𝒫𝒶𝓈𝓈𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒩❁𝓉𝑒𝓈 𝒢𝓊𝑒𝓈𝓉 𝑀𝒾𝓍𝑒𝓈

𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓹𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓡𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓮𝓼

𝒫𝒿𝑒𝓃𝓃é 𝑅𝒶𝒹𝒾𝑜 𝑀𝒾𝓍𝑒𝓈

✽ 𝒫𝒿𝑒𝓃𝓃é 𝑀𝒾𝓍𝑒𝓈✽

@darcyjustice
Long time friend and longtime party-goer Darcy Justice, has made waves and shaken more than a few booties since her swift transition from dancefloor to in demand DJ some years ago. As a Butter Sessions staple, ex Lucid at Lounge (RIP) resident and host of beautifully curated Hope St Radio show ‘Moody’ it’s no wonder why she was invited for a return trip to the Inner Varnika stage. Although she shines when the tempo is low and the energy is high, Darcy moves effortlessly between genres - from rnb to rave, slow-mo-techno to soul. It’s the latter that brings it all together, her one of a kind presence bringing calm and control to all within her path. Bringing tranquility to the both, Darcy Justice has the opposite effect on any dancefloor. It’s my pleasure to have finally invited Darcy to PBS for a double header line up, sharing the airwaves with IV Drip to celebrate IWD and 2 years of Passing Notes.

TASCAM DR-05

Darcy Justice - PN 106 (IWD & 2 Years of PN)

Thoughts and words from @ivy-dripp over at https://passingnotes.radio

Seeing the interstate circuit beginning to turn in Melbourne means the return of one of Sydney’s stalwart DJs, IV Drip. Ivy is radio host (Nomad Radio), events organiser (Headroom), expert mix curator (NTS, Animalia) and critical fixture in the Nectar family. Inherent to being part of the Nectar crew, is their commitment movement toward gender equality in the electronic music community. Ivy’s commitment to her community shines both on and off the stage - always tinkering away and bringing multiple creative projects to life, she’s undoubtedly drawn to creating spaces that keep Sydney’s nightlight alive. Beyond her backstage prowess, Ivy and IV Drip’s mixes have always left me floored. Luckily her in demand skills as a DJ and artist have landed her an ongoing slot on Nomad radio, where she has recently transitioned from presenting her show ‘Thanks for Sharing’ to newly founded ‘Home Time’ where she explores Australian music bounded by no sound. Ivy joins me for IWD X 2 Years Passing Notes, and also shared some thoughts with me over at https://passingnotes.radio.

Interview

Ivy - PN 106 (IWD & 2 Years of PN)

Lush atmospherics and rowdy dance floor favourites by two of Melbourne’s finest, Millú and Pjenné. These two sonic soulmates have been busy at work channeling their predilection for ethereal 90s electronica and meditative leftfield sounds with the start of their record label, Companion. Intrigued to hear more, we got in touch to get the low-down on the new project and life in Australia, among other things. Furthermore, they found a gap in their busy timetable and laid down a beautiful mix for us, which glides from contemplative mind soothers to fist-pumping party vibes in a seamless, 70-minute transmission.

Check out the interview with Milly & Penny here: https://oddysee.fm/podcasts/millu-pjenne/ ‎

https://soundcloud.com/milluu
https://soundcloud.com/pjenne

Oddysee 026 | 'Waving At The Sky' by Millú & Pjenné

https://companion.bandcamp.com/album/lucent

A1. Blade of Grass
A2. Pyro
A3. Peony
B1. Microcosm
B2. Wind Tunnel

Releases May 7, 2021

Written and produced by Kae Kitzler
Mastering by Corey Kikos
Artwork by Jaime Brohier
Layout by Milly Davison
Pressed by Program Records

Lucent

CMPN001 - KiTA - Lucent EP - SNIPPETS

Ben Fester - PN 116

To guide us through the next simulated experience; Passing Notes Radio boss and 1/2 of the great new label ‘Companion', Pjenné [Melbourne, AUS], shows us what a utopian existence can sound, feel and look like.

Follow on as she glides through the stratosphere, looking down on the lush greenery and crystal water that our earth effortlessly inhabits... occasionally looking up into the vast display of distant stars and planets, glittering across the stillness of outer space.

Pjenné beautifully illustrates the phenomenology of nature through tracks which touch on each element, whether that be the ethereality of air, the intricacy of water, the depth of earth, or just the pure warmth flowing through this immaculately thought-out audible narrative.

We couldn’t help but think this would be the perfect soundtrack for the day peace on earth is declared, where humanity sits back and appreciates a new world— where collectively, we love what grows, exists and dies.

