Novelcast

Roy Mills' productions are tripped-out explorations into the outer realms of the dancefloor psyche. Always referencing 90’s UK sounds, Roy neatly weaves sound system experimentalism, post-rave storytelling and movement-focused energy into sunrise-adoring bass music and techno. His DJ sets are both seismically bone-rattling and unpredictable; always twisting, turning and catching the dancer off-gua...

Aldonna is an up-and-coming DJ making a name for herself through highly uplifting dance floor sets. She incorporates a variety of genres wherever she plays, highlighting her love for early '90s and '00s house. It's this appreciation for old-school sounds which made Aldonna the perfect choice to warm up the dance floor at our upcoming Papa Smurf shows. To tie us over till then, Aldonna delivered a...

Through an emotional narrative of dreamy soundscapes, stirring melodies and hypnotic rhythms, Francesca Lombardo has cultivated a sound she can call her own. Criss-crossing the globe as a DJ and live performer, she's played shows from Burning Man to Circoloco to even The Royal Albert Hall. In tandem, she has built a formidable back-catalogue of music on labels from Crosstown Rebels to her own Echo...

Heatwave Tommy a.k.a Tom Walpole has an experimental streak which shows in his DJ sets. Think leftfield house mixed with a healthy dose of 90’s trance and techno to create a unique new amalgamation that is undeniable. But it’s not just the music combined with deep crate-digging skills that sets him apart, it's his ability to employ some imaginative mixing in stitching it all together. Banging hous...

Any conversation about local producers with the potential for a global audience should feature Fader Cap (FKA Sedgwick). Hailing from Ballarat and now based in Melbourne, the producer/DJ is a bona fide studio head crafting electronic music soaked in hard-hitting electro elements, classic house motif's and warm, ethereal ambient soundscapes. When he's not DJing or performing live club sets on his e...

Gold Haus resident Ricky Nord is known for his high-energy sets across many of Melbourne’s club and festival dancefloors. Affecting melodies, driving kick drums and trancey breakdowns are all hallmarks of a vintage Ricky Nord set. He boasts a musical upbringing rooted in an eclectic mix of techno, breaks and trance, and his inspirations derive from an equally diverse list of acts ranging from Ejec...

Driven by the sounds of melodic and progressive house, Fosta has positioned himself firmly within the Melbourne music scene. It’s easy to see why people find themselves drawn to his sound: he exerts contagious energy that is undeniable. His unique track selections and ability to capture the attention of his audience has launched Fosta onto the stage of Melbourne’s iconic venues such from Revolver...

Girlname is a non-binary (they/she) DJ, producer, radio host, vocalist and cultural activist with a penchant for various styles of dance music. They are an active member of their local dance community in Perth, and a well-known personality through their Bascheck and All City hip hop show on RTR FM. A Girlname set is a diverse ride through many genres that are connected via a common thread of emoti...

Dawn Again is a Melbourne based DJ, producer and record collector whose name is becoming synonymous with warm, fuzzy, soulful house. Labels from Love Above Records to Blind Jack has signed his highly functional dance cuts, and his most recent EP, released on Houseworx, is a statement that should see the producer receive more international acclaim. 2020 has been a busy year for him too, recently re...

Since moving to Melbourne at the start of 2020 from her hometown of Albury, Bella Claxton wasted no time with bookings at some of Melbourne's favourite dance spots including Gasometer, Pawn and Co. and New Guernica. She is also the creator behind IN HOUSE Radio, a streaming series that set to host a range of Melbourne's most prolific artists and DJs. Bella seamlessly blends diverse genres, an adve...

Within the scene of Toledo, Spain, the name of David Martín aka K-Effect is associated with being one of its local pioneers. Globally, he has become one of the dark disco scene’s most sought-after studio technicians, and his K-Effect Mastering service is the number one stop for a variety of international labels and producers. Labels ranging from Roam to Nein Recordings has signed his productions t...

Tanya Akinola aka T-N is an emerging DJ who got her start in London, playing a hybrid blend of frenetic electro and melodic techno on local radio stations from Threads to Rinse FM and venues including Corsica Studios and Five Miles. Outside of DJing, Tanya is a freelance music journalist who has been published on Resident Advisor, Dazed, DJ Mag, Boiler Room, gal-dem and more. She also works with B...

Originally from Sydney, Lava Brain is a new creative project encompassing production and live visuals from now Melbourne-based Eric Fenessy. His music veer towards a cerebral aesthetic filled with deep, spacious and percussive sounds intend to make you move, feel or reflect - sometimes all at the same time. His recent self-released first single, ‘Tripping Point’, is a highly reflective single fill...

