MV001 Steve Ward

STEVE WARD is a Melbourne based producer, DJ and label owner that has a long list of career highlights, including several collaborations with UK techno legend Carl Cox, USA acid house pioneer DJ Pierre and rock and roll hall of fame artist Nile Rodgers.

Steve's sound has evolved into a blend of raw analogue electronica and tough house grooves, coupled with the energy of techno and the euphoria of Detroit.

His sound is definitely a unique take on the modern world of electronic music.

Steve’s unpredictable DJ and live sets have given him the opportunity to perform all around the world, fusing everything from disco, house, techno and electronica. 

After a long hiatus, Steve has started to release music again with an intricate remix of funk legend Sola Rosa - The Almighty Dollar and also a remake of the techno anthem DJ HMC - LSD on its 25 anniversary vinyl, which just hit the #1 most sold vinyl this year globally.

With a huge amount of music soon to be released, Steve is excited for this new phase in his career.

Website:
whoissteveward.com

Socials:
facebook.com/whoissteveward
instagram.com/whoissteveward
twitter.com/whoissteveward

Soundcloud:
soundcloud.com/whoissteveward

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4h2rD8fV9olWtgNill8svn?si=ClUgOs3CRRKPl3G_4JDN6Q&dl_branch=1

Tracklisting:
Caleb Jay - Blank Paper
Rings Around Saturn - Messing About
4 Dads - Big Yawn
Sleep D - Tram
Josh Abrahams - Step Into Paradise
Mallgrab - Love Reigns
Horatio Luna - Bush Doof
BNC - Mooneeponds
Josh Abrahams - Star Song
Rudolf C - Goin' Good
Vanna - Gimme Love
Asunder - Circular Symbol (Steve Ward Manipulation)
Negative Trigger - Big Yawn
Jon Watts - Now It's Done / Jon Watts - AMB 5 / Jon Watts - Piano 1
Caleb Jay - Broken Hub
FSOM - Welcome
Close Counters - Speak The Truth ft Allysha Joy
DJ HMC - LSD (Steve Ward Manipulation)
Sola Rosa - The Almighty Dollar (Steve Ward Epic Manipulation)

Special thanks to DJ HMC for his track Hypnotizin' Funk used in the intro and outro of this episode xo

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MV001 Steve Ward

MV002 Sophie Forrest

Bridging the gap between untamed techno hues and nostalgic recollections of ultimate electro worlds, fused with jazz and soul notions, South African born artist, label owner and promoter SOPHIE FORREST lands her spot with finesse. Applying a musical palette that grasps varying influences, the air from Melbourne based Sophie Forrest is welcome, whether it be in the studio, before a dance floor or in the kitchen as a small-batch hot sauce aficionado. As one of the nation’s few transgender DJs and producers, she too champions trans-representation across the Australian dance community, celebrating equality, ambition and talent in music.

Mid 2021 delivered Sophie Forrest’s well-crafted, two track EP ‘Potato’ on her self curated record label Body Positive Music, one of the first in Australia to focus entirely on supporting the GNC/trans/POC and femme community of producers. Earlier in the year her ‘Don’t Touch My Booty’ EP dropped, shortly after the debut release on her label coming from fellow artist Yokelust. Exploring untouched corners on dance floors throughout the electronic circuit in Melbourne and beyond, Sophie Forrest has taken her catalogue and pinned guest spots across the map, while also having supported the likes of global tastemakers including Honey Dijon, Ben UFO, Boris, Roi Perez and DJ Sprinkles.

Socials
https://www.facebook.com/minimalife
https://www.instagram.com/sxphie.forrest/?hl=en

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Gvd0Zc6eLLTXAmdKyFNB1?si=3dpNcL-HQymj_MUP2ClZvA

Bandcamp
https://bodypositiveaus.bandcamp.com/

Tracklist
Hedchef – Kinetic Depth Effect 
Dark Vektor – B3. B_ass State Of Mind
Go Nuclear – Mystify Ur Mind
Sophie Forrest ft Detroit’s Filthiest – Big Girl Shake That*
Varum – Serial Nova
Sophie Forrest – Body Rock Bxtch*
Assembler Code – Architects
Rico Casazza, Detach – Chthonic Process 
Jani Ho  – Funk in Space*
Salome & Unklevon – Telepathic Dance
Detroit’s Filthiest – Most Expensivest
Sophie Forrest x Go Nuclear – Party UFO*
Prid Prod – POWER
Shedbug – The Chase*
X-Truder – Glow Go Nuclear Remix
Wachita China – Dark Pleasures
SAMOH – Lost In The Forest
Sophie Forrest & Jensen Interceptor – Bang Bang Bang*
Sophie Forrest – Trans Erasure Census 2021*
Sempra – Dreaming

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Special thanks to DJ HMC for his track Cum On used in the intro and outro of this episode xo

MV002 Sophie Forrest

MV003 Acid Safari

The right track at the right time, anywhere or surely anytime, that is Acid Safari. This Spanish born, Australian DJs range is far and wide. 

Specialising in intelligent electronica soundscapes with a serious edge Acid Safari performs at some of the toughest techno parties in Melbourne, has been a Revolver resident for over 10 years, curates ultra long sets at his creation Long Play, plays at outdoor festivals in front of thousands of people or ambient sets to a few dozen, runs a weekly radio show at Kiss FM Australia called Radio Bueno, plays pop and retro sets at The Espy and on the same weekend techno at illegal raves in abandoned factories.

If that wasn’t enough, he is one of the heads behind Stable Music, the team that brings you the amazing ‘Fucking Techno’ merchandise.

