hours in The Den with me!

Fortunately, I happened to record the set — which comes complete with audio from the crowd — and it’s now available to listen to and download.

Really hope you enjoy this one — again, or for the first time — as much as I did!

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: Tracklisting:
01 : Zhut & Kapote – ‘So Damn Hot’ (Original Mix) [Toy Tonics]
02 : Laurence Guy – ‘Wish I Knew’ (Original Mix) [Church]
03 : Sunner Soul – ‘Heavens Rhodes’ (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]
04 : M.ono & Luvless – ‘Luanda’ (Original Mix) [O’RS]
05 : Coeo – ‘Native Riddim’ (Original Mix) [Toy Tonics]
06 : Session Victim – ‘Never Forget’ (Original Mix) [Delusions Of Grandeur]
07 : Kraak & Smaak ft. Lex Empress – ‘Hold Back Love’ (Lovebirds Instrumental) [Musica Diaz / Senorita]
08 : Jeremy Juno – ‘Stepped Into My Life’ (Original Mix) [Nervous Records]
09 : Black Loops – ‘Cassette 7’ (Carlo Remix) [Toy Tonics]
10 : Bas Roos – ‘Searchin” (Original Mix) [Exploited]
11 : Superlover – ‘Timeless’ (Original Mix) [Mother Recordings]
12 : Around7 – ‘Gaye Party’ (Joss Moog Rework) [Robsoul Recordings]
13 : Art Of Tones – ‘I Just Can’t (Get Over It)’ (Original Mix) [Local Talk]
14 : Inland Knights – ‘Control’ (Leif Remix) [Trendy Mullet]
15 : Shonky – ‘Le Velour’ (Original Mix) [Real Tone Records]
16 : Loz Goddard – ‘Say Yes’ (Original Mix) [Goldmin Music]
17 : Diego Krause – ‘Groundhog’ (Original Mix) [Unison Wax]
18 : Philip Arruda – ‘Bustin’ A Wiig Witch Curse’ (Original Mix) [Roots And Wings Music]
19 : Evren Ulusoy – ‘Bachelor Party’ (Kruse & Nuernberg Remix) [Low Flow Records]
20 : Klartraum – ‘Sweetness’ (Forteba Remix) [Lucidflow]
21 : Nadja Lind – ‘Limbus’ (Paul Loraine’s Absent Without Leave Remake) [Lucidflow]
22 : Matthieu Duchesne – ‘Deep Soul’ (Nick Devon Remix) [Savoir Faire Musique]
23 : Soundscape – ‘Beach Bum’ (Original Mix) [New Era Recordings]
24 : Robytek & Shield – ‘Downtown Soul’ (Ale Ghidini Remix) [Rebirth]
25 : Dan Baartz – ‘Branded’ (Rhadow Remix) [Trojan House Records]
26 : Ismael Casimiro – ‘From Start To Finish’ (Original Mix) [Neim]
27 : Alex Danilov – ‘Unknown Numbers’ (Fred P. Reshape) [Arma]
28 : Cassio Kohl – ‘Broken’ (Original Mix) [Amadeus Records]
29 : James Attera – ‘From Elements To Everything’ (Original Mix) [Incepto Deep]
30 : Anthony Mea – ‘Lifetime In Berlin’ (Submantra Remix) [Savoir Faire Musique]
31 : Leon Vynehall – ‘Blush’ (Original Mix) [Running Back]

Live at S*A*S*H Mix (20th March, 2016)

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Well, the dust has settled on what was a truly brilliant afternoon and again, that the rain proved absolutely no match for the positive vibes and energy that was S.A.S.H. — on this occasion, The Chapel Edition!

I really enjoyed myself, playing a selection of my current favourites — as well as a few other selections from deeper in the box from yesteryear. It was also my first opportunity for a while, to play some vinyl! Of course, it was made all the more pleasurable by the receptive, warm-welcoming crowd (who you’ll hear, make an appearance in this mix!)

I was fortunate to receive the booking for the 4–6 set time, and — courtesy of one Jackson Winter — the afternoon was already nicely warmed up when I jumped on!

Once again, this S.A.S.H. crew really knows how to run a party — regardless of the conditions!

Big ups and much, much love to Cris, Kerry, Matt, Harley, Shana, and everyone who boogied away to my set!

