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The Space Between Us is proud to present their fourth release, the debut offering from Dociyle. A project that has been taking place over the last year, Dociyle stems from a love of sci-fi film / game scores and techno, garage, bass and electronic based music. Dociyle takes influence from such artists as Jon Hopkins, Djrum, Skee Mask, Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury. like sci-fi meets warehouse or an Alex Garland film meets techno. 

Devs / Deus is the first release from Dociyle, a 6 track EP that will be accompanied by a full audio/visual live experience. The EP is full of huge interstellar builds, alien-like sound design and drum breaks that create a unique blend between ambience and dance. The two lead tracks, Devs and Deus, both consist of huge analogue intros, hypnotic pads and field recordings to create the immersion of something out of reach to earth's surface. 

Release date: Friday April 16, 2021 
Dociyle ‘Devs / Deus’ 
Cat: TSBU04 
Artwork: Shannon Mavrik 
Mastering: Charles Murdoch 

The Space Between Us would like to acknowledge that all tracks were produced on the traditional land of the Turrbul and Jagera peoples of Meanjin, and pay respect to their elders past, and present. Sovereignty was never ceded. 

The Space Between Us also acknowledges that the roots of the music we love, create, and profit off has stemmed from the work of Black musicians and artists.

Dociyle - Sol

Dociyle - Deus

We're delighted to share our next Rotations Round, from someone we've admired for quite some time now, the wonderful Eora/Sydney-based DJ Ivy ( @iv-dripp ) <3 Ivy hosts her show Thanks for Sharing on @nomadradiofm, which platforms many local artists. A listen through Ivy's impressive catalogue of mixes will show her ability to effortlessly weave through different moods, while always maintaining a beautiful, organic feel that consistently sounds fresh. This mix is exactly that - a dreamy, flowing trip to sooth your soul. 

Thank you so much for this mix Ivy <3

Rotations Round 16: Ivy

Today our guest is the lovely Xander Byng. Xander is one half of much-loved label @housesinmotion, and curator of the super cute mix series which soundtracked our iso workouts @workitworkitout (keep it going post-iso?!). Bound by no single genre, Xander's selections are always exciting and diverse. With this mix, he treats us to a little slice of summer - dreamy breakbeats, floaty housey vibes and sensual disco bits and more! brb gonna sip pina-coladas by the pool. Thanks for this one Xander <3

Rotations Round 19: Xander Byng

A special all-vinyl treat from one of our most special friends, TOBLERON3 (aka Toby! @tobleron3 ). Hailing from beautiful Ngaro country (Airlie Beach), DJ Walrus now resides in Eora where he runs the Cloud 909 parties. If you're lucky enough to have seen him DJ you'll know it's 100% good times guaranteed.

This is one of our most long-awaited and mixes and what can I say... it's worth the wait! This groovy journey through some of Toby's wild and whacky records will get you dancing. 

Thank you Toby for this gorgeous trip! <3

Rotations Round 23: TOBLERON3

It's been a while between mixes but we're back with an hour from the lovely priya ( @priyamanders) to celebrate our 25th Rotation(s)! 

With releases on Love Above Records and Unrestricted Purpose, priya's productions show a talent that will burn long and bright. This mix is a testament to priya's keen ear for deep and melodic shades of house, as well as beautifully weaving into more tranced-tinged, psy-influenced vibes. 

We're so thrilled to welcome priya to the mix series <3

Catch priya DJing at Orbit @ Dove Club Melbourne on Friday 28 October!!

Rotations 25: priya

It's our 10th release :') Welcoming Pistaccio to the label with this 6 track EP, Direct Correlation. 

Ethereal pads flow endlessly over warm percussion in the spacey 'Dream Walk', followed by the tripped-out, dubby-ness of 'Direct Correlation'. 'Now Who' is a 90s house drenched number with euphoric piano accents and an acid line which ebbs and flows throughout. Downtempo goodness follows in the similarly blissful 'Breaka Your Soul', while the EP closes out with the hypnotic, floating 'Tonic Tandra'. 

@pistaccio

Pistaccio - Direct Correlation
Cat: TSBU10
Release date: Thursday 16 February
Bandcamp: https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/direct-correlation-2
Mixing by Mats Lorenson
Mastering by Joseph Buchan
Artwork by Gabrielle White

TSBU10 // Pistaccio - Direct Correlation EP [snippets]

Introducing Nightworks Vol 1, the first in a series of compilations by TSBU dedicated to club-focused sounds.

Nightworks Vol 1 sees some familiar faces return, while others unveil first releases, or first outings on the label. Featuring tracks from ten Naarm/Melbourne-based producers, Nightworks Vol 1 presents a melting pot of club-ready moods, from minimal rollers to high energy, sultry tech. 

