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In the pilot episode of our "music and politics" miniseries, we talk to Dr Tami Gadir, Lecturer in Music Industry in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University. We ask Tami about her new book, Dance music: a feminist account of an ordinary culture (Bloomsbury Academic, 2023), and through this discussion, introduce some of the bigger questions about music, politics and society. Music credit: Mike Callander, "Go Mental." https://www.watartists.com/mike-callander.
Revealing a collaboration immersed within Melbourne, late September sees Strawberry Fields and Beyond the Valley regulars Market (Sean Rault) and Memories (Oliver James) combine with one of the city's finest veterans, Mike Callander. With a mutual love for creating unique dancefloor moments, with Market Memories supported by the likes of Camelphat, Denis Sulta, and Cristoph alongside Callandar's work remixing Aussie rockers The Drones and The Jezabels plus playing in The MESS Synthesizer Orchestra, the trio combine for the very first time to deliver ‘Clover' – joined by Gold Coast DJ and producer Little Fritter on remix duties. Breaking traditional production conventions, with Callander warping and twisting the track's infectious bassline to accompany the bubbling hooks and slick percussion laid down by the Market Memories guys, ‘Clover' is a club cut made for big moments, while Little Fritter's take ups the tempo as shuffling drums, snaking low-ends and soaring synths make for a no-nonsense, dynamic ride into the peak time.
Revealing a collaboration immersed within Melbourne, late September sees Strawberry Fields and Beyond the Valley regulars Market (Sean Rault) and Memories (Oliver James) combine with one of the city's finest veterans, Mike Callander. With a mutual love for creating unique dancefloor moments, with Market Memories supported by the likes of Camelphat, Denis Sulta, and Cristoph alongside Callandar's work remixing Aussie rockers The Drones and The Jezabels plus playing in The MESS Synthesizer Orchestra, the trio combine for the very first time to deliver ‘Clover' – joined by Gold Coast DJ and producer Little Fritter on remix duties. Breaking traditional production conventions, with Callander warping and twisting the track's infectious bassline to accompany the bubbling hooks and slick percussion laid down by the Market Memories guys, ‘Clover' is a club cut made for big moments, while Little Fritter's take ups the tempo as shuffling drums, snaking low-ends and soaring synths make for a no-nonsense, dynamic ride into the peak time.
Sindy is a DJ from Naarm/Melbourne who deals in feel-good, high-energy dance music. After a stint in Portugal, she recently returned home around the start of 2020 to set up the online radio station Area 3000. Releasing numerous DJ mixes a week, the station focus on highlighting exciting international and local talent. Sindy is an accomplished DJ herself and a familiar name on lineups across local clubs, and her guest mixes have featured on mix series' from Frock Up to House of Friends, to name a few. For this mix, Sindy takes inspiration from the full range of dance music, shifting from house to breaks to trance and more. @sindysparkles ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel x Other People Pres. Classics Saturday 15th May, 2PM - 9PM DJs: Aldonna, Anthony Pappa, Gavin Keitel, Jacob Malmo, John Course, Mike Callander, Papa Smurf, Sunshine, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/1361896244170527 Novel x Other People Pres. Market Memories Fri 21st May, 10PM - 5AM Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Erica Dal, Esterslah, Foura, Tinika www.facebook.com/events/493786545199583 X Disco Presents Dr Packer Sat 22nd May, 2PM - 9PM Support: bebé, Sam Alfred, Spinn OD b2b Steve Punch, Tinika www.facebook.com/events/506527643844959 Novel x Other People pres. Benson & Lo’99 Saturday 12th June, 12PM - 10PM Support: DXELLE, priya, Some Sheila www.facebook.com/events/486155419093065/ ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/ Follow Novelcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3iRvGEC
Over the recent months, Tinika has shown herself to be a sure-fire booking with her soul-infected disco and house. However, even more compelling is her enthusiasm. It shines through in every track, and everything about her DJ sets screams good times. On this mix, Tinika dances her way through a kinetic selection of breezy house and disco that never strays far from the edges of fun. @tinikapas ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel x Other People Pres. Classics Saturday 15th May, 2PM - 9PM DJs: Aldonna, Anthony Pappa, Gavin Keitel, Jacob Malmo, John Course, Mike Callander, Papa Smurf, Sunshine, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/1361896244170527 Novel x Other People pres. Benson & Lo’99 Saturday 12th June, 12PM - 10PM Support: DXELLE, Market Memories, priya, Some Sheila https://www.facebook.com/events/486155419093065/ Novel x Other People Pres. Market Memories Fri 21st May, 10PM - 5AM Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Erica Dal, Esterslah, Foura, Tinika https://www.facebook.com/events/493786545199583 X Disco Presents Dr Packer Sat 22nd May, 2PM - 9PM Support: bebé, Sam Alfred, Spinn OD b2b Steve Punch, Tinika www.facebook.com/events/506527643844959 ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/ Follow Novelcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3iRvGEC