This small blue dot is our home… our balanced oasis in the desert of space. Perhaps we need the ability to fly to see a different perspective - and we’re sure this will help.

Close your eyes and drift into your own self.

Enjoy, and thankyou Pjenné 

“SAHASRARA” - The Thousand Petal Lotus

Virtual Utopia 03: Pjenné

@tangerine_tangerine
Interview with Tangerine -> https://passingnotes.radio/tangerine/ 

A fresh face to the production world, Tangerine (aka Clementine Girard-Foley) has proven that she is here to stay, with the finesse and talent of any veteran of the scene. Tangerine seems to walk two distinct yet related pathways in her musical world, on one hand she waltzes, writing beautiful contemporary classical piano compositions, as seen recently with her track ‘Spiral’ on Pure Space’s ‘Proximity’ compilation. On the other, she struts showing her darker side crafting driving experimental electronic sets which effortlessly weave between slo-mo techno, electro and drum and bass, her debut performance reaching Melbourne Music Week audiences. With a background in piano, Clem found the rigidity of performing the likes of Chopin Nocturnes to the standards of the classical music world somewhat cruel, but unquestionably stifling. Lucky for us, she found comfort in her own compositions - no doubt the free and boundless nature of electronic music production also drawing her to the dark side. In amongst it all, Clem also finds the time to build platforms for our creative community, co-founding Verve Zine, a multidisciplinary multimedia platform dedicated to promoting emerging artists. If this is just the beginning for Tangerine’s production journey, put me down for staying until the end. Tangerine joined for episode of Passing Notes 120 on 26th June 2021. Clem also kindly answered my prying questions, with a lovely which can be accessed at passingnotes.radio.

Tangerine [LIVE] - PN 120

@mos-how

Warmly welcoming prodigiously talented local producer Mosam Howieson to episode 124 of Passing Notes. Although a foundation member of Melbourne’s dance community, I’ve always viewed Mitch as somewhat of a quiet achiever, perhaps in simpler terms a quality over quantity type figure of the highest order. Spanning the past decade, Mosam Howieson has become widely recognised for his masterful releases on acclaimed labels across the globe - Melbourne’s own Butter Sessions, Seattle’s Further Records and personal favourite in British Columbia’s Silent Season. Most recently, his brilliant long player ‘Aphelion’ is set for imminent release on  New York’s, Mysteries of the Deep. Mosam Howieson’s music is undeniably two things; deep and atmospheric. Striking an expert balance between ambience and energy and brimming with intricately woven texture, the result is meticulously crafted, contemplative ambient techno which leaves listeners safely ensconced in a far away world. In recent times, I’ve become increasingly enamoured by Mosam Howieson’s craft as he’s settled into his one of a kind sound. In the wake of a turbulent year, ‘Aphelion’ is essential music to our ears.

Mosam Howieson - PN 124

Very pleased to (finally) have Passing Notes boss and @companionmelb co-founder @pjenne in the mix with a sizzling hot hour of deep and progressive house cuts.

Pjenné

Gestalt Records with Pjenné

@guycontact

Guy Contact is the alias of Perth-based producer and rising star Callum Chute.  Specialising in his own contemporary brand of hardware-focused progressive house, Guy Contact has been hard at work refining his sound since his EP ‘Liminal Space’ dropped on Butter Sessions nearing the end of 2019. The result is a unique and unquestionably cohesive sound palette of pulsating grooves, trance-like overtones and blissful pads - all wrapped up and raring to energise any dancefloor. Following a run of stand out 12” EPs on the likes of Coymix Ltd, Haws Music and Craigie Knowes, Guy Contact is also plotting a follow up release on Butter Sessions due by the end of the year. With quality output to boot in 2021, Guy Contact is commanding the attention of local and global audiences - evidenced also by recent and inspiring contributions to both esteemed Amsterdam based Oddysee mix series and home grown stalwart series Melbourne Deepcast. Callum shared some thoughts and a guest mix for episode 129 of Passing Notes.

Guy Contact - PN 129

Companion is proud to announce ‘Chances’, the debut album from Naarm based trio Acopia, due for release on the 18th March 2022. 

Acopia is the collaborative project of Kate Durman (Purient), Lachlan McGeehan (Liluzu) and Morgan Wright; an intimate excursion of ultra-emotive dream pop. 
 
The title track and first single, 'Chances', is available on all platforms from 28th January 2022. It’s a wash of breathy vocals and brooding bass that slides effortlessly into muted breaks - an ethereal late summer lullaby.


