Welcome to Cools Cabin Fever.

In the midst of the monumental madness around the globe, we're delighted to be launching a fresh mixtape series in support of Australia's music industry which we endeavour to become your destination for isolation inspiration.

Whilst recent times around the world have rattled us all, there's no doubting that our homies within the music industry have suffered some of the most immediate and devastating impacts as a result of the worldwide response to the crisis. As of writing, the music industry has lost over $200 million in lost income according to the crowdsourced initiative I Lost My Gig Australia... and apparently that's just the tip of the iceberg.

As a proud supporter of Support Act, the heart and hand of Australia's music industry and sole-music charity down under, this series will become a platform to connect with our favourite artists and raise awareness for the artists, crew and music workers affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Cools is calling upon our homies and music lovers across the globe to support the music industry appeal where possible. With your help, we'll be able to support our music workers through this difficult period and help them be in a position to bounce back louder and throw the biggest post-pandemic party of all time. You can donate directly to the Support Act COVID19 Emergency Appeal below.

www.mycause.com.au/page/226584/cov…mergency-appeal

Barney Cools x Support Act: Cools Cabin Fever Mixtapes

Barney Cools • Leisure Club Mixtapes

Barney Cools - Valentines day live mixtapes

Barney Cools • Poolside Etiquette™ Mixtapes

@tender-games

Whether you’re locking down, laying low or lapping up your liberties, we hope you're keeping safe and staying Cools. As restrictions creep their way back into our lives down under, we're bringing Tender Games to our latest mixtape series dial up the vibe all the way from the party capital of the world. 

Soul singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Tender Games is the project of German-Jamaican Ulrich Harrison. Since releasing his debut album in 2014, the musical maestro has gone onto build a delectable discography across a bunch of EPs, remixes and singles including his latest release Hard To Find, a feel-good disco groove with punchy poolside flavour. 

Now home at Berlin-based record label Midnight Snacks since 2019, Mr Harrison is combining his characteristic delicate and soulful voice with the iconic sounds of funk, soul and R&B to create his signature blend of poolside disco music - and we think you're going to love it.

www.barneycools.com/blogs/lifestyle/leisure-club-mixtape-003-tender-games

Leisure Club Mixtape 003 • Tender Games

@jeantonique

With just about half of Australia doing the hard yards and locking down, we've snagged multi-instrumentalist and producer Jean Tonique to serve up a schmorgesborg of sun-drenched sounds to get our crew through the stay-home shenanigans going on down under.

Since 2010, Parisian producer formally known as Antoine Roux has been composing his very own unique poolside flavour drawn from influences of 70's funk, hip hop and house that has earned him top spot on the Cools mixtape bucket list for as long as we can remember. 

Fresh off the release of his latest single I Miss New York from his forthcoming 3-track EP with Warner Case dropping on July 30th, we're joined all the way from the city of love for an hour of luscious poolside grooves.

https://barneycools.com/blogs/lifestyle/leisure-club-mixtape-004-jean-tonique

Tracklist + Interview

Leisure Club Mixtape 004 • Jean Tonique

To celebrate our brand new collection My Island Home, we're joined by the mysterious @girlsoftheinternet for a groovy lesson in leisure all the way from the UK.

Coming onto the Cools map since we discovered their sophomore album 'Girls FM' late last year, the crew behind Girls Of The Internet have managed to make waves for their signature blend of soul, house and disco all whilst steering clear of the industry hoo-ha by maintaining their status as primarily a studio project (less shows, less worries). 

Hot off their soothing EP release 25 Minutes of Relaxing ASMR over the weekend, we're delighted to invite our crew all aboard the groove train for 60 minutes of poolside pleasure. 

Stream the full mixtape now and read the full Q&A via the blog: bit.ly/3hFnHMN

@girlsoftheinternet

READ THE INTERVIEW

Leisure Club Mixtape 005 • Girls Of The Internet

Joining B.Cools for our latest mixtape is Baltimore-bred singer, guitarist and producer Life On Planets formally known as Liph. Part of the Crew Love family since the very early days, this is another one we're delighted to be ticking off the Cools Bucket List. 

Life on Planets is the story of a seeker; beginning his career making tracks in the warehouses of the underground Baltimore scene to making releases under Wolf + Lamb, Soul Clap and Crew Love to name a few. Combining sultry lyrics with passion filled guitar licks and thumping beats, Liph melds r&b, bossa nova, reggae and house to weave surreal tales of wonder, bringing fresh awareness and consciousness to the dance-floor. 

