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Finding: A Figaro Mix Series

A.E.S.T - Noods Radio

You’d be hard-pressed to find a dance music label in Australia that has had a better output than Planet Trip in the last 12 months. The imprint led by Sydney’s Mike Who has scoured the globe releasing new tracks from a number of artists both at home and abroad. In PT 006 the label is joined by Belarus native Fitzzgerald, a producer whose Australian love affair continues having recently found himself on the tracklist of the forthcoming, ‘First Light Vol. 2’ compilation curated by CC:DISCO!. 

In this 5-track EP ’The Morning After’, Fitzzgerald explores the depth of Balearic tranquillity on the A-Side, before firing up the charcoals on the B-Side.Today’s premiere, ‘E36’, is a B-line into the fast lane, a percussion-heavy ride that quickly escalates into a winding chase. A dance floor ready melter, made for the club with the pandemic in the rearview mirror.

E36 - Fitzzgerald (Finding Figaro Premiere)

‘Shortcut to Paradise’ is apltly titled, at a touch over two minutes the tune is imbued with hopeful yearning. 90’s drum kits interpose with strings, plucked chords and synths to pull together a track which continues to rise gaily in optimism.

Trujillo - Shortcut To Paradise (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Set to be released on the 18th of June via Melbourne’s Love Above imprint, is the latest work from Kiwi expat Cosuma. Now with deep roots in Naarm/Melbourne, Cosuma spent his early years establishing a musical identity in Otago’s band rooms, an experience which can be credited for his often raw and elicit productions. 
Today we’re pleased to be premiering ‘Na Na Na’, one of the six tracks on the Snob City EP. Coming in at just over 5 minutes, this track draws on Cosuma’s unique recipe for production: memorable percussion, light yet potent synthesisers and endearing samples pulled direct from the footage of old VCR’s. A solid release and another new name to be accredited to the cities rich and diverse pot of musical talent.


To purchase this EP and to be kept up to date with some of the best local produce coming out of the city head to the Love Above Bandcamp - www.loveaboverecords.bandcamp.com

Cosuma - Na Na Na (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Set to be released at the end of the month, Enjoyment Division 002, is the second release on local producer Dawn Again’s Melbourne imprint. The EP, which draws on vocals and instrumentation of Nelson Dialect and Lochie Thompson respectively, shows a collaborative approach that works to diversify Dawn Again’s potent, but sporadic catalogue of releases. 

 Today’s premiere, ‘Flamb’d’, comes in at just over 6 minutes, an exploration into the ‘tech-ier’ sounds, and something not synonymous with Dawn Again’s usual output. Written in times of uncertainty, this track embodies the feelings of hope that await at the end of yet another lockdown. Deep, thoughtful and considered, a very memorable release.

Flamb'd - Dawn Again (Finding Figaro Premiere)

In times as devoid of vibes as these we brought in the single most vibe laden operator we could think of - the kingpin of Revs on a Thursday, Gay Roberto . A guy with such DJ'ing dexterity, he literally tickles the controls into fits of dancefloor fuelled ecstasy. A DJM masseuse of the highest order, with a strong affinity for house rhythms that make ya feel gooooood. Figs for the first hour, Gay Roberto for the second.

A.E.S.T. with Finding Figaro & Gay Roberto - 18/08/2021

Set to be released digitally on October 6th, is the debut V/A compilation from Sydney’s Delicate Essence Records. 
‘Seasonal Produce’ is a window into the states budding talent pool and perhaps a reflection of what’s to come in Australia’s forever evolving electronic musical landscape.  ‘Ode To Andras’, is from Delicate Essence founder and label head, Gabagool, like the name would suggest the track pays homage to fellow Aus producer Andras Fox, reinterpreting a song from his ambient catalogue into a 2021 club ready piece. Built with a clear sample base, Gabagool attends to the track with a plethora of club-ready tools, adding a new perspective to the song without taking away anything from the beauty of the original.
Having a not so distant memory of watching Andras perform in a club between lockdown interludes, reflections on this song feel bittersweet, a reminder of the social nourishment currently lacking, and perhaps a taste of what’s to come in the not so distant future.