Socials
www.facebook.com/acidsafari
www.instagram.com/acidsafari
www.twitter.com/acidsafari

Soundcloud
www.soundcloud.com/acidsafari

Bandcamp
acidsafari.bandcamp.com

Website
www.stablemusic.com.au/Acid-Safari
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/acidsafari

Tracklist
Music Valium – Osseo, WI*
Booshank – Stand on Zanzibar*
Katie Drover – Maniactic – Revolver Upstairs Records*
Rambl – Doss – Here To Hell*
Robert Dietz – Kirby
Acid Safari – Modal*
Disruptive Pattern Material – Necessary (Terrence Parker Remix)*
Lake Turner – No Way Back Forever
Shed – B1 (Anfang und Ende)
Acid Safari – Early Spring or the End of Summer (CKD Remix)*
Patricia Gurband – Hypnotized Time
Amandra – Volques (Evigt Morker Edit)
Fergus Sweetland – Muffy*
Albert Chiovenda – Floating The Void
Acid Safari – Eighth Of September*
Monolith – Look A Crane*
Rita Bass – Shaped Curve (IN2STELLAR Remix)*
Varg2TM – Rush/Tinder
Silicon Scally – Revelations
Dusky ft. Rainy Milo – Soundcheck (Extended Mix)
Reptant – Ectoplastic*
Vohkinne – Active Radio*
DJ HMC – 6 A.M.
Mall Grab – Feelin’ Good*
Madison Avenue – Don’t Call Me Baby (Spencer Parker Works Harder Remix)
Slam – This World (Hugg And Pepp Remix)
Mike Callander – BACK THAT UP (DEMO)*
Honeysmack – M2M2M2*
Andee Frost – TERREFFO*
Eluize – Distance*
Tornado Wallace – Twirl & The Beanstalk*
Mike Callander – Voices*
Mickey Nox – Unclean*
Gazpacho (AKA Mike Callander & Acid Safari)*
Mink Engine – New Logic (Acid Safari Edit)*
Mitchel – Genosha*
NO.1 DELICIOUS – LOST IN ST LOUIS*
Sleep D x Ad Lib Collective – Cavern*
Stefano Meneghetti, Chiara Kickdrum – I Am A Visual Man (CKD Ambient Remix)*
Julian Castles – Light Ripple*
Sly Faux – Polaroid Inertia*

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MV003 Acid Safari

MV004 Kodiak Kid

Known for his fearless array of genres from Hip-Hop to Mid-Tempo and Drum & Bass blending in an effortless harmony with styles like Experimental Down tempo and Soulful Roots, Kodiak Kid continues to push new boundaries with each set, crafting an elegantly immersive journey and experience that is shared by both the artist and audience.

For the past 10 years, Kodiak Kid has been a passionate contributor to all aspects of Melbourne's underground bass scene, including throwing events under the infamous "WHOMP" brand, which has been at the forefront of touring some of the biggest names in bass music in Melbourne and Australia.

It's with a core resonating understanding between self and sound that lays the foundations for his unique signature style that has placed Kodiak Kid as one of the country’s finest DJs, earning him invites to perform at some of the premium festivals and events across Australia including Splendour In The Grass, Rainbow Serpent Festival, Earth Frequency Festival, Wide Open Space, Let Them Eat Cake amongst overseas ventures performing in New Zealand, Oregon Eclipse Gathering and Burning Man.

With the release of his Debut EP ‘Drifting Status’ on Plasma Audio’s sister label ‘Chilla Holla’ that featured Mad Zach and Mantra performing to a Sold Out show at Howler Bar, this marks Kodiak Kid's shift from performance to production and stage to studio. It signifies not only the next chapter in his musical evolution from DJ to producer, but also adding a new live element to his performances.

Socials
https://www.facebook.com/Kodiakkidmusic
https://www.instagram.com/kodiak_kid_beats/

Soundcloud
@djkodiakkid

Bandcamp
https://chillaholla.bandcamp.com/album/drifting-status-ep

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/50OLAUcFiL05xmBjnYBE14

Website
whompevents.com

Tracklist
Monkey Marc - We've Really fucked up this time (VIC)
Phil Gektor - Phils Lament (VIC)
Of The Trees - Joji Flip 
Floret Loret - Submerged 
Gaddy - Destiny Unfoldin
Oakk - Gimme That
Of The Trees - Kickback
Navigatorz - Character 
Safire & QQQ - Direxion (VIC)
Daily Bread - Gone on a Purple Cloud
Austero - Mexican Music Man (VIC)
Plutonic Lab - Long Slow feat. Olivier St Louis (VIC) 
Detre - Droflip
Jordan Dennis - Doc Marty feat. ThatKidMaz, Denzel M & Duan (VIC)
Ivy Lab - Press play 
Kodiak Kid - ID (VIC)
Kodiak Kid - Poisonous (VIC)
Jay-Z - Dirt Off your shoulder (Artifakts Edit)
Herzeloyde - Oosh (VIC)
Kyral & Banko - Lost Space
Able8 - Slinky (VIC)
Safire & QQQ - Smoke Signal (VIC)
Angus Green - Find Out (VIC)
Sadiva - ATW (VIC)
Abstract Orchestra, Dabrye & MF Doom - AIr
Amin Payne - Born to do Whateva feat. Tentendo (VIC)
Sampa The Great - Energy (The Oddness Rework) (VIC)
Fat Freddy's Drop - Blackbird
Spoonbill - Zebra Maze (VIC)
Monkey Marc - Give thanks feat. Iba Mahr (VIC)

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MV004 Kodiak Kid

MV005 SlamRoss1000

If you’ve ever found yourself in the club at some hour of the am, checking train times, then copped a hard wall of dark, heavy techno, gabber, & bass that’s held you there till the house lights came on... then you already know.... If not - meet SLAMROSS1000, Melbourne's Underground Princess