Couldn’t be more proud to release this collection of tracks ♡ A very special thanks to all the incredible artists, Joe Buchan for the mastering, and the unstoppable Gabriella Brown for the artwork.

Tracks:
1. Pistaccio - Turnout @pistaccio
2. Basscamp - Cosmic Stomp @bassc-amp
3. Echo B - Creeper @becarmstrongmusic
4. DJ Netburner - Doing Anything Fun This Weekend? @dj-netburner
5. Hydra Pyxis - Fever Dream @hydrapyxis
6. Axon Growth Factor - Minnippi Dub @axongrowthfactor
7. Mabel - Equestrian @mabelau
8. al dente - without warning @al-den-te
9. RBI - Drawn to You @djrbii
10. Feline Fine - Sine Wave Meditation @felinefine

Nightworks Vol 1 | VA 
Cat: TSBU11
Release date: Friday 2 June 2023
Mastering by Joseph Buchan
Artwork by Gabriella Brown
Bandcamp: https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/nightworks-vol-1-va

TSBU11 // Nightworks Vol 1 - VA

For our 32nd mix we are so proud to present this offering from the elusive yet undeniably alluring, Moss Witch aka our dear friend Erin <3 

At Moniker '22, Erin played one of the most iconic sets of the festival, which had punters dancing/slut-dropping on the tables in the Tea Lounge. We've been anticipating a mix from her ever since.

This mix is a reflection of Erin's deep listening and digging; a lovingly-paced journey through psydub and downtempo which weaves in and out of a multitude of moods — it's nurturing, soothing, tough, sexy, swampy...

Thank you Erin for this gorgeous mix <3

@mosswitch
@mosswitch
@mosswitch

Rotations 32: Moss Witch

For our next instalment of the series we welcome DJ Netburner aka Loni <3

It's safe to say we are pretty obsessed with anything Loni does - she's an incredible DJ and her productions are some of the most exciting to come out of Naarm.

This mix is an hour of quintessential DJ Netburner vibes - the most fun warpy tekky and sexy progressive moods. One of her own tracks from our recent compilation also makes an appearance ;)

Thank you Loni for this mix <333

@dj-netburner
@dj-netburner
@dj-netburner

Rotations 33: DJ Netburner

Welcoming London-based Moray to TSBU for their debut release, the ‘Celestial Drift’ EP. Three emotive and sophisticated tracks find a home on the label, and offer a glimpse into this prolific producer’s world.

Craig’s Dusty Brain is a deep and expansive journey; the mesmerising chorus drone repeatedly sucks in the listener and flings them out again. Atmospheric yet driving, this opening track wouldn’t feel out of place in the back catalogue of Simon Huxtable and Andy Pitman’s Deep Space Recordings.   

A more playful mood transpires in First Contact — the twinkling, alien-like call and response of the main synth line create a sense of curiosity and carefree.  

Reef Energy is the third and final piece in the trilogy. Its glittering atmospheres, 90s-inspired vocal and lead melodies which dance along freely culminate in making this perfect for the most euphoric dancefloor moments.

Drawing inspiration from the likes of Phantom Power, Safar and Avarice, and labels such as the UK’s Crib Records and Australia’s Thunk Records, Moray simultaneously speaks the language of mid-late 90s progressive house and trance, and creates an energising perspective on the current progressive movement.

Moray - Celestial Drift EP
Bandcamp: https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/celestial-drift
Cat: TSBU12
Release date: Friday 8 September 2023
Mastering by Marco Pellegrino, Analogcut
Artwork by Gabriella Brown

TSBU12 // Moray - Celestial Drift EP [snippets]

We're absolutely over the moon to release this long-awaited mix, from a DJ that we've admired for so long, our beautiful friend from across the waters, Katie aka Lora Mipsum.

For this mix, the London-based @slushrecordsuk head has gifted us with an hour and a half of big, tough, outdoor festival progressive vibes - and all vinyl :) 

Thank you Katie for this stunner of a mix <3

@loramipsum
@loramipsum
@loramipsum

Rotations 41: Lora Mipsum

Welcoming Barcelona-via-Naarm-based producer Xav / @xavxavp to the label with “In a Weird Cube”. After heavily rinsing Xav’s debut EP on DMO, we’re thrilled to present the artist’s subsequent release for your listening pleasure.

The weird, wonky and wonderful, are all characteristics synonymous with Xav’s already inimitable sound. Speak Louder follows suit, opening the EP with its wubby bassline and dubbed out chords. 

Pipeline exhibits a similar wonk to the opener, albeit picking up the pace. Skippy percussion and murky vocals make for a sinister mood; perfect for deep into the night. 

The EP takes a turn into a tripped out, downtempo domain with 2 Squared, while finally, Cube Tool closes things out with a sleezy, low slung tech house mood.