X CLUB. explore a unique and diverse approach to techno. Their rave-influenced music dabbles with hits of grime-induced electro, breakbeat and hardcore, yet they somehow manage to not be defined by any specific genre tags. For proof, check their latest release on Steel City Dance Discs, a five-track monster filled with the type of abrasive music your parents warned you against. Across this one hour mix, the Brisbane duo showcases a high-octane sound that is very dynamic. @itsxclub ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel x Other People Pres. Luke Alessi Fri 30th Apr, 10PM - 5AM Support: Ham, Henry Who, Sindy, Willem www.facebook.com/events/1111365696050976 Novel x Other People Pres. Classics Saturday 15th May, 2PM - 9PM DJs: Aldonna, Anthony Pappa, Gavin Keitel, Jacob Malmo, John Course, Mike Callander, Papa Smurf, Sunshine, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/1361896244170527 Novel x Other People pres. Benson & Lo’99 Saturday 12th June, 12PM - 10PM Support: DXELLE, Market Memories, priya, Some Sheila https://www.facebook.com/events/486155419093065/ X Disco Presents Dr Packer Sat 22nd May, 2PM - 9PM Support: bebé, Sam Alfred, Spinn OD b2b Steve Punch, Tinika https://www.facebook.com/events/506527643844959 ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/ Follow Novelcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3iRvGEC
Frizzy McGuire's high energy is evident through her energetic sound selections, regularly burning dancefloor holes with a spicy range spanning from 80's electro to juicy dub, funk & dance bangers and world boog, to afrobeat, jazz and girl power disco. Her selection is vast, ranging into a graceful alternative of downtempo and soothing sounds that influenced her to start the popular morning event Music For Breakfast. As this mix proves, a Frizzy McGuire set is joyful and pleasant - a very playful experience. @frizzymcguire27 ====================================================== Upcoming Novel events: React Friday 23 April, 10PM - 5AM Djs: Drip, Jazz, Katie Pearson, Rev Lon, Ricky Nord, Solar Suite, Willem, Winnie The Wu www.facebook.com/events/452457209305729 Novel x Other People Pres. Luke Alessi Fri 30th Apr, 10PM - 5AM Support: Ham, Henry Who, Sindy, Willem www.facebook.com/events/1111365696050976 Novel x Other People Pres. Classics Saturday 15th May, 2PM - 9PM DJs: Aldonna, Anthony Pappa, Gavin Keitel, Jacob Malmo, John Course, Mike Callander, Papa Smurf, Sunshine, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/1361896244170527 Novel x Other People pres. Benson & Lo’99 Saturday 12th June, 12PM - 10PM Support: DXELLE, Market Memories, priya, Some Sheila www.facebook.com/events/486155419093065/ ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/ Follow Novelcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3iRvGEC
Solar Suite is part of a new local movement that is slowly garnering global attention. His productions are unique explorations of progressive and psychedelia that feels like sci-fi soundtracks written for the dancefloor. His recent three-track release on Helsinki’s Echocentric Recordings is a bona fide statement of an artist setting his own pace. After Solar Suite’s recent debut for us at React, we had to get him back for the event's next edition. To tie us over till then we are excited to host him for a rare DJ mix which will only strengthen his rising reputation. @solarsuite ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel x Other People Pres. Human Movement Friday 16th April, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Bella Claxton, Esterslah, Gumm & Marli www.facebook.com/events/326395635266722 Novel x Other People Pres. Loods Sunday 18th April, 4PM - 11PM Support: Frizzy McGuire, Gumm, Marli www.facebook.com/events/446213136722157 React Friday 23 April, 10PM - 5AM Djs: Drip, Jazz, Katie Pearson, Rev Lon, Ricky Nord, Solar Suite, Willem, Winnie The Wu www.facebook.com/events/452457209305729 Novel x Other People Pres. Luke Alessi Fri 30th Apr, 10PM - 5AM Support: Ham, Henry Who, Sindy, Willem www.facebook.com/events/1111365696050976 Novel x Other People Pres. Classics Saturday 15th May, 2PM - 9PM DJs: Aldonna, Anthony Pappa, Gavin Keitel, Jacob Malmo, John Course, Mike Callander, Papa Smurf, Sunshine, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/1361896244170527 Novel x Other People pres. Benson & Lo’99 Support: DXELLE, Market Memories, priya, Some Sheila https://www.facebook.com/events/486155419093065/ ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/ Follow Novelcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3iRvGEC