Socials
www.facebook.com/SLAMROSS1000
www.instagram.com/slamross1000

Soundcloud
@slamross

Bandcamp
https://bandcamp.com/search?item_type&q=slamross1000

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/77t2O7Vz0GcyT9GAE188yv 

Website
www.slamross1000.com

Tracklist
Dasychira - Care’s Room
Krampf - Suicide
Von Bikrav - Timberland
Yikki - Cobalt Blue
Kaigerda - Dance With Me
Von Bikrav - Bouillant
Entity - Another Galaxy
Tilly Lawless - TedTalk YouTube Rip 
Tellus - The Hardcore Sound
DJ Felamanski - You Don’t Scare Me
Hardcore Nation - Hardcore Will Never Die…
SLAMROSS1000 - Limbic System [VIC]
HD MIRROR - Night Surf
Evil Grimace - Kaiser Soze
Kilbourne & Lu2k - I Am Owed
Von Bikrav - Dieu Protege Les Miens
Kilbourne x Estoc - Burning Flag
Von Bikrav - Taratata feat Boe Strummer
Kilbourne - Gore Tex
Pininga - IHATEUptempo
Josh Wink - Higher State Of Consciousness (Adana Twins Remix Two)
The Advent - High Horse (Original Mix)
Jennifer Loveless - Syzygy (Scissor Me) [VIC]
Reinier Zonneveld - CSE (Original Mix)
CRUSH3d - Xe222 (ft. SWIM) [VIC]
Sam Alfred - 1999 (vocal mix) [VIC]
jamesjamesjames - Orange Tesla [VIC]
CLUBKELLY - Flip Major
Morgan Wright - You [VIC]
Nunu - Rift
Purient - Perceptible Vitality [VIC]
XTECH - Through Da Fuckin’ Street
Alex Wilcox - RESPOND!
SLAMROSS1000 - Riser [VIC]
Gabber Eleganz & HDMIRROR - Move Your Car
Skander - Paraphobia
CLUBKELLY - Your System
Terrain de Jeux - Can’t Stop Ravin’
CLUBKELLY - I won’t ever love you back
DJ Integrity - Lotta Mercy [VIC]
Diego Navarro - Bara No Seidou

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MV005 SlamRoss1000

MV006 Kasey Taylor

One of the most loved names on the Australian dance music scene, Kasey Taylor made his mark DJing in his hometown of Melbourne before John Digweed scouted him in the mid-nineties to play at his infamous Bedrock night in London. That was the catalyst for Taylor to take his sound and production to a global audience, leading to international exposure and a permanent move to Europe to satiate the demands of his worldwide bookings.

Currently, he is the creative power behind no less than three record labels. That includes the highly revered Vapour Recordings, the 24-year old mainstay which is over 150 releases deep and the offshoot imprint eVapour8, which topped the Beatport charts at number 1 for 8 weeks with its very first release. The most recent addition to his portfolio is Lo-Fi 45, which has seen Kasey take on a mentor role to use his years of experience to identify, sign and nurture local Australian talent.

More recently Kasey is going through a resurgence, not only is he experiencing a personal and creative renaissance, but he has just completed a rebranding across the board. Vapour Recordings has just gone through a massive revamp which will include a new online portal, merchandise and more. That will also coincide with a release roster of new music that is already creating excitement with some of the scene’s biggest players.

We’ve had covid, we’ve had bushfires, we’ve had the lot, but we can now reset, look to the future and that future is set for one of Australia’s most popular dance music artists to introduce himself to a brand new generation of dance music connoisseurs, and re- introduce him to his loyal followers.

Affiliations – Bedrock/Vapour/Sudbeat/Soundgarden

Socials
http://www.facebook.com/kaseytaylorvapourrecords
http://www.instagram.com/kaseytaylor

Soundcloud
http://www.soundcloud.com/kaseytaylor

Mixcloud
http://www.mixcloud.com/kasey-taylor

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LPdRAStgPlxFxU2B8zJGo?si=SGwjCShQS-akuawi7C-NQg

Website
https://vapourrecordings.com/

Tracklist
Out of Sorts feat. Beacon Bloom – So to Speak
Music in Mind – Love
Stephan K & John Creamer – I Wish You Were Here (Stan Kolev Remix)
Kasey Taylor feat. Amega – Impressions (Danny Bonnici Remix)*
Luka Sambe – Combina
Reset Robot – Dancer
Rogue D, Memoryman AKA Uovo – Electric Safari (Roman Flügel Remix)
Ewan Rill – This Kind (Jamie Stevens Remix)*
Kasey Taylor – Out with the Old*
Mike Isai – Chrysalis (GMJ & Matter Remix)*
Acid Pauli – No Kick, No Cry (DJ Tennis Remix)
QDream & Flashingrood – Bastet (Jamie Stevens Remix)*
Drown feat. Anna Caragnano – Sea on the Moon (The Drifter Remix)
Kasey Taylor & Chris Meehan – Simplicity (Gai Barone Remix)*
Antix – The Rift
Kasey Taylor & Karl Pilbrow – In the Zone*
Eric Lune – Predisposition*
HMC – LSD (Steve Ward Remix)*

*VICTORIAN ARTISTS

MV006 Kasey Taylor

MV007 Casey Leaver

Starting off behind the bar at many of Melbourne’s most happening venues, Casey spent years fine-tuning her skills into what gets a crowd moving. Making the move into events management and founding "Disco Volante'', one of the city's longest-running weekly club nights, she cut her teeth on the decks surrounded by some of the biggest names in music; both local and international heavyweights. 

Leavers' love for the origins of electronic music makes her the perfect fit at the best venues in Australia. It is well known that her versatility is shines through when she headlines the iconic queer event POOF DOOF, where she roams freely to play anything from 70s soulful disco to deep moody techno in front of hundreds of cult-like punters screaming her name. In late 2019, Casey was signed to Mike Toner's leading agency Thick As Thieves, where she has since gone from strength to strength and more recently, earning herself a Revolver Sundays residency. 

Casey now holds residencies at Revolver Upstairs, One Six One, Poof Doof and Tramp and she plays regular gigs across town from Glamorama to Circus. Her vivacious energy and ability to dial the party up to fever pitch have claimed her position at events like Beyond the Valley, Piknic Électronik, Babylon Festival, Glitterbox + Defected.

Socials
www.facebook.com/caseyleavermusic
www.instagram.com/caseyleavermusic
www.tiktok.com/caseyleavermusic

Soundcloud
@caseyleavermusic

Website
www.caseyleavermusic.com.au

Tracklist
Darin Epsilon – Midgard (Sebastien Leger Remix)
Lucca Tan* – How Many Drops (Markus Homm Remix)
The Journey* + Rachel May* – Hollow feat Alverie (TAYA Remix)
Tim Light* – Dreamweaver
MAMI* – Seasons
Joe Mattei* – Inside Out
Antonio Farhy – Mystical
JPA* – Hyperlove (House Mix)
Not Just Me* – Syren
DÉ SAINT. – Zephyr (Greater Than Us* Remix)
Yes – Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Traxion* & Sam In Space Edit)
The Temper Trap* – Sweet Disposition (Undercatt Remix)
Arm In Arm* – Hunger For Your Vibe (Extended Mix)
EEEMUS – Cellar Door (Steve Bleas* Remix)
Desert Dwellers – The Elephants March (Uone’s* Fear & Loathing Remix)
Market Memories* – Rain Dance
Luke Alessi* – Nothingness
Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir* – Here to Stay (The Journey* Remix)

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MV007 Casey Leaver

MV008 Aroha

AROHA is notably acclaimed for her club-ready set lists that evoke the crowds before her. Navigating a sure-fire trim of the most unique, energetic and driving musical attire across house and techno with hues of breakbeat, electro, footwork, future garage, jungle and UK bass – truly aligning with her studio signature.

