Oedipus Schmoedipus

Something Wicked This Way Comes

FØPA is the creative project of Darwin, Australia born Steven Lees an artist who thrives on blurring the lines between genres. His catalog reflects both club energy and meditative depth: the bass-heavy punch of “Purple Ghost Cat,” the house pulse of “Keep On Dancing” and “Crocodile House,” and the atmospheric resonance of “ÆTHERIA,” and Techno favourite “Stop.”Each release is crafted with intention, designed to move both body and mind, whether on the dancefloor or in deep listening spaces.

This project is the culmination of over 17 years in music and culture: from his beginnings as a radio host and founder of Shamzine Magazine amplifying Northern Territory artists, to producing large-scale festivals like the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival and Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. His work with NT DAW’s further showcased his passion for building producer communities, while co-founding L.A.B. Music Management sharpened his skills in mentoring artists, managing tours, and securing Triple J airplay. FØPA emerges from this blend of production craft, community-building, and industry experience — a project that translates years of shaping music culture into a singular, forward-looking sound.

Older works: Dante, Melbourne Australia 
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MGMT: L.A.B Music Management 
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Record Label: Croc Records
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Production:
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https://linktr.ee/BarryAdamson

Barry Adamson's work as a bassist for Magazine and Nick Cave's Bad Seeds gave little indication of the complex cinematic works he has composed and arranged as a solo artist. 

Since leaving the Bad Seeds, Adamson has produced a succession of compelling and deeply personal LPs such as Moss Side Story (1989), the Mercury Prize nominated Soul Murder (1992), Oedipus Schmoedipus (1996) and Know Where To Run (2016).

As a film composer, Adamson has worked with some of the film industry’s most intriguing mavericks including Derek Jarman (The Last of England, 1987), David Lynch (The Lost Highway, 1997), Oliver Stone (Natural Born Killers, 1994) and Danny Boyle (The Beach, 2000).

In 2021, Barry released the country, jazz and blues-esque Steal Away EP via @muterecords in conjunction with his memoir 'Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars'. Listen here: https://mute.ffm.to/barrya

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