Gabagool - Ode To Andras (Finding Figaro Premiere)

2 years ago we kicked off our first premiere with Sydney crew Star Local Records. 2 years, a UK sabbatical and 54 additional premieres, we’re back where it all began. Based in Eora/Sydney, Start Local Records is leading the way in releasing tracks from some of the countries best up and coming producers, adding to their quickly grown catalogue of high-quality house cuts. Now onto their 6 release, SLRVA006, continues their ethos, presenting 4 tracks, from 4 very talented budding producers.   Today’s premiere, ‘Happier Together’ by Melbourne producer and DJ, priya, is their latest track following a feature on the 2020 Love Above Records compilation, ‘LAD004 - Locked in the House.’ Clocking in at just under 7 minutes, the progression of this track is truly replayable, moving between a classic break, melodic chords and a steady bass line, priya gradually builds the momentum of the song carefully intertwining and reintroducing elements as they deem fit. A stand out release, from one of Sydney’s standout underground labels.

Buy the comp here - 
https://startlocalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/slrva006

priya - Happier Together (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Playback of our rescheduled September Noods show with WA's Montana. Dig in.

A.E.S.T with Finding Figaro & Montana - 07/10/21

Back on our regular Noods slot with an hour from us and a soul-driven guest mix from O Honey & Sarah B.

A.E.S.T. with Finding Figaro & O Honey x Sarah B - 13/10/21

Set to be released on’ X’, ILIO0004 is brought to you by France’s budding female producer Serious A. A 4 part EP, the release steers away from ILIO’s regular programming and deep dives into a more experimental tip, whilst still maintaining the label's reputation for high-quality releases.

Today’s premiere, ‘Coastal Village’, is the final track on the B-Side and one that embodies the eccentric rhythms of the EP, a culmination of interesting percussion, jaunting vocals and deep synths, a moody and memorable release. Limited to 150 copies.

Serious A - Coastal Village (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Playback of our Noodin with a real good boy Fella Qt (pictured) from 1-3. Figs are twiddling the nobs on the first with bits and bobs from the bag and fella taking us home in the second.

A.E.S.T. with Finding Figaro & Fella QT - 10/11/21

After a busy isolation period and a lengthy covid pressing plant delay, Leith Links and his Far Shore Recordings drop their debut release ‘Fruitful Waters’. A standout release that is deeply rooted in heavy grooves and playful melodies that draw on the modern Italo and house sounds that are emerging from Melbourne. SR001 is a five-part EP, that sees Links joined on the B-Side by a long time collaborator, and friend of Figaro, ‘Idiot at Altitude’, with a downtempo remix of one of the EP’s highlights in Monofunktional. 

After receiving radio play from the likes of Andras in the backend of ’21 and a thorough rinsing in FigHQ, we’re stoked to finally be premiering the opening track from the EP, ‘Breezy’. The perfect EP opener, Breezy is an off-kilter, relentless bassline groove that in just over 5 minutes make light work of dance floors and punters alike. Although it’s been delayed, the timing feels right, sneaking in on the final weekend of Summer, SR001 comes as a nice change to the status quo of the city's recent releases.

Purchase the EP here - https://leith-links.bandcamp.com/
All digital purchases to be donated to the Ukraine.

Fruitful Waters

Leith Links - Breezy (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Morgan Huggins’ Strange Hills South of Alice pairs syncopated percussion with precision, building in momentum and atmosphere at each turn, a track that takes a few shapes as it transforms itself into its final form. Its coda is a surprising, elegant,  warbling synth interposed with euphoric, ethereal vocals, constantly revolving, resolving itself with an ellipsis…

Morgan Huggins - Strange Hills South Of Alice (Finding Figaro Premiere)

'103' is the B2 track from a debut compilation 'Dance Ready Edits' from a brand spanking new label out of Sydney, 'Start Local Records'.