Fusing a sheer devotion for music that moves people in every way and creating her own lane, AROHA has welcomed prodigious highs in her career with many headliner shows, festival spots (both as a solo artist and half of duo Aroha & Tali, with award winning MC Tali) and she has opened parties for the likes of Disclosure, Ben UFO and Kaytranada, as well as being voted as New Zealand’s Best Club DJ.

AROHA’s debut ‘No More Jenga’ EP and the remixes, including remakes by rising Melbourne house and techno export Luke Alessi, liquid drum & bass royalty Tokyo Prose and NZ afro acid duo Kédu Carlö received support worldwide from artists RÜFÜS DU SOL, Eelke Kleijn, Doc Scott, Dillinja and Yolanda Be Cool.

Her remix of Kédu Carlö’s “10ft Tall” and latest release “Escape to Eora Country (Under a Blood Flower Moon)” sees AROHA showing off her versatility. With new music being coming out on Melbourne/London label Phenomena, plus recent performances at Australian festivals Let Them Eat Cake, WOMADelaide and Gaytimes, and a massive Aus/NZ Winter 2022 Tour schedule ahead; Aroha certainly has her name carved.

Socials
https://www.facebook.com/DJAroha/
https://www.instagram.com/arohahaha

Soundcloud
@aroha

Website
https://arohamusic.com/
https://aroha.bandcamp.com/

Tracklist
RONA. – Feel It Too (Original Mix)*
Benson – Ona Roll (Pantheon Remix)*
DKING – Tramp
Confidence Man – Toy Boy*
Ahadadream – Peak
Art vs. Science & Close Counters – Dance (Close Counters Remix)*
Luke Alessi – Till´s Theme (Original Mix)*
AROHA – Pūrerehua*
Acid Safari – Revs Sesh (Spacey Space Remix)*
Tiff Cornish – Burden*
Jordan Brando – Flux Deluxe*
Monika – I Feel Like
Sophie Forrest – MISSED YOU*
moktar – Cotton*
End In Tears – Infinity Pool (Willo Remix)
Daphni – Cherry (Original Mix)
DJ Plead – Going for It (Original Mix)
FOURA – Can’t Take This Feat. Louella Deville (Original Mix)*
Sam Alfred – Rain Maker*
MD X-Spress – God Made Me Phunky (Dean Turnley’s Detroit Flex)*
AROHA – Escape To Eora Country (Under A Blood Flower Moon)*
Cameo Blush – §§§§§
Harvey Sutherland – Angry Young Man (Original Mix)*
Swick – Mfana*
IN2STELLAR – Sugar Machine*
Introspekt x Bored Lord – limb by limb
Sig Nu Gris – Amoeba (Original Mix)*
dj pgz – Unknown At Night*

*VICTORIAN ARTISTS

MV008 Aroha

MV009 Handsdown

Handsdown of the duo Handsdown & Leigh Boy has a musical journey spanning over a decade, throwing parties of all sorts and delivering an uncompromising plethora of progressive and emotive minimal & techno to dance floors right around the globe. 

Spearheading the Euphorie Bezirk brand, parent to the notoriously debaucherous Disco 2000 party series and festival favourites - the duo have recently brought the pairs signature sound to Rainbow Serpent Festival, Picnic Electronik, Strawberry Fields, Elrow, Babylon Festival, Elements , Subsonic, The Petting Zoo, The Pleasure Garden, Paradigm Festival, Esoteric, Carl Coxʼs PURE as well as residency at the fabled Tramp Bar for nearly 10 years.

After another huge festival seasons in oz and successes from their record label Euphorie Bezirk which has had its first 5 releases in the Beatport charts + a number one, the duo set their sights on a big year in the studio - with several charting releases of their own on their imprint as well as established European labels such as Dense Audio, Alula Tunes, Techgnosis, and Alpakka, all the while writing music for a fresh set list all original for 2022 - with some huge releases on the horizon including a debut EP on the legendary Ibogatech. 

Socials
www.facebook.com/handsdownandleighboy
www.instagram.com/arohahaha

Soundcloud
@handsdownandleighboy

Listen/Buy
open.spotify.com/artist/4IOU4S7LyzTQjdqEf7cQPe?si=iIvipiBTRJi7mVgU3W0PcA
www.beatport.com/artist/handsdown/353614

Tracklist
Kuni, Scionuagh, Unknown Concept – Aftermath*
Enoki, Dark Design – Parapraxis#*
Handsdown – Dr. Strangelove (Doppel Remix)*
Tomchilla – A Modern Fairytale (Handsdown & Leigh Boy Remix)*
Handsdown & Leigh Boy – Sea Of Treachery*
Tomchilla – Take This Bitch Sideways
Beneti – N.D.E*
Ben Rama – Liber Null (Axon & Automata Remix)*
Haptic – Sleeping On The Floor (CAIN. Remix)
South Zone – Mr. Random guy (Biomass Remix)
Eager & Dark – Ubiquitous
Tim Light – Obsidian*
Boy With Boat – Thick Of It (Tom Baker Remix)*
Aves Volare, Doshpot – Sychronicity (Heerhorst Remix)*
Bongani – Komodo*
Ebony Willis – Fractals*
Arden – Why Don’t You*

*VICTORIAN ARTISTS

MV009 Handsdown

MV010 Retza

Hailing from Melbourne, Retza is a Producer and DJ focusing on various forms of house and techno. Retza’s passion for music and love of creating has lead to multiple original releases and remixes through the years, most recently on @yokoo ’s imprint Satya.