Fresh off the release of Trippin with Brandon Lucas featuring the vocals of the man himself, it's time to introduce Life On Planets to the Cools mixtape alumni. Peep the full interview below live now on the blog.

Thanks for being Cools.

@life-on-planets

INTERVIEW

Leisure Club Mixtape 006 • Life On Planets

Welcoming our latest guests to the Leisure Club Mixtape series, our long-time favourite funk-folks Video Age from the land of po-boys, jazz clubs and the melting pot of cultures, New Orleans.

Playing music together for the last decade and longtime friends from their early years coming up in the DIY scene, Ross Farbe (vocals/guitar) and Ray Micarelli (drums) began the project with their debut album in 2016 and have been crafting their signature early 80's synth-pop sound with experimentation and collaboration playing an important role in their magic-making recording process. 

Since catching our attention with their second full-length album Pop Therapy back in 2018, it's safe to say we're delighted to have them join us for a quick mixtape after regular inclusions in our Poolside Etiquette playlist over the years. 

We caught up with the dynamic duo on the blog to chat about life, being back on the road and emerging bands to keep an eye on. Stream the mixtape via our SoundCloud and peep the full interview below. 

Thanks for being Cools.

INTERVIEW + TRACKLIST

Leisure Club Mixtape 008 • Video Age

Bringing the fun and warm vibes to our Leisure Club mixtape series is Melbourne born and all-round global nomad LeBRON aka Sam Roney.

Formerly based out of Europe and recently locked down in Melbourne, LeBRON is known for his in depth mixtapes influenced by the energetic era of the early 80's and ranging across a plethora of genres. If artists like Breakbot, Joey Negro, Dimitri From Paris, Daft Punk, Purple Disco Machine, Crazy P and Folamour tickle your fancy, you're onto a winner here.

Dive deep into another disco love affair streaming live now via our SoundCloud. We caught up to discuss all things touring, Melbourne lockdown and fondest festival memories as well below.

Full tracklist via the blog, thanks for being Cools.

@thisislebron

Tracklist

Leisure Club Mixtape 007 • LeBRON

After a long hiatus. We're back just in time for summer with a new instalment of our Poolside Etiquette mixtape series, mix 26.

Downtempo Jams for when your on the cans.  

Full tracklist via the linked blog post ~ thanks for being Cools.

Leisure Club

Barney Cools | Poolside Etiquette Live Mixtape 26

Mixtape 27 is in and we are mid Summer here in Australia and have had an absolute doozy of a festive season so far.

Presenting an eclectic mix of poolside tunas that have been well received at our gigs over summer.

Stay cool by the pool. Hope to share a seltzer with you all soon.

B.Cools.


Tracklist:
The Point - The Emperor Machine
Wash Off (KUU Remix) - Foals
Kete (Mang Dynasty Remix) - Tigerbalm & Joy Tyson
Ulysses (Beyond the Wizards Sleeve Re-Animation) - Franz Ferdinand
Neon Hallway (Autograf Remix) - Corbu
Never Seen You Dance - Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
Push It Up - Confidence Man
Sanctuary - Horse Meat Disco & The Phenomenal Handclap Band
Falling for You - Neil Frances
So Much Love and Magic - Tigerskin
Deltaplane (Zatagin Dub Mix) - Pioneerball
I Remember (Club Dub Mix) - Purple Disco Machine, Elderbrook
Is It Supposed - Hudson Mohawke

Barney Cools | Poolside Etiquette Live Mixtape 27

Hello Hopeless romantics,
After missing out on last years valentines mixtape due to floods hitting our home town (and internet connection) we are back with some more Quattro fromage. 

Random mix of tunes but all for love. Tracklist below.

First Base - Kissy Time
1. Following Fools - Lime Cordiale
2. A little bit of Soul - Kid Loco
3. Linger - The Cranberries
4. Wanna get back your Love - Flayer
5. Sad Lonely Groove - Mazey Haze

2nd base - Cop a Feel
6. Inner Smile (Truth & Soul Edit) - Texas
7. What is Love - Brödet
8. Let Me Down Gently - La Roux
9. Girlfriend - Christine and the Queens

3rd Base - Hands in the Pants
10. Losing You - Solange
11. Location - Dave
12. Love is a gamble - Sneakbo

4th Base - Intercourse
13. Woman - Omah Lay
14. One and Only (Ase Mix) - Ase
15. Blessing Me - Mura Masa
16. Your Love - Glass Animals

Pl-Leisure Club

Barney Cools Valentines Day 2023 Mixtape

Easing our down under homies into the summer comedown with Mixtape 28.

