~ resonance guest mixes ~

We are thrilled to unleash this mix by Masha into the world, and what a thrill it is! Hailing from France via Naarm, the now Stockholm-based DJ always aspires to surprise through music. Never serious, always tongue-in-cheek and bedroom dance-ready, her mixes blend all things fast, percussive, and playful (read: funny). Think tempo changes and the occasional gabber to keep you on your toes and pull you out of your slumber. This mix resonated with her and her insatiable desire for madness and disorder.

You may know of Marie through her work with Cool Room, her Skylab show ‘Carefree’, or through bumping into her on one of the many dancefloors this vibrant party qween has graced. Her ability to inspire and uplift those around her is truly a gift, and although we miss her presence here in Naarm, we are super excited to see where her European ventures take her!

We hope this resonates with you.

:-]

@masha_dj @masha_dj @masha_dj

Resonance mix 002: Masha

Sauce Traxx co-conspirator and old skool house devotee Neek has us trembling in our dancing boots with this tripped-out blend of UK dub, house, and hardcore sounds.

You can listen to our interview with Neek for Frockup radio to hear him wax lyrical about his musical inspirations and get the down-low on all things Sauce Traxx related: https://soundcloud.com/frockup/4-resonance-nick-interview?in=frockup/sets/resonance-x-frockup-radio

Neek and @MACAddress have been busy putting some well-needed spice in our lives, having released three Sauce Traxx compilations in under a year featuring ghettotech, hardcore and electro from local and international producers.

Check out Sauce Traxx on Bandcamp: https://saucetraxx.bandcamp.com/
And Soundcloud: @saucetraxx

@neekdj @neekdj @neekdj

Resonance mix 003: Neek

For the fourth instalment of our mix series, we are blessed to present Naarm angel Lazy Susan.

In her own words:

Lazy Susan dives deep as a DJ - an expert in extracting our most erotic desires of dance and delight. She believes every moment and mood deserves its own unique groove and this philosophy has her swimming in an eclectic pool of sounds, constantly finding new perspectives which challenge and serve. 

She relishes in percussive patterns and deep microhouse grooves, favouring sounds from last century for their attentive production and minimal intervention. The result of her reverence towards music is carefully curated mixes that hit hard.

It’s always about the journey for this hot dog and this mix is no exception. First gently with a contagious minimal thump, towards an embracing kick which quickens the heart like a morning coffee, then picking up and slapping hard, flavoured with notes of Scandinavian psy and landing in a delicious pool of 20th century progressive trance.

Strap in and take a load off.

@llazysusan @llazysusan @llazysusan

Unknown Album

Resonance mix 004: Lazy Susan

From the fiery depths of yet another weary Naarm lockdown, Resonance invites you to sanguinely reminisce the dance floor amidst the hopeful turn of Spring with the fifth instalment to our mix series: presenting Slick Calf of @Unrestricted_Purpose. 

The Naarm-based DJ has been keeping himself busy in and out of lockdowns; curating Unrestricted Purpose events at Colour & The Rochester, Thank You Bar Takeovers, and most recently the third instalment of their mix series. To top this off he has also deftly forged some other appetising mixes for Naarm's independent online radio @Area3000.

For the next hour and 22 minutes, strap yourself in for some of Slick Calf's old and new dancefloor favourites - a mixture of deep house, electro and breaks sprinkled with some trancey progressive sensuality. 

We hope this resonates with you.
;~)

@jeremy-collett-874276494 @jeremy-collett-874276494 @jeremy-collett-874276494

Resonance operates on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded. 

Please consider making donations to the following organisations (while also imperative to do your research to find more grassroots, Indigenous-lead community organisations):
- Pay the Rent (www.paytherent.net.au)
- Dhadjowa Foundation - Supporting the fight to stop black deaths in custody (give.communityfoundation.org.au/dhadjowa-foundation)
- Grandmothers Against Removals (GMAR) - advocates against the forced removal of First Nations children (www.grandmothersagainstremovals.com)

Resonance mix 005: Slick Calf

Get geared up and locked in for our 6th instalment with Spiderdog!!

I first met Lachie aka Spiderdog partying at Sub Club, and it was clear very early on that his eye for track selection and curation was incredibly unique and stood out from many others in the hard dance scene. The energy he translates in his sets and mixes is one of a kind 😊

A DJ and artist based between The Gadigal lands of Eora Nation and The Wurundjeri Lands of the Kulin Nation, he's brought an increasingly relentless sound to parties such as Hex Yellow, Control, INSTASIS, 4D Festival and a number of renegade raves.

