@swisherman is a Gadigal Land/Sydney-based DJ, producer, and a mind behind DUNJ, one of his city's most revered and respected promoters. When he's not helping to platform some of Gadigal Land or the world's most forward-thinking electronic music, swisherman is contributing to that tapestry himself.

'ONSET' is his latest release, a moody, dark and spacious descent into the backrooms of any DIY space whose location has yet to be revealed. Luscious pads are met with gated ambience, while a growling step of bass bounces off the crisp snap of a snare.

Like much of his work, this is a tour through swisherman's audio-guided mind palace, paying homage to many of the people he's helped to bring to his home. It snaps, to say the least.

'ONSET' releases officially next Friday, June 6.

PREMIERE: swisherman - 'ONSET' [Self Released]

Dread Maiden brings together deep bass, psychedelic influences, and her acoustic roots to craft drum and bass sets that are layered, expressive, and built to take you on a journey. A familiar presence across the Mulubinba, Eora, and bush doof scene, she contributes quietly but meaningfully to the underground community as creative director of Newy Bass Crew, advocating for safe and inclusive spaces and emphasis on music over ego. With festival and radio experience behind her, she has exciting new projects in the works, continuing to grow her voice in the bass scene.

•	Creative director of Newy Bass Crew.
•	Former co-host of Cabin Fever Sessions on Orbital Radio.
•	Supported acts like Jam Thieves, Visages, Shapeless, Serial Killaz, Dillinja, KOAN Sound, Paige Julia, Teddy Killerz, Hypho, PAV4N, Leo Cap, Ben Soundscape and Collette Warren.
•	Performed at festivals including Dragon Dreaming Festival, Basscamp, Subsonic Festival, Zenith Gathering, Rain Dance Festival, Art Valley and RootBound Festival.

Newy Bass Crew, established to foster a community focused on love, inclusivity, equality, diversity, authenticity, and the unrestrained freedom of self-expression in Australia’s Hunter Region and beyond. Shining a light on talents in rural areas, celebrating the connection between music and nature.

Launched in late 2021, the crew comprises of a plethora of DJs from the region and have gone on to hold numerous club events, showcases, fundraisers and secret parties, as well as hosting jungle and drum and bass legend, Dillinja, in Eora in early 2023, and holding a stage takeover at Subsonic Festival in late 2023 as well as at the Eora’s KOAN Sound boat party in 2024. NBC kicked off 2025 in collaboration with Subjective Eora and Wonky Nomad Productions for the Open Air City Doof, featuring the UK’s Hypho and PAV4N, in Eora, and a stage takeover at Antigravity 2025.

Our involvement in the local scene includes a history of local-focussed events and co-hosting a radio show on Orbital Radio Sydney from 2021 until its closure in 2023. Since then, we've continued to support the scene through our weekly mix series on Soundcloud, surpassing it's 100th feature in 2024. This series showcases talent from across Australia and the globe.

Our DJs cover a wide range of bass genres, including drum and bass, jungle, dubstep, footwork, UKG, bass house, psy dub, and more. Diversity, inclusivity, and safety are central to our events, and we are dedicated to fostering a sense of community within the bass scene.

With a big focus on underground rave and doof culture and safe spaces, our crew members have been featured at various events including Basscamp, Zenith Gathering, Dragon Dreaming Festival, Rain Dance Festival, Origins of Entropy, SubTerra, Esoteric Festival, RootBound Festival, Initiation Festival, Art Valley and more.

Keep your third eye peeled for gig announcements and opportunities via our website, newsletter and social media. 🧿

Hailing from the depths of the Pacific, swisherman has since adapted to life as a land based DJ & producer, whilst not forgetting his roots below sea level. 

swisherman brings a considered approach to his selections & productions, with over a decade of experience in soundtracking warehouse parties, abandoned spaces, dusty dancefloors & the occasional legitimate venue in & around Eora/Sydney in Australia, as well as recent gigs in Japan & New Zealand. No stranger to outdoor festivals, swisherman has also brought his unique blend of deep, minimal & meditative dance music to gatherings across Australia and NZ, including Twisted Frequency (NZ), Dragon Dreaming, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Earth Frequency, Subsonic, Psyfari, Armada, Art Valley, Zenith Gathering, Origins Of Entropy, & many more. 

swisherman is a core member of DUNJ, a crew who throw parties all over the city, from abandoned and unused spaces all the way to iconic venues like the Opera House. This is where he gets to show off the deeper and darker side of his music collection.  

swisherman also works full time as a post production audio engineer, so he knows a thing or two about making audio sound as good as it needs to be for maximum enjoyment and auditory absorption. 

swisherman is inspired by misty mornings, home built sound systems and plants that grow in the gutter. His DJ sets explore the more deep, minimal and meditative side of the electronic music spectrum. With an emphasis on low frequency vibrations, swisherman will envelope your mind, body & soul...

Also keep an ear on my new alias - 'Lopro' - a place for me to consolidate my visions of deep techno/tekno/trance/boom boom/untz untz type music.

Water Label **** Eora **** Australia
Curated by @adrian-ash3r
Imagine a Triangle. The 3 corners of the triangle are UNTZ, HIPHOP & BASS. Dive into the middle of that triangle and you shall be swimming with BASS WATER FREAK OUT. Keeping it Strictly Trippy & Wompy from the deep swampy.  If it tastes like Mermaid Lemonade, we're about it. Underwater throbbers for the lobsters.The Ocean is like Space. Get in the Alien Liquid. Respect Xoxoxxoxoxoxo

Orbital Radio 10pm-1am first saturday of the month 

BWFO vol. 2 OUT NOW

Send demos to: basswaterfreakout2000@gmail.com

Down under(ground).

Operating primarily from unceded Gadigal land.

📡 Podcast & Event Series

Operating on Gadigal Land.

Construct is an Australian collective, radio show, and electronic music podcast that has hosted shows for artists such as DJ Nobu, Haruka, Special Request, Peverelist, and more.

Our 'Constructions' mix series serves as a platform to celebrate the global gamut of underground electronic artists within the dance music ecosphere and features exclusive monthly mixes & interviews. 

Music promo/mixes: contactconstruct.co@gmail.com

DUNJ = Eora / Sydney Event, Raves & Touring

DUNJ Crew = Our DJ and Production Crew ~ 10 Members

Upcoming Events:

04.02.23 - DE-TÜ, VERSA & TUBBY ISIAH - DUNJ

11.02.23 - 20 Years Of Future Terror feat DJ NOBU & Haruka - Construct x Innerpace x Strange Signals x DUNJ

03.03.23 - ??? x ??? - Extra Spicy x DUNJ

12.03.23 - ??? - DUNJ

PREMIERE: swisherman - 'ONSET' [Self Released]

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