An uptempo mix of tunes inspired by our recent Beach Bar takeover @ Noosa Surf Festival last weekend... arguably our funnest party to date - thanks to everyone who came out.

Full trackless via the blog post ~ thanks for being Cools.

Barney Cools | Poolside Etiquette Live Mixtape 28

We're lucky enough to have GRMM onboard for this instalment of #PoolsideEtiquette. Whether you're sitting in traffic or at your desk, sit back and let it take you to a happy place.

GRMM - Barney Cools #PoolsideEtiquette Live Mixtape 6

Recorded live by POOLCLVB amongst the palm trees in the Barney Cools office, this mix will have you sorted for long enough to take in a few cheeky rays, suck down a couple of refreshing cocktails and who knows you might even go a few shades darker.

Suns Out Buns Out - POOLCLVB Live Mix

Some people gift roses and a love note, others choose chocolates and a poem, but we don't buy into cliche gestures. To woo someone on Valentines Day you're going to need to do better.... it takes creativity to prove why you're better than all the other fish in the sea.

As Ralph Wigham puts it, we 'Choo Choo Chose you'. And as a sign of our affection we're going to serenade you for an hour with a genre of tunes we like to call 'baby makin' music'.

Don't forget to wear protection.... put earplugs in if you're going to turn it up loud.

TRACKLIST

Barney Cools | Valentines Day 2017 live mix by COOLS CLUB

What goes up, must come down and while we fly sky-high at night, our descent beins the following morning. Luckily a dip in the pool administers the rebirth we need and by midday we're ready to ease our way back into the swing of things. It's not always easy and you need the right concoction of mellow drinks, good company and cruisy tunes.

At Motel Cools we have only the best for our crew - Aperol and mimosa's flow while tales are shared around from the night before as our pals Wolf + Lamb caress the ears of our weary heads with their easy going tracks.

As accomplished club astronauts, Wolf + Lamb have a bag of tricks prescribed specifically for the morning after. Their tailored tracklist will have even the most morose melons back in good spirits in no time. Before you know it you'll be preparing for takeoff yet again, soaring through the clouds and embarking on another intergalactic journey. If there's anyone you'd want to captain your spaceship, it's these guys.

Have a safe flight.

Motel Cools Mixtape 004 • Wolf + Lamb

Edition 013 of our Poolside Etiquette chillout live mix series. Recorded in our Sydney studio over a morning coffee to kick start the day. 

A playlist of some ol gems + our new favs taken from our extensive and evolving Spotify playlist. Checkout out over 52hrs of our favourite chillout tunes here: https://open.spotify.com/user/barneycools/playlist/0aNcXOciHS6LeTi7nSwfkm

Hope you enjoy,
B.Cools

Tracklist:
Alethea (feat. Edward Vanzet) - Thrupence
La femme d'argent - Air
Pick Up - Bastien Keb
Conditional Love (Akira Remix) - Ménage à Trois
Roads (Bullion Remix) - Westerman & Bullion
Belong (Kasper Bjørke Remix) - Roosevelt
L'uomo Invisible - Fuga Ronto
Bonus - Bad Boys - Psychemagik
Fly - Sugar Ray
Kabaluere - Daniel T.
Righteous Red Berets (Luke Vibert Remix) - Felix Laband
Stranger Still (Daniel T Remix) - Vetiver
Petrichor - Maelstrom
Sugar Rush - Dos Palos
Moonwalk Away - Goldfish
Seabird (Zimmer Edit) - Alessi Brothers
Live Alone, Pt. 1 (feat. Roman Rappak) [Juveniles Remix] - Yuksek

Barney Cools ~ Poolside Etiquette Live Mixtape 13

Oh, the season of love. From bouquets to the box-office, it’s the time of the year that your local florist and Fifty Shades of Grey crush their annual budget faster than you can politely request the bill at your lovey-dovey overfilled restaurant of choice.