If you've been to Revolver Thursdays, then you would have danced to the sounds of Gay Roberto. Not only is he the resident DJ of the night, but as the musical curator, he is responsible for educating a whole new generation of Melbourne punters. On this 90-minute mix, he treats us with a delicious display of deep yet energetic house music, and his skills for finding shimmering tracks are on full display. @djgayroberto ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT) Fri 2nd April, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, H.U.S. www.facebook.com/events/126506125729604 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT) Sat 3rd April, 3PM - 11PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/978764699275198 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT) Sun 4th April, 3PM - 11PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/419207252573453 Darklove w/ Gumm Friday 9th April, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Ham, Jake Hughes, Traxion & Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/326395635266722 Novel x Other People Pres. Human Movement Friday 16th April, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Bella Claxton, Esterslah, Gumm & Marli www.facebook.com/events/326395635266722 Novel x Other People Pres. Loods Sunday 18th April, 4PM - 11PM Support: Frizzy McGuire, Gumm, Marli www.facebook.com/events/446213136722157 React Friday 23 April, 10PM - 5AM Djs: Drip, Jazz, Katie Pearson, Rev Lon, Ricky Nord, Solar Suite, Willem, Winnie The Wu https://www.facebook.com/events/452457209305729 Novel x Other People Pres. Luke Alessi Fri 30th Apr, 10PM - 5AM Support: Ham, Henry Who, Sindy, Willem https://www.facebook.com/events/1111365696050976 Novel x Other People Pres. Classics Saturday 15th May, 2PM - 9PM DJs: Aldonna, Anthony Pappa, Gavin Keitel, Jacob Malmo, John Course, Mike Callander, Papa Smurf, Sunshine, Walter Juan https://www.facebook.com/events/1361896244170527 ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/ Follow Novelcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3iRvGEC
The Human Movement project has undergone significant sonic development in the past 12 months. From a well-established house project within Sydney’s underground community, Edward Mcdonald has been on an epic roll. His most recent singles have elevated him from tastemaker to a producer reaching grandiose heights. His 2020 single, ‘Waiting’, is an exquisite slice of melancholic breaks described by BBC Radio 1 as ‘Bicep Meets Paul Woolford’, and his upcoming release schedule is swiftly becoming one to keep an eye on. Ahead of his headline show for us on 16 April at Bourke Street Courtyard, we are delighted to host the rising star for an energetic Novelcast. @humanmovement-aus ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel x Other People Pres. Fabrication & Mha Iri Fri 26 March @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Ben Grenfell, Black Tiger, Jack Smart, Jydn b2b Amuze, Kade Birchall, Sets + The City, Unknown Concept www.facebook.com/events/523759201938371 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT||Waitlist Open) Fri 2nd April, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, H.U.S. www.facebook.com/events/126506125729604 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT||Waitlist Open) Sat 3rd April, 3PM - 11PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/978764699275198 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT||Waitlist Open) Sun 4th April, 3PM - 11PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/419207252573453 Darklove w/ Gumm Friday 9th April, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Ham, Jake Hughes, Traxion & Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/326395635266722 Novel x Other People Pres. Human Movement Friday 16th April, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Bella Claxton, Gumm, Marli & Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/326395635266722 Novel x Other People Pres. Loods Sunday 18th April, 4PM - 11PM Support: Frizzy McGuire, Gumm, Marli www.facebook.com/events/446213136722157 React Friday 23 April, 10PM - 5AM Djs: Drip, Jazz, Katie Pearson, Rev Lon, Ricky Nord, Solar Suite, Willem, Winnie The Wu https://www.facebook.com/events/452457209305729 Novel x Other People Pres. Classics Saturday 15th May, 2PM - 9PM DJs: Aldonna, Anthony Pappa, Gavin Keitel, Jacob Malmo, John Course, Mike Callander, Papa Smurf, Sunshine, Walter Juan https://www.facebook.com/events/1361896244170527 ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/ Follow Novelcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3iRvGEC
