Well, what a truly magical night that was!  We're truly pleased to have brought you our first — of hopefully, many — Attic events and will reflect on this one with big smiles for a long, long time!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us — there were positive vibes right throughout the place from start-to-finish, and everyone in attendance was incredibly complimentary.

To see a project we've envisioned and carefully-crafted over some time — whilst throwing our blood and sweat into it in the process! — turn into something so wonderful leaves us with an enormous sense of satisfaction.

Fittingly, everyone brought their 'A' game musically:

To the Rabbit @rabbittaxi: mate, we couldn't have asked for anything more. You're a true gentleman of the scene.  The opening set of any given night can present a tricky scenario and is absolutely critical, but you nailed it — even from the first sample, "No, I'm just some kind of sick idiot who's seen too many young men die..."  Just superb!

To Hans and Daniel @justsayfouk: Well, what can we say?!  Everyone who witnessed the almost three-hour journey can attest that they were present for something very, very special, indeed.

As well as being talented producers, it's refreshing to know that you're seasoned and highly-accomplished technicians behind the 1's and 2's.  You took our guests on a melodic journey and they remained with you for the long haul and danced the night away.

A special thanks also to Doris​, Maria​ and Mike for your contributions and assistance throughout the night.  This is very much a family affair, and we couldn't have done it without you.  A special mention to Andreas​, too!

We'll also have some photos, video and music from the night coming very shortly, too, so keep your eyes peeled for that!

So, with that, here is my recorded set from the evening.  I played after Rabbit Taxi and right before Fouk.  The crowd response was exceptional, and seeing it all build up in anticipation four our headline act was highly satisfying!

We'll be back at it again very soon, so stay tuned for further announcements and dates! ;)

Thanks again, everyone.  It's been our absolute pleasure.

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: Tracklisting:
01 : U-Dee - Bald Spot Jam (Original Mix) [Delusions Of Grandeur]
02 : CTEPEO '57 - 'Kackwursthouse' (Original Mix) [Voyage Recordings]
03 : Rhode & Brown - 'Snabsnus' (Original Mix) [Toy Tonics]
04 : Coeo - 'Pajama Stomp' (Original Mix) [Razor-N-Tape Records]
05 : Dan Kye - 'Change' (Original Mix) [Rhythm Section International]
06 : Matt Hughes - 'Biodigital Jazz' (Original Mix) [Editorial Records]
07 : Cassio Kohl - 'Hear Me' (Original Mix) [Futureboogie Recordings]
08 : Soultronic & Kiu D. - 'My Man' (Original Mix) [Masterworks Music]
09 : Cody Currie - 'Apollo 11' (Original Mix) [Pusic Records]
10 : Pontchartrain - 'Get Over You' (Original Mix) [Whiskey Disco]
11 : Voodoo Whiskey - 'Blueberry Muffins' (Original Mix) [Masterworks Music]
12 : Arturo Garces - 'Move You' (Original Mix) [Robsoul Recordings]
13 : Lux Experience - 'Your Luv' (Original Mix) [Masterworks Music]
14 : Brame & Hamo - 'Clockwerk' (Original Mix) [Splendor & Squalour]
15 : Bas Roos - 'Exotism' (Original Mix) [PIV Records]
16 : Black Loops - 'Sex' (Original Mix) [Toy Tonics]
17 : Phil Weeks - 'She Can't Love You' (Instrumental) [Robsoul Recordings]
18 : Coeo - 'Back In The Days' (Original Mix) [Toy Tonics]
19 : Urulu - 'Train To Nagoya' (Original Mix) [South Street]

Live at Attic presents Fouk (20th January, 2017)

Bookings/Contact: https://www.brendanclay.com/contact/

In the spirit of defecting from the much-maligned third-person bio approach: in short, I am a Sydney-based DJ who specialises in the sounds of deeper house and disco.  I take delight in playing a solid warm-up set and revel in the success of watching a room build around it.

Since making my club debut as a fresh-faced eighteen-year-old at 'Thursday Delights' at the Icebox—a popular trance and hard dance event of the time—I have been lucky enough to play right across Sydney, enjoying bookings at Sounds on Sunday, S*A*S*H, Chinese Laundry, Plastic, Café del Mar, The Burdekin and Candy's Apartment; as well as larger-scale events such as Big Day Out and Harbour Party NYE.

In the process, I've also been fortunate enough to support some of the leading names in dance music—both locally and from around the world—including LCD Soundsystem, Booka Shade, Subb-an, Chymera, Sonja Moonear, Luke Chable, Jasper James, YokoO, Kenny Glasgow, Darren Emerson, Mark Dynamix and Kid Kenobi, to name just a few.

I like to put on the promoter hat, too, hosting and playing at events of my own: 'Attic' being my main project.

Since its inception, the Attic brand has enjoyed success in its standalone parties—for which we've toured renowned house and disco artists, Fouk, Nachtbraker, Folamour and Laurence Guy, to name a few—as well as appearing all around Sydney for invitational takeovers, radio appearances, and exclusive showcase sets.

Away from the club dancefloor, you might also find me playing an extended-length set in a low-lit bar, exercising the deeper, more eclectic selections of my record box—lower, slower and groovy, just the way I like it!

For ten years, I was heavily involved with the Internet radio game, hosting successful programs, 'Friday Night Live' and 'The M Shift'; on Indiesoundz and NSB Radio networks, respectively.  The M Shift, which ran for six years, specialised in breaks, house and drum 'n' bass, and was regularly enjoyed by thousands of live listeners, downloaders, and Podcast-listeners alike.

As above, I pride myself on playing a good warm-up set—added again for emphasis!—and believe it to be somewhat of a lost art form in this current age.

I also don't mind getting in the studio occasionally, but that facet, for now, is still very much a work in progress!

Website: https://www.brendanclay.com/

Official music blog/page for *all-the-damn-time.

Producer and DJ based in Southampton

Main influences: Amon Tobin, Autechre, Photek, Tommy Four Seven, Skudge, Mike Dehnert

Main mixing influences: DVS1, Xhin

Other influences: Philip Glass, Iain M. Banks, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Arthur C. Clarke, Enrico Rava

Live at Attic presents Fouk (20th January, 2017)

BrendanClay