Written and produced by K. Durman, L. McGeehan & M. Wright
Mixing by D. Tuza
Mastering by J. Buchan
Artwork by A. Nonaj
Design by Amici Studio
Pressed by Program Records

Acopia - Chances - CMPN002 (Single)

Acopia is the collaborative project of Kate Durham (Purient), Lachlan McGeehan (Liluzu) and Morgan Wright; an intimate excursion of ultra-emotive dream pop. 

Anything You Want is the second single from their debut LP, 'Chances', out 7 March 2022.

Pre-order: https://acopia.bandcamp.com/album/chances

Chances

Acopia - Anything You Want - CMPN002 (Single)

@claudiasin
With a penchant for off-kilter drum and bass, bass, dub and dubstep, sina meticulously curates sets that mix and match elements of atmospheric trip hop, murky post-DnB and the mischievous 2-step sounds of the 90/00s. Witnessing sina grace the decks at Inward Goods festival was a nostalgic luxury - I felt like I’d stepped into some form of magical Y2k swamp party, where only the best of early 2000s drum and bass were being thrown down. Sina’s contributions to the community extend beyond the decks and into the realm of party planning and label curation (Secret World) whilst also forming ⅓ of the band dregs. Sina’s bass-centric Framework parties create a much needed bro-free zone, an inclusive space for us lovers of the high energy sounds that sina is becoming so well known for. sina joined me to celebrate for episode 156 and 3 years of Passing Notes with a deep, dubby guest mix and written interview here -> https://passingnotes.radio

sina - PN 156 (3 Years of PN)

Next up, a very special international guest and inspiration of mine, Sybil (@syberkid). Sybil has an impressive track record of pivotal parties and festivals under her belt - Berlin Atonal, Berghain’s Säule, Fabric, Honey Soundsystem and Timedance all come to mind. However what’s perhaps even more impressive is the way that Sybil approaches her time in the studio. Sybil’s mixes have landed on platforms such as Discwoman, Dimensions and Crack Magazine as well as her own ambient outlet, Deep Mind Music. 

Sybil’s style of DJing really resonates with me. On the one hand, she creates wonderfully immersive soundscapes, textured collages of meditative and deep ambient music. She’s equally adept and commanding a dancefloor with high-energy, euphoric techno and trance leaning sounds. Of course, Sybil touches on the energies in between, but there’s an undeniable symbiotic relationship between her duality of styles - achieved through a common transcendent quality of both. Regardless of style, Sybil’s mixes are inherently thematic, guided by visual concepts and narratives which are inspired by her “very synesthetic relationship to music”. Sybil’s creative approach to DJing, deep love for music and inimitable ability to craft a story, mean whichever avenue she takes you, you know you’re going on a journey through space, time and texture. I had a wonderful time connecting with Sybil from abroad, all the way from London about all this and more for episode 157, 18-03-2022.

If you're interested in hearing our interview, you can check it out here:
https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/passing-notes/2022-03-18/20-00-00

Sybil - PN 157 (3 Years of PN)

collection one 

our first v/a ~ an immersive collection of weightless atmospherics and dub-tinged, transcendental breaks. sink a little deeper.

featuring @declan-mcnamara-1, @milliamusic,  @kita-music, @liatsesmelis, @user-554965987, @edavd, @user-345693499, Aera, Sprinks, @downstairs-j, @hame_dj, @roza-terenzi, @calesexton, @tangerine_tangerine & @loiflan


50% of profits from this release will go to supporting Blak Pearl Studio, a grassroots, creative drop-in studio for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in the City of Yarra. The remaining 50% will go directly to the artists.

Mastered by Phoebe Twigg (@ptwiggs)
Artwork courtesy of Fulli Andrinopoulos and Arts Project Australia 
Design by Milly Davison
Special thanks to @noffweezy

Released digitally 8th April 2022
https://companion.bandcamp.com/album/collection-one

www.artsproject.org.au
https://www.blakpearlstudio.com/

Companion operates on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri-Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to their continuing cultures and connection to Country, community and music; and to Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

CMPN003 - V/A - Collection One [Snippets]

Live recording from the two beloved @companionmelb bosses @milluu & @pjenne at the inaugural Tabula Rasa Music Festival over NYE. The sonic transition from diurnal to nocturnal on the final evening of 2021.

