Apart from the CD front jacket, the images on this
page are by Glen Martin.
Al's Backyard "Into Deep"
Neil Harvey started out writing electronic music with the op-hop duo
'Ultra Fast Car' in 1997. In 1999, he began concentrating on the solo
project, Al's Backyard. The project was originally intended to be a
live act. In 2000, Neil took Al's Backyard to nights at Heaven, the
Art School Ball, and even to Melbourne. Currently, Neil is preparing
submissions for several of Australia's premier house labels.
Contact: E-mail: [email protected]
Archie Vs Nash T "Twisted Anthem" (Archie/Nash T)
Archie and Nash T have been two of Canberra's most visible dance music
producers and promoters in recent years. You can try and contact them
via the below details, although we've found it's (near) impossible to
get a reply from either of them.
Contact: Archie PO Box 211 Darlinghurst NSW 1300, E-mail: [email protected].
Nash T's E-mail: [email protected]
Web www.mp3.com/nasht
Artificial Vs Toupee "Hole in my Programme"
Artificial is Nicole Skeltys. Nicole also lead s a double life as half
of legendary space-cadet Australian act B(if)tek. She has been producing
since the early 90s in Canberra -now living in Melbourne, and is currently
in the finalisation stage of her second Artificial Album. She is also
the wobbly, afro-swivelling force behind the 'Stoner Classics' vinyl
series released through her label Melbourne Underground Konsortium (M.U.K.)
This series features raw funky chunks of Clone, Dark Network, Artificial,
Disco Stu and Khan Oral. These can be ordered care-of the following
address.
Releases: tracks on numerous compilations, "Libraries are Fun", "Electro-Lollipop-Explosion",
Contact: E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.biftek.com
Nic Lowrey, aka Toupee, is a notorious and naughty DJ extraordinaire,
with a recent production history with Artificial and Sobriquet. She
first swept to international notoriety in Canberra in the early 90s
and began her subsequent conquest of Melbourne in 1996. Recent Releases:
DJ Toupee has a track with Sobriquet called "Skyline" available on 'Cognition
3' through Clan Analogue, a track with Artificial on 'Stoner Classics
3'. Contact: [email protected]
c/o 151 Anderson St, Yarraville, Vic , 3013 http://
go.to/femmebots
Both Nicoles are busy in the studio concocting more funk oddities and
stoner house classix :)They are members of Clan Analogue.
Bounder "Underground"
Sound Engineer Simon Birks is set to take the Top 40 music world by
storm. This track incorporates the soulful voice of Bobby and the funky
guitar work of Gary Hogan. Releases: tracks on numerous compilations.
Email: Simon Birks, [email protected]
ph: 61-02-6241 1053.
Chindogu Circuit "Operation Benny Barbarosa"
Grab your partner and swing into style with Chindogu Circuit, currently
thrilling the kitty-hai scene with their unique, upbeat blend of romantic
melodies and finger snappin' beats. Just imagine that they're playing
just for you and get ready to jive off on your own private dreamboat
with "benny barbarosa". Chindogu Circuit also present a national electronica
radio show called "Beatroot". Send them your music and it will get played
and send them your event listings and release/artist info and they will
get promoted.
Recent Releases: "Nighttime music for groovies" (fuckmeboots recordings),
"Septuplets with Dean Martin" (mollusc records)
Contact: PO Box 237 O'Connor ACT 2602 Email: [email protected]
Chris Fresh Presents Dark Code "Consciousness (single
edit)"
Chris has made bringing cutting edge dance sounds to Canberra a life
mission. As a DJ, promoter, producer, and writer, his passion for electronic
sounds of all kinds has led him to inspire generations of DJs and clubbers
alike. 'Consciousness' is one of his latest studio offerings, with a
driving dark progressive tech groove that is currently available on
vinyl through Compression Records.
Recent Releases: 'Lights Out' by North Atlantic (EQ Records) and watch
our for 'Possession' by Chris Fresh, out soon on Vicious Vinyl. Also
forthcoming in 2002 is Chris's remix of 'Not Much Left' by locals Paul
Richter & Marky, a new North Atlantic single called 'Mindfilter', and
various other projects.
Web: www.residentadvisor.com.au/profiles.asp?ID=214,
Email: [email protected]
Clone "filler (dub)" Clone first appeared in 1995 under the name 'Sirkus of Sorts', with
a track on the Radio 2XX compilation CD "These songs and more". Since
then they've released numerous tracks on compilation CDs from Clan Analogue
and Melbourne Underground Konsortium (M.U.K.) They are currently living
in Melbourne and working on a full-length album (due for release in
2001) although they frequently show up at obscuro electronic nights
in dingy Canberra bars and nightclubs.
