AUSTRALIAN LOCAL BERTIE RELEASES DEBUT EP VIA PHENOMENA RECORDS

An EP of uplifting, punchy, dance floor-ready house, drawing on sapphic history and the artist’s personal journey.

Having established herself as a palpable force in the DJ scene, Naarm-based Bertie is announcing the long awaited release of her debut EP, ‘Carabiner’ on Melbourne/London label Phenomena Records. Out now on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.

Track List:
Body
Carabiner
Motion
Here 4 u
Carabiner - Ciel’s Reoriented Dub (Releasing Soon)

Stylistically, ‘Carabiner’ draws from Bertie’s queer identity, love of groove and years of DJing, to combine the crunchy, punchy stylings of 90s house, with contemporary soundscapes and storytelling. Each track is a fusion of percussive beats, acidic motifs and euphoric highlights with an uplifting nature and groovy finish. As Bertie explains, there’s a multifaceted narrative behind the sounds:

“A carabiner is a coupling link that binds two things together. It’s a tool used by climbers to keep them safe should they fall into suspension, swinging side to side, until they find their grip once more. And most notably, it’s a sapphic symbol. One that took hold in WW2 as women entered the labour force. A multifunctional tool that became a secret signal for lesbians at a time when discreteness was crucial. One that wasn’t just about sex, but about connection, about finding community,” says Bertie.

“This is what I was thinking about when I wrote this EP. The communities that make us feel understood, the movement of life and the movement of self, both the physical and the mental, and the connections that occur when people and music come together.”

The first single on the EP also titled ‘Carabiner’ was built from noises created by the metallic clip - jangling, clicking and tingling. These sounds formed the first beat to which a melody was shaped, and three more tracks inspired, bringing the EP into fruition.

Listeners can expect a fifth track included in the release in February; a remix from none other than Xi'an-born and Toronto-based producer, pianist, and DJ, Ciel.

‘Carabiner’ EP marks the 8th release on Phenomena Records, a label dedicated to showcasing unconventional electronic music, inspired by themes of beauty and extraordinary experiences from the world we live in. Previous releases include IN2STELLAR, Sam Alfred and Baby G.

Carabiner EP Artwork by Emily Grima @_electawu
Carabiner EP Mixing & Mastering by Morgan Wright @morgherita

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Bertie - Carabiner EP - Phenomena Records

Yew! Here's the recording from my set at the Timberyard Day Party supporting DJ Boring & Skin On Skin.  Some early house vibes before a line up of local legends ~

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Timberyard Day Party w/ DJ Boring & Skin On Skin

Was such an honour to play at CC:Disco's First Light Volume II Launch Party here in Naarm alongside such a legendary line up.

Here's my set from the event back in May ft. some house and disco classics I love. 

Please excuse the part at 0:45 where I forgot how to work the new Pioneer mixer... lol

Enjoy (っ◕‿◕)っ♥

Set at CC:Disco's First Light Volume II Launch Party

Set recording from Gaytimes Festival 2022 here in Naarm, AU.

Thank you Gaytimes. My heart is so full 🥺 🌈

Gaytimes Festival 2022

Live recording from Sun Cycle Festival NYD 2023 here in Naarm. Have always wanted to play this festival and it was truly a blessing. Should out to everyone who came down. And to everyone else, lmk what you think of the set! ( ͡❛ ᴗ ͡❛)

Live at Sun Cycle Festival NYD

Radio Show recorded live in Rotterdam on 18th October 2023 - enjoy! :)

Tracklist:
Once I Found A Diamond - Keita Sano
Fray (Warehouse Preservation Society) - RFX
Pungi - Running Hot
Neptune - Sound Support
Get Up - CO
Pleasures (Wodda Remix) - Julian Fijma
Neon Beach (Demi Riquísimo Remix) - Gee Lane
Mad Fucking Lady - Tony Thomas & Mastik Soul
Guchon & Carpainter - Tokyo Funk
Jupiter Movement - DAWS
Dance of the Firefly - Alan Barratt
Extremely Present or Present in The Extreme - Laurence Guy
Hi Cycle - Trilogy Inc.
Forthcoming - Bertie

Operator Radio - Guest Mix w/Bertie

AUSTRALIAN LOCAL BERTIE RELEASES FIRST SINGLE FROM DEBUT EP VIA PHENOMENA RECORDS

An uplifting, punchy, dancefloor ready house track, drawing on sapphic history and the artist’s personal journey.