He first got his start djing when he was 16/17 on Gadigal Land (Sydney) either participating or running events. “It’s always been part of my life since I’ve been an ‘adult’…but I just wanted to try DJing so I bought an old pair of cdj’s and a mixer when I was around 25 and then here we are!” 

He’s left his mark not only through his hard hitting sets, but also iconic moments such as this doozy from a Channel 707 rave in Eora (Sydney) “- the cops moved in and I tried to escape the pepper spray by climbing the walls of the warehouse. After giving them a Gandalf-esque speech in my white fur coat/short shorts combo about wanting to “eat the bacon” I fell around 5m like a wet towel and had to be rescued by a bunch of guys hahahaha.”

The mix itself was largely inspired by his surroundings, albeit stuck in his apartment near the iconic Coke sign of Darlinghurst.  “Pretty much all tracks are from people I really love and admire, both close friends, peers and then people I watch from afar. I’ve wanted to put all of these tracks into mixes but haven’t been able to make any of them work so far….then like suddenly they all came together and it worked haha. I guess it’s quite a sentimental mix.
I’m also keen on pushing other forms of energy rather than my usual mega hammer slammer vibe, creating mixes such as this one where I don’t get immediately carried away and take it straight to hell, but without losing my high nrg power.” Stand out tracks include “- a track in this mix I got off a CD called ‘MIDI SAI HIT PARADE’ when I was 17, it’s called U_Like_Monkey_Karkalush by Ove-Naxx and I was absolutely obsessed with it for years, I even played it at my 18th birthday in lieu of a speech hahaha. I’ve been wanting to put it into a mix for years and it kinda just seemed to work here. The same goes for the Dragon’s Den theme from Pokemon Gold version which immediately follows!
There’s also an unreleased track from Obelisk in there which may just be comin out on a new Australian label soon teehee.”

His current obsessions have been a chaotic, genre spanning mix but his main are two Djs Clarity (Canada) and Technokool (Hungary). “They both just consistently deliver the most insane sets and are always down for a chat which I appreciate, honestly two of the best living Djs atm IMO.”

You can also find him as the mastermind behind MEGANESIA. Drawing it’s name from the continental plate so-called Australia sits on, a radio show featured on Area3000 and upcoming label platforming a range of Hard Dance artists from across Aus. “(We’ll) be launching into releases in early 2022. Got 15 of the coolest most talented artists on board so stay tuned!“

We’re honoured to have Spiderdog contribute to the mix series! A true channeller of all things high energy, turbo, demonic and euphoric 🔒 🔒 🔒 
 
You can find Spiderdog @

Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/spiderdoggie
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/spiderdoggie

MEGANESIA Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/meganesia
MEGANESIA Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/meganesia_aus/

@spiderdoggie @spiderdoggie @spiderdoggie @spiderdoggie

Written by @djflura

Resonance mix 006: Spiderdog

Yet another week in lockdown hath passed. What else is there left to do but scour soundcloud for music that resembles the fervid spirit of a dancefloor with the nostalgic scent of amyl and makes you regret all the nights you left the club early :’)


Well, you’ve landed on the seventh mix of the Resonance series by Melb/Naarm local LXDN (Alex Dee En), and this one is laden with boppers worthy of poppers. Since pre covid parties are mostly water under the bridge now, in recent times Alex has been making expansive acid electro tracks in compilations for Berlin based label, Laib Und Seele. Listen to their most recent compilation track here: https://lusrecords.bandcamp.com/track/trust

Take off your winter layers and sink into this spring stream of uptempo rhythmic excursions. Enjoy :-)

@lx-dn @lx-dn @lx-dn

📸 Naomi Lee Beveridge @whetwitch

Resonance Mix 007: LXDN

Looking for a perfect accompaniment to Naarm’s first week outta lockdown? Look no further, we gotchu <3 
This stormy ol’ evening we are delighted to bring you a carefully and craftily curated mix from Kufa {@kufa.scp}. The Naarm-based soundscape aficionado spreads their musical creativity far and wide across Oceania, from PBS Show ‘Blend Corp’ {106.7FM} and producer-duo Kufacat to the neonate Haptic {@hapticmusicmelb}. We are honoured to host this eclectic mix from the DJ/producer, not even wholly representative of the wild jungle that is their music palate (’tis certainly bound to ease you back into the dizzying post-lockdown whirlwind).

Alright, get to it. Press play. Strap tf in for a truly unpredicatable ride that dares take you from hip-hop, rock and glitchy, ambient textures to hard-hitting breaks, bass and beyond (don’t worry, we haven’t scratched the surface of what to expect). 

