2023-02-09
The 39th episode of Virtual State on Castlemaine's 94.9 mainFM, featuring an interview with and mix from the first guest to the show, @Jim-Westlake!

Hot on the heels of soundsystem devastation at both Straight Outta Croxton and Triple Drop, Jim's getting pumped up for the next big party to mash up the Melbourne CBD: Straight Outta Geddes. Coming up on Friday, February 17th and featuring a massive collaboration between Virus Sound System, System Unknown and Goody's Hi-Fi, this is one not to be missed!

Location: Geddes Lane, Melbourne CBD (Off King Street, close to Southern Cross Station)
Time: 10pm-6am
Tickets: https://roxxiandsioux.com/products/straight-outta-geddes

Listen back to the full episode at https://www.mixcloud.com/Virtual_State_Radio/virtual-state-039/

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Virtual State #039 Jim Westlake Interview

2023-02-23
The 41st episode of Virtual State on Castlemaine's 94.9 mainFM, featuring an interview with Ruby Lulham AKA Clariloops (@rlulham) from @beatbattleforbetter, a beat battle with a difference - raising funds for HoMie, a social enterprise designed to empower young people experiencing homelessness or hardship in Melbourne, Australia. Our conversation covered Ruby's musical background and development, the origins of Beat Battle For Better, and HoMie and the importance of their work.

Bandcamp: https://beatbattleforbetter.bandcamp.com/

Listen back to the full episode at https://www.mixcloud.com/Virtual_State_Radio/virtual-state-041/

Virtual State #041 Ruby Lulham Interview

2023-03-02
The 42nd episode of Virtual State on Castlemaine's 94.9 mainFM, featuring an interview with, and exclusive guest mix from, Martha AKA @waspfm ahead of her set at the Castlemaine Electronic Workshop gig for International Women's Day 2023.

Our conversation covered some of Martha's formative musical experiences, the relationship between music and environments, and the changing nature of the dance music sphere. 🌐 Martha also discussed the Sea Organ at Zadar in Croatia and David Tudor's Rainforest.

In her exclusive guest mix, Martha covers the far reaches of free jazz, ambient, experimental and glitch music. 🌀

Listen back to the full episode at https://www.mixcloud.com/Virtual_State_Radio/virtual-state-042/

Virtual State #042 Martha AKA Wasp Interview

2023-03-30

The 46th episode of Virtual State on Castlemaine's 94.9 mainFM, featuring an interview with @Jim-Westlake and mix from crewmate Dub Siren, jam-packed with dancehall, reggae and dubstep flavours!!

Triple Drop is back again at Geddes Lane on Saturday, April 1st, featuring a three-way collaboration between COE-XST, Virus and Trip Hazard. Expect more heavyweight tunes covering hard techno, drum & bass and house music.

Location: Geddes Lane, Melbourne CBD (Off King Street, close to Southern Cross Station)
Time: 10pm-6am
Further details: https://beat.com.au/triple-drop/

Listen back to the full episode at www.mixcloud.com/Virtual_State_Ra…rtual-state-046/

Virtual State #046 Jim Westlake Interview

2023-11-21
The 80th episode of Virtual State on Castlemaine's 94.9 mainFM, featuring special guest Matt Rolfe (AKA Ronny Quasar / Secret Towns / Twin Cinema) and celebrating Aus Music Week (November 18th-25th).

In this interview Matt shares his experiences of collaboration in his various musical projects, the joys of crate digging in Castlemaine, and getting the most out of his trusty Roland SP-404MKII.

His latest EP as Ronny Quasar, Wayah Trazwayah is available now as a limited-run cassette and digital download via Bandcamp.

Listen back to the full episode at https://www.mixcloud.com/Virtual_State_Radio/virtual-state-080/ 

Keep up to date with Matt's musical output:
https://www.instagram.com/twnsagram
https://ronnyquasar.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@ronnyquasar2230

Check out Matt's deep cut recommendation, Belgian experimental jazz fusion outfit Cos: Cosmix [Finders Keepers Records].
https://finderskeepersrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cosmix

Virtual State #080 Matt Rolfe Interview

2023-12-05
The 82nd episode of Virtual State on Castlemaine's 94.9 mainFM, featuring special guest Dave Machine, hot off the heels of his latest release, Sunken Clouds, for Melbourne's Delight Records.

In this interview Dave discusses the importance of community in music making, hardware/software integration, how to make a killer groove, the use of AI tools, and plenty more!

His new EP Sunken Clouds packs a serious punch and features three original tracks and three remixes contributed by fellow Melbourne-based artists.

Listen back to the full episode at https://www.mixcloud.com/Virtual_State_Radio/virtual-state-082/

Listen to Dave Machine's work on SoundCloud:
@davemachine
@delightlabel
And elsewhere:
https://davemachine.bandcamp.com/
https://www.mixcloud.com/davemachine25/
https://asoundsoserene.substack.com/

Check out Dave's hot tip, Akousmatikous by Salami Rose Joe Louis [Brainfeeder] - a stunning collection of jazz-inflected synth-heavy bedroom pop:
https://salamirosejoelouismusic.bandcamp.com/album/akousmatikous

Virtual State #082 Dave Machine Interview

2024-01-16
The 87th episode of Virtual State on Castlemaine's 94.9 mainFM, featuring special guests Morgan Williams and Dave Myers (AKA Cosmik Frequencies) ahead of their upcoming party Electric Dreams at the Palais-Hepburn.

Together, Dave and Morgan run the Aquarius Dreams party series at Palais-Hepburn, which was nominated for Best Regional Venue in the 2022 Music Victoria Awards. Their event series is focused on live, original electronic music and provides a space for up-and-coming local acts to develop their craft, as well as a dancefloor-friendly vibe unique in Central Victoria.

Tickets: https://shorturl.at/krtNU
Event info: https://fb.me/e/1uIDdL93L

Listen back to the full episode at https://www.mixcloud.com/Virtual_State_Radio/virtual-state-087/

Listen to Cosmik Frequencies on SoundCloud: @user-380198073
Listen to Morgan Williams on SoundCloud: @morganzolla

Check out the line up for Electric Dreams:
@honeysmack
@mayari_music
@shimmernet
Bangquatsch!
Heath Myers

Virtual State #087: Dave Myers & Morgan Williams Interview

Virtual State is a weekly radio show hosted by Joel Pearson on Castlemaine's 94.9 mainFM, Tuesdays from 8-10pm - playing the best new sounds from right across the electronic music spectrum, including electro, house, techno, dub, jungle, drum & bass, dubstep, grime, juke, hip-hop, ambient and experimental music.

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