While some gorgonzola and an even cheesier card might have your better half stoked, there’s nothing that will leave a more lasting memory in their mind than some sweet-sweet loving this Valentines Day. 

As tradition goes, we’re back with the 3rd edition of our Valentines Day mixtape that's earned itself quite the reputation as the serenading soundtrack that escalates your V-Day into foreplay. 

Whether or not you choose to leave the materialistic clichés behind this year, plug into our freshly squeezed mix of sultry sounds before things get sensual this Lovers Day.

B.Cools,

Live mixed in our Sydney office • BarneyCools.com 

Tracklist: 

Believe in Me - Flamingosis
Bonus - Your Love Was Meant For Me - Psychemagik
Beach In Hawaii - Ziggy Marley
Ready for Your Love - The Harpoons
Dirty Whispers - AM!R
Cornbread, Fish & Collard Greens -Anthony Hamilton
In The Air Tonight (Ext. 12" Version) - Phil Colins
As Crazy as It Is - ZHU, A-Trak & Keznamdi
Been so True - Sepalcure
Bedroom eyes - Cools Club
I Believe - Simian Mobile Disco
Pretty Baby - Sister Sledge
Change of Heart - Change
King of Wishful Thinking - Go West
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby & The Range
Get Down Tonight - KC and the Sunshine Band
5 Years Time - Noah & The Whale
Wish I Didn't Miss You - Angie Stone
Love Is Strange - Psychemagik
With a Little Help from My Friends - Joe Cocker

Cheese

Barney Cools | Valentines Day 2018 live mixtape by COOLS CLUB

The Dutch kings of energetic funk, disco and house @kraaksmaak join us for the fourth edition of our Cools Records mixtape series.

Cools Records • Volume 004 • Kraak & Smaak

The festive season has begun.

For the homies down under, the spring and summer shenanigans have well and truly begun. The days are longer, the drinks are stronger and Mondays are becoming increasingly harder to conquer.

With summer on the horizon in the Sth Hem, we've invited South America's finest day mix connosseiur, Pabels, to give the homies a sultry summer tease. 
https://soundcloud.com/pabels

Expect a finely concocted mixture of poolside vibes and awe inducing funky synth driven disco bombs ~ if you weren't ready for the summer ahead, you'll be locked and loaded after an hour with the lord of Beunos Aires.

https://www.barneycools.com/life/cools-records-mixtape-006-pabels/

Cools Records • Volume 006 • Pabels

Pour one last drink and play one last track, we know you want more, but it's time to alight, we've reached Cools Records Four.

Our fourth and final collection for 2018 has just hit the world wide web and to celebrate, we've invited our homie, https://soundcloud.com/moodsprod, to present an eclectic mix of feel good tunes all the way from Amsterdam.

The master of funky R&B en soul has just released his debut album 'Zoom Out' available now online here. Described as an infusion of house, funk, electronica and hip hop - it's quickly become an office favourite and has been getting rinsed here at BCHQ.

Sit down, plug in and enjoy the sounds of Moods while peeping our brand new collection online now at www.BarneyCools.com

Tracklist: https://barneycools.com.au/blogs/lifestyle/cools-records-mixtape-0007-moods

Cools Records • Volume 007 • Moods

It's been a big couple of months at BCHQ launching our second limited edition collaboration with Dillon Francis and dropping our brand new collection, Camp Cools II.

For the first time in poolside etiquette mixtape history, we're extending the invite to a very special guest to take the wheel whilst we kick back and perch our feet up on the sun lounge with a mimosa in hand.

If you know Barney Cools well, one of his finest traits is looking after his mates. We've left you in very good hands, acquiring the services of the multi-talented producer, DJ and party-starter Turbotito to keep the feel-good poolside vibes all ride long. 

Crank it up, roll the windows down and feel the breeze ~ this hour of power with our new favourite Danish/Serbian producer was made to please.

Tracklist via https://barneycools.com.au/blogs/lifestyle/barney-cools-poolside-etiquette-guest-mixtape-20-turbotito

Barney Cools | Poolside Etiquette Guest Mixtape 20: Turbotito

The winter solstice has just arrived down under which means our homies up  North are well and truly into the swing of things! 

To signify the beginning of our distant journey to summer, we've invited Michael Tello of PillowTalk Music to bring their signature groovy, soulful and sundrenched vibes to our longest standing mixtape series. 