If you’ve been to Revolver, Glamorama, Brown Alley or New Guernica, chances are you would’ve danced to an AJ Fresh set. As one of the co-founders of the Palace Trax crew, he is part of a DJ collective synonymous with effortless events that have a strong focus on supporting local talent. Outside of Palace Trax, his indelible skills have seen him booked for events supporting the likes of DJ Koze and...

Hannah D is the manager behind the impressive The Space Between Us imprint, a label becoming one of our country’s finest. Her penchant for unearthing new talent is second to none, and in 2020 alone she has signed some of the most forward-thinking electronic music to come out of Australia. In her hometown of Brisbane, she is a DJ known for a diverse selection of dance music that is always engaging...

For our next Novelcast, Warrnambool resident A-well delivers 60 minutes of energetic house. The DJ/producer is an active member of his local scene, recently co-founding Section 12, a space for aspiring DJs to publish and promote DJ mixes. Plans are also in motion for the brand to host events and allow aspiring artists to play in a live environment. A-well is a promising producer too with pending r...

Bebé is the pseudonym of Triple R FM, Skylab Radio and Hope St Radio broadcaster Nicole Jones. Her DJ sets are lovingly curated and weave many genres with a lot of energy. Recently bebé has performed at Golden Plains Festival, Camp Nong's Nong On, Sugar Mountain x Boiler Room, and the Melbourne Fringe Festival x Honcho Disko closing party, as well as supporting The Avalanches at the Melbourne Muse...

Melbourne's Darcy Mahady is co-creator of @upstairsdownstairs, a local promotional outfit who have hosted guests like MADTEO, Ben Fester and Toni Yotzi in the past. Their podcast series, the U//D Mix, might only be five editions young, but its smart selection of local selectors has already made it an essential listen. Darcy's deep appreciation for dance music ensures his DJ sets stay adventurous,...

Floss Dogg has gone from strength to strength since she started performing at Primer, an event she co-runs alongside partners Robbie nine-0 and Freddy Gardens since 2017. She plays a mixture of club heat, packing a bag that spans from UK bass and techno to classic house and garage. To further nourish her need to create and share music, Floss created the Astro girl night at Angel Music Bar, a platf...

Brixx is a Melbourne-based producer, composer and DJ influenced by cult, cinema, electro, minimalism, post-punk, techno and EBM. Her music is underpinned by a darkness that slowly bubbles to the surface, acting as a lens through which to explore the human condition, gender, and sexuality. Corporate Punishment, her recent debut on Parfe Records, is a collage of samples, spoken word, and synthesizer...

Director of President Press and chief organiser of your Thursday Night Rave Ritual at New Guernica, Big-Mac (Jimmy McLindin) has invested himself into Melbourne's late-night dance scene. With a passion for 80s synth pop, and appetite for eccentric sounds, Big-Mac prides himself on delivering rollercoaster performances. He exudes an obscure, diverse and experimental flair, as he pursues an unpredic...

Melbourne-based musician Traxion has a unique, experimental, multi-cultured sound that includes a diverse range of genres including indie-dance, post-punk dark disco, Italo disco, and tribal house. With laser precision mixing, Traxion is able to complement the blend of genres in a professional, cutting-edge manner. He kicked off the year with some highly respected shows, including Pitch Music & Ar...

Darklove is a counterpoint to nights left unrealised. It is a meditation on a new vibe, a deadly transference intent on bewitching you. It is a sweaty space where monochrome becomes technicolour; where nu, cerebral and cosmic morphs into a dark disco stew. At the recent Pitch Music & Arts Festival, Darklove DJs Walter Juan and Gumm took control of stage three on the opening night. Just under two h...

Funboys is a Norwegian-Australian-Belgian music collaboration, born from a mutual penchant for late nights, stiff drinks, bad dance-moves, techno and punk. Nine years ago, the Funboys lads started meeting up in a Gold Coast studio on Friday afternoons with the aim of finishing a baker’s dozen beers as well as an edit that Audun could play out the very same night in the club. After overcoming their...

Local DJ /producer Marli injects her original productions and DJ sets with the halcyon sounds of Detroit techno and Chicago house. With a history of formal music training, her original works have laid the foundation for her selector credentials and frequent performances at local hotspots Dr Morse, Xe54, Section 8, and Revolver Upstairs. On top of that, Marli has warmed up the decks for internation...