Recent Releases: The track "Early" on the Cognition 3 CD compilation
(Clan Analogue), "Disco Panther's Escape" on the Twenty Disco Greats
CD compilation (Clan Analogue), "Just get the job done" on the Cognition
CD compilation (Clan Analogue), as well as "Laundromat" on "Stoner Classix
Vol. 2" released by M.U.K. Contact: Email care of the Dark
Network web-page URL: http://www.mp3.com.au/Clone
Continuum "Neurosis"
Continuum was activated during late 1991 in Canberra when n-Entropy
and g-Quantum chanced upon the coalescence of scientific theory and
musical structure. After realising the inadequacies of the afore-mentioned
theories, Continuum set about reconstructing the modern sonic edifice.
Recommencing their existence in Melbourne brought a new epoch in the
perimeters of sound. They have made many diverse performances throughout
the nineties, from shopping arcades to warehouse parties, rave chill-out
rooms, cutting edgenightclubs, touring with the Big Day Out as well
as performing a live improvised soundtrack to Australia's first public
screening of the eight-hour Andy Warhol film "Empire".
Recent Releases: Numerous CDRs and tracks on several compilation CDs.
"Neurosis" ($10, 47 mins plus film-clip)
and "Structure" CD ($10, 52 mins) are available care of Blatant
Propaganda or from Continuum. Contact: c/o - Continuum's management:
Nicholas Bates, Master Management, PO Box 12408, A'Beckett Street, Melbourne,
Victoria 8006 E-mail: [email protected]
Dark Network "Pizza"
Dark Network is a collaboration between BoDaley and Tim O'Loghlin. They
began working together in 1993 during the early days of Clan Analogue
Canberra. Dark Network's early material featured a strong electro-industrial
tinge, until founder Mike Dowling left to start up his own rival musical
project. Since then Dark Network's music has shifted its emphasis towards
dub-tinged minimal electronic compositions, with regular performances
at Sydney's legendary Klub Kooky and a number of tracks on compilation
CDs and vinyl EPs. Now resident in Melbourne, the group is currently
finishing off their new album, due for release in 2002. They have released
tracks on numerous compilations.
Recent Releases: the CDR "Dark Network"
($10, 60 mins) is available care of Blatant Propaganda.
Further, D.N. have tracks on the "Stoner Classix vol.2" 12 inch single
(available care of "artificial" for $20 + postage), the track "Magic
Genie" on the Just Is CD compilation (Kookyburra Recordings), "Hypothermic
Polka No.2" on the Cognition 3 CD compilation (Clan Analogue) as well
as "After Hours" on "Twenty Disco Greats" (Clan Analogue)
Contact: Email care of their contact
web-page URL: http://www.darkwork.net
DJ Citizen has been involved with EYE, ELF and the Blatant Propaganda
'zine and label since their inceptions.
Releases: tracks on numerous compilations, "Are
You Contented?" 25min CDr. 2008 update: DJ Citizen's music has been re-absorbed into EYE's releases so check those out via www.EyeMusic.info
E.L.F. "A Nice Walk in the Park" & "Puppets..."
E.L.F. spawned from EYE in 1996: inspired by a headlining appearance
on the Clan Analogue stage at the 1996 Sydney Big Day Out with the members
of B(if)tek and Dark Network. Originally known as "aya", E.L.F. is designed
to showcase the non-industrial, non-vocal, dancier electroid noises
made by EYE. E.L.F. tracks range from dark and heavy industrial drum
& bass (though some of these are no w being reassigned as DJ Citizen)
to ambientish bubbling analogue acid, from cutesy electronica big-beat
to thumping techno, electro, house and trance. E.L.F. has featured on
over 12 compilation CDs, received airplay on Radio JJJ's Saturday night
"mixup" show, over 30,000 MP3 d�loads (& climbing) in the
past 12 months at mp3.com and regular airplay on Australian Community
Radio stations.
"A NiceWalk in the Park" is an edit of that taken from the
upcoming 2003 factory-pressed CD. "Puppets" was originally
released on EYE's CD "Politics can
be Fun - Volume 1" (1999) and marked as an "aya mutation".
However, the track is much more reflective of E.L.F. than of EYE - hence
it's re-release here.
Releases: tracks on 14 compilations, 1/. "Preview"
(2000) 50min CDr, 2/. "Live at X.X.L."
(2002) 40min CDr.
EYE "Psychological Warfare (dystopian mix)" &
"Lords of this Planet"
EYE has been culture-jamming through numerous media since 1991, choosing
to spend most of this time in the diy (do-it-yourself) world of underground
networking. EYE assimilates and reconstitutes a wide variety of musical
influences from industrial to drumNbass, from acid to punk. EYE's most
recent CD "Politics can be Fun - Volume 1" featured the cameo-vocals
of numerous Australian politicians. Various tracks such as "Mandate!"
were favourites on many community radio stations and received numerous
rave reviews. The video to "Mandate!" was shown on several national
music programs. And yes, it's true, EYE were threatened with arrest
during the filming of this video; for jamming and dancing about in grim
reaper outfits, gas masks and John Howard masks at Parliament House.
