Monday, August 23, 2010

Australia Vs The World


New beginning's are becoming an august trend. No drunfunk is not now doing star-sign's, however as our country approaches a political (and namely liberal) abyss it is great to know that fresh starts and the blossoming of careers are sprouting out of what could ultimately be looked in hindsight as a regressive time. With more and more ozzie releases hitting dance-floor's and pleasuring indie ears, it is destined that the Australian music scene will soon be receiving the accolades it deserves. Namely Art Vs Science have been obvious stand-outs for many around festival circuits - or even god forbid on the ol' wireless (thankyou tripleJ).

With their Magic Fountain tour in process the Art Vs Science trio have probably endured their fair share of 'pinch yourself' moments - as only a mere two years ago my pre-pubescent self and others looked on at Splendour In the Grass 2008 at a surprisingly good and fine-tuned live performance. Not rushing anything with single's and EP's keeping them active whilst touring their latest releases have been very well accepted by the ozzie electro/indie scene. 'Magic Fountain' a quickly assuming crowd and radio favourite; although not show casing their true range or talent (ie. the not so lyrical masterpiece it is) - does however encompass the true zeal and verve of their hard-hitting fist pumping style. Thankfully the trio have commissioned not only acclaimed internationals such as Kissy Sell Out to retouch the track but also local hero and drunkfunk favourite DCUP who puts a great jiving disco-pop spin on the tune. If you have not yet experienced an Art Vs Science live show - drunkfunk recommends you head to your local dance festival.
peace out!
nicK

Saturday, August 21, 2010

zed-ecks


Hailing from Peterborough, England the fresh electronic duo that are ZX have been rocking it ever since picking up acclaim for their remix of Fenech Soler's 'LA Love'. I am yet to find out if they have been snapped up by any label but it looks like the more they hold out the more the label groupies will circle. This is good news as we should hopefully be seeing a full scale release from the British youngen's on the horizon. Nevertheless their odd releases and remixes have proved producing aptitude far beyond their age, however this is becoming a huge trend all around the world and here in Oz with doozie producer's such as James Kane and Swick swirling the first legal drinks at a club night they are headlining. Their self-described synth house translates into a great Alex Metric, SebastiAn and early Grum sound. Influences aside it should be noted that these boys have devised their own original and mint sound with a nice mixture of rich, dreamy synth lines and popping bass drops. The young talent has yet again produced some timeless electro tracks primo for dancefloors, road trips, personal iPod boogie's - whatever the occasion. The electronic horizon yet again shines brightly on the future of the scene and young talent such as ZX.
peace out!
nicK

Sunday, August 15, 2010

48 hr Insomnia Zone


Alright kids once again Fuzzy has come up with the goods. As the 10th aniversary of Field Day looms, new years festivities will be extended for the likes of A-Trak, Justice, Aeroplane & Erol Alkan. It will be a true survival of the fittest test, however im sure there will be use of performance enhancing drugs.

The line-up speaks for itself...


A-Trak (Hip-Hop set)

Aeroplane

Art vs. Science

Baio (Vampire Weekend DJ Set)

Beardyman

Casino Kids

Chromeo

The Cool Kids

Duck Sauce

Erol Alkan

Jamaica

Justice

Klaxons

Marina & the Diamonds

Mystery Jets

Neon Indian

Peaches DJ Set

Plump Djs

Public Enemy

The Rapture

Sleigh Bells

So Me vs. DVNO

Tame Impala

Tensnake

Trentemoller

Yuksek

Zombie Disco Squad






enjoi