Mantra Collective are proud to present the sixth release from our label Pandorea Records from Melbourne's very own Michaelis. No stranger to Pandorea Records, Michaelis produced "Wims Groove" was supported by international heavyweights across the world.

His new four track EP for Pandorea Records 006 is influenced by the house and minimal sounds coming out of Europe with his style of elaborate grooves and well placed wonk. Drawing inspiration from old funk and jazz and adopting an organic, sample-based process, his tracks have an intricate yet playful sound that draws you in and makes for beautiful listening and big dance floor moments.

With an attention to detail and a strong focus on groove - Michaelis is a producer and dj quietly turning heads with his intelligent take on minimal house.

1. Michaelis - Ahead Of The Curve
2. Michaelis - Impulse Response
3. Michaelis - Pickled Slick
4. Michaelis - There Will Be Contact
Artwork by Ature.

Mantra Collective would like to acknowledge that all tracks were produced on the stolen land traditionally belonging to the peoples of the Eora Nation and the Kulin Nation. We pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging.

Pandorea 006

Michaelis - There Will Be Contact

Munich - Vienna
Wildicious Music Entertainment

Mantras are not small things, mantras have power. They are the mind vibration in relationship to the Cosmos. The science of mantra is based on the knowledge that sound is a form of energy having structure, power, and a definite predictable effect on the chakras and the human psyche.

—• Music is something I feel •—

🪂 Co-Founder @Skydancefestival
📀 Co-Founder @Unic-Records   
✍ Underground commentator 
🎚️ DJ / Selector

It’s been quite a ride for the outgoing selector over the past 5 years. Having initially swapped the sunset shores of his native Western Australia for Sydney on the East coast in early 2012, in hindsight it’s been a fruitful decision. Those early years were spend immersing himself in the cities colourful house and techno scene, cutting his teeth in the booths of iconic venues like Chinese Laundry, World Bar, and the Burdekin. A chance venture then lead him across the globe to Canada’s West coast and the simmering Techno scene that was on the rise in Vancouver’s hideaway night spots. A keen supporter of local talent Hendrik quickly became close with many of the cities key underground players, most notably 'Leave Us Lost' co-founder Derrick Vnuk. Their friendship blossomed into a dynamic working relationship that saw the West Aussie become an integral part of LUL’s launch and early success, their day parties being touted as the best in the city. 

Those two years abroad galvanized Hendrik’s collective experience into a reinvigorated creative force, and upon his return to Sydney, he launched industry brand ‘Unic’ alongside close friend Anthony Elia. Championing artists of resolute individuality and skill, ‘Unic’ seeks to draw a common thread between the minimalist house and techno sounds of Europe and the growing minimal scene on Australia’s East coast. Utilizing his written works to capture the imagination of minimal music lovers across the globe, Hendrik’s reviews and articles have received praise from a myriad of top tier artists and provided him with a rare opportunity to reach a global audience. Now with Sydney’s scene’s seeing a number of rising producers break ground internationally, Elia & Hendrik are using Unic as a vehicle through which they can shine a light on the immense talent that exists within Australia’s underground scene.

Contact | Bookings: jared@skydancefestival.net