After one night in Prague changed the course of his life, Finnian Langham returned to his hometown of Melbourne with a hunger to master the art of making people move. He quickly developed a reputation for his rambunctious DJ sets, adventuring deep into the depths of the Cyborg Disco. A slew of acclaimed releases followed on local and international labels including Sour Edits, Whisky Disco, Clipp.art and Hotfoot, showcasing his unique sampledelic production style cementing him as a mainstay of Melbourne’s dance-music community. Over time, his sound has broadened, and now you might catch him spinning anything from obscure 80’s synthpop to acid-tinged EBM and the odd bit of techno. Never one to be pinned down, Kayroy artfully blends these varied influences to deliver sets that are dynamic and exciting, heightened by his captivating stage presence. For this mix, the producer takes a cool ride through very breezy beats. @kayroyyy ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel x Other People Pres. Classics Sat 23 Jan, 12PM - 10PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard DJs: Dj Kiti, Mike Callander, Spacey Space, Steve Bleas, Sunshine, Tom Evans www.facebook.com/events/931108637634833 Novel x Other People Pres. Luke Alessi & Market Memories Sun 24 Jan, 3PM - 12AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Tiff Cornish, Some Sheila www.facebook.com/events/752322659034796 Novel x Other People Pres. Warehouse Sun 31 Jan, 3PM - 10PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support: BLUI, Claddy, Gumm, Katie Pearson, Tinika, Traj https://www.facebook.com/events/2903597939961379 Friends Of Friends Street Rave Sunday 7 March @ Inner-city location TBA DJs: Cassettes For Kids, Katie Pearson, Merve, Pretty Girl, Toni Yotzi + more TBA www.facebook.com/events/861735397989540 Smalltown Street Rave w/ Ben Klock, Maceo Plex, Anna Sunday 7 March @ Inner-city location TBA Support from Gumm, Marli www.facebook.com/events/618221922207350/ React Fri 5 Feb, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard DJs: Hannah D, Heatwave Tommy, In2stellar, Nebula, Rev Lon, Ricky Nord, Solar Suite, Willem www.facebook.com/events/796868954224704 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT||Waitlist Open) Fri 2nd April, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, H.U.S. www.facebook.com/events/126506125729604 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT||Waitlist Open) Sat 3rd April, 3PM - 11PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/978764699275198 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT||Waitlist Open) Sun 4th April, 3PM - 11PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/419207252573453 ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/ Follow Novelcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3iRvGEC
Ham is deeply obsessed with track curation and discovery. She’s a serial curator, as both a music collector as well as a music reporter covering the vibrant electronic community of Melbourne. She seeks sounds with elements of grounded earth, distant space, fast percussion and intermittent beats that give listeners the power to stomp creatively to the selective components they froth. This is a kaleidoscopic adventure into the world of electronic music. @hamsalad ==================================================== Upcoming Novel events: Novel x Other People Pres. Classics Sat 23 Jan, 12PM - 10PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard DJs: Dj Kiti, Mike Callander, Spacey Space, Steve Bleas, Sunshine, Tom Evans https://www.facebook.com/events/931108637634833 Novel x Other People Pres. Luke Alessi & Market Memories Sun 24 Jan, 3PM - 12AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support: Tiff Cornish, Some Sheila https://www.facebook.com/events/752322659034796 Friends Of Friends Street Rave Sunday 7 March @ Inner-city location TBA DJs: Cassettes For Kids, Katie Pearson, Merve, Pretty Girl, Toni Yotzi + more TBA www.facebook.com/events/861735397989540 Smalltown Street Rave w/ Ben Klock, Maceo Plex, Anna Sunday 7 March @ Inner-city location TBA Support from Gumm, Marli www.facebook.com/events/618221922207350/ Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT||Waitlist Open) Fri 22nd Jan, 10PM - 5AM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, H.U.S. www.facebook.com/events/126506125729604 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT||Waitlist Open) Sat 23th Jan, 3PM - 11PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/978764699275198 Novel Pres. Papa Smurf (3hr Trance Set) (SOLD OUT||Waitlist Open) Sun 24th Jan, 3PM - 11PM @ Bourke Street Courtyard Support from Aldonna, Walter Juan www.facebook.com/events/419207252573453 ==================================================== Stay in touch: www.facebook.com/weareNovel/ Follow Novelcast on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3iRvGEC
Raising the vibration in your living room with Mike Callander as part of our Weekly Weekend Vibrations Live Stream. To view Mike's full video stream: → https://youtu.be/6dq2LxY1kg0
Catch Mike Callander at Pitch Music & Arts Festival on Sunday March the 11th...