The all-round talented producer, DJ and label manager presents us with an hour of power which encompasses multiple genres and tempos - an accurate reflection of the maestro producer who fuses the sounds of classic R&B, boogie and disco with underground house and indie dance for a living. 

Whether you're dreaming of the summer ahead or currently in the thick of it, prepare for a journey in musical discovery and listen now.

Tracklist: https://barneycools.com/pillowtalk-mixtape

Find Michael Tello & PillowTalk Music on SoundCloud here:

https://soundcloud.com/mtello
https://soundcloud.com/pillow-talk-1

Barney Cools | Poolside Etiquette Guest Mixtape 21: PillowTalk

The road to summer down under begins with the latest edition of our Poolside Etiquette mixtape.

It's been a whirlwind winter down under and we're just about ready to put the pedal to the metal and cruise to brighter days. It's party shirt season all year 'round but  we'd be lying if we say we didn't miss unwinding with a few buttons down - frosty nips are far from Cools. 

Our OG mixtape series returns with another sun-kissed selection of tracks curated by our very own crew in our Sydney office.

Tracklist: https://barneycools.com/blogs/lifestyle/poolside-etiquette-mixtape-22

Barney Cools DJs live recordings

Barney Cools | Poolside Etiquette Live mixtape 22

To celebrate the drop of our brand new Poolside Suits and our upcoming start of summer shindig at Burleigh Pavilion, we've invited our very own homie Mister Bennetts to provide us with a marathon mixtape to soundtrack our sun-dazed saunter to summer. 

After falling in love with Bali during his pro-surfing days, Adam made the permanent move abroad in search of world class waves, a DJ residency and all-you-can-eat Nasi Goreng.

Finding the time between surfing by day and DJing at Bali's best beachclubs by night, Mr Bennetts joins us for 3 hours of power recorded live at Mrs Sippy Bali.

https://barneycools.com/blogs/lifestyle/poolside-etiquette-guest-mixtape-23

Barney Cools | Poolside Etiquette Guest Mixtape 23: Mister Bennetts

The latest edition of our Poolside Etiquette mixtape series is a special one indeed. We're honoured to be joined by French prodigy and all-time office favourite @Folamour for a journey in jubilant jazz and feel-good funk. 

In case he wasn't already on your radar, Bruno Boumendil is probably the hottest disco selector globally right now. In 2019 alone, he's released his second debut album, launched his very own 4MYPPL party + mixtape series and managed to break the internet with that Gimme Gimme Gimme! moment during his iconic Boiler Room set at FLY Open Air.

Sticking to his guns, Bruno brings his signature blend of soulful disco and space jazz to our longest serving mixtape series. It's safe to say we're counting down the days to catch him live when he returns next year to our favourite festival on the calendar, Pitch Music & Arts.

Plug in and enjoy the slick and sweet sun-drenched sounds of the man of the people, Folamour.


Full track-list available now via https://barneycools.com/blogs/lifestyle/poolside-etiquette-guest-mixtape-24-ft-folamour

Barney Cools | Poolside Etiquette Guest Mixtape 24: Folamour

Late last year we tied the knot with long time homies and all time legends @Audiopaxx agency for our Australasian DJ bookings. In true Cools style, we're celebrating this newfound consanguinity with the 25th edition of our Poolside Etiquette mixtape series. 

Ride out the remainder of the silly season in style with a freshly curated concoction of our favourite poolside sounds from the summer down under. 

Contact hugh@audiopaxx.com for all your sun-drenched sounds this summer and beyond.

Barney Cools | Poolside Etiquette live mixtape 25

We're back with our 2020 edition of Valentines Day mixtape. 

Whether it makes your horny or whether you find it corny, Its a tropic inspired mixtape inspired by love, cocktales ;) and sandy beaches.

Whatever you call it... Rubber Glove, Turtle Dove or just simply in Love. 
This mixtape has you equipped to be pussy whipped. Barney Cools.

Tracklist via https://barneycools.com/valentines-mixtape-2020

Barney Cools • Valentines Day Mixtape 2020

"In the midst of all uncertainty, isolation and pessimism, I wanted to share a playlist of music that would hopefully cheer people up. Tracks that I don't usually play at shows but make me feel good.

 I translated that into this combination of tracks that make me feel happy, upbeat and optimistic.