Having established herself as a palpable force in the DJ scene, Naarm-based Bertie is announcing the long awaited single of her debut EP, ‘Carabiner’ on Melbourne/London label Phenomena Records. The first single ‘Carabiner’ launches the forthcoming EP this side of the year on November 16. 

Stylistically, ‘Carabiner’ draws from Bertie’s queer identity, love of groove and years of DJing, to combine the crunchy, punchy stylings of 90s house, with contemporary soundscapes and storytelling. Each track is a fusion of percussive beats, acidic motifs and euphoric highlights with an uplifting nature and groovy finish. As Bertie explains, there’s a multifaceted narrative behind the sounds:

“A carabiner is a coupling link that binds two things together. It’s a tool used by climbers to keep them safe should they fall into suspension, swinging side to side, until they find their grip once more. And most notably, it’s a sapphic symbol. One that took hold in WW2 as women entered the labour force. A multifunctional tool that became a secret signal for lesbians at a time when discreteness was crucial. One that wasn’t just about sex, but about connection, about finding community,” says Bertie.

“This is what I was thinking about when I wrote this single. The communities that make us feel understood, the movement of life and the movement of self, both the physical and the mental, and the connections that occur when people and music come together.”

The first single titled ‘Carabiner’ was built from noises created by the metallic clip - jangling, clicking and tingling. These sounds formed the first beat to which a melody was shaped, and three more tracks inspired, bringing the EP into fruition.

Single release out 16.11.23

Full EP release out 08.02.2024

Carabiner (Single)

Bertie - Carabiner

Presenting ‘Here 4 u’, the second single release from Bertie's forthcoming debut EP ‘Carabiner’.

A punchy, ethereal ride with peak time club sensibilities. The progressive house chugger is inspired by the ever-moving dynamics of intense connections; being lost in symbiotic feelings of care and pain. Stabs and moving pads are greeted gently by an acidic melody, drawing you into a world of complex euphoria.

Pre-save the EP here: https://tr.ee/B9GxLvLfrR

Carabiner EP

Bertie - Here 4 u

Pre-order: https://bertieau.bandcamp.com/album/carabiner-ep

Melbourne's @bertie000 lands on @phenomenarecords with her debut EP, 'Carabiner' - an uplifting, punchy, dancefloor-ready record drawing on sapphic history and the artist’s personal journey.

Written in 2023 at a time of much transition for the artist, ‘Carabiner’ draws from Bertie’s queer identity and experiences, love of groove and years of DJing, to combine the crunchy, punchy stylings of '90s house with contemporary soundscapes and storytelling.

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Premiere: Bertie 'Body'

AUSTRALIAN LOCAL BERTIE RELEASES DEBUT EP VIA PHENOMENA RECORDS

An EP of uplifting, punchy, dance floor-ready house, drawing on sapphic history and the artist’s personal journey.

Having established herself as a palpable force in the DJ scene, Naarm-based Bertie is announcing the long awaited release of her debut EP, ‘Carabiner’ on Melbourne/London label Phenomena Records. Out now on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp.

Track List
Body
Carabiner
Motion
Here 4 u
Carabiner - Ciel’s Reoriented Dub (Releasing Soon)

Stylistically, ‘Carabiner’ draws from Bertie’s queer identity, love of groove and years of DJing, to combine the crunchy, punchy stylings of 90s house, with contemporary soundscapes and storytelling. Each track is a fusion of percussive beats, acidic motifs and euphoric highlights with an uplifting nature and groovy finish. As Bertie explains, there’s a multifaceted narrative behind the sounds:

“A carabiner is a coupling link that binds two things together. It’s a tool used by climbers to keep them safe should they fall into suspension, swinging side to side, until they find their grip once more. And most notably, it’s a sapphic symbol. One that took hold in WW2 as women entered the labour force. A multifunctional tool that became a secret signal for lesbians at a time when discreteness was crucial. One that wasn’t just about sex, but about connection, about finding community,” says Bertie.

“This is what I was thinking about when I wrote this EP. The communities that make us feel understood, the movement of life and the movement of self, both the physical and the mental, and the connections that occur when people and music come together.”

The first single on the EP also titled ‘Carabiner’ was built from noises created by the metallic clip - jangling, clicking and tingling. These sounds formed the first beat to which a melody was shaped, and three more tracks inspired, bringing the EP into fruition.

Listeners can expect a fifth track included in the release in February; a remix from none other than Xi'an-born and Toronto-based producer, pianist, and DJ, Ciel. 