‘103’ holds true to the disco tip on the compilation with a busy high section and driving violins with depth added through a melodic vocal sample - it’s expertly designed to raise hands under the Sun.

'103' - Fergg (Finding Figaro Premiere)

'Full Tilt' the A-side from his forthcoming EP on the Melbourne label 'Tape Leisure' comes in hot like that batch brew you ordered last Saturday morning. Guaranteed to be a late night hit, Cadence Current steps into the limelight with this absolute shiner ahead of his debut EP this year.

LIttle Ell 

Cadence Current - Full Tilt (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Set to be released this coming Friday via ALRA records, ‘Colours’ is the latest single produced by Brazilian born Rafael Melhem and Berlin based Alex Agore. A collaborative project lasting just over seven minutes, ‘Colours’ takes listeners on a cosmic journey through the different styles of both producers, drawing on their strengths, differences and ability to make layered, emotive dance music.

'Colours' - Rafael Melhem & Alex Agore (Finding Figaro Premiere)

‘Kayroy in Love’ is a beatific call back to the breakneck sonics of the 80’s. It is a rapid Italo burner with dominated by a playful exchange between high pitched synths and guitars and backed by an array of charming Italo novelties; a zephyr of pads, claps, rolling 80’s drum machines, flutes, even a jet stream sample. It crams all the Italo signatures in, yet it never feels cluttered. With a runtime just seconds shy of the seven minute mark the tune is superbly layered with engaging sections, it’s climax, a captivating, jubilant section where a vocal sample is introduced and takes centre stage, in dramatic fashion.

Kayroy in Love (Finding Figaro Premiere)

The yield of Sandrio and Crackazat’s collaboration is an epic journey that begins with a deep sonic palette, and over six minutes subtly transforms itself into synth-driven euphoria featuring lead tones that could make Kamaal Williams weak at the knees. The opening bars introduce a number of the track’s driving motifs; tasteful piano stabs are joined by a vocal sample drenched in delay, while the track’s muffled bass line inspires some serious toe tapping. An impression of the lead synth lurks in the background of the track for the first half, while the percussion gradually begins to jack a bit harder and filtered chords begin to stab through the midrange. The track does a fantastic job of creating a sense of anticipation throughout, and as it enters the final two minutes the payoff is a jam of the most jubilant nature imaginable, a signature of Crackazat’s productions that is sure to ignite even the most discerning dancefloors.

Night Music V

Smoked Out (Crackazat Remix)- Sondrio (Finding Figaro Premiere)

The emergence of several Sydney based labels in the last few months can only be a testament to the astonishing fertility of the musical landscape in Sydney. A city marked by aggressive policy against live music has been quietly, and consistently, producing innovative music and the fruits of the cities labour are now coming to the fore, with budding labels ‘Start Local Records’ and Mike Who’s ‘Planet Trip Records’ have been developed to provide platforms to cater for the quality of productions coming from the city. Start Local’s second VA release hosts a showcase of Sydney producer and pianist, Nikoss. Trained in jazz performance and boasting collaborations with Seven Davis Jr and Black Loops, Nikoss is a producer of impressive pedigree and in his contribution to the record, ‘What To Do’, his musical aptitude is immediately apparent. A breezy caper, ‘What To Do’ is lead by oscillating synth lines which strike a flattering comparison with the work of Harvey Sutherland and backed by a varied array percussion.

Nikoss - What To Do (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Five minutes of warbling disco disorientation from two Melbournian aliases, Pulp Free & DJ Tiny Ramekin.

Go To Find A Dub (Actual Dub Mix) - Pulp Free & DJ Tiny Ramekin (Finding Figaro Premiere)

🌐 Housemates Mix 22

Our next instalment for the Housemates series is from our family over at Finding Figaro. 
They have a penchant for good times and an unbridled enthusiasm for all styles of music. This mix shows that, full of funk and deep rhythms, perfect for setting the mood to positive. Enjoy! x

Housemates Mix #22 - Finding Figaro

An hour of originals and distinctively soulful Japanese house classics from the Far East courtesy of one of Japan's seminal underground dance figures, Shinichiro Yokota.