Release date: 24 July 2024 
Listen / buy on Bancamp https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/in-a-weird-cube

Additional vocals by Miki on “Pipeline” 
Mixed by Homelander 
Mastering by Joe Buchan
All Production by Xav / @xavxavp
Artwork by Lulu Dominguez

TSBU 14 // xav - in a weird cube EP [snippets]

Today we're thrilled to present a mix from dj and vinyl enthusiast, Lolo / @lolo-lolo-lolo-96. Laurent is half of dj duo @digabuna, and the pair also also run the amazing @coppiberlin studio. We were lucky enough to meet Laurent at Coppi a few weeks back - a weekly community session based in a warehouse in the East of Berlin. The project aims to create spaces and strengthen the community exchange of non-commercial underground music culture.

This mix shows a little taste of Laurent's diverse musical knowledge and influences - a fun and effortlessly mixed hour of percussive housey vibes. Laurent is currently based in Berlin, however plans to relocate to Naarm later this year & we're very much looking forward to it :)

Thanks for this mix Laurent!

Rotations 43: Lolo

Our next mix is from London based Comma Traxx label boss Hannd (aka Dan). Not constrained by genres, Dan skilfully moves through minimal, tech house, progressive house, techno, psytrance - you name it. The outcome is a lovely example of how to blend genres to create a cohesive sound - two hours of deep, rolling rhythms - enjoy :)

@hanndmusic
@hanndmusic
@hanndmusic

Rotations 44: Hannd

Marking our 15th release is the Silhouettes EP, the long-awaited debut of local Naarm producer WTP to The Space Between Us. We’re thrilled that through these four timeless tracks, the label finds a place within the incredible catalogue of releases from WTP.

Silhouettes is a further manifestation of WTP’s unwavering knack for creating expansive realms, perceptible through deep and hypnotic patterns, intricate percussion and weightless pads. Favouring analogue sounds over the crisp and clean, an organic quality gives life to the tracks — each living and breathing.

Building upon previous releases, Silhouettes is an exploration into the more energetic shades of the Naarm producer’s sound; each track featuring a liveliness within elements — whether chords, basslines or arpeggiated sounds. As much as the tracks propel onward, they offer restraint when called for. Driving, yet spacious and light; equally suited to the hazy dancefloor as they are to home listening.

With a soul that finds home alongside releases from the ‘golden era’ of progressive house and trance —  output from labels like Digital Structures, Vapour Recordings and Plastic Fantastic in the early 2000s — Silhouettes is an exercise in defying space and time. Inviting you to get lost, and find the ethereal world of WTP.

Release date: 4 October 2024
Listen / buy on Bandcamp https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/silhouettes
Mastering by Mark Klon
All Production by WTP / @worktheperipherals
Artwork by Gabriella Brown, Soft Edges

TSBU15 // WTP - Silhouettes [snippets]

For number 45, we present a mix that's been long-awaited and highly-anticipated, from Naarm's very own king of progressive house and trance, WTP / @worktheperipherals

A few weeks after the release of the Silhouettes EP on the label, Miles gifts us with this three and a half hour journey through his collection. 

Thanks Miles for this special one :)

https://thespacebetweenus.bandcamp.com/album/silhouettes

@worktheperipherals
@worktheperipherals
@worktheperipherals

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Rotations 45: WTP

Our next mix is brought to us by London-based DJ and producer softi / @jazz_brown.  With an impressive catalogue of mixes from the likes of Crack Magazine, Animalia and Origins, and gigs such as Draaimolen and Freerotation, softi has found a place among the UK scene and beyond through her hypnotic, rhythmic sound.

This mix is a slow, super deep and sexy journey through progressive and trancey techno - thank you softi for this beautiful mix <3

Rotations 46: softi

The day has finally arrived for us to post a mix from local icon and incredible DJ, Miki. We've kindly been gifted the live recording of Miki's set from Saturday night from Zeerust @zeerustfestival 2024 - those who were there will know <3

Rotations 47: Miki (Live at Zeerust '24)

Welcoming our next special guest, the lovely Mason TM / @mason_tm. Texan-born and Naarm-based, Mason TM is a DJ and curator of treasured local queer party, Kiki Bouba. In the words of Mason TM, this mix is an "exploration of the deep and broody shades of deep house, progressive house and 90s techno - featuring some of my favourite originators of the genres like Dana Kelley, Steve Bug and Mark Ambrose, and some of my favourite queer producers like Steffi and Physical Therapy." Enjoy <3 

