Welcome to the second episode of Psyence Lab, bringing you new releases from Australia and around the globe. In this episode, I catch up with Menog and Amordad to discuss what they've been up to, what they have planned for 2021 as well as talking general shop about music and the meaning of life.

YouTube version with visuals found here : https://youtu.be/zar6XrZtDXI

Track listing
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Static Movement - Sol (Vertex Remix) - Iono Music
Critical Choice - Roots (Static Movement remix) - Iboga Records
Shinigami & Phenomenal - Infinite Potential - UP Records Australia
FRQNC - The Source - UP Records Australia
ZeniX & Impulser - Fly - Sol Music
U-Recken - Euphoria - Dacru Records
Out of Range - Love Experience - Digital Om
Organic Soup & Megaton - Multiverse Travel - UP Records Australia
GMS & Menog - Volunteered Experience - Nano Records
*** MENOG INTERVIEW**
Outsiders & Menog - Who Created You?  Future Music Records
Save The Robot - Freaks - United Beats Records
Warp Drive - Mind Games - Mosaico
Chromatone & Frump - Sonic Assassins - Grasshopper Records
Spectra Sonics - Chronometer - Grasshopper Records
Djantrix & Modual - Barut - Digital Om
ESP - Xtra Sensory - United Beats Records
Mad Maxx & Ozzy - Kookaburra (Morganic Remix) - United Beats Records
Amordad - One Of Those Days - Rizoma Records
**AMORDAD INTERVIEW**
Amordad - Kundalini - Rizoma Records
Mad Tribe - Out Of This World - United Beats Records

Psyence Lab 002 Feat Menog & Amordad Interviews Jan 2021

James Corbett loves nothing more than to see the smiles and moves from a connected and captivated audience, and especially engage in the transfer of energy that only a vibe filled dance floor can provide. 

A Sydney resident that was Adelaide born but resided in the UK in his early years, he first discovered dance music through listening to late night shows on BBC Radio 1 which sparked his passion for mixing as early as 9yrs old, where he experimented mixing on twin tape decks. Today however, he's a label DJ for the highly renowned United Beats Records label owned by Mad Maxx.

Corbett’s sound is heavily focused in the realms of Full-On Psy Trance, with his sets full of melodic leads, distinctive bass lines and all-round atmosphere. That’s not to say that you won’t hear a little bit of Progressive or maybe even a splash of other types of Psy Trance, because he’s all about the journey and adaptability. He is renowned not only for his silky-smooth mixing ability, but for structuring his sets in a way that build and maintain a high vibrational energy on the dance floor, coupled also with the fact that his sets are never planned beyond the point of playlist of options, Corbett is a DJ that keeps the true craft of DJing alive, and has done since his career began in 2001 spinning hard house and trance. 

He has established himself on the Australian and International festival circuit having graced the stages at the likes of Tree of Life Festival in Greece, AUM Festival in New Zealand, Earthcore & Babylon in Victoria (the latter two under in his duo The Psy-entists). He is regularly booked to support major acts in the club circuit which have included the likes of Ace Ventura, Liquid Soul, Astrix, Infected Mushroom and so much more. 

In 2011 Corbett co-founded Psy-ence Fiction with best friend and the other half of The Psy-entists, Adam Stapleton. This events brand has seen Adelaide get placed on the international touring map thanks to having the likes of Mad Maxx, GMS, Nikki S, Menog, Digicult, Reality Test, Infected Mushroom, Juno Reactor, Vini Vici, Grouch (and many more) grace their stage either solely under the Psy-ence Fiction brand or in conjunction with other events like interstate events brands. Psy-ence Fiction has since expanded into Sydney and will likely spread its wings elsewhere in years to come. 

Corbett’s skillset doesn’t lay just with performing at and hosting events however, he is quite the entrepreneur with a wealth of involvement in music media under his belt such as Mushroom Magazine, DJ Mag, Inthemix to name a few. He’s also co-produced a music documentary called Decks and the City, and has recently been getting into the art of interviewing key artists in the industry, with his first two interviews having been held with Phaxe and Ace Ventura, he’s mostly certainly set the bar very high from the get go.

In the midst of the 2020 global pandemic, Corbett launched his new online radio show Psyence Lab, which plays host to Australian and International artists new releases, guest interviews and guest mixes.

Needless to say, Corbett has a strong community ethic engrained in everything he does and his sets are consistent. One thing for certain, he thrives on the journey and contributing his positive dose of energy into the world of Psy Trance. 

Links:
www.facebook.com/jamescorbettofficial
www.instagram.com/jamescorbett_official
www.youtube.com/c/jamescorbettmusictv

For bookings please contact: merakimusicbookings@gmail.com

Born down under in Melbourne, Australia, Connor MacNamara aka Meraki is fast becoming a recognisable name in the Australian psychedelic music scene. His signature style of Progressive Psytrance combines beautifully crafted melodies, chunky baselines mixed with sounds of nature and tribal rhythms. 

He started producing in 2014 and after many years of performing and writing music Meraki had his first official release. “No Control” which landed in 2021 on UP Records, entering the Psytrance Beatport chart at #1. Coming out alongside legends and idols in the scene, Neelix, Vini Vici and Interactive Noise. After that came multiple releases on different international labels such as Odiva records and Psyfeature racking up over 100’000 plays collectively.

Meraki has now supported some of the best Psytrance acts from around the world including Neelix, Captain Hook, Morten Granau, Phaxe, Ace Ventura, Zen Mechanics, Ritmo, Mandragora, 4i20, Jilax, Unseen Dimensions, Tetrameth and Ryanosaurus. Having also played Internationally at Green Gathering festival in Nepal showcasing all of his best original music at the end of 2022, displaying his gain of momentum world-wide.

His expression is pure and simple. To remind the listener of the power in the present moment and to celebrate life, having as much fun as humanly possible. Meraki is an absolute must have for any Psytrance line up around the country looking for a powerful and professional sound that will take the whole experience to another level.

Music is the divine force. Salute to the Underground.
Driven by the raw chemistry of rhythm, percussion, and filthy basslines—where energies of sound collide with unique vocals. I pledge to ride that euphoric wave, living and breathing music that moves the soul. I’m here to hunt, share, and create the kind of sound that hits deep—real, untamed, all heart.

Psyence Lab 002 Feat Menog & Amordad Interviews Jan 2021

James Corbett (United Beats Records)