We're all very chuffed at Fig HQ to have Shinichiro in the mix for us, having being ardent admirers of the maestro since all our ears found 'Do it Again' on his friend and long-time collaborator Soichi Terada's Far East Recordings Compilation and more recently, his record of the year contender, 'I Know You Like It'.

Sit back, enjoy, imbibe.

Finding: Shinichiro Yokota // #1

"Howdy folks, here's my mix :) bunch of Australian stuff in there. Ambient and Downtempo mostly with some Indian and Dub stuff in there too"

- The always wonderful, Christopher Port.

Finding: Christopher Port // #2

A sundry patchwork of percussion blended with dubs, synth lines and plenty of rhythm. Tasting notes of balearic and dub, best paired with open-air sun drenched parties or cracking smiles closing sets on jubilant dance floors in sweaty rooms.

Love Dub - Mic Mills (Finding Figaro Premiere)

A thoughtfully considered 90 minute labyrinthine journey into the dark, expansive and meticulously textured soundscape of Melbourne's Planète.

Finding: Planète // #3

Andy Garvey’s ‘Dunlop Rattle’ reinterpretation has a sweet, welcoming quality to it. And more than a little of a floating sensation. It puts wind under your wings with uplifting, warm pads, its layered with shimmering synths which emerge on either side, from then on its smooth coasting. A synth melody which positively cradles you throughout the song is accented by fleeting vocal cuts and some backing synths which, if you listen very closely, sound quite a lot like (what I imagine) a spectral, celestial choir would. In spite of all its warmth, Garvey is still able to add a little more of her signature kitzpah to the kick drum without forfeiting any of its aforementioned charms - its a beautiful EP closer, or a closer of any nature for that manner. Welcome to the soundtrack of Uber’s home this Summer.

PIPE 

'Dunlop Rattle' (Andy Garvey Remix) - Ten Brains (Finding Figaro Premiere)

A six minute take no prisoners type raver, a downright thumping bassline takes on swinging drum breaks to constantly drive the track, that is paired perfectly with a fluctuating synth cords to keep dancers guessing. The track features a number of large, meticulously crafted drops throughout, they’re complex, well thought out and we look forward to taking them deep into the Australian Summer.

David Jackson - Broken Heart EP - Frank Music

'Eire 2000' - David Jackson (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Playback of our first show as Noods residents - Australian Eastern Standard Time - an hour of all Australian tunes, old and new.

A.E.S.T. with Finding Figaro - 13/12/2019

Playback of our second Noods show - Australian Eastern Standard Time (A.E.S.T), this time with a b2b between Finding Figaro and DJ Yassas - an hour of all Australian tunes, old and new.

Tracklist: 
Footy - Endless Selection of Channels
Nice Girl - Sugar 
Thomas Gray & Liam Ebbs - Heatherbrae
River Yarra - Oiseau Et Moi 
Maroochy Barambah - Andras and Instant Peterson -Mongungi (Dance Mix)  

Logic 1000 - Therapy (Edit)
Tornado Wallace - Start Again 
Francis Inferno Orchestra - Amber Express 

Diving Board - Cop Envy
Rave Material - Escape Artist 
DJ Plead - X5
Andras - Honey Bird


Many of the tracks heard in this mix were released to help those affected by the Australian bushfires, you can purchase them here: 

https://copenvy.bandcamp.com/album/z-sides

https://escapeartistaus.bandcamp.com/album/bushfire-relief-ep

https://sumactrac.bandcamp.com/album/massari-for-relief

https://logic1000.bandcamp.com/album/australian-bushfire-relief

A.E.S.T. with Finding Figaro & DJ Yassas - 10/01/2020

Another batch of tunes released in support of the bushfires, some INXS, new Jazz and pieces in between.