I hope this mix gets you dancing in the living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms or backyard. It has definitely made smile while making it, so I hope it does that for you too."

- @motezmusic

Welcome to Cools Cabin Fever.

In the midst of the monumental madness around the globe, we're delighted to be launching a fresh mixtape series in support of Australia's music industry which we endeavour to become your destination for isolation inspiration. 

Whilst recent times around the world have rattled us all, there's no doubting that our homies within the music industry have suffered some of the most immediate and devastating impacts as a result of the worldwide response to the crisis. As of writing, the music industry has lost over $200 million in lost income according to the crowdsourced initiative I Lost My Gig Australia... and apparently that's just the tip of the iceberg. 

As a proud supporter of Support Act, the heart and hand of Australia's music industry and sole-music charity down under, this series will become a platform to connect with our favourite artists and raise awareness for the artists, crew and music workers affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Our first guest is Baghdad-born, Adelaide-based and long-time Cools homie Motez. To tell the story of this lord in one paragraph would be impossible - from escaping war-torn Iraq to DJing on the world's biggest stages. 

The word 'Lord' does get bandied around often around here, but in the case of Motez it's more than justified. Feast your ears and eyes on this exclusive mixtape and get to know how he's staying sane in isolation with the interview on our blog via BarneyCools.com/life.

Cools is calling upon our homies and music lovers across the globe to support the music industry appeal where possible. With your help, we'll be able to support our music workers through this difficult period and help them be in a position to bounce back louder and throw the biggest post-pandemic party of all time. You can donate directly to the Support Act COVID19 Emergency Appeal below. 

https://www.mycause.com.au/page/226584/covid19-emergency-appeal

DONATE + INTERVIEW!

Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape 001 • Motez

"We’re often quite busy touring and making music in the studio that it’s not always easy for us to keep on top of all the new releases coming out. As we’ve had a bit more down time over the last few weeks we’ve spent a lot more time listening to music and discovering some great new records from artists we love. This mix is a collection of a lot of the new stuff we’ve been digging."

- @setmomusic

Welcome to Cools Cabin Fever.

In the midst of the monumental madness around the globe, we're delighted to be launching a fresh mixtape series in support of Australia's music industry which we endeavour to become your destination for isolation inspiration.

Whilst recent times around the world have rattled us all, there's no doubting that our homies within the music industry have suffered some of the most immediate and devastating impacts as a result of the worldwide response to the crisis. As of writing, the music industry has lost over $200 million in lost income according to the crowdsourced initiative I Lost My Gig Australia... and apparently that's just the tip of the iceberg.

As a proud supporter of Support Act, the heart and hand of Australia's music industry and sole-music charity down under, this series will become a platform to connect with our favourite artists and raise awareness for the artists, crew and music workers affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Our second guests are home-grown homies and full-time hustlers Set Mo. Since bursting onto the scene with their tune 'White Dress', they've become our office favourites for their stamina sessions, sunset sets and Sesh Mo shenanigans.  

Cools is calling upon our homies and music lovers across the globe to support the music industry appeal where possible. With your help, we'll be able to support our music workers through this difficult period and help them be in a position to bounce back louder and throw the biggest post-pandemic party of all time. You can donate directly to the Support Act COVID19 Emergency Appeal below.

www.mycause.com.au/page/226584/cov…mergency-appeal

Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape 002 • Set Mo

“We could feel the despondency in some people when all this went down and wanted to make a mix that gave hope and promise… because the truth is, this will all be over one day…

Whether isolation lasts a couple of months, 6 months or even a year... there will be a time when we look back fondly on it and realise why it happened.... and maybe even wish we could have another go at a few weeks where we all had time to do a whole lot more reflecting and just appreciating.”

- @yolandabecool

A curation of disco delights guaranteed to diminish any iso-induced desolation. 

Cabin Fever is well and truly setting in... so we're providing the perfect soundtrack to cure your claustrophobia. As a proud supporter of Support Act, this series is our platform to connect with our favourite artists and raise awareness for the artists, crew and music workers affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Our third guests to the series will need little introduction to our crew... as far as back as we can remember the Yolanda Be Cool boys have been a part of the B.Cools family. We've shared half of our name as well as more than our fair share of shenanigans over the years... from tomfoolery on tap on the Burning Man playa to poolside mimosas in Miami, it's safe to say we're better together.