…and you can enjoy it — hopefully! — again (or perhaps for the first time), below:

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: Tracklisting:
01 : Alex Hentze & Etherfeel – ‘Lower Your Speed’ (Forteba Deep Remix) [CUBEREC]
02 : No Regular Play – ‘Serious Heat’ (Original Mix) [No.19 Music]
03 : Evren Furtuna – ‘My Miracle Baby’ (Original Mix) [Plastic City]
04 : Ash Reynolds – ‘Embrace’ (Original Mix) [Slightly Transformed]
05 : Michael Mclardy – ‘Motorcycles’ (Original Mix) [Silence In Metropolis]
06 : Blaktony – ‘Corners’ (Original Mix) [Dockside Records]
07 : Playin’ 4 The City – ‘Minor Track’ (Original Mix) [Plastik People]
08 : Luvless – ‘Sometimes’ (Desos Remix) [Slow Down]
09 : Sinan Kaya – ‘What I Want’ (Original Mix) [Deep Site Vinylized]
10 : Sunner Soul – ‘Sounds Of Memories’ (Original Mix) [Kinjo Music]
11 : Detroit Swindle – ‘In Reverse’ (Original Mix) [Heist Recordings]
12 : DJ W!ld – ‘News Z’ (Original Mix) [Resonance Records]
13 : Cabin Fever – ‘You Are My High’ (Original Mix) [Rekids]
14 : Sinan Kaya – ‘Hold Me’ (Original Mix) [Sub_Urban]
15 : Tom Lown – ‘Move On’ (Harold Heath’s Disco Dub) [Acryl Music]
16 : Marco Grandi – ‘Say You’ll’ (Moti Brothers Remix) [Itom Records]
17 : Onur Ozman – ‘There’s No Shame’ (David Kassi Dub) [Ready Mix Records]
18 : Unknown – ‘Funkaflex’ (Original Mix) [Rimming]
19 : James Dexter – ‘Have It Like That’ (Original Mix) [Dessous Recordings]
20 : Duff Disco – ‘A Little More Love’ (Original Mix) [Duff Disco]
21 : Evren Ulusoy – ‘Play It Again Pam’ (Original Mix) [Electronique Digital]
22 : Marco Grandi – ‘Bonita’ (Evren Ulusoy & Sezer Uysal Remix) [Ready Mix Records]
23 : Ania Iwinska – ‘The Promise’ (Original Mix) [Purple Gorilla Records]

New Mix: Main Room Live 002 (Warm-Up Edition)

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Here is a new mix from me; another entry to my ‘Main Room Live’ series, and it’s been a very, very long time between drinks — the first in the series, was a pumping tech. house effort back in 2010.

In constructing this mix, I tried to encapsulate my ideal warm-up set for a theoretical evening. It’s eleven o’clock, the opening set has concluded and the intention is to keep the dancefloor warm and continue the rolling flow of the evening — achieved with deep, rich and some melodic flavours, setting the stage nicely for the main event.

I took a bit of time sourcing tunes of preference to put this one together. Naturally, there were plenty more that I wanted to include, but didn’t completely fit with the desired narrative. (Another day, perhaps.)

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the mix. As per, comments, feedback (and if you really like it, bookings) would be welcomed! 😉

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: Tracklisting:
01 : SpecDub – ‘New York’ (Forteba Remix) [Plastic City. Play]
02 : Helly Larson – ‘Feeling’ (Original Mix) [DeepClass Records]
03 : Ben Hoo – ‘Blueshift’ (Original Mix) [Kindisch]
04 : Michael Clifford – ‘Deepology’ (Marco Cassanelli Mix) [eMBi Music]
05 : WhoMadeWho – ‘Keep Me In My Plane’ (DJ Koze Hudson River Dub) [Schaf Records]
06 : Maribou State ft. Pedestrian – ‘The Clown’ (Axel Boman Remix) [Counter Records]
07 : Chaos In The CBD – ‘Midnight In Peckham’ (Original Mix) [Rhythm Section International]
08 : Frank & Tony – ‘Villa Seurat’ (Original Mix) [Scissor & Thread]
09 : Ricky Ryan & Kosmas – ‘Lost Angeles’ (Original Mix) [Akbal Music]
10 : Fred Everything ft. Jinadu – ‘Searching’ (Jazzuelle Remix) [Lazy Days Music]
11 : C.Vogt & Patrick Jeremic – ‘After All It’s You’ (Shield Re-Edit) [Rebirth]
12 : Frits Wentink – ‘Worldwide Deluxe Edition’ (Original Mix) [Heist Recordings]
13 : Cubicolor ft. Tim Digby-Bell – ‘Falling’ (Robag’s Uppa Baash Remix) [Fayer]
14 : Leon Vynehall – ‘Midnight On Rainbow Road’ (Original Mix) [Rush Hour Music]

Foxlife Warm-Up Mix (December 2015)

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Well, whilst a large portion of our Sydney scene were revelling in the frivolities at Subsonic, I had a thoroughly enjoyable time playing at SLYFOX’s weekly Saturday shindig, Foxlife!