A.E.S.T. with Finding Figaro - 07/02/2020

Italo magic for the soul. The B2 on Boots & Legs' second pressing - an edit with mystique in mind, ‘Our Secret’ tempers deep synth base strikes and a hard, raw kick with pop-laden, dreamy vocals and uplifting synth arpeggio’s. Like all good Italo hits, it’s immensely layered, jam-packed full of elements from studios years yonder and falls distinctly on the right side of cheesy.

'Our Secret' - Boots & Legs vol.2 (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Playback of A.E.S.T. ft Loure ahead of his sunset set at Echo Beach 2020

A.E.S.T. with Finding Figaro & Loure - 6/03/2020

Playback of the latest A.E.S.T show that featured on 03/04/2020, consisting of only Australian tracks released in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A.E.S.T. with Finding Figaro - 03/04/2020

LAR001 is the debut wax release from Melbourne label, the Love Above, a 4-part release which features tracks from label heads Dawn Again and Ryan Berkeley alongside budding locals Norachi and DJ Heure.

Figaro is delighted to be premiering the second track on the release Fffred, a 7-minute  journey that will leave you feeling like you’re floating in the sea, moving ever so buoyantly between the cosmic synths, therapeutic percussion, and distant vocals. As we sink deeper into isolation, it’s tracks like  Fffred that allow us to stay above the surface. Sit back, stay inside and drift away.

Very limited copies available here. https://loveaboverecords.bandcamp.com/

Norachi - Fffred (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Caffeined and quarantined, enjoy a 60-minute turbocharged mix from Melbourne producer, Pretty Girl.

Finding: Pretty Girl // #4

Stepping up next is one half of Sydney's Honey Point, Dame.
As a DJ we've admired her from afar since we saw her play earlier in the year and we're beyond excited to have her as part of this series. Enjoy an hour of feel-good, genre moving selections from one of Aus' brightest.

Finding: Dame // #5

An exercise in shifting momentum and daring electronic selections - an hour into the mind of Roy Blues, a new face in the budding live electronic scene of Australia.

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https://www.instagram.com/roybluesmusic

Finding: Roy Blues // #9

The opening track of the compilation, ‘Moments’ by Mango featuring Horatio Luna is five and half minutes of steady percussion that’s firmly built on by the countries stalwart jazzy house affinicado, Horatio Luna. The song is a showcase of both artists pedigree as musicians with a keen ear for arrangement and thoughtful restraint - the layered percussive loop from which the track is developed upon resists the urge to become a more traditional four by four dance floor number. Instead, more subtle synths and signature bass injections from Luna give the track a much breezier tempo.

Mango - Moments Ft. Horatio Luna (Finding Figaro Premiere)

We've reached a hot and sweaty dozen. What can this MEAN?! We don't know anything anymore, but this mix from @findingfigaro is fkn tip-top.

"Made for the sweaty boys and girls to get pumpin’, make a stink and get some kudos".

If you can dodge a wrench...

FINDING FIGARO - SWEAT IT (012)

Gungurru is a master of revealing itself. Layers emerge out of sonorous, penetrating sub-waves, warbled, twittering synth sequences parry against one another, and in the fissure of their clashes, another layer joins the fold, rising, ethereal flutes, or are they the dulcet tones of angelic soprano’s?

'Gungurru' - Jon Jones (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Like a fleeting feeling of the Australian bush, daydreaming whilst floating on a river bed. As the distant dialogue of the native birds continues on the surface the listener submerges deeper and deeper into the soundscape of one of Sydney’s brightest new producers. The track emerges from the water with Unpin’s influences at the forefront, a simple yet complimentary, UK charged beat with an almost hypnotic, pitched down vocal sample.

Whilst this track won’t be heard on dance floors for the foreseeable future, it’s true beauty is in the way it can move minds just as well as it moves bodies.

Control - Unpin (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Today we're excited to be premiering a track off of Low Flung’s upcoming record Oil In The Mangroves, the second release of the Private Eyes series. Part 1 washes over you with lush, progressive, synthesisers and organic resonance that creates this bed of sound you can just sink in to. A tranquil, mesmerising track that has us eagerly waiting for the full release of Low Flung’s album, that comes out at the end of this month.