Socials
www.facebook.com/retzamusic
www.instagram.com/retza.wav

Soundcloud
@retzamusic

Listen/Buy
open.spotify.com/artist/4DcuYkIAYuHiWl0AOiY9Vy?si=Yv0R7jbjRruoOG6Gu5FLoQ
www.beatport.com/artist/retza/179254

Tracklist
Sean La’Brooy – Northcote, Winter Solstice
Lush Life – 4 Play
Dawn Again – Equatorial Humidity
Cooper Dodge - Unreleased (Forthcoming on Before Records)
Retza – Dubmatique
Dan Goul – Unreleased
Travisty – Midnight Mistress
Michaelis – Ahead of the Curve
Retza – Waiting to go
Retza – Coder
Retza – Earthchanges
Sam Alfred – Full Of Love (Vocal Mix)
Fantastic Man – Party Rug
Pretty Girl – Forever
Sedgwick – Belief System
DJ Seen – Dream Reflection
Cassettes For Kids – Losing Balance
Sam Alfred – 1999 (vocal mix)
Pugilist – Future Retro
Joe Smallwood – Riotvan

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MV010 Retza

MV011 Ranjit Nijjer

With nearly 18 years experience in all things Techno in Melbourne, Australia, Ranjit Nijjer has truly carved out his own unique piece of the city’s landscape as a promoter, DJ and more recently as a producer.

His event Technoir has become an institution in Melbourne; an important Techno destination over its life of over 17 years, showcasing home made talent from across the full spectrum of Techno.

Ranjit’s DJ sets are full of energy and a delicate intensity, as he expertly layers and weaves high volumes of tracks to create a truly distinctive dance floor experience for Techno fans both young and old. Whether it is deep, hypnotic, ethereal rhythms or relentless, pounding harder sounds (often tinged with his special brand of funk), Ranjit gives the dancefloor and the listener his all.

This passion and care has seen Ranjit consistently booked around town for many years now, including several appearances at the acclaimed Rainbow Serpent Festival. 2020 saw Ranjit begin releasing his own music, with multiple EPs on Australian Techno imprint ‘Machine’ and very quickly he has found himself with tracks on labels around the world. 2022 has even seen the release of his debut LP ‘Echoes In Time’ on Spanish label ‘Diffuse Reality’.

Socials
www.facebook.com/ranjitnjjerDJ
www.facebook.com/technoirmelbournev

Soundcloud
@ranjit-nijjer

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/722ygr5u30lfvuGF7jc6uY
https://www.beatport.com/artist/ranjit-nijjer/637153

Tracklist
Fernie - Sphere
Ranjit Nijjer - Mission Briefing*
Ranjit Nijjer - Entering The Mist*
Ranjit Nijjer - Observation 3*
NOFCE - Smokescreen*
Marsch - Blazing Light
NOFCE - Malfunction*
Ranjit Nijjer - Observation 4*
William Arist - Perr Eleven
Fergus Sweetland - Strangehoven*
Saurio - Fantasia
Saurio - Nudos
Rill - Vadacon
Sev Dah - 1984
LYRIC - Halving (Marcal Remix)
Lobster - Sacrifice to Achieve
Fergus Sweetland - Inflow*
Tensal - Levia
Willian Arist - The Time
Rene Wise - Don’t Care
William Arist - Like Everybody Wants Now
Mario Rodrigues - Afterlife
H.Mess - Hosso
Øti - A10
Repart - Xanadu (Deepbass Remix)
Virus D.D.D - The Power Of The Sky

* VICTORIAN ARTISTS

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MV011 Ranjit Nijjer

MV012 Sweat Dreams

Sweat Dreams was born on a dance floor on Wadawurrung Country in 2016. Jules and Daz celebrate their shared love of music by creating genre-defying mixes drawing from House, Techno, Breaks,Deep/Dark Disco, Balearic, Arabic Electronica and EBM. Connecting with people through music and contributing towards a strong dance community is their passion. As well as throwing their own parties under the banner of ‘Sweat Dreams Presents’, their reputation as party starters and track selectors has seen them invited to play at festivals and venues in Naarm and beyond. When they’re not mixing, you can find them on the dance floor.

Socials
www.facebook.com/sweatdreams.djs
www.instagram.com/sweatdreams.djs/

Soundcloud
@sweatdreamsdjs

Tracklist
Fitness Club* - Lunge
Zoo Brazil - Outputs
Hybrid Man* - Pulsar
Lito (AR) - Simple and Good (Original Mix)
suki* - Forest Life
Sedgwick* - Melt
Tornado Wallace* - P.N.G. (Praise No Ghosts)
Fader Cap* - A1. Keys For Raldo [Master Digital]
Sleep D* - Bush Snake
Nice Girl* - Nice Girl "Take A Step" ( Bell Towers Remix)
Unknown Artist - BLD
Fantastic Man* - Trojan Force
Sol James* - Expand [Unreleased]
Reflex Blue* - B1 Sky Dive
Hedchef* - Perpetual Loop (Joyless Stimulation Mix)
Hi-Fi Bugs* - Lydian & the Dinosaur (Original Mix)
My Boyfriend* - Fusion RFC
Solar Suite* - Solar Suite - Slingshot (Roza Terenzi Remix)
Prizefight* - Alnitak
Reptant* - Native Mushrooms
Jon Jones* - Gateway (Sunrise Mix)

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MV012 Sweat Dreams

MV013 The Oddness

The word ‘Odd’ has many connotations but fits perfectly when describing the sound of Melbourne producer and performer Warwick Ferguson through his genre bending project The Oddness.

Sitting at the forefront of the Downtempo / Organic house scene in Australia, the last 3 years has seen him perform at Australia’s premium festivals including Rainbow Serpent, Esoteric, Elements and Let Them Eat Cake, both as a solo act and with his 3-piece band including multi-instrumentalists Dylan Jarrad and Timmus.

A prolific output of music, including three Albums, have been released through labels including Sol Selectas, Beat & Path and Eskimo Recordings. As well as his original music he is widely known for his re-interpretations of classic tracks though his ‘Reworks, Edits and Bootlegs’ series. 2022 saw his production lead to the world of television with multiple works used in advertising projects and is currently working on the soundtrack for a TV series in production.

