@kia-sydney

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Introduce yourself? Pronouns?  1 fun fact about yourself?

Hiii I’m Kia, (people often ask me what my real name is so I thought I’d specify that). Pronouns are she/her. 

Fun fact - my name is a car dealership (Kia Sydney), and people often think that’s a joke too. My Croatian grandfather changed his last name to Sydney when he moved there in the 50s as a means of getting a job in what was a very (and still for the most part is) racist society. 

Biggest musical influence from childhood?

Well when I was going up I played the piano, clarinet and percussion (played the glockenspiel in the school band lol) so that definitely led me to be musically minded from a young age. When I was 13/14 I remember getting into electronic music via big idm producers like aphex twin, four tet and aleksi perala. Because I was into really melodic stuff I think it was the first time I’d heard it done in an electronic way and I remember finding that really exciting. 

Favorite DJ mixing trick? 

Cobblestone jazz - India in me. It’s not particularly easy to mix per say, but it’s an insane 14 minute roller that completely shifts vibe in the middle, so I always play it if I feel like I need a breather or an energy shift in a set.

Write us a haiku about this mix… 

Sounds of travelling
Australia and beyond
People, places, moods

(Sorry that was really hard lol)

If you had to go back in time music wise what era would it be and why?

Early 2000s. So much good tech house. 

If you had to describe yourself as a flower, which one would it be and why?

Sunflower. I flourish in the summertime and I really really hate winter. 

What is your favorite party/collective where you reside and why?

Vortex <3 (https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/Bi3dZPdKhT2QCHmC7 )

femme collective consisting of my friends Meg + nenagh, who book the best lineups. We also do a collab party animalia x vortex and the parties always have a really special energy. 

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community?

More community run clubs and more people who listen and participate in the scene understanding the importance of community in dance music generally.

Kia - 27˚C

my dj set recorded on a radio station that I have now pulled ties with due to their failure to stand up for Palestine (whilst censoring pro-palestine artists. (you can't find the youtube streams or recordings of these online anywhere else)

free Palestine, from the river to the sea <3 

recorded live 30/08/22

hope you enjoy 

<3

Kia (live dj set @ ? ) 30/08/22

"Relentless thoughts, repeating and convening
Brings gentle chaos of the mind.
Music that invites me to bathe
In the beauty of it all"
@tadhgggg

Art by Uma Jacobs

CXLVI - tadhg

@upsammy
Since the release of her debut EP ‘Another Place’ on Rotterdam's premiere Nous’klaer record label, upsammy has emerged as one of the most exciting contemporary electronic artists of our time. Known for her boundary-pushing vision of music and sound, upsammy’s string of releases on the likes of AD93, Die Orakel and Dekmantel have manifested into a back catalogue that give the sense and feeling of gallery of artworks. With a background in arts, it’s no surprise that upsammy works from a foundation of unbridled imagination. As is a common theme amongst many of my most admired artists, the power to present works that simultaneously champion both the weird and the functional is at the forefront of upsammy’s sound. It seems to me that the space between is where the magic happens - crystalline electronica, otherworldly ambience, hypnotic glitch and deconstructed club sounds morph to produce upsammy’s unique brand of contemporary, psychedelic idm. Her more recent and first long-player ‘Zoom’ showcases a somewhat softer side - warm crunchy textures, bouncing sub bass and at times-playful melodies are bound together with both quirky and functional rhythms. Zoom bestows upon us a beautiful and engaging collection of sounds which tell the story of both organic and digital realms. I once read a Bandcamp fan describe upsammy’s work as ‘fairytale idm’ and I couldn’t agree more. At the heart of every fairytale is a sense of magic, and everything upsammy does is just that. 

Alongside her productions, upsammy is an expert DJ who crafts brilliantly creative mixes and live sets with laser like precision - dynamic blends of experimental electronics weave between dreamy soundscapes, spacial percussion, psychedelic drum and bass and breaks - you can always expect the unexpected and this mix is no different! upsammy joined me live in the PBS studio on the 14th October 2022.

upsammy - PN 186

Number #109 coming from someone very special, someone who has done so much for the local scene and someone I can safely say has remained a big inspiration to me since my late teenage years. Harold ! @djharoldd

Harold is known locally and abroad for his incredible array of outputs. From DJ'ing (and being widely recognised in Melbourne as being one of the best). to running the ever incredible @steeplejackrec, and running some of the most iconic local events (Pleasure Planet...!). 