Supporting the insanely talented, YokoO, alongside Sydney stalwarts, Jordan Deck and Mark Craven, I opened up shop and warmed up the evening — just the way I like to do so — playing some deeper, chunky, slung-out selections with a dabble of disco, for good measure!

The crowd was extremely accommodating and responsive, and really seemed to dig the early-evening deep ‘n’ disco vibes!

Unfortunately, I did not press record during the actual set, however; I retained a list of the tunes played, in the order they were played, and, as a result, here is the re-recording!

Hope you like it! 😉

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: Tracklisting:
01 : Vincenzo – ‘106 Downtown’ (Genius Of Time Remix) [Dessous Recordings]
02 : Luigi Egitto ft. Cristina Nicolardi – ‘Bahia’ (Tim Andresen Chillout Mix) [Savoir Faire Musique]
03 : Maurice Aymard – ‘Between Stars’ (Original Mix) [Galaktika Records]
04 : D.K. – ‘Softest Place’ (Original Mix) [Antinote]
05 : Moullinex – ‘Take A Chance’ (Satin Jackets Remix) [Discotexas]
06 : The Groovers – ‘The Spirit’ (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]
07 : Jestofunk ft. Wendy Lewis – ‘Mama Blues’ (Atjazz Remix) [Big Blue Records]
08 : James Welsh – ‘Nastro Azzuro’ (Original Mix) [Losing Suki]
09 : Jay Nemor – ‘Music Suite Soul’ (Forteba Remix) [Do It Now Recordings]
10 : Rocco Raimundo – ‘Keep On Keepin’ On’ (Original Mix) [House Of Disco Records]
11 : Adana Twins & Doctor Dru – ‘Juicy Fruit’ (Original Mix) [Exploited]
12 : Onur Ozman ft. Nica Brooke – ‘Awakening’ (Forteba Remix) [Ready Mix Records]
13 : Evren Furtuna – ‘Walk’ (Original Mix) [Sunrise Paus Records]
14 : Max Lyazgin – ‘Follow Me’ (Original Mix) [Indiana Tones]
15 : Phil Weeks – ‘You Want My Love’ (Original Mix) [Robsoul Essential]
16 : Deelicious – ‘Tripping Out’ (Original Mix) [Sound-Exhibitions-Records]
17 : Andy Hart – ‘Devoted’ (Original Mix) [Melbourne Deepcast]
18 : Kiu D. – ‘Calm Before The Storm’ (Original Mix) [Special Edition]
19 : Patryk Molinari – ‘No Dilemma’ (Original Mix) [Exploited]
20 : Woodhead – ‘You Blew It’ (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]
21 : Oh Yeah – ‘Nothing But The Beat’ (Original Mix) [File Under Disco]
22 : DJ Vas – ‘The Moment’ (Original Mix) [Razor-N-Tape Records]
23 : Loshmi – ‘Summer Adventure’ (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]
24 : Dr. Packer & Kiu D. – ‘Stratosphere’ (Original Mix) [Masterworks Music]
25 : Loshmi – ‘Coming With You’ (Original Mix) [Disco Fruit]
26 : Dr. Packer – ‘Dreamin” (Original Mix) [Alpaca Edits]
27 : Coeo – ‘Native Riddim’ (Original Mix) [Toy Tonics]
28 : Session Victim – ‘Never Forget’ (Original Mix) [Delusions Of Grandeur]
29 : Sunner Soul – ‘Heavens Rhodes’ (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]
30 : Evren Furtuna ft. Carole Cassidy – ‘I Feel You’ (Original Mix) [Plastic City. Play]
31 : Session Victim – ‘Summer Games’ (Original Mix) [Retreat]
32 : James Benedict – ‘The Shape’ (Original Mix) [Delve Deeper Recordings]