Socials
http://facebook.com/theoddnessmusic
http://instagram.com/theoddnessmusic

Soundcloud
@theoddness

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Tuxwzf4Qk7SaCOKYg5m7k?si=SLqvocUnT7ihG9Pib7sAAA
https://www.beatport.com/artist/the-oddness/665255
https://theoddness.bandcamp.com/

Tracklist
Luke Vecchio* - Alone in the Desert
Seba Campos & Fida - Alba
Caly Jandro* - Moonstones feat. Emina Ashman (The Oddness* Remix)
Luke Vecchio* - Circadian Rhythms
Wākhan - Malaka (AmuAmu Remix)
Burn The Tape* - Her Final Acid Touch
The Oddness* - Little bit of Daydream
The Oddness* - Quicksand
Baez - Trapecio
Kerem Genc - Aurora (Fletcher Monsoon Remix)
Ucha - Shosholoza
Sven Wegner - History of All
Luke McD* & Timmus* - Ah’u
Monblaire - Love in C Minor
Pinto - Sweat
The Oddness* feat Ellika - Let it Move (Uone* Remix)
Josta - Misnomer
Lewie Day - That's The Thing

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MV013 The Oddness

MV014 Kazuma Onishi

Kazuma Onishi is a Japanese DJ & Producer based in Melbourne, Australia.

With a strong gravitational pull towards Groovy Techno, Kazuma has a diverse range and taste in music, often playing Minimal House, Deep House, and Breakbeats. Using a unique and interesting style of mixing developed over years of playing different styles, including hip-hop, R&B, and Trance, Kazuma often finds unique and new ways of blending tracks and genres. As a producer he is able to incorporate loops and samples into his sets, drawing on his wide array of inspiration to create a multi-layered groove and colourful journey. His music is often hypnotic, spacey, and high energy with a driving sense of direction balanced with trance-inducing melody.

Kazuma has played at Australian festivals, Strawberry Fields and Earthcore, as well as a myriad of Melbourne underground parties in venues such as My Aeon, Brown Alley, New Guernica, onesixone, Loop, Boney, Subclub and Bottom End.

Kazuma is also a co-founder of club events; Tokyo Love Hotel and Translate.

Socials
facebook.com/kazumaonishiofficial
instagram.com/kazuma__onishi

Soundcloud
@kazuma-onishi

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fH9QImLLyiiiLfZD4n0LL?si=bAOay_PKRNaRs2Eqg8KpVw
https://www.beatport.com/artist/kazuma-onishi/497928

Tracklist
Iori - The Fountains
Donato Dozzy - Vaporware 05
Temudo - The Beholder
Jeroen Search - Rejection Rate
Sandro Galli - UFO Sonar
Kevin Ferhati - Oculum
Hyper Binary* - Depths
Toru Ikemoto - DONT PLAY 119
Direkt - Relay
Adiel - Melodica
Ed Hale* - Anschauung
Border One - Crude 01
Chontane - Arakis
Fergus Sweetland* - Muffy
Minimal Default - Synchronize
Sam Duties & Ketch - Head to Head
Connor Wall* - Unnannouced Visitor
Kazuma Onishi* - Mizumawashi
Jauri - Caruru
Eisen (Kazuma Onishi* Remix) - 562
no.name - Grind

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MV014 Kazuma Onishi

MV015 Sunshine

Picture this- A dance floor you don’t want to leave. It’s heaving with an aura infectious to those still waiting out the front of the club. The energy is ablaze with electronic music devotees, smiles on faces and drinks in the air, where everyone unites and rejoices when the aptly named Sunshine graces those coveted decks. With an anthemic groove to hook you back in, the Melbourne DJ, producer and curator of Disco Faith Recordings strings together a renowned slew of nu disco, soulful house, jacking house, progressive house, Detroit techno and driving techno to make you want to get up and go out.

Having taken to the turntables everyday, Sunshine garnered cheeky late night rave slots leading to iconic headline shows and it was evident that Melbourne was perfect for her. With 22 years as a DJ she has truly devoted herself to the house, disco and techno journey, watching Melbourne flock to her dance floor at Revolver Saturdays for the 7am Rise & Shine session every Saturday morning for 19 years, where she’s also played with the likes of Gary Beck, Radio Slave, Seth Troxler and Sven Vath. Sunshine’s residency at Poof Doof since 2012 has also been one for the record books. On the festival circuit, Sunshine has graced us with her radiating dose of hapno (happy house and techno), at Beyond The Valley, Splendour In The Grass, Piknic Electronik and Babylon alongside the likes of international pioneers Gorge, Amelie Lens, Horse Meat Disco and Butch.

In 2016 Sunshine embarked on a different kind of sonic energy. Creating Sunshine and Disco Faith choir, she had a vision to fuse a club-ready DJ set with the uplifting energy of a 12 piece choir, making people rejoice. Selling out shows and welcoming the congregation, she went on to curate Disco Faith Recordings, delivering an energy, disco ambiance and underground hues to have the masses on their feet. In 2021, Sunshine’s ability to adapt and transform as a performer has gone from strength to strength. Whilst many slowed down, Sunshine beamed down on us all. Closing the coveted Sidney Myer Music Bowl for Piknic Electronik in January 2021 and headlining events such as infamous the Untitled day parties, The Breakfast Club, Poof Doof Sydney, Novel Classics and Xe54 plus her usual haunts. Lock in breakfast at Revolver Saturdays or claim a spot at a summer festival with a sneaky dose of dance floor bliss from Sunshine, and your weekend couldn't get any better.