If you ask any house/techno promoter in Australia worth their salt to put together a lineup of the country’s best credible and underground DJ’s, you can bet on it that Melbourne’s Mike Callander will top that list. He is the man for any occasion, be it warming up for an international, taking the event home with a closing set, or even headlining the event, Callander is always technically proficient, never missing a beat. Cutting his teeth as a resident at the world famous, but now defunct, Honkytonks, he now resides at Australia’s most infamous haunt Revolver, alongside regular guest bookings all over Melbourne, Sydney and beyond. But it’s not just Australia where Callander has made a career; he is regularly invited internationally to play at global clubs such Rex Club in Paris and Berlin’s Watergate. (Get Physical’s DJ T personally invited him to play in Berlin for DJ T’s 20 years of DJing anniversary event.) On the production front Mike is known in Australia as an well-respected producer who has had solo releases signed to compilations mixed by David Seaman and Phil K, one full length album under his belt (‘Antarctica’), and he also co-runs and founded the highly esteemed Haul Music label. Recently he released the first remix under his new Zero Percent banner (a project alongside The Presets’ Kim Moyes) for indie act The Jezebels (the remix can also be found on this podcast). And to top it all off he also co-runs the School of Synthesis production school alongside international production veteran and legend, Davide Carbone. We can go on and on as Mike Callander really is that decorated, but in the end it’s all about the music so sit back and press play. We can’t be more excited to have one of Australia’s best (if not the best in our opinion) as our next guest… Interview and tracklist here: http://www.balancemusic.com.au/podcast/balance-selections-019-mike-callander/
http://mikael-klasson.com/podcast/10-1.m4a Tracklist: 1. Luigi Madonna – Le Ly Land 2. Kirill Mator-Yaga Original Mix 3. Mike Callander – Zero Fucks Given (Paul Mac Remix) 4. Fjaak – Rush (Original Mix) 5. The Yellowheads – Dungeons (Cari Lekebusch Remix) 6. Roman Lindau – Blue Jive 7. Kostas Maskalides – Atlantis (Original Mix) 8. Copy Paste Soul … Continue reading "Mix10 #001"
AU Underground 025 is here in the form of a finely executed exclusive mix from Mike Callander with the podcast including many of his own productions. Mixed by: Mike Callander |https://soundcloud.com/callander Presented by: Dylan Griffin |https://soundcloud.com/dylangriffin Post Production by: Adam Barclay Tracklist: 1 / 2 - Mike Callander “The Blinding Light & The Darkness” (unreleased ambient mix) / King So So “Tripping In The Sky” (Hippie Dance) 3 - Albrecht La’Brooy “Mailing Road” (Analogue Attic) 4 / 5 - Albrecht La’Brooy “Platform 9” (Analogue Attic) / Mike Callander “Cloud Dubs” (unreleased) 6 - Barnt “22_25” (Magazine) 7 - Ben Watt “Golden Ratio” (Charles Webster Remix) (Buzzin’ Fly) 8 - Reinhard Voigt “Rachanee” (Kompakt) 9 - King So So “Acid In The Sky” (Hippie Dance) 10 - 12” Phildo - Brad (toldmetodub) (Untzz Twelve Inch) 11 - Pastaboys feat. Osunlade “Deep Musique” (Rebirth) 12 - Brendan Moeller "Passage To Obscurity" (Atrophic Society) 13 - Dreems & Jagma “We Shall Be Found” (instrumental dub) (Multi Culti) facebook.com/auunderground (our official website is currently under re-construction)
Mike Callander – Haul Music [GTC181]
We are proud to present another exclusive podcast. Mike Callander is one of Australia’s hardest working DJs, and alongside Christian Vance and Craig McWhinney he is the co-founder of Haul Music. Here he delivers a mix of his favorite house and techno, starting with four new tracks from emerging Melbourne artists, and working his way through a diverse range of future classics from around the world. For tracklist go to: http://www.beefrecords.net/podcasts