‘Carabiner’ EP marks the 8th release on Phenomena Records, a label dedicated to showcasing unconventional electronic music, inspired by themes of beauty and extraordinary experiences from the world we live in. Previous releases include IN2STELLAR, Sam Alfred and Baby G.

Motion

Bertie - Motion

@ciel_dj puts a quick, percussive spin on @bertie000 ‘90s-inspired house anthem

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-bertie-carabiner-ciels-reoriented-dub

Carabiner

Premiere: Bertie ‘Carabiner (Ciel’s Reoriented Dub)’

Untitled Showcase at ADE 2023

Remixed Lara de Bahia by The Family Number One for the DJs.

Original track released in 1984.

FREE DOWNLOAD

Lara De Bahia (Bertie's Club Edit) - The Family Number One

Live recording of my set at Subsonic Music Festival 2024 on the River Stage as part of the Girlthing takeover. Shout out to everyone who came down, what a setting to soundtrack. 

Big thanks to @subsonicmusic and Girlthing for having me (っ◕‿◕)っ♥

~

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Bertie at Subsonic Music Festival 2024

My edit of Diana Ross's 1975 number 1 hit Love Hangover - for the lesbians, the queers, and the DJs xx

Love Hangover (Bertie's 'Lesbians After 1 Date' Edit)

Happy holidays, here's the sapphicly enhanced brat remix no one asked for xx

Guess (Bertie's Bratty Xmas Edit) - Charlie XCX, Billie Eilish

Live recording from 5th Jan 2025 supporting DJ Boring (UK) and LB aka LABAT (FR).

Some euphoric, chugging, hypnotic house that embraces the art of the warm up set, ENJOY <3

Supporting DJ Boring & LB aka LABAT

Recorded live at Better Days, Greenwood Hotel, on the 18th of Feb 2025, comment away for any track IDs <3

Set Recording from Better Days 2025

Finally uploading my set recording from Pitch Music & Arts 2024 located in Moyston, Australia.

Played on the Pitch Black stage 7:30-9pm as the sun set on night one. Shout out to everyone who came down, won't forget this one <3

Set List:

Wan Poku Moro (Radio Slave Extended Edit) - 2000 & One
Bacchus Won’t Stop - Eden Burns 
Work It To The Bone - LNR
How He Works (Ed Nine Remix) - Louie Vega, Nico Vega
One Two (Demo) - Ronan Carroll
Late Night Natural - COHN
Love & Happiness (David Penn Dub) - River Ocean ft. India
Make It Funky - Rebound
Acid5 Finale - Dino Soccio
Comet (Donalds House 3056 Re-dub) - Boxcar
Biddu Dance (RFX Rework)
Tu Tak Tu Tak Tuitkan (Slado’s Gulab Jamun Rework) - Nadeem Khan
Reach (TV Rock Mix) - Lil Mo’ Yin Yang
One More Time - Zombies In Miami 
Ride the Nigh - Blade
Voodoo Ray - Just Blakey
I Remember The Way (RFX Edit)
The Force - Demi Riquisimo
Orchestra Spring Rolls - BELLA
Misty Coast - NairLess
We Used To Be Together - Marma
Beat Beat - Nostalgic Freaks
Golden Age - Voodoos & Taboos
Here 4 u - Bertie
At Least Give Me My Sax Back - Tom Brownlow
Straight from the Heart (Maple Reprise) - Loose Change

Bertie at Pitch Festival 2024

<< SET RECORDED DURING THE LAST DANCE AT THE GASO >>

The Gaso is an institution in the Naarm/Melbourne music scene. Established in 1861 it's hosted some of the biggest local and international artists in dance music + rock and heavy metal. Sadly, it was forced to close it's doors due to increased financial pressure on the music scene.

It's been one of those places that’s been so pivotal to my development as an artist and as a promoter, and even as a person.

There will never be anything like it again here in Naarm. A roof that opens and closes creating the most glorious day parties in the summer. All the twists and turns to get to the smokers nook, and back to the front during a full venue party. All the history etched into the walls and the stickers from parties stuck all over the venue. That you could trace like a tapestry of the local scene, from before I was even legal until now.

I had the honour of opening the last ever party at The Gaso, from 1-3pm. Going from a jazzy number, to thought-provoking house, to proggy bangers and finishing with a classic 90s banger very fitting for the mood.

Thanks for all the memories Gaso. You will be missed, like the desserts miss the rain.

PS: Sorry for shitty iphone recording quality!!!!

RIP Gaso - The Last Dance

As the rain cleared on the third day of Strawberry Fields Music Festival, Afrodisiac and I went b2b on the Beach Stage, taking you from hypnotic sounds all the way to party-ready bangers.