@milluu
@pjenne
@companionmelb

Millú & Pjenné (LIVE) @Tabula Rasa 2021

@hexeditor
With less than a handful of releases under his belt, it’s hard to wrap your head around just how refined Hex Editor’s sound is. Debuting with the captivating ‘Tuesday’ on local label Psy-Section, Hex Editor has crafted his own luxurious brand of transcendental progressive house and trance. Hex Editor’s tracks encapsulate a sense of the light at the end of the tunnel - they glow with luscious immersive pads, near-funky basslines, carefully placed gated vocals and drip with all the finishing touches that elevate a good song to being great. Depth is expertly contrast to vibrant, soaring melodies which create an overall euphoric and joyus energy. Today, Hex Editor celebrates the release of his EP ‘Blush’ on London's GODDEZZ label, a beautifully packaged CD release featuring remixes from SUMORAI, Sakura Tsuruta, SEO JOHN and Omformer as well as a track coming out on Barcelona’s Nebulae. Hex Editor joined me as the first post-pandemic restrictions, in-person Passing Notes guest to join me at the new studios on April 1st 2022.

Hex Editor - PN 159

@edavd is the project of multidisciplinary artist Emmanuel David Monteiro. A deep thinker, E Davd brings a theoretical and conceptual lens to his work - if you listen deeply and with intent, you can begin to understand some of the complex ideas that underscore his music. Process driven and creative, E Davd is not bound by genre, rather working with different patterns, rhythms and approaches to sound to explore his connection to, and barriers to ancestry and heritage. Starting out age nine on the congas, playing Cape Verdean and afro music in his dad’s band, E Davd now uses electronic music to explore his own ideas about black music. Now, he uses techno as a mechanism to explore complex themes such as the nexus of nature and technology, Indigenous technologies and afrofuturism. His radio show and soon to be record label ‘Visions of Utopia’ on Nomad Radio also encapsulate these themes, looking toward a utopian society that is not only equal and free from racial violence, but one in which blackness is privileged.  E Davd uses his guest mix on Passing Notes to present a deep excavation into the internet, himself and afrofuturism - expect a sound collage of original works - finished and ‘unfinished’, samples and snippets from afrofuturism documentary ‘The Last Angel of History’. I had a wonderful time talking with E Davd about afrofuturism, ancestry, blackness, black music and more.

E Davd - PN 162

Amuwa’s Debut EP ‘Force Majeure’ released on Eora based Midheaven Records in 2021 landed with a bang. Ten years of musical development manifests itself in a refined sound that brings together the best elements of progressive trance, electro and contemporary psy. Inspired by the constant sounds of city life, amuwa produces tracks with purpose. Whether built for the club or a great system in the great outdoors, environment is an undeniable underlying factor in his compositions. A keen attention to, amuwa’s use of sprinkling finishing touches, stereo imaging and subtle changes allow for big impact. The clean, driving and hard hitting sounds of amuwa have been a huge personal favourites of mine over the last year so I like many will be watching on for an exciting future ahead for amuwa.

amuwa - PN 164

ROOFTOP STUNMIX 05 - PJENNE | MILLÚ | KATIE PEARSON

Rooftop StunMix 05 ~ Pjenne | Millú | Katie Pearson

Welcoming Eora based DJ, producer and ridiculously good skateboarder Charles Fester aka @commandd to Passing Notes, who joined me in the studio for episode 168. Another talent emerging from the golden lockdown era of producers, Command D is an up and comer deserving of a direct line to everyone’s watch list. Drawing creative inspiration from the space between the digital realm and the natural world, Command D’s deft productions showcase a sophisticated balance between driving deep tech, rhythmic complexity and hypnotic atmospherics. His immediately captivating debut EP ‘Clone Dialogue’ recently graced the catalogue of bass-leaning label @bodypromise. A four track journey which introduces listeners to Command D’s already established sound - expect contemporary takes on the classic sounds of dub techno, tech house, bass and electro.

Command D - PN 168

@pjenne

~ Tracklist ~

Subsurfing – The Number Readers (Excerpt)
ASC & Inhmost – Storm on Tethys
Alan Backdrop – Kair
Ioon Cosmic Downtempo – Omaia Rocwood
Christian Coiffure – Increased Mutualism (Varuna Remix)
Cinnamint – Flect (Edited)
Electricwaves – Whispering Winds
Claudio PRC – The Water (Vox Version)
Loscil – Black Tusk
State Azure – Tethys
Deepchord – Wind Farm
Kamazi – Untitled
Jon Anderson – Amor Real
Fumitaki Anzai – Sad Sequence

~

I am super excited to present the next @deepmindmusic_ mix, a special edition crafted by Australia's @pjenneee. A DJ with an intuitive ear, Pjenné's mixes have always made a deep impression on me, through her thoughtful track selection, immersive world-building and clear narrative arcs – and her mix for Deep Mind Music is no different 🤍