There is a tonne of EYE propaganda at the web-site.
Releases: tracks on over 50 compilations CDs; 1/. "Propaganda Machine Volume 1" 50 min CD;
2/. "Politics Can Ve Fun - Volume 1" 45min CD; 3/. "Propaganda
(is Sexy)"; 4/. "Aphazia 1992-98", 60 min CDr; 5/. "Herd Under Social Hypnosis", 50 min CDr; 6/. "Gratings" 50min CDr. Some of these are available from: www.EyeMusic.info
Mr Fink "Hunting"
Mr Fink started out as a DJ in the early 90's and has gone through many
incarnations such as promoter (Miles of Smiles/Superloops), music journalist
(Next Music/Tribe/BMA) and musician. Now living in Sydney, Fink is focussing
on making his own tunes and will be launching his label in 2001 with
a 5 track EP release of funkin' breaks and smooth tech.
Recent Releases: "In The Centre" on the "Beatscootin'" Cd compilation
(Groovescooter Recordings), "If You wanna Dance" on the"Beat 'n' Squelch
# 2" CD comp (DumpHuck Records), "Funk Dat" (co-production) Sly P.I.
single (Barbarino Records)
Contact: PO Box 1537, Darlinghurst NSW, 1300. Email: [email protected]
Future Retro "Cannot Explain"
Formed in 1999 in Canberra, Future Retro describe themselves as "some
dudes who regularly take time off from their high powered careers to
lay down funky grooves and heart-breaking melodies". The style is "space
age pop music".
Releases: "Organic Machines" (2002) Email: [email protected],
Web: www.mp3.com/futureretro,
Postal: c/o - Paul Bambury 7/11 Earle St Lyneham ACT 2602, ph: 6247
3047
Groovescooter "Boots On (For System Kicking)"
Groovescooter are an electronic based pairing who have been together
since the 80s, starting out in Canberra as the 8 piece, "Elephant Talk",
where they regularly performed at events like Rock For The Forests and
Club Limpopo, along with gigs at Tilley's and the ANU Bar. They also
run their own label, Groovescooter Records. Working on numerous remixes
for a diverse group of artists, the twosome also produce tracks under
the names "Society", "Mothloop" & "Moskito".
Recent Releases: Tracks on various compilations including "BEATScootin",
"Beat Encounter", "Beat & Squelch no.3" & "Re-fashioned". Their track
"Baconbag" is also available on vinyl thru N.Z.'s freQ Records.
Contact: PO Box 127, Edgecliff NSW 2027 E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.zip.com.au/~gscooter
Gruv Dios "Flute Song"
The members of Gruv Dios are Jeremy Joshua and James Power. They have
been involved in the Canberra dance music scene for many years, organising
and DJ'ing at numerous events such as the regular club night "Fang".
They have more than a full album's worth of groovey house tunes completed
and are on the hunt for the right label. Contact: E-mail:[email protected]
Igloo & the Icicles "Twist"
Led Pup, formerly known as Igloo, has shrugged of SOL for Utos. "Strange
News..." is his reminder that the revolution is *not* around the corner,
but the *becoming* of the revolution of everyday life. "Defeat is not
always failure. The future does not always belong to those who triumph.
We never play our last card."
Recent Releases: "Strange News from Another ***Star***" CDR (1999)
Contact: [email protected]
Web: http://www.mp3.com/IglooandtheIcicles
and http://www.redthread.cjb.net
Lacklustre "Let us help you spend more than you
earn"
Subversive Lyrics and Sampling, Trash Techno Beats. Primarily made to
make our mates laugh. Formed in Canberra in early 1999 whilst working
and studying in the ACT. Moved to far North Queensland in early 2000,
then commenced recording and touring in South East Asia from June -
December 2000. Recording has begun on the forth coming album "Art of
Darkness".
Releases: "The Music is Violent" (1999) $7 (CDR), "A Nation of Bastards"
(1999) $7 (CDR), "The Human Virus" EP (2000) $5 (CDR) available from
Blatant Propaganda or
from the Mind steP Records: PO Box 3465 Hermit Park QLD 4812, Email:
[email protected]
Web: http://groups.msn.com/themindstep
Meem "Ole Geaza"
Meem originated in Canberrra in the mid-late-1990s and relocated to
Sydney several years ago. This track is taken from the album "yum
yum and miffy".
Releases: "machines & records" (2ble CD), "yum yum and miffy" (CD),
in all good record stores.
