Narmmed and Dangerous (Hardgroove Mix)

From the EP 'Come Round' — out on Feb 7th, 2025

Butter Sessions' 63rd release 'Come Round' is a pulsating journey that spans so-called Australia's east and west coasts, connected by heavyweight producers DJ PGZ and Yikes. The respective Naarm & Boorloo-based DJs' artistry culminates in a seven-track EP — a treasure trove of underground club gems that blend techno, bass and breakbeat in a robust collaboration, including two-cross remixes. 

The opening cut 'Solidarity System' by Gunai/Kurnai & Yorta Yorta artist DJ PGZ instantly sets the EP's tone, marking its territory on both club floors and outdoor raves. Anchored by pulsating 4x4 kicks, the track builds with flashes of melodic techno flourishes and a wub-laden bassline, which flows seamlessly into his second track 'Energy Monstera'. In this follow-up, the garage-style wub continues, underscored by bass-music staples like siren samples and vocal calls, while maintaining his dark techno style. Wongutha artist Yikes' 'Off to Work Edit' intensifies the bass with ample saturation, introducing a triplet-infused rhythm and acid-synth line into his flip. 

'Ouss Ouss' stands out as the EP's defining collaboration, capturing the synergy between DJ PGZ and Yikes in their only direct team-up on the record. A deep, commanding vocal anchors the beat, while an irresistible descending synth-line pulls us into a hypnotic groove. Breakbeat accents weave in and out, creating a push-pull effect that both teases and satisfies — a subtle nod to both artists' love for broken percussive textures in this mostly tech-head release. 

'Sidestep' offers a first taste of Yikes' solo work, where he again hones in on a distorted bassline to drive the track forward. Reverberated melodic elements and effects in the background provide a layered soundscape, with subtle shifts propelling the groove into a trance-like rhythm — perfect for entrancing a dancefloor. In 'Check Out That', Yikes features the same iconic sample as 'Solidarity System', cementing the east-west sonic connection. The track's bubbling acid-line injects excitement into the mix, evolving the landscape while honouring its dance-first roots. 

DJ PGZ's 'Rewind Yourself Mix' flips 'Check That Out' with deep bass and acid-synths — by now this EP's unmistakable calling card —, accompanied by subdued, filtered drum programming that hints at the closing chapter of the EP. As the track unfolds, noisy synth pads weave throughout, before the track echoes out to a reflective farewell.

An impressive feat from two genre-gliding master producers of their craft! 
credits


Mixed & Mastered by Corey Kikos 
Artwork by Tapemind & Maryos Syawish 
Words by Margarita Bassova

Ouss Ouss - DJ PGZ & Yikes (Snippet)

Thanks heaps to Vibrancy events and POV Australia for having me!

MARIN @ THE THIRD DAY supporting CARV/Gravedigger

21 Positions (C-Retch Remix) FREE DL

Produced, Mixed and Mastered by yours truly <3

Suffocation

Suffocation (FREE DOWNLOAD) - Jack Connors

Autumn Promotions Mix- TJD

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LUBU - CURSE

A  hardtekk stomper I made 2 years ago that's for self-styled "Naarm elites" of Fitzroy and Brunswick the ones with the ironic bobs, performative cigarette smoking, and Berlin-worshipping techno playlists that sound like washing machines on ket. This is cybercigilism satire for the cool kids who pretend to love trash music just to stay relevant.

NARRM HARDTEKK

Kick A Party [Free DL]

Fun chill house session 🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼

House session

I love making people dance 🕺🏼🪩
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MARIN is a fast rising DJ and producer from  Narrm, known for delivering high energy sets full of hard dance, bouncy trance, and acid infused tracks. Always hunting for fresh and unheard sounds, he brings a unique edge to every performance, blending intensity, groove, and emotion. His sets are designed to surprise and energize, taking the dancefloor on a journey from start to finish and capturing the true spirit of the underground.

His tracks have gained support from some huge names like Charlie Sparks, T e s t p r e s s, Biianco, Novah, Dax J, DJ cringey, crybaby, and have been played on dancefloors around the world.

Jack Connors is an emerging artist carving out a unique space in electronic music. His sound blends influences from 90s techno, trance, and hard house with the raw energy of early 2000s Melbourne warehouse percussion. Jack’s music carries both intensity and emotion, reflecting his forward-thinking approach to production and performance.

At the core of his work are emotional structures designed to captivate dancefloors while also offering an unexpected soundtrack to everyday life. Whether commanding a crowd or soundtracking the mundane, his music bridges the gap between euphoria and relatability.

label by https://soundcloud.com/sleepd
since 2010

Sammy Smooth is a force to reckoned with. Hailing from the Gold Coast, fresh faced DJ/Producer Sammy Smooth has been turning heads since before he was even old enough to step onto a dancefloor. Sammy was playing out to crowds since the age of fifteen but his breakthrough came when he won Radio Metro’s 2022 Makin Music Competition becoming the youngest winner at just sixteen years of age. This led to his debut release “Last Night” with the infamous Vicious Recording Group alongside a remix by the legendary Needs No Sleep. Since then, in 2023 Sammy worked with QUT’s Vermillion High Program to produce and release his high energy dance track “Love of Yesterday”, this wasn’t the only release for Sammy in 2023. Following it up was “Tied Up”, Sammy’s debut EP with Sorta Kinda Music which seriously got to work as the self-titled single hit #55 on the Aria Club Charts during December. Sammy seamlessly blends New School and Old School vibes, crafting electrifying live electronic dance music sets with his production philosophy embracing diverse electronic music genres

berlin - via melbourne
bookings at booking.cretch@gmail.com

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