I experienced this mix as one fluid motion: through the course of an hour we billow outwards, and drift inwards, in pulsating undulations. As the rolling waves of circular rhythms, dub techno and fluttering wisps floated through me, I felt as if I had become one with a towering cumulonimbus, expanding and contracting as I drifted across a pristine sky ☁️🦋💠

Pjenné has managed to strike a subtle balance between quiet softness and infinite depth in this beautiful and evocative journey, taking us deep into the beyond. The mix ends with an ascension to a bright and delicate twinkling, like a sparkling sunset on the sea, and we're left feeling warm, pensive and peaceful 🔆🌥️🕊️

Some words from Pjenné about the mix: 

I was inspired by a sound I used to be particularly into during my formative years – I remember buying the Deepchord Silent World double LP at Spacehall in Berlin during my first overseas trip. It was long, long before I was a DJ, and I was too scared to play any records in-store, as I didn't really know how turntables worked, and had no idea how record stores functioned. Although I bagged that winner of a record (which I still own and play today a decade later) I also remember accidentally buying some sampling records that I had absolutely no use for... Can't say it was the most inviting place back then...

Anyway, although the mix was inspired by that sound, it ended up completely different during the process of putting it together. Of course, I had to weave in some form of uplifting resolve by the end.

https://passingnotes.radio/
https://instagram.com/pjenneee/

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Deep Mind Music

Pjenné ~ Deep Mind Music Vol.22

@zaraolsen
Welcoming Zara to Passing Notes episode 178. Having recently shifted geographical gears from the nation’s capital to the capital of dance, Zara’s suite of musical engagements in the form of original productions, DJing and label curation (Kinesis records) are fast taking shape and turning heads. Following two impressive singles on Phenomena and Pure Space, Zara celebrates the release of her outstanding debut EP on the now-Berlin based Salt Mines record label. Gliding gracefully into her place in the production world, Zara’s debut EP titled ‘Di Plastica’ combines the basslines of contemporary drum and bass, the driving percussion of deep ambient techno and the psychedelic sprinkles of 90s trance. Drawing from a range of influences, Zara has quickly established her own boundness sound which boasts her undeniable unfettered creativity. Her approach to DJing and mix-making further highlight her creativity and penchant for drawing out expressive qualities in music. Every single mix is expertly crafted, gently leading listeners on a range of introspective auditory journeys. Broadcast live in the PBS studio 19/08/2022.

Zara - PN 178

Matt Sabbadini aka Third Space (also Nice Setting, and ½ of Knotting) has always conveyed an energetic and deep passion for sound - both through his diverse outputs and our interactions. 

An electronic artist with a focus on modular synthesis, Matt works from a foundation of experimentation. Upon this foundation Matt’ expertly builds hypnotic expressions of experimental electronic music in manifold ways. Much of Third Space’s work tethers the line between chaos and calm, with well orchestrated moments of urgent uneasy percussion, deep and luscious textures and austere DnB inflicted rhythms. 

His debut long player ‘Scissor Kick’ ventures away from a punchier, sometimes club-ready sound found via his three past EPs. Scissor Kick favours deep undulating atmospherics and softly sweeping percussion that beckons introspection. Third Space simply has no ‘signature style’ - he effortlessly escapes categorisation, challenging listeners to break down the metaphorical bounds of genre, urging your attention towards sound and feeling in place of song. 

Third Space joined me 16/9/2022 for episode 182 of Passing Notes.

Third Space - PN 182

@upsammy
Since the release of her debut EP ‘Another Place’ on Rotterdam's premiere Nous’klaer record label, upsammy has emerged as one of the most exciting contemporary electronic artists of our time. Known for her boundary-pushing vision of music and sound, upsammy’s string of releases on the likes of AD93, Die Orakel and Dekmantel have manifested into a back catalogue that give the sense and feeling of gallery of artworks. With a background in arts, it’s no surprise that upsammy works from a foundation of unbridled imagination. As is a common theme amongst many of my most admired artists, the power to present works that simultaneously champion both the weird and the functional is at the forefront of upsammy’s sound. It seems to me that the space between is where the magic happens - crystalline electronica, otherworldly ambience, hypnotic glitch and deconstructed club sounds morph to produce upsammy’s unique brand of contemporary, psychedelic idm. Her more recent and first long-player ‘Zoom’ showcases a somewhat softer side - warm crunchy textures, bouncing sub bass and at times-playful melodies are bound together with both quirky and functional rhythms. Zoom bestows upon us a beautiful and engaging collection of sounds which tell the story of both organic and digital realms. I once read a Bandcamp fan describe upsammy’s work as ‘fairytale idm’ and I couldn’t agree more. At the heart of every fairytale is a sense of magic, and everything upsammy does is just that. 