This set was recorded from 12-2pm on the final day of music in Tocumwal, NSW. Big shout out to everyone who came down and danced in the puddles. This was a special one for us.

Bertie b2b Afrodisiac at Strawberry Fields 2024

Live set record from Beyond The Valley Festival 2018 over NYE, featuring some of my fav tunes from gigs in 2018.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did (￣ε￣)～♪

SET LIST:

I'm Wishin' – Junktion
Party Down – JimmyTheTwin
CC Amor – Ray Mang
Eye Of The Tiger (Jamie Lewis Sex On The Beach Mix) – Diva Avari & The French House Mafia Jamie Lewis
Love Saves The Day (Percussion Jam) – Casbah 73
Feeling High (Classic Disco Vocal Mix) – Los Charly's Orchestra
On Te L'avait Dit (Dimitri From Paris Super Disco Instrumental) – Voilaaa
Night Cruiser (Swales edit) – Swales
Free Love (Michele Chiavarini & DJ Spen Extended Mix) – Marco Valery, Sharlene Hector
Without Your Love (Spen & Thommy Heavy Vibes Mix) – Spencer Morales
Reach 4 Freedom (DF's Vocal Mix) – Dennis Ferrer
One Night In Havana – Dj Chus & Gonzalez Gonzalo
Just To Make Me – Vhyce
Love Will Fix It – Dave Gerrard
I Feel Good Things For You (Original Mix) – Daddy's Favourite
Take You By Surprise – BUTCH LE BUTCH
You Got Yours (Lou Teti & JKriv Rework) – Chic
What Is It – Jean De La Fonk
You Can't Stop The House (Classic Mix) – Raul Orellana
Cuba Libre (Cristian Vinci's Mix) – Dj Angelo, Da Mike, Cristian Vinci
Got To Be Real (Jxck. Rework) – Cheryl Lynn
Young Hearts Run Free (Mirko and Meex Re-touch) – Candi Staton
Balla – Ruff Stuff
Acid Disco – Leonxleon
I Don't Wanna Lose U (Laura's Some Vocals Edit) – Lime 
Hot Wall – Alkalino 
Strandbar – Todd Terje
Perth (Original Mix) – KiNK
Girlfriend (feat. Dâm-Funk) (Palms Trax Dub Remix) – Christine and the Queens
Aqui Se Baila (Afro Latin Mix) – Mijangos
Showdown – Pulse
Still In Love – Shuya Okino Ft. Navasha Daya
Lost in Music (Gay Marvine edit)
Sunny (S. Nolla Edit Mix) – Yambu
Emotional Rescue – Nebraska
C'Mon Clap Your Hands (Dj Mes Re Rub) – The Magi & Dj Mes
Love Sensation (Dimitri from Paris DJ Friendly Classic Re-Edit) (2017 Remaster) – Loleatta Holloway
Till You Surrender (Dj Fudge Disco Mix) – Prospect Park
One More Time (Micky More Jazzfunkadisco Mix) – Micky More & Andy Tee
Iced T – Jake Walker
Man After Midnight (Ziggy Phunk Moroder Spirit Edit) – Abba

Bertie @ Beyond The Valley 2018 (￣ε￣)～♪

Supported Denis Sulta & Bradley Zero at The Timber Yard last month. Shout out to everyone who came down for a boogie <3

TRACKLIST:

Limited Search (Original Mix) – Disco Boogie Classics
Don't Stop (Original Mix) – K.I.D.
Here's To You (Moplen Boogie Down Mix) – Skyy
Y'all Right (thatmanmonkz 8 Minutes Of Funk Remix) – Folamour
African Love Song (Geo's Earthly Edit) – Gepy & Gepy
Brazilian Coffee (Original Mix) – Agora
Alright, Alright (Seaside Mix) – Centric House
Everything... (S-Tone Mix) – Montego Bay
Paws – Palms Trax
Soul Drums (Original Mix) – Herb Martin
So Deep (Original Mix) – Manuel Costela
Express Yourself (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Thommy, Davis Store Front Mix) – Assurance
Sexy Music (Nu Disco Mix) – HP Vince
You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Original Mix) – Sylvester
When We See Africa – Gentle Fred
Our Love (Alkalino re-edit) – Donna Summer
U Must Have Known – Young Pulse
Voices (Gerd Janson Version Conga) – John Talabot
Never Wanna Lose You – Doc Daneeka
Penthouse Serenade (Original Mix) – Fred Falke, Alan Braxe
Get It Baby (Drum Mix 2017) – Body Music
I Will Survive (Roger Sanchez Overdose Mix) – Diana

Set at Timber Yard Day Party W/ Denis Sulta & Bradley Zero

Made a cheeky appearance on Andy Garvey's Triple J 'Mix Up' October 4th. Here's the mix that aired.

