Mix Series

Special guest KJONES joined us for our first episode. We had a brief chat about how she began DJing  and opened up the conversation about the gender imbalance in the dance music industry, then KJONES performed a killer mix to finish off the hour.

INTERVIEW FIRST 6 MINUTES
KJONES MIX BEGINS AT 6 MINUTES 20 SECONDS

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Deep and dark garage specialist Cozey joined us in the studio this week. 
We discussed his inspirations for his music production, career goals and what is next for him. He has a ton of potential and is on track to takeover the industry and we loved having him on the studio. Enjoy the mix! 

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For this one, we had groove specialist BONGO in the studio! We talked about his plans for the future, his approach to making music, and how he thinks about playing sets. His passion for the scene is unreal, and we’re hyped to see what he does next. He dropped a groovy mix that we are keen for everyone to listen to a - keep an ear out for a special announcement!

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This week we welcomed Otteo, fresh off his Pitch debut and Music Room set. We spoke about his influences and creative path. His mix flows from raw ‘90s NY/Detroit house into slick, high-energy jungle that shook the studio.

*We experienced some audio issues during this episode apologies for the lower quality sound.

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This week we invited Love, Jess onto the show!
We had a great chat about her music journey, from playing in Nicaragua, UK and Turkey, to her most recent venture, Overdrive magazine. She is a great personality and is pushing boundaries through her international flavour and UK bass influence with blends of many funky genres. We loved having her in the studio and look forward to seeing what’s next for Love, Jess.

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For our sixth installment we had TREY in the studio, We discussed his Palawa mob and what it means to be able to represent his people, what artists influence his sound and how his music journey began. From playing at Revolver and Turbo in Melbourne to Taste Club and Revel interstate.  We loved having TREY in and are so glad such a genuinely nice person is getting his opportunities. Enjoy his fun and energetic mix!

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This week we invited C000KIE into the studio. 
We had a great chat about her music career, development from singer to DJ and inspirations. Her smooth breaks and atmospheric jungle, footwork and soul inspired tracks brought in such a fun vibe and had all in the studio two stepping to the beat. We loved having her and we are sure you will love this episode too!

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This week saw Dori take the contrast stage. Was a very nice chat about his transition from rural NSW to Melbourne and his inspirations. Followed by one hour of absolute power, with Dori showing off a very fun and bouncy mix. Enjoy!

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This week featured Jasper Fox, an up and coming dance music machine. With thousands of songs at his disposal, this set was nothing short of impressive and we are so excited to see him make an impact on the Melbourne music scene.

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This week we were joined in the studio by Kimboclat! We had a great chat with her about her influences, her events collective, Klub Kowa and her move from Perth to Melbourne. She played a great mix full of the best of Baile and Jersey music. Enjoy!!!

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This week we were joined by Eva, we discussed her DJ journey, playing abroad and her fusion of pilates and dance music through Stellar Moves. She followed up with a bass infused mix stacked full of electro and dark soundscapes. Enjoy :)

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For this episode, we welcomed the bass queen herself DJ Belle. We had an extended chat diving into her time in Europe, the artists who’ve shaped her sound, and her journey behind the decks so far. Her mix kicks off with a special surprise intro and delivers a high-energy blend of bass-heavy electro, jersey club, and floor filling tracks. Enjoy the ride :)

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For this week’s instalment, we were joined by local UKG powerhouse Wax Thief. We chatted about where he sees the genre heading, what it felt like having his tracks played out by heavyweights like IPC, and even asked the all-important question — if he were a fruit, what would he be? His mix treated us to a class selection of unreleased cuts from himself and friends, making for a seriously standout episode. As always, we hope you enjoy :)

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Last week, Kiara Friend joined us in the studio for a chat about The Hills dance culture, her support for Oppidan, and where she’s headed next. She closed it out with a suave, bass-driven multigenre mix that showcased her signature sound and sharp selections.

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Last Friday we had Trex in the studio and he put on a bass, breaks and dembow clinic. We had a blast chatting to him about all things bass. Including his biggest inspirations, with a big shoutout to Mia Koden. We also learnt about his journey through sound, aspirations to learn vinyl and what hes got planned for 2025!

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For this episode, we welcomed Jack Manson into the studio we dived into his evolving sound and production journey. 

He spoke about how he first got into making music, what influences shaped his early work, and how his style has developed over time. 

We also discussed the differences between the Eora and Naarm scenes, It was a insightful chat with one of Sydneys most exciting talents.

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Last week we had rising local DJ/producer Rev in for a wicked multi-genre mix – with a cheeky sprinkle of his own tracks in there too.

We chatted about how his Flirt With Chaos EP came together (funny story behind that one), how he first got into producing, where his sound’s at right now, and what he’s working towards as an artist.

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This week we invited Light Jog into the studio! 
We had a very productive discussion about their recent formation, upcoming sets and where they see themselves going in the future. 
Their mix was very two-step heavy, showcasing all that is UK garage. 
We had heaps of fun shooting this episode and we hope you enjoy listening!

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Melbourne/Naarm dance music radio show, hosting talented local artists for a short interview and an hour mix of their favourite tracks.