Alongside her productions, upsammy is an expert DJ who crafts brilliantly creative mixes and live sets with laser like precision - dynamic blends of experimental electronics weave between dreamy soundscapes, spacial percussion, psychedelic drum and bass and breaks - you can always expect the unexpected and this mix is no different! upsammy joined me live in the PBS studio on the 14th October 2022.

upsammy - PN 186

Warm up set from Friday at Inner Varnika, 2017.

Inner Varnika 2017

Pjenné ~ Inner Varnika '17 ~

Roza Terenzi & Pjenné @ Red Light Radio 02/08/18

This weekend on Friendly Potential Radio, we're joined by Melbourne's shortest DJ aka Pjenné. A regular face at the hottest Melbourne throw downs like Wax'o Paradiso, Daydreams & Lost Weekend, she's in for an of hour spaced out digi-dub and quirky bass hitters before FP DJ T. Margos rounds out the show the only way he knows how!

Tracklist:

R Earth - R Resonant 
Hysteric - Tranquil 
Low Flung - Air Dry (forthcoming)
Streetboxxer - I Was a Rude Boy
Pessimist - Girl Wants a Biscuit
Low Jack - Free Eternally 
Thing - Noise Test
Mainline - Dakota
Ghost Warrior - Midnighters 
DB1 - Vanguard 
Demdike Stare - Haxan Dub
Andy Rantzen - Magic Lantern

Ep. 118 w/ Pjenné (AU) & T. Margos (FP // UK)

I still remember the first time that I heard a DJ Plead track. I was looking for songs to fill the more percussive side of Millú and my set at Golden Plains Festival and I was so incredibly excited by his sound that I urgently needed to find out who was behind this wizardry. Through the miracle (read: curse) of social media, I soon had a whole bunch of unreleased gems in hand, through the kindness of Jarred Beeler. DJ Plead's work is special. Poly-rhythmic, bass heavy, body music, peppered with traditional and pop Lebanese sounds. Anyone who has had the pleasure of travelling to the Middle East will have realised how deeply rooted traditional forms of music are in all sections of society. One thing that I would always find myself thinking about is the way in which traditional music is pervasive and celebrated regardless of age, transformed into pop music for everyone to share. DJ Plead reminds me of this very special cultural phenomenon. DJ Plead joined me for episode 26 of Passing Notes!

Broadcast Live on PBSfm 106.7 30/08/2019.

DJ Plead - PN 27

Lauren Squire and Matthew Wilson of @ok-eg are undoubtedly dedicated to our scene.Their multifaceted contributions together and apart as sound engineers, sound designers, installation artists, DJs and producers contributes the extremely well rounded and considered voice they give to the underground dance community. As their OK EG outfit, they create wholly immersive live sets, superbly textural, ambient techno that ensconces all listeners in reach. A superb example above, lifted from Passing Notes episode 46.

Broadcast Live on PBSfm 106.7 17/01/2020

OK EG Live - PN 46

Helsinki based, powerhouse producer SANSIBAR is steps up the Passing Notes plate for episode 52! Sunny Seppa aka Sansibar has made a name for himself through releases on notable labels such as Textasy's FTP, natural sciences, Altered States Tapes and most recently, new Finnish imprint Émotsiya. Over the past year, there has definitely been ‘something in the water’ in Melbourne’s underground dance scene. You might think I’m talking about fluoride, but I’m talking about Sansibar’s suite of mischievous ghetto tech and electro productions which have featured heavily, and with good reason around town.

Sansibar showcases the depth and bredth of his record collection in Passing Notes episode 52. 

Broadcast Live on PBSfm 106.7 28/02/2020.

Sansibar - PN 52

Millú needs no introduction. I’ve written many accounts about the special role @milluu has played in my career as a DJ [and life] and I surely won’t be sparing this opportunity boast her special qualities. Millu works hard as a DJ, broadcaster and musician. Everything she does is undoubtedly deeply considered, but there’s an element about her work that goes beyond simply working hard. This element is innate, an ability to see music in all its forms and bring it together in a way that is truly inspiring. Her record collection and music knowledge is deep, broad, remarkable. A testament to both radio explorations (Dischord on Skylab Radio & newly founded Full Circle on Triple R - 3RRR 102.7FM) and any dancefloor or dust pit you could throw at her in between. 

