Novelcast

Love Deluxe appeared as an unknown entity and a familiar feeling. Like a fine cool breeze on a hot summer’s afternoon, he arrived on the national disco circuit after originally composing music at a local Malé discotheque for good-looking tourists and rich locals alike. Who was this new Balearic scent? Visitors asked. With a hand full of records and a heart full of soul, Love Deluxe delivers a brea...

Hailing from the small suburban Gold Coast town of Nerang, DJ Whipr Snipr is the man behind the aptly named vinyl-only Nerang Recordings. For the last 4 years, the label has crafted a sound that takes in deep, soulful house, and classy breaks and electro from an array of global producers. He is now based in Berlin where he hosts monthly events alongside DJ commitments all around Europe and the UK....

Darlyn Vlys is a name many might not know, but you definitely would’ve heard his music. Releasing on labels from Get Physical to Sincopat to name a few, the producer’s tight productions have received airtime courtesy of a wide range of DJs from Maceo Plex to Curses to Öona Dahl. His most recent Kronos EP, a collaboration with fellow Frenchman Damon Jee on Correspondant Records, is a dance floor to...

Ten years ago Eddie honed his craft with a residency at Geelong’s most infamous Pub, The Nash where his 5-hour sets took punters on a journey. Since then he’s been throwing parties such as Mutant Dance, Tilt Shift and Sonic Therapy while holding down guest spots/residencies at Revolver Upstairs, Lucky Coq, Captain, Geelong Hotel, Xe54, New Guernica, Boney, The Gaso, Lounge and much more. His sound...

For many years Ede was content just being a fan and a dancer. A transcendent experience on the dance floors of Berlin's club scene, however, lead him to deep dive into production at his home studio. His impact was immediate. The quality and depth of his music were recognized by leading figures of the scene who signed his first two releases, one to Innervisions and the other on Correspondant. Now w...

Kate Doherty has been claiming Sydney underground dance floors for over a decade. Doherty’s sets are notorious for their sophisticated flair and accuracy; imbuing techno, house, and electro with funk and hip-hop sensibilities. Her energetic sets are founded in hours industriously preparing for nuanced and surprising sets, never far from the massive sounds of blackened-techno and industrial influen...

Born into a lifetime love for electronic music, Pretty Girl (Emilia Predebon) has spent the year slowly finding her feet in Melbourne’s music scene. 2019 has been an eventful year for the 21-year old producer, developing her live set to play at clubs and bars all over Melbourne, and headlining a warehouse show run by Handle. Although DJing is a new world to Pretty Girl, her background in productio...

Stockholm Syndrome are a DJ/producer duo based in Melbourne made up of Scottish born Iain Mac and Australian Brett Wilson. The unlikely duo, recognising their similar tastes came together to form Stockholm Syndrome in late 2013 after DJing at the same party. Their style varies widely and unapologetically, it can’t be neatly wrapped up into a single genre. They’re drawn to dark, moody, sub 120bpm t...

There is a tech-disco storm brewing in Ireland and it goes by the name of Cyence. His 2019 debut release on Correspondant Records heralded the arrival of a new talent intent on delivering dancefloor bombs. His most recent track, the driving ‘Automatik’, included on a compilation for Damon Jee’s Critical Monday imprint, cemented that reputation even further. Dot Cyence down as one to watch in 2020....

With a passion for all things deep, dark, funky and fast, Monfreaq hit the ground running after learning to DJ while living in the Netherlands and being surrounded by the thriving Dutch techno scene. Since coming home to Melbourne, she has played along with local and international talents at venues such as Radar, Glamorama, Boney and Xe54, as well as a few raves in the hidden corners and warehouse...

Xâm is a producer/DJ who started his career in his native Lyon, France. There he honed his DJ and production skills leading to releases on underground labels like CBR, A R T S, and more recently, Emerald and Doreen. He switches his time between dark, driving techno and the sleazier end of the dance music spectrum. Currently, he is based in Mexico, where he is an active member of the local scene. @...

Hailing from Tel Aviv in Israel, Niv Ast follows a long line of prodigious producers to emanate from the Middle East. His appeal is easy to pinpoint: he has an uncanny ability to blend the organic feel of a Red Axes track with the street credibility of an Andrew Weatherall session. This has not gone unnoticed, and the producer has been making a name for himself through stellar releases on labels r...