Like an ancient bottle of sauvignon, Matt and Andy have only got sweeter and steezier over the years. So we thought 'twas about time they added some much need spice-olation to your stay home schedule.

Cools is calling upon our homies and music lovers across the globe to support the music industry appeal where possible. With your help, we'll be able to support our music workers through this difficult period and help them be in a position to bounce back louder and throw the biggest post-pandemic party of all time. You can donate directly to the Support Act COVID19 Emergency Appeal below.

www.mycause.com.au/page/226584/cov…mergency-appeal

INTERVIEW + DONATE!

Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape 003 • Yolanda Be Cool

“Like a majority of Australians, we’re working from home and it’s been motivating to hear how you’ve been staying Cools in confinement. We’re feeling blessed to be able to keep our digital doors open and continue rolling out content for our crew whilst we adjust to the new normal.

Some industries haven’t been as fortunate… we dedicate this mixtape to our homies in the music and hospitality sectors who continue to inspire us with their isolation-innovation over this period. We can’t wait for the post-pandemic poolside shenanigans on the other side.”

- Barney Cools DJs

It’s about time we got involved in curing your cabin fever... after some stellar contributions from our homies Motez, Set Mo and Yolanda Be Cool, we've jumped back on the decks from our seaside WFH set-up on the Gold Coast to bring you the fourth edition of Cools Cabin Fever. 

Crack a virtual tinny with us and get your poolside fix from the comfort of your own home ~ live on our blog and SoundCloud now.

www.barneycools.com/cabin-fever-bcools

FEATURE + DONATE!

Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape 004 • Barney Cools DJS

“USA has had it tough over the past two months and although financially everyone has felt it, especially touring DJs and artists worldwide. It's been a great time to reset, reflect and adapt... which most of us don't ever really get time to do, ever! 

In the words of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (I Am Tha) ...
 
“Between the banks of pain and pleasure, the river of life flows.”

- @nickynighttime

With a sense of normalcy on the horizon around the globe, we thought it was just about the right time for our good pal Nicky Night Time. Since defining our musical formative years as the frontman of electro-pop outfit Van She, Nicholas Routledge has gone onto become one of arguably Australia's most prolific and in-demand songwriters with ceaseless club hits. 

Recorded all the way from a sundrenched studio in Los Angeles, tune into his exclusive contribution to our Cabin Fever series online now. 

Cools is calling upon our all our music loving mates across the globe to support the industry appeal where possible. With your help, we'll be able to support our music workers through this difficult period and help them be in a position to bounce back louder and throw a post-pandemic party for the ages. You can do your bit by donating directly to the Support Act COVID19 Emergency Appeal below.

https://supportact.org.au/donate-now/

Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape 005 • Nicky Night Time

"It's been a real dampener for everyone... we decided early that we needed to take advantage of this time, and try and come out of the other side stronger. We used the remixes to continue to develop my sound and skill set, as well as to keep releasing music! 

Now more than ever it's important to keep sending positive energy into the world, and this is my way of doing it."

- @torrenfoot

We’re standing with our Melburnian mates and dropping a brand new Cabin Fever Mixtape with a local cult hero to help lessen the blow as our mates revert back into their isolation hibernation. 

This week we’re joined by Melbourne-based house artist and label curator Torren Foot for a thumping mix of bass-driven house tracks. Since starting his grind onto the Melbourne club scene almost a decade ago, he’s emerged as one of the latest locals to hit the big-time with his club anthem More Life topping the global overall Beatport charts. 

We caught up with him to chat what’s been happening in his world... it may or may not include putting a bloody bun in the oven. 

Cools is calling upon our all our music loving mates across the globe to support the industry appeal where possible. With your help, we'll be able to support our music workers through this difficult period and help them be in a position to bounce back louder and throw a post-pandemic party for the ages. You can do your bit by donating directly to the Support Act COVID19 Emergency Appeal below.

https://www.mycause.com.au/page/226584/corona-virus-emergency-appeal-for-support-act

Tracklist + Interview + How To Donate: 
www.barneycools.com/cabin-fever-torren-foot

Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape 007 • Torren Foot

This pesky pandemic business got you in need of a pick me up? We've brought our our favourite LA-based Australian synth-poppers and panty droppers @miamihorror DJs to take you on a journey to the epicentre of poolside pleasure. 