Millú joined RAMZi and I for a very special International Women's Day broadcast which also marks one year or Passing Notes. This mix celebrates tracks by women and non-binary folk.

Broadcast live 6th March 2020 on PBSfm 106.7 Melbourne.

Millú - PN 53 (IWD Special)

Passing Notes welcomes its second virtual guest, Gallery B. Gallery B aka Emma Stevenson is the kind of artist that can craft a set for every possible occasion - something that I’ve been admiring through delving into her vast back catalogue of inspiring mixes.  Such versatility only comes to the deepest of diggers, those that consider music and sound in all its forms. Emma’s deep appreciation for music and sound has also found her stepping away from the booth and into the studio, recently launching her moniker Gallery B, which encompasses her exquisite contemporary ambient project. 

Her debut tape release “Omni Era” on Divisions is simply mesmerising. Stunning layers of texture created through hardware, sampling and field recordings. Trance-like ambience for contemplation, reflection, dreaming. Anyone to hear this could mistake this for years experience - I eagerly await her ‘Dream Machine’ performance at Inner Varnika 2021 as well as what’s to come for Gallery B. 

Here, Gallery B presents an off the cuff mix of UK downtempo and ambient techno, the perfect beginning to any Passing Notes episode. 

Broadcast live on PBSfm 106.7 Melbourne 17.04.2020

Gallery B - PN 59

Melbourne stalwart label Steeplejack opened it’s digital doors as Steeplenet, debuting with a release from OK EG.

Harold celebrates the launch of his new offshoot label,  by showcasing an exceptional mix of imminent and forthcoming Steeplenet releases from local favourites (and some past PN guests) OK EG, LOIF, Sam Brickel, Third Space, GLM, DBR and more - curated by Harold himself.
Harrison and all of his artistic endeavours have had great influence on the Melbourne underground dance scene, crafting spaces and experiences that will stick with many of us for years to come. As a DJ, label head and party curator Harrison is never one to conform or be influenced by normality - never bound by space, place, tempo or time or even amount of channels to be in use at once. It’s fearless and through these qualities he has cultivated a captivating trust within the electronic music scene. The addition of Steeplenet to the Steeplejack family is sure to further bolster what is not just a label but a community.

Steeplenet will most definitely shelter some of the most exciting artists, advanced and emerging who will surely have us dancing into the 22nd century.

Broadcast live on PBS Melbourne 106.7fm 24.04.2020.

Harold - Steeplenet Label Launch & Showcase - PN 60

All the way from Belfast, Duality Trax's Holly Lester! @hollylester

I reached out to Holly in February 2020, desperately seeking a pre-release copy of Fio Fa’s ‘Rescue Squad’ - the debut release on Holly’s brand new label Duality Trax. Preparing for anything other than weekly radio seems a distant memory, but I still remember the urgency in which I wanted to get my hands on the release. Many of these types of emails understandably result in no reply, but a couple of weeks later not only did I receive a copy of a release but a very cute suggestion that we should do a mix for each other’s respective radio shows. There is definitely something to be said about the global community that electronic music fosters.

Holly is a resident broadcaster on Manchester’s Limbo Radio, is an established and enviable selector and has an undoubtedly exciting future ahead for her newly established label and imminently to-be-released original productions. Having Dj’d since 14, Holly notes in a previous interview that the initial thing that got her really obsessed with dance music was trance, something which I’m sure will shine through in her curation of the label. 

Here, she presents an exciting mix touching on all things house, breaks and rave - a perfect energy to get your weekend started! Broadcast live on PBS, 12/06/2020 for Passing Notes episode 67!

Holly Lester - PN 67

To coincide with the release of his sophomore album ‘Outside the Circle’, Sydney’s Low Flung aka Danny Wild joined me on Passing Notes episode 74 as my first-ever repeat guest.

Visual artist, Moontown Records boss, producer and DJ - I am yet to decide if it's Low Flung's incredibly unique productions or collection of digi dub 7"s that I envy most. With releases on Australian stalwart labels Butter Sessions and Ken Oath Records, Low Flung's newest addition on Paper-Cuts reveals a somewhat more serious side than that of Danny’s more playful debut album ‘Blow Waves’. Reflective of the world around, ‘Outside the Circle’ explores impressive variation that spans dance floor ready minimalism, eerie atmospheric ambience and the inimitable Low Flung downtempo dub sound. 

Released alongside a stunning series of visual clips, we are presented with an impressive creative package that we are beginning to know Paper-Cuts and its alluring aesthetic so well for. 