Email: [email protected], Web: www.meem.org
Pearldivers (of the subconscious) "Dali's Martini
(faint memory mix)"
Pearldivers (of the subconscious) comprise of dr: benway, and (sometimes)
his associates who were last seen cruising the casinos of Monte Carlo,
seeking inspiration for writing b-sides and so on..Rumour has it that
they are planning a return to Australia. Are you ready? Put on your
ear-goggles, and dive into a vast ocean of surreal beats and "watch"
the sounds rush by. Marvel at the colours but remember to come back
up for air, before you go back for more.
Contact: E-mail: [email protected]
Q T "Hoppin' Around"
QT is a brazenly trashy electro-pop side project of EYE. Primary influences include Daze, Aqua, Vengaboys
and anything of the ilk that is cheesy and commercial dance music (for commercialism's sake). What more can be said.
This is the first QT release.
Reductionist "Sound Bite"
The latest musical project from Nick Wilson, Reductionist is an exemplar
manifestation of the unforeseeable become necessity. Having played in
such seminal Canberra bands as Space Is Ace, The Entwined, Cybernetic
and Continuum, Reductionist continues Wilson's excavation into subterranean
fragments of sonic structure. Nick Wilson lived for twenty-two years
in Canberra. "Sound Bite" has also been released under the
title "The Locked Door". It was written and recorded in collaboration
with tap-dancing Melbourne composer Raelene Howell.
Contact: same as for Continuum.
Paul Richter "Meteor (Lounge Edit)"
Paul Richter is a German artist who has been living in Canberra for
the past 3-4 years. His productions combine many elements of electronic
music and reach from progressive house and trance to breaks and ambient
soundscapes. 2002 should see the debut vinyl pressing of "Not Much Left"
by Paul Richter & Marky. E-Mail: [email protected]
Stalker "Untitled track #6"
Stalker has been casting his organic electronics over Canberra and beyond
for the past several years. He gigs regularly. An elusive chap, he likes
to retain a cloud of mystery about his work.
Recent Releases: The "Landscapes" CD (2000) is available via Synaesthesia
Records
Contact: Email: [email protected]
STK "2:11"
STK currently lives in Canberra. He has been producing electronic music
for two years. He draws inspiration from Detroit's electronic music.
Recent Releases: Contact: [email protected]
SysX "Miraculous"
How do they know thAt the fActory Actully fiXeS people?? They Send you
to the fActoy to be fiXed... you see, you don't know thAt you're A broKen
mAchine thAt's why they send you to the fActory........ SysX is broKen
mAchine.........
Recent Releases: "Broken mAchine" (2002,
50 min CDR) is available care of Blatant Propaganda.
Contact: [email protected]
Web: www.mp3.com.au/SysX
Trancendental Anarchists "Prime 11"
T.A. have been producers of fine ambient and space music since 1984.
Paul Bambury (core member) moved from Sydney to Canberra in 1998.
Recent Releases: 4 ambient tracks (under the name qpod) were re-released
in 2001 on the Think Records double CD "Environments", "Cluster Zone"
on Silent Records in 1994 as well as tracks on several other CD compilations.
The full CDs "Softcore" CD (1999) and "Prime" CD (2000) are available
via the below mp3.com address.
Contact c/o- the Future Retro address Web: http://mp3.com/trany
Kimmo Vennonen "Reality Intrudes (Edit)"
Kimmo Vennonen is involved in many activities combining music and electronics.
In addition to being a broadcaster and station engineer at 2XXfm, he
runs a CD mastering & digital production studio. He has worked as a
freelance sound recordist, with Canberra theatre companies as sound
designer, played with prominent Sydney improvising musicians in "Mind/Body/Split"
and put together interactive sound installations. He is an ANU Visiting
Fellow at the Australian Centre for the Arts and Technology, where he
is researching Ambisonic sound spatialization.
Releases: "Reality Intrudes" CDr ($10) available via Blatant
Propaganda. Email: [email protected],
Web: www.kvp.net.au
Voice of Dog "Mushrooms part 1 (cook up)"
VoD is made up of artists releasing material on the Mind steP Records
label. Recording started after our move from the ACT to Townsville,
QLD. The album was mastered and produced @ Camel Studios, Dili, East
Timor and released in Perth WA, between Feb to Oct 2000.
Recent Releases: "A the Mind steP Records Collaboration" (2000)$7 (CDr)
Contact: same details as for Lacklustre.
Whiteplan "Against Stupidity"
Whiteplan first cast its shadow over the cowering city of Canberra with
the CD "People and Design" and concurrent website launch in 1998. It
has asserted its insidious presence in other forms as early as 1992,
including the electro-grunge stylings of "All I want for Christmas"
and a live performance at Narrabundah College in 1993. Whiteplan is
currently biding its time in Melbourne.
Recent Releases: "Prototypical" ($10,
53 mins) and "People and Design" ($10, 43 mins) are available care of
Blatant Propaganda or from Whiteplan. Contact: E-mail: [email protected]