Socials
facebook.com/sunshinethedj
instagram.com/sunshinethedj

Soundcloud
@sunshinethedj

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gqFwTie1K04n78NQl3h7a?si=xnyzxaLYT7aeCwBKWle51Q

Website
https://www.discofaith.com/

Tracklist
Gorge - Be Yourself / Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around… Comes Around (Sunshine* mashup)
Andrew Meller - Landing (Danny Serrano Remix)
CDC - Around You
Audiojack - Cosmonaut
Jamie Stevens* - Storm Front (Mike Rish* Remix)
Gorge - Don't Tell Me
Jamie Stevens* - Seeds
Idd Aziz, The Angels (IL) - Jungle Walk Feat. Idd Aziz
Armand Van Helden, Kideko - The Fire (Melé Remix)
Sunshine* - Glory
Cratebug - Melondrop (Chicago Mix)
Jamie Stevens*, Garance - Extatique
Nick Curly - Second Lick
Cristoph - Tha Music
Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir* - In the Shadows (Club Mix)
Gary Beck - Famoo Funk
Arno Cost, Norman Doray - Show Luv
Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir* - Welcome to the Dancefloor
Bart Skils - Rising Sun
Markus Homm - Again (Market Memories* Remix)
Jack Colletta*, Joe Mattei* - Free Falling (Steve Bleas* Remix)
Cristoph - Saints & Sinners
Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir* - The Ride (Laura King* Remix)
Jordy Mason* - Another Weekend

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MV015 Sunshine

MV016 Rakhi

Rakhi has become notorious for her sexy, energy-building sets across Naarm. An expression of her unique style and identity, her sound is rhythmic, melodic, and bass-heavy, merging the genres she loves to get your hips swinging. With expansive selections, she brings her feminine, fairy-like touch to hard drums, breaks and basslines. Rakhi’s own productions combine her love of rhythm and big bass with emotional soundscapes, vocals and instrumentation. While you may have seen Rakhi throw down heat at one of Naarm’s parties, you’re just as likely to have heard the softer side of her sound at a northside bar or beer garden. Having quickly become a staple in the local electronic music scene, it is of no surprise that she was shortlisted for ‘Best DJ’ in the Music Victoria Awards 2023. Rakhi kicked off a big year at Zeerust Festival followed by an interstate debut in Eora for Kerfew X World Pride, honorary support for Pretty Girl’s sold out Naarm headline show, and an international debut at Kiosk Radio in Brussels. A Rakhi set will likely cover music from every continent, blend unlikely genres, and have you ask “what do you call this?” more than once. Carrying a perceptive ear and compelling ability to command the energy in any room, Rakhi is unstoppable in carving out space for her unique style.

Socials
https://www.facebook.com/rakhiwav
https://www.instagram.com/rakhiwav

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/rakhiwav

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4NDo1EwE4qKka6C3Lxw7AJ?si=wFtoZ8R4TF-jR_rVV_H3CQ

Website
https://linktr.ee/rakhi.wav

Tracklist
Pistaccio - A Message From Gaia*
Dauwd - The Yuzer (DJ Plead Remix)
DJ PGZ - Hypnotic Suburbs Pt. 1&2 ft. Teether*
Ayesha - V7
LOIF - Stealth*
French II - Grooverider
Sansibar - My Boom (Reptant’s Lizard Tech Mix)*
LUXE - Ripple & Effect (Sirl & Surge Mix)
DJ JM - Syze
RONI - 911
Ekzander - 4PM Alarm*
Soul Mass Transit System - Love A Dub
Osmosis Jones - Signal*
Villager - Steady
Recluse - Hi-tek Cycle*
Surusinghe - Bop*
Sir Hiss - Set Speed
Entrañas - Instinto
Sleep Exchange  - Flux Capacitor (Rakhi Remix)*
Luca Durán - Pa’ Bailar ft. Parco Palaz
Siu Mata & Amor Satyr - Twinkle
Hojo - 16 O’s ft. Novelist
Aloka - Granulate
Sam Binga, Bakery, Emz - Block & Delete
Sleep Exchange  - Lizard Welcoming Committee
AD ZEE - Far I Sound*
Renzo - Angels Cry [Unreleased]*
OK EG - Endless River*

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MV016 Rakhi

MV017 Caity Watsøn

A Caity Watsøn set maintains a meticulous progression that skilfully balances her signature blend of intense kicks and dark grooves with hypnotic/hyper lyrics and utter silliness to keep her crowd energised and surprised. From dark and hypnotic techno, to hard industrial techno, to hard dance, and even house and disco, Caity's sound shines through consistently no matter what genre she covers.

Grateful for Naarm’s thriving music scene, Caity has had the honour of playing at iconic Melbourne venues such as Revolver Upstairs, My Aeon, Rubix Warehouse, KISS FM, Area3000 & Melbourne Pavilion, as well as guest spots for Music Victoria, Anomalie Collective, Proponent Records and more. In 2023, Caity was signed as a resident artist for Track08 and was nominated for Best DJ at the Music Victoria Awards 2023.

Caity draws inspiration from labels such as KD Raw, HATE, Filth on Acid & OBSCUUR Records, and from producers such as Caravel, Brutalismus 3000, Mark Greene, Part Time Killer, Hanubis, Flug, Svarog & Nørbak. Her musical influences extend beyond the electronic realm, finding inspiration in metal, doom, grunge, alt rock, disco & funk genres.

A manifestation of her years of passion for connecting like-minded people & building a community, Caity is also the founder of Naarm techno collective '150 BPM', which focuses on monthly parties showcasing raw, hypnotic and hard techno genres. ‘150 BPM’ is a mindset – aiming to push artists to play what they thought they could never get away with.

Socials
www.facebook.com/caitywatsonn
www.instagram.com/caitywatson_

Soundcloud
www.soundcloud.com/caitywatson

Listen/Buy

Website
www.facebook.com/150bpmevents

Tracklist
mSOLO - A is for Atom*
Rory Marshall - Deep Business*
Modal. - Xchange*
Ish Anja - Ashes of my aura*
Kit Kat - A3K*
April Kerry & Jozef Conor - I'm Telling You*
Ish Anja - Wake Up To Remember*
Rob Lewis (Prosdo remix) - My Reality*
Maverick - Check This Out*
Comradenathan - Dawn*
Comeradenathan - Dusk*
Haber (Royboy remix) - Ravenous*
Ad Nauseam (Tenebrarum mix) - The House of 1000 Corpses*
Kill Your Idols - Raw*
Kill Your Idols - First Everything*
Zane Micallef - The Danger*
Zane Micallef - Obsidian*
Samari - Manufactured Hate*
SamHard (SIUL remix) - Marauders*
Illya Korniyenko (Ad Nauseam remix) - Gumball 3000*
Ad Nauseam - Better Living Through Chemistry*
Haber - Japanese Game Show Boss Battle Theme*
 
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MV017 Caity Watsøn

MV018 Cara Murphy

Cara has become a staple in Melbourne's dynamic House Music scene, having immersed herself in its pulsating beats for over 15 years. Her journey began in the vibey corners of local spots like Q Bar, 161, and Saratoga, where she first fell head over heels for Classic House. Not one to stay in her comfort zone, Cara soon found herself at events like Sunny, where her musical horizons broadened, sparking a passion for Progressive/Melodic House and Techno.