Fergus Sweetland is a Melbourne based producer and DJ who has invested himself in electronic music since 2009. His sound is a blend of sonic influences from across his life, and ideas from genres such as jazz, house, psychoacoustic and hip-hop are woven together to produce a unique contemporary techno sound. Groove, rhythm and funk play an important role in Sweetland’s productions. It’s his core b...

Different Shades is a Malaysian DJ based in Melbourne. She is an extensive part of the multidisciplinary collective LOADING_ERROR and is also one half of the techno duo Concealed. She has been making waves around Melbourne's scene with a brand of diverse musical selections ranging from dubby, deep and emotive, to more bass-heavy and hard-hitting styles. She is perpetually shaping her sound to crea...

Consuming underground records since his inception, Horowitz is undoubtedly one of the more prolific producer/DJs to come out of the heaving Australian dance music scene. The Byron Bay-bred, Melbourne-based producer is signed to the domestic label Unknown Records, and his work display a keen auditory vision, well-versed sound design and production techniques to shape a truly unique sound. In fact,...

Anyone with a passing interest in Melbourne clubland might’ve heard of the promotional crew Gold Haus. They’ve been hosting successful events around town at venues like Section 8 alongside secret warehouse locations. Willem makes up one-third of the Gold Haus directing team, and he is rapidly building a name for himself as a DJ of note. In his relatively short career, he has already played at XE54...

Melbourne’s thriving progressive house and melodic techno scene is gaining global attention, and one artist making waves is the fast-rising producer/DJ/live performer ALEGRA. Giving a respectful nod toward the likes of ARTBAT and Tale Of Us, ALEGRA has established his own auditory blend which is finding favour with many. For proof look no further than his recent ‘Lost Moments’ EP which found its w...

Luke McD is Melbourne's patron saint of Getting The Party Started. His DJ sets are sprinkled with vintage house dipped in contemporary funk, and it is guaranteed to heat up the iciest dancefloor. He is a stalwart at local mainstay venues and events such as The Vineyard, Glamorama, Strawberry Fields and Pitch Music & Arts. For those who have witnessed his sets at Rainbow Serpent Festival will know...

Tilman is a DJ, producer and label owner based in Mainz, Germany. He runs the longstanding and successful Klamauk label alongside the Fine imprint, a label he co-runs with Johannes Albert. Coming from a hip hop background, Tilman now champions a sound that takes in house, soul, disco and funk. He is an integral part of the Rhein-Main district’s club scene where he plays and hosts club nights. Book...

Starting his career in the early nineties, Damon Jee has followed an unconventional path towards becoming a globally renowned DJ. The last two years have seen a surge in his profile, no doubt due to the effective simplicity displayed in his productions, it is the sort of tracks that can ignite any flagging dancefloor. His remix of Pardon Moi's 'Power To The People' was considered by many DJs as on...

Pat Carroll is Sydney composer/producer exploring the introspective side of electronic music. With music grounded between electroacoustic theory and groove-based music, Carroll's sound is characterised by gradually transforming soundscapes often behind strong, driving percussion. His recent single ‘Plateau’ is a beautiful piece of electronica that has seen him receive comparisons to producers like...

Founder and A&R of Life and Death, Manfredi Romano grew up tour-managing punk bands and, around the turn of the millennium, organising left-field music events in Italy. Having completed his studies in computer science at the University of Pisa, Manfredi went on to form DAZE, Italy’s first booking agency solely devoted to electronic music. Drawing on two decades of experience behind the scenes, Rom...

Chiara is a music composer and producer born and raised in Torino, Italy but now based in Australia. DJing under the moniker Chiara Kickdrum, she might just be one of the most decorated DJs currently operating out of Melbourne. She has performed at a range of venues across Australia and overseas, supporting international acts such as Kiasmos, Marcel Dettmann, Nina Kraviz, Dopplereffekt, DJ Stingra...

Donning the tick of approval from international heavyweights Bicep, Sandboards is representing New Zealand as one of the global industries rising stars of underground house. It's easy to see why Sandboards have signed productions to labels Cold Tonic, Rinse, Margins, and Feel My Bicep: a Sandboards track is firmly rooted in electronic and deep house foundations, always maintaining warehouse ready...

Trinity is a DJ, live performer and producer who divides her time between Sydney and Berlin. She currently handles A&R and events for Australian techno label Nightime Drama. 

As a performer, she was billed alongside Richie Hawtin as part of the Vivid Sydney festival at Sydney Opera House; and she has played at Tresor, Tomorrowland and many other clubs and festivals across Europe. Trinity is also...