Low Flung - Oil In The Mangroves, Part 1 (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Set to be released this Friday (the 13th. Spooky.) via Lobster Thermin, is the debut EP from local up-and-comer, GREETINGS. The Vertigo Months EP can be described as many things: 90s euphoria dream house, new-wave Italo, or even a genre, we have just coined - Lygon Street Disco (really hoping this one sticks). A unique blend of Italian flavours, pressed together with the sweet sounds currently coming out of Melbourne. 

Today’s premiere, ‘The Real Harvery Wallbanger’, is a continuation of the cosmopolitan sounds released on the producers side project, ‘Boots & Legs’. When we first heard this track we were caught with our pants down and guns blazing, moments of ethereal wandering is met with GREETINGS signature yearning synths, whip-like beat, and is finally cumulated through driving keys and deep feelings of elation. Bravo.

Vertigo Months

The Real Harvey Wallbanger - GREETINGS (Finding Figaro Premiere)

The 2nd mix in our new Master Key Series comes from our pals Finding Figaro, who have taken the term "fingers in many pies" to the extreme.

Based out of Melbourne and covering all manner of happenings from around Australia and the world in the form of new music premieres, reviews, artist features and so much more. 

As well as covering all things happening with arts and culture, The Fig also holds down a monthly Noods Radio show, so is no stranger to laying down tracks on the 1s and 2s. 

Strap yourself in for a musical journey, exploring the weird and wonderful sides of sound. 

Enjoy, Your Stay!

The Master Key 002 - Finding Figaro

‘Deterrence’, the first number off the release is a coalescence of moods - modest, languorous breaks are interposed with zephyrs of synth that rise and fall with a gentle lilt. Freda has firmly asserted himself as a tastemaker of considerate music-making, absorbing the trends and movements of the day, digesting them and reconstructs their most interesting components. For Moonshoe’s tenth release, Freda once again reveals the class of breaks by paring it back and injecting a little breath of air, and when done masterfully, that little puff of air feels more akin to cool afternoon sea change, a fresh change on a hot day.

Freda - Deterrence (Finding Figaro Premiere)

Today we’re pleased to be premiering a track from a DJ we have admired from the dancefloor as a selector, and now from what seems like a very productive lockdown, as a producer as well. Georgia Bird fronts up half of Melbourne’s In2stellar, her recent collaborative output as part of WAT’s 'At Cloud’s length’ release caught our eye, building on from her strong contribution to Fluxx’s debut V/A compilation. In her latest work as part of this EP, Georgia reaffirms her and In2stellar’s position as high-octane performers and ongoing staples of Aus festival lineups. The track itself is just under 6 minutes of extremely well-balanced zest, layered synths that build and wane, signature breaks, and enough energy to power a small, orbiting space station. Obrigadooooooo.

Premiere: Interruption (Georgia Bird Remix) - Hyphira (Finding Figaro Premiere)

A3K121 Finding Figaro - February 25th, 2021

Set for release on the 5th of March, ‘Parry Talks Alumni Vol. 1’ is the debut pressing from podcast turned label, Parry Talks Records. 

Through their debut release PTR, showcases the next wave from Sydney’s budding crop of electronic music producers, with tracks from the likes of Lex Deluxe, Body Corp, Caitlin Medcalf and more. Today’s premiere features tracks from a crew we have admired since a chance meeting at Freda’s (RIP) in a pre-covid fantasy. Adam Gergich aka PZ Specialist represents the local label and crew Velodrome, who are quickly becoming known for their quick tempo tracks, riddled with UK influence and ‘Big Unce Energy’. 

Switching gear in ‘Slipstream Dreams’, PZ Specialist shows his versatility as a producer, contributing 8-minutes of blissful synths, balanced percussion, timely field recordings and memorising, yet familiar vocal samples. 100% of the revenue of the release will be going directly to Aboriginal Legal Service.

PZ Specialist - Slipstream Dreams (Finding Figaro Premiere)

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