I have a very distinct memory of feeling truely inspired & deciding to move to Melbourne whilst dancing to Harrison's closing set at the first party I ever went to in Melbourne back in 2014 - Pleasure Planet's third birthday at Lounge. Harrison is a guiding force in the scene and is incredibly supportive of those around him.. but most of all.. he's a mastermind Dj. Enjoy this wild mix in Harrison's signature style <3 Glitchy.. deep IDM outer-worldly heaven. 

Thank you again for the mix Harrison! 

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Animix One Hundred & Nine: Harold

EOS radio show aired on November 3rd, 2022. Guest mix by @kia-sydney

1st hour: Agonis

2nd hour: Kia
Tracklist:

Bas Dobbelaer, Vand - Story Of Blade 
Javier Salazar - Lepante
Velv.93 - Blood Moon
Evan Marc - Resurfacing (Phidelity Remix)
alka_rex - truax
Orchid - Illegal Alien
Velv.93 - Another Dream
Psychic TV - Tribal (Coinci/Dance Mix)
CiM - Wavestack
Jamida - Timeout (forthcoming Harmony)
RDS - Trapswet
Mateo Moric - Paciente (Launaea Remix)
Slow 83 - Protraction
Aleksi Perala - Aleksi Perala
Joe McBride - tx_333

EOS Radio November 2022 – Kia invited by Agonis

Recording of upsammy's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2022.

upsammy at Dekmantel Selectors 2022

Aired 01 December 2022, live on FBi Radio 94.5fm, Sydney
https://soundcloud.com/commandd

Pure Space :: Command D

Vortex Mix ✻ Command D b2b DJ Paramat (Live @ NYD Refresher)

Welcome https://soundcloud.com/loiflan to the BSRMIX!

Dominating the Oz scene with his abstract spin on techno and its offshoots, LOIF is definitely one of the heads to keep an eye out for. With releases on Ute, Aminote Editions, Pure Space, Companion and many more, he’s already carved out a distinct sound of his own that’s penetrating ears around the globe. Be sure to keep an eye out for his upcoming Animalia release and any live/dj sets you can catch…he’s headed to the euro zone this year too. Enjoy this one and half hour genreless session for a snapshot of LOIF’s twisted mind.

Artwork by @wowhaus._

www.buttersessions.com

BSRMIX #136 - LOIF

With purest delight, I'm so excited to welcome Pjenné of Passing Notes Radio & Companion (@companionmelb) for the latest episode in our series. Penny's curatorial expertise and long-standing dedication to the Naarm/Melbourne scene have established her as a pillar of the city's sonic landscape, and both her love of musical discovery and unmistakable influence are felt deeply from afar. 

Pjenné's mix is a enchanting trip through fields of wonder, equal parts honey and gossamer, moving and blissfully sublime. Tender hues paint the air while fervent warmth fills the aching heart. There are few selectors out there with a repertoire as consistently profound as Penny's, and yet one feels we've barely scratched the surface of what's to come. Thank you Penny!

@pjenne

Ikebana by Katherine Frazer
www.katherinefrazer.com

Sure Thing Mix 121: Pjenné

deeper sounds from australia & beyond
record label/ mix series/ events by @kia-sydney

-- not currently accepting demos or mix submissions

* operating on the stolen land of the wurundjeri people. sovereignty was never ceded.

sublabel / @cirruslabel 

distributed by @clone-distribution

artists
@brickel
@dashiell
@pascalsone
@menagerecords
@okegmusic
@dollllly
@undergroundcityloop
@billusmoon
@loiflan
@priori-ties
@secondcousins
@commandd
@zaraolsen
@gnatenko

Animix One Hundred & Nine: Harold

Animalia

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