The lockdown of 2021 rekindled Cara's interest in DJing, a craft she had toyed with back in the early 2000s. She burst back onto the scene in May 2021, playing her first club gig since her hiatus. Since then, she's been a whirlwind of activity, quickly becoming a regular fixture in the buzzing Chapel Street circuit. Her talent has secured her weekly residencies at some of the area's most esteemed clubs, such as Onesixone (on Thursdays and Saturdays), Pawn & Co, and The Social.

Cara's career has been studded with impressive milestones:
- She's had the thrill of supporting renowned artists like Anthony Pappa, Low Steppa, MANDY, Lo'99, Luuk Van Dijk, Monkey Safari, and Angelo Ferreri.
- Her talents shone brightly at DiscoBOX, where she played for both the Defected and Glitterbox 2022 AU tours.
- In 2023, she represented Australian talent on the global stage at the Amsterdam Dance Event, dazzling the crowd with her signature mixes.
- A testament to her popularity and skill, Cara was voted as the Best DJ in Music Victoria's public vote in 2023.

Cara's journey reflects not just her personal growth but also the evolving landscape of Melbourne's contemporary music scene.

Socials
www.facebook.com/cara.murphy.73
www.instagram.com/cara_murphy_music

Soundcloud
@caram

Listen/Buy

Website
https://linktr.ee/Cara_Murphy_Music

Tracklist
Maori, Adam Ten - Spring Girl (Extended Mix)
Silversix* - Bassgirl (Original Mix)
Gorge, Markus Homm - Bad Guy (Extended Mix)
Mike Rish* - Shoreditch Funk (Original Mix)
Retza* - Hover (HOOPS* Remix)
Tom Evans*, Tim Light* - About A Place (Original Mix)
Freiboitar - You Gotta Hear That (Extended Mix)
Sunshine* - Glory (Extended Mix)
Dale Howard - I Feel Like (Original Mix)
Ron Carroll - Walking Down The Street (Holmes John* Remix)
Tom Evans*, Monochrome*, Bruno Blanc* - Play It Twice (Dilby Extended Remix)
Swoop* - The Rambler (Holmes John* Remix)
Yolanda Be Cool - Hip Trumpets feat. KVISION (Extended Mix)
Odd Mob - Give You (Extended Mix)
Stacie Fields - Back In (Original Mix)
Butch, Toman - No Worries (Toman, Remix)
Luke Alessi*, Jordan Brando* - Affogato (Extended Mix)
ColorJaxx - Sing The Sound (Original Mix)
Tim Light* - Here Comes The Music (Rory Marshall* Remix)
Needs No Sleep*, Mason Flint* - Supersonic feat. Eddy
De Saint - Big Mama Crystal (Market Memories* Remix)

*VICTORIAN ARTISTS

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MV018 Cara Murphy

MV019 Dirty Versachi

Bio
Naarm / Melbourne-based DJ, producer and singer, Dirty Versachi is an alien creature assimilating on their new planet by channelling feelings of isolation into innovative new art. Teaming up with co-producer Andrew Huhtanen McEwan (Huntly), mixing engineer Tim Watt (MUTO, Golden Features) and mastering engineer Klaus Hill (PNAU, Ministry Of Sound) to sculpt the DirtyVersachi sound. Although they are the new kid on the block, since their launch in May 2021, they have made waves within the Australian music industry achieving support from triple j, MTV Upload and Spotify editorial playlists (Just chill, New Dance Beats, New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, Sunday Sessions, to name a few). They have also achieved media support from KALTBLUT, Stoney Roads, Pilerats, To Be magazine, Life Without Andy, Like Velvet, Acid Stag and Musicfeeds.

Dirty Versachiʼs live performances are an enigmatic experience, as they perform as an alien drag queen who embodies superstar energy. Their set is a combination of DJing, singing live and choreographed movements with backup dancers. In March 2021 Dirty Versachi had 4 performances at Mardi Gras which included two Heaps Gay parties, a performance at The Bearded Tit and an appearance at Barbaʼs club night. By owning their fem, non-binary energy, they are working to inspire a shift in the music industry to celebrate and support queer artists. They believe in using the power of fantasy and self-expression to create healing and bring people together as a community.

With their current release ‘Fantasy Control’ and their forthcoming single ‘Pumped Up Like A Pony’ set to be release at the end of May, Dirty Versachi has moved their sound into a dance club era with a DJ mix curated for Music Victoria to showcase inspiration of soundscapes they gravitate towards. 

Socials
https://www.facebook.com/dirtyversachi/
https://www.instagram.com/dirtyversachi

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/dirtyversachi

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gyh3MRutl5SLUS2jxIWus?si=yfTT4SbzT0OjHqOFAAlq0Q
https://www.youtube.com/c/DirtyVersachi

Website
https://www.dirtyversachi.com/

Tracklist
Give It To Me - BRED
Pvssy - Boys Noise
The Transition - Ben Prophet
BVNQUET - Mas Que Nada Dub 1
Danza Lokura - Zisko
Lit 2 Quit - Amadeezy
System 
Push And Shove - CAUXS
The Blunt - Mezer
Thinking of U
SMOKED OUT - DJ SWISHERMAN
Tryna Dance - Nickname
Don't Play! 不要玩 - Double Clapperz Remix 
Normal Level Set - Viikatory
Fuck Me Pumps 
123.
Work That - Creeds
Seduction K7 - Samo O
Nerves
Bang Bang Bang
Lick It - Juicy Selekta's Bootylicious Remix 
Straight to Ya Dome - Swoosh

MV019 Dirty Versachi

Contemporary Music Victoria Inc. (Music Victoria) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the state peak body for contemporary music.  It represents musicians, venues, music businesses and professionals, and music lovers across the contemporary Victorian music community.  Music Victoria provides advocacy on behalf of the music sector, actively supports the development of the Victorian music community, and celebrates and promotes Victorian music.

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