We hope this resonates with you ;~)

@kufa-scp @kufa-scp @kufa-scp

Resonance operates on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Resonance mix 008: Kufa

Resonance friends, 

for the 9th mix of our series we have Naarm's resident 90s house vinyl connoisseur, dj self esteem. This one is fun. I met Erin in Berlin in 2017 and her collection that is evolving is pure class -- clear in this selection and her mixes this past year for melt, local knowledge, gridlock radio and area3000 radio. She's a talented force to follow as Melb opens up :--)

Hope you enjoy this as much as we did!

https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/hPikqtbNxvMRW3aj8
@dj.selfesteem on ig

Resonance mix 009: dj self esteem

Next up on the Resonance roster we’re excited to bring you this punchy high-energy mix from the one & only Prophecy Girl. Borne from a love for all things Buffy, they certainly do not fail to deliver an assortment of fast-paced sexy edits and pumping bass that your body will not be able to resist moving to.

When he’s not making Azealia edits you can find the Naarm-based DJ & designer serving cunt at the club or designing for his label Driving Blind. A certified queen of quirky samples, Prophecy Girl ever-so zealously and creatively curates an electrifying energy in his sets with that is yet to be matched in the Naarm scene. Hear for yourself in this vivacious 22 minute mix he prepared for us and find yourself unable to withstand the urge to move.

@prophecygirl @prophecygirl @prophecygirl

We hope this resonates with you ;~)

Resonance mix 010: PROPHECY GIRL

Bob Jungles. He technos, he houses, and he electros too. We are delighted to introduce beat scientist (and actual scientist), Rob - our dear friend and supporter, whose intriguing approach to mixing takes us on a sonically and emotionally diverse, yet cohesive journey for our eleventh installment. Infused with sass and peppered with cheeky samples and unexpected switch-ups, this is a mix that left me grinning and wanting more.

Rob cites his precise and detail-oriented style as being influenced by his work in the laboratory, and although (humble as always) he said this makes him less naturally “vibe” oriented, I think his intuition for setting a mood shines through brightly. He built this mix around tracks by some of his favourite fem producers, including ‘2020’ by LCY and a remix of Sexo by Doris Norton (“chaotic…and I love them”); as well as “some new-ish favourites from locals” - ‘Her’ by Logic1000 and ‘B L U YOU’ by Jennifer Loveless. And he wanted to end with something from Emma-Jean Thackray, because he just loves everything she’s making. Rob said he “tried to keep a certain flow and momentum to the mix, but also wanted it to feel quite spontaneous”. 

At the moment, Rob is countering the chaos by listening to ambient music and reading Elton John’s autobiography, but was generous enough to share a story from more “nutty” times: “I snapped back into reality sitting on a couch with a friend at My Aeon, and I asked her “oh, sorry, what was I saying?”. She replies in a completely serious tone: “… you were just telling me how you felt like a cashew.”

@rob-hennessy @rob-hennessy @rob-hennessy

Resonance mix 011: Bob Jungles

We are super excited to be ringing in the new year with a mix by our very own djane, Resonance co-curator and dance floor regular. Having played at some of your favourite spots around town including Sub Club, Colour, and Revs, she feels most at home when spinning cheeky and energetic tracks and having a bop behind the decks.

Recorded in October last year, djane channeled her yearning for the club into this mix, and as a result, it is heavy on rhythmic, percussive sounds and booming bass. Starting out with some off-kilter bass music before easing into some UK techno and sultry club music and ending with a bang, this mix is a great example of  djane’s ability to dextrously blend genres, toeing the line between chaotic and considered. We highly recommend listening loud.

@deee-jane @deee-jane @deee-jane

Resonance mix 012: djane

Presenting 4NG3L4: A great friend and musical mentor whose talents go beyond her finesse behind the decks and have seen her at the helm of long-running techno doof-cum-label Trench.

Hailing from Brazil and now based in Naarm/Melbourne (via Eora/Sydney), we love 4NG3L4 for the way she embodies the best things about the Australian underground, through her inclusive nature and unwavering championing of the underdog.

Expertly blending techno, electro, breaks, and a healthy dose of attitude in one smoking hot hour, we are delighted to share Angela’s mix as the first of the Resonance series.

We hope this resonates with you.

 :-]

Landown Vol.1: https://trnchmusic.bandcamp.com/album/landown-vol-1

@4NG3L4 @4NG3L4 @4NG3L4

Resonance mix 001: 4NG3L4

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Resonance operates on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded. https://paytherent.net.au/