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"This one’s for fans of CC:Disco & Bradley Zero…

Here’s Bertie! A Melbourne based DJ with a penchant for all things DISCO… Whether it’s groovy soul, boogie fueled beats or something a little deeper and darker when the time is right - Bertie is all about keeping the dancefloor boppin’ to her carefully curated tunes.

Earlier this year she supported underground heavyweights Denis Sulta and Bradley Zero, and she also made her festival debut at Pitch Music & Arts Festival. We’re already looking forward to a future dancefloor with Bertie at the helm, but for now this Mix Up set is the remedy for all our lockdown blues… Turn it up!"

Tracklist:

Primavera (OMOLOKO EDIT) – Naoya Matsuoka
Wizeman – Copyright, Imaani
Rainbow Gelato –Donald's House
Rodney's Vibrations – Souldynamic
I Feel (DJ Spen Disco Dreams Re Edit) – DJ Spen, Ann Nesby
Da Bango (2020) (Extended Mix) –Todd Terry Project
Mongungi (Dance Mix) – Maroochy Barambah‎
Magic Touch (FA Paradise '89 House Mix) – Faze Action
Request Line (Original Mix) – D&G
Back To Paradise (Frankie Knuckles Dub Mix) – Byron Stingily
Celia's Groove (Original Mix) – Onionz, Master D
Inner Ocean Scene (Original Mix) – Venom Space, Aaron Bingle
Classic Reissue – Los Charly's Orchestra
Stay With Me (Larry Levan Mix) – NYC Peech Boys
Freed from Desire (Full Vocals Mixx) – Gala
Dangerous Vibes (Nelson's Nasty Dub) – Ferry Ultra, Roy Ayers
All Washed Up (Hot Wax Dub - Remaster) – Syncopation, Anthony Mannino
I'm Gonna Get You (Original Flavour Mix Edit) – Bizarre Inc
Rest Relief – Cassettes for Kids
Poison – Corrupted Cru
Freak (Original Mix) – Dan Shake
Dolphin Chant – Shanti Celeste
First Ade Kit – Daniel T.
Tamma Tamma Loge (Alex Virgo Rough n' Ready Edit) – Bappi Lahiri
Monster Rhythm (T'z Box Beatz) – Terry Hunter
Heat You Up (Melt You Down) (Vocal) – Shirley Lites

Triple J Mix Up: Bertie

Welcome (っ◕‿◕)っ♥

Australian Bookings: sam@watartists.com
Worldwide Bookings + Event Inquires: bertie@clubaqueous.com
Promos: hellobertie@outlook.com

Currently based in London + Naarm (Melbourne)

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Bertie is an Australian DJ, Producer, Radio Host and Party Planner who traverses the spectrum of groove. Her sets explore a signature mix of disco, house, acid, prog, and when the mood is right, deeper and darker sounds.

Her musical journeys are exactly that; a guided exploration from start to finish. A fusion of percussive beats, acidic motifs, and euphoric highlights. The result is a synergistically uplifting experience designed to get you up and moving and leave you wanting more.

In 2022 Bertie brought this cultivated sound into the art of music production, releasing ‘Pillow Queen via Phenomena Records, then in 2024 her debut EP ‘Carabiner’ on the same label – four punchy, euphoric house tracks inspired by her queer identity, alongside a remix from Toronto’s Ciel.

She also co-founded Club Aqueous, an event series prioritising underrepresented local and international artists, and shares her ever-expanding collection of laid back groovers via her show ‘Cup of Bertea’ on Skylab Radio.

With an impressive array of festivals already under her belt (Pitch Music & Arts, Strawberry Fields, Sugar Mountain, Gaytimes, Daybreak, Wonder Mountain and Beyond the Valley), support slots for an impressive array of international artists (Black Coffee, Bradley Zero, Cormac, CC:DISCO, Denis Sulta, DJ Boring, fka.m4a, Kornél Kovács, Leon Vynehall, Patrick Holland, rRoxymore), and a recent Australian tour under her belt, it’s clear Bertie’s just getting started.

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Bertie respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which she works and performs today, and that sovereignty has never been ceded. She pays her respects to Elders past, and present. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.

Bertie

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