As a proud supporter of Support Act, this series is our platform to connect with our favourite artists and raise awareness for the artists, crew and music workers affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

This week we're joined by the man behind the mammoth musical force Mr Benjamin Plant aka the bands producer, synth-lord and bass guitar-slapper to bring their signature baselines and funk to your next lounge-room boogie. 

Since founding the band out of a love of Roland keyboards and French-house, Miami Horror have gone onto become a prominent fixture within the Australian pop-dance scene with nostalgic classics like Sometimes and Real Slow soundtracking some of our fondest summer shenanigans. 

With a new album on the horizon, we caught up with Mr Plants for a quick lowdown on life in lockdown in LA before he blessed us all with an upbeat and sun-touched curation of poolside vibes. Stream the mix via SoundCloud and peep the our blog for the full interview.

Cools is calling upon our all our music loving mates across the globe to support the industry appeal where possible. With your help, we'll be able to support our music workers through this difficult period and help them be in a position to bounce back louder and throw a post-pandemic party for the ages. You can do your bit by donating directly to the Support Act COVID19 Emergency Appeal below.

www.mycause.com.au/page/226584/cor…for-support-act

Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape 008 • Miami Horror DJs

"I think it was just such a dark time for the world, hey!? We thank our lucky stars each day that we didn't lose anyone close or have anything hit us too hard. The silver lining is how strong the music industry will be once everything kicks back off! We've been chatting to heaps of acts and are so keen to link up, write, perform, get loose etc etc and I think it's almost brought musicians closer! Here's hoping..." 

- @boo-seeka

As our homies from the Northern Beaches and across the Pacific lock down in the lead up to the holiday season, we’ve invited Australian electropop duo Boo Seeka to jump on our Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape Series and spread some holiday vibes with some delicious disco delights.

Celebrating their new release Never Enough, Ben & Michael caught up with the crew to chat about how they’ve been navigating the new normal, 2021 plans and their dream post-pandemic festival line-up.

Mixtape now streaming via SoundCloud and read the full interview on the B.Cools blog. 

Cools is calling upon our all our music loving mates across the globe to support the industry appeal where possible. With your help, we'll be able to support our music workers through this difficult period and help them be in a position to bounce back louder and throw a post-pandemic party for the ages. You can do your bit by donating directly to the Support Act COVID19 Emergency Appeal below.

www.mycause.com.au/page/226584/cor…for-support-act

Cools Cabin Fever Mixtape 010 • Boo Seeka

GREETINGS POSSUMS,

WELCOME TO ANOTHER FINE AFTERNOON AT THE SCHOOL OF BARNEY COOLS. TODAY, WE’RE DELIGHTED TO BE JOINED BY A VERY, VERY SPECIAL GUEST LECTURER TO OFFER SOME CRITICAL TEACHINGS IN ONE’S SEXUAL EDUCATION.

SPICE UP YOUR V-DAY FOREPLAY WITH OUR VALENTINES 2021 DAY MIXTAPE ONLINE NOW. STIMULATING SELECTIONS FOR YOUR FEBRUARY FORNICATION STREAMING NOW.

Barney Cools ~ Valentines Day 21 Live Mix

Since we discovered LA-based duo Neil Frances in 2017 following the release of their Stardust cover which broke the internet and has seemingly since snuck itself into each and every one of our Sunday sessions... we've been praying daily to the disco disciples up above to get them on for a spin. 

Today, we're launching our Leisure Club Mixtape Series with the lads themselves and we couldn't be more chuffed. Since 2017, they've powered through a stack of releases including a dreamy debut EP,  become a global name in indie-electronica and supporting the likes of Jungle and Poolside all whilst cruising around the US festival circuit. 

As anticipated, their contribution has set the bar for our latest mixtape series - plug into the Leisure Club below and feast your eyes on our catch-up with Jordan Feller and Marc Gilfry from the band on the blog where we chat all things life in the US, their upcoming EP and post-pandemic partying... we can dream, right?

Tracklist + Q&A

Leisure Club Mixtape 001 • Neil Frances

Aussie brand preaching Poolside Etiquette™ since 2014. Sydney is our home, but the world is our oyster.

Shop Mens (Barney Cools) and Womens (Cools Club) at below links.

Check out our Poolside Etiquette ™ DJ mixes. For Barney Cools DJs enquiries: hugh@moretocome.com.au

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