@mason_tm
@mason_tm
@mason_tm

Rotations 48: Mason TM

Our next mix is gifted to us by an artist from Helsinki and now based in Paris, the lovely Jeku. Recorded a few months ago in the sit down room at Grey Area in Taipei, this set explores the ambient and downtempo side of Jeku's collection - a special three hour meditation made to get lost in. Thank you for this beautiful mix, Jesse <3

@jeku_fin
@jeku_fin
@jeku_fin

Rotations 49: Jeku (Live at Grey Area 1/2/25)

Celebrating our 50th mix :') brought to you by Naarm based, UK born @olsonn. Co-running the Lipid party series, Ollie's love of vinyl is realised through this mix - an hour and a half of infectious basslines and tekky weirdness of both the new and old variety. Thanks Ollie for this mix :))

Rotations 50: Olson

The Space Between Us celebrate their inaugural release with a mini
compilation of music exclusively from their HQ base in Brisbane. With all contributing producers hailing from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast, the Lacuna EP shines a light on the diverse spectrum of electronic music that is coming out of this corner of Australia. TSBU looks to put a new breed of artists on display.

StacEmp - Proxima

Brisbane's Respect Guy(aka Matt Treffene)delivers our debut mix for our Rotations Round series, entitled "Cosmic Del Mar".

"A love letter to the soundtrack of the after hours; Cafe Del Mar".

Read our interview here: https://thespacebetweenus.com.au/2019/11/08/rotations-round-mix-01-respect-guy/

Rotations Round 01: Respect Guy

An hour or so of high octane Italo bangers and trancey numbers was recorded by Jack after returning from a vinyl dig with Norwegian enigma Telephones during his recent tour of Australia.

Rotations Round 02: Huge Jackman

For this mix, Black Mannequin (@blackmannequin aka Iti Memon) has delivered a sonic mood board for his pre and post-EP sentiment. It’s a diverse selection of tracks, and is characterised by Iti’s always flawless mixing, and seamless tempo changes.

"I’ve woven together a lot of styles that inspire me; old, new and unreleased. There’s yet-to-be-heard Pocketmoth material, raw cuts from tracks I’ve been working on, and some field recordings layered with ambient textures I plucked from unfinished sessions on my hard drive.”

Rotations Round 03: Black Mannequin

Our fourth Rotations Round is one for the mind, body and spirit. MaXwellness is the moniker of Jak Beevor, who is behind the Local Transmission beach parties. 

Weaving natural soundscapes with dubby, world-influenced grooves, this hour gives snapshot of Jak's eclectic tastes. 

Breathe in. Breathe out. Let this mix be your alternative therapy.

ID requests to @maxwellness

Rotations Round 04: MaXwellness

One of Briz' finest, Nathan Sellin aka DJ Relax, treats us to the fifth iteration of our Rotations Round series. 

Immerse your isolated selves in this hour of effortlessly hypnotic ambience, downtempo acid and trance.

Rotations Round 05: Nathan Sellin

The Space Between Us return in 2020 with the second instalment of their local artists compilations, entitled "Hybrida" - named after the first flower to bloom in outer space.

All artists on the release are Brisbane-based, and the 8-track release spans a range of sounds - showing a cross section of the city's exciting musical fabric.

Opener, "Europa" is a bright bubbly fusion of breakbeat and electro synth-pop, followed by downtempo breaks (and Australiana vibes) of "Acid Walk Through Minyon Falls".

"Proto Psy Werkout" is high energy trance-infused techno fit for a heaving dancefloor, as is the highly percussive "Spring Inevitably Turns To Fall".

Trippy, dubbed out breaks feature in "When I'm Gone (Break Mix)", while "Transport" is a trip hop journey with a hypnotic acid line throughout.

"Marvie" explores a darker energy with more experimental arrangement, while "AREA 1" takes the listener to a feeling of weightlessness, as if floating through the stratosphere.

Special thanks to:
Curated by: Hannah D
Mastering: Chris, Blacklisted UK
Artwork: James Gately

DJ Speed - Transport

Axon Growth Factor - Proto Psy Werkout

Jae Birch - Europa

Today we mark our 10th Rotations Round (the sun), and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with a mix from our first interstate guest, one of the bright minds behind the @neurocrankk parties in Naarm/Melb, Allure (aka Chris @allurein). After being blown away by Chris' mixes, it was clear to us that he's an incredible DJ with an ear for the most interesting sounds. For this mix, Chris has gifted us an absolutely epic, near two hour trip to the outer-realms and back again. He weaves through dreamy Italo-Disco, psychedelic downtempo, goa trance, and IDM - and even features some unreleased material from the other Neurocrank guys! Strap in for a hell of a ride <3

Rotations Round 10: Allure

WakeUpNeo - Mineral Acid

Record label working on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people, curated by Hannah D @hld 

Cover art by Gabriella Brown, Soft Edges / @gbrevlon

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