Here, Danny presents for us an exciting mix of original Low Flung compositions and collaborations: some unreleased, some forthcoming but all worthy of our attention. 

Tracklist:
Train Crossing in 2014 (Field Recording)
Low Flung - Chipboard
Low Flung - 871046
Subcell - Second Of The Two
Low Flung - Lumbargo (Extended Mix)
Mindleaf and Low Flung - Secret Recipe (Version)
Low Flung - Untitled
Low Flung - Matter
Danny and Rhys - Live Improvisation (Excerpt)
Picnic - Earth At Hidden Pond (with Low Flung)
Low Flung - On A Leg

Broadcast live on PBSfm 106.7 Melbourne 31/07/2020.

Low Flung - PN 74

Featuring much local Melbourne talent :)
@limboradio
@hollylester

Guest Mix for Holly Lester - Limbo Radio 14th April 2020

Joe is seemingly very busy at present, filling his time running local label JPEG Artefacts, producing and releasing under the guise of "Other Joe" and fast becoming a highly sought after sound engineer for mixing and mastering in Melbourne - having contributed his skills to a growing back catalogue of stunning releases this year.

Joe's enviable mix of technical skill, a background in classical music and all round ear for what's good converges to create some of the most intriguing music i've come across in contemporary times. Other Joe's productions are supremely textural, somewhat experimental, and to me, very emotive ambient works. These characteristics especially evident in the track 'I was that book' released with great acclaim on his first full length album 'Alien Haze'.

Through the relatively newly formed label, .jpeg artefacts, Joe houses an eclectic mic of releases spanning styles such as rock n roll, experimental and more recently a foray into fast paced 'brainy' dance cuts. Never bound by genre but always showing a stellar commitment to the music community and the breadth of sounds with in it, Joe's creative take on managing a label is well forth following.

Here, Joe presents a stunning guest mix of forthcoming and jpeg related material broadcast live on PBS Melbourne 28th August 2020.

Other Joe (.jpeg artefacts) - PN 78

There's no question in the remarkable quality of the musical outputs that Melbourne has to offer. Every now and then however, something truly special comes across your musical desk. For me, one of the most exciting projects to come of 2020 is Acopia.

Acopia brings together three local Melbourne musicians @purient, @liluzu and @morganwright, commendable all in their individual endeavours, but together converge to showcase a contemporary incarnation of stripped back, emotional synth pop reminiscent of the 80s. Their debut EP 'For You I Try' is everything I love packaged in two neat little arrangements, warm yet melancholy and worthy of a tear or two. Acopia's less is more approach to music will no doubt see them flourish into their bright future. I'm counting down the days until we can see Acopia take the stage live, but for now Lachie, Kate, and Morgan joined me for a chat and one hour guest mix, broadcast live on PBS Melbourne for Passing Notes episode 81.

Acopia - PN 81

Yawung is a proud Wiradjuri woman who has recently kicked off her DJ career with a residency at Lossless Radio. Lossless radio is an online community broadcasting platform committed to featuring diverse artists and sounds. Her radio show 'Pay Day' echoes this, exploring broad-spectrum sounds from downtempo and rnb to percussive bass-leaning cuts perfect for any dancefloor. Yawung has expertly curated one of the most special mixes to come across the Passing Notes desk, showcasing First Nations artists.

Tracklist available at passingnotes.radio!

Passing Notes is broadcast on the stolen land of the Woiwurrung and Boonwurrong peoples this week and every week. I pay my respects to, celebrate the Traditional Owners of the land, their culture, connection to Country and community and Elders past present and emerging.

Yawung - PN 89 (NAIDOC Special)

A special two hour guest mix from Irish born, Melbourne based producer and DJ, Tousist. Harry aka Tousist reached out to me in January, presenting a mix which touches on experimental, dubby and downtempo percussive sounds, with a common atmospheric thread throughout. All the things we love on Passing Notes, it was hard for me to ignore this phenomenal “cold call”. This is the first time I’ve welcomed a guest that was not known to me previously - but I couldn’t ignore the work that had gone in to creating this stunning mix. Digging a little deeper, Tousist has a long history within the electronic music community in Ireland, first as a raver, second throwing intimate parties of his namesake and now curating his resident radio show on Dublin Digital Radio - ddr. and letting his productions slowly seep out into the world through tracks featured on Cork/London based label ‘Department of Energy”.

Broadcast live on PBSfm 26th February for episode 104 of Passing Notes.

Tousist was kind enough to share some words which can be found over at http://passingnotes.radio

Tousist  - PN 104

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