Mix Series Music Victoria

MV019 Dirty Versachi

Bio
Garnering global support, Melbourne’s JPA holds a slew of house and techno ammo, signing with Hot Since 82’s paramount label Knee Deep In Sound. Recognised for his club-ready catalogue, JPA’s music carries the true sensibilities of a pioneering producer and DJ that’s held the reigns for a decade. Forging ahead on Josh Butler’s Origins RCRDS, Bush Recordings, Visions Music and more, the JPA name is bound with tenacity. 2020 welcomed the refreshing ‘Atmosphere’ EP on Knee Deep In Sound, gaining its peak spot at #12 on the Beatport chart and hailed by the curator himself as an impressive releases on the label.

Still played by the likes of Joris Voorn, Nic Fanciulli, Laurent Garnier, Oxia, Danny Tenaglia, Maceo Plex and Richie Hawtin, the release has paved the way for JPA’s future strides on the label. Late 2020 also saw official remixes of Jam & Spoons’ original ‘Right In The Night’. On the club circuit, JPA has reserved attention across Australia’s realm of notable clubs while also having toured throughout Europe, from Ibiza to Amsterdam and some of the electronic music industry’s lucrative events including ADE. An emotive force in the house and techno pool, JPA’s forthcoming inventory looms, holding a superbly curated signature of his own for 2024.

Socials
https://www.facebook.com/jeanpaul.adolphe.9/
https://www.instagram.com/jpamusic_au/

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/jpamusic

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dS5rpk9HtHvP04KSEhckK
https://www.beatport.com/artist/jpa/453551

Tracklist
Hot Since 82 feat. Ron Carroll - Preach
Toomy Disco - Ma Feelings
JPA - Dreams*
JPA - Keep Groovin*
Monk - Minute Dreamer*
JPA feat. Kate Watts - Fierce*
JPA Feat. Natalie Gauci - In My Head*
Cameron Jack - Funky Lover
JPA - That Feeling*
Cameron Jack - Baby
JPA feat. Kate Watts - Stand For*
JPA feat Lauren Tatyana - Hold Me*
Deetron - Runnin'
JPA - In Your Eyes feat. Hugo Bladel*
JPA - For Your Love*
JPA - Spirits*
Fioretti - ID
JPA - Hypnotising (Poolside Mix)*

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MV019 Dirty Versachi

Bio
Naarm / Melbourne-based DJ, producer and singer, Dirty Versachi is an alien creature assimilating on their new planet by channelling feelings of isolation into innovative new art. Teaming up with co-producer Andrew Huhtanen McEwan (Huntly), mixing engineer Tim Watt (MUTO, Golden Features) and mastering engineer Klaus Hill (PNAU, Ministry Of Sound) to sculpt the DirtyVersachi sound. Although they are the new kid on the block, since their launch in May 2021, they have made waves within the Australian music industry achieving support from triple j, MTV Upload and Spotify editorial playlists (Just chill, New Dance Beats, New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, Sunday Sessions, to name a few). They have also achieved media support from KALTBLUT, Stoney Roads, Pilerats, To Be magazine, Life Without Andy, Like Velvet, Acid Stag and Musicfeeds.

Dirty Versachiʼs live performances are an enigmatic experience, as they perform as an alien drag queen who embodies superstar energy. Their set is a combination of DJing, singing live and choreographed movements with backup dancers. In March 2021 Dirty Versachi had 4 performances at Mardi Gras which included two Heaps Gay parties, a performance at The Bearded Tit and an appearance at Barbaʼs club night. By owning their fem, non-binary energy, they are working to inspire a shift in the music industry to celebrate and support queer artists. They believe in using the power of fantasy and self-expression to create healing and bring people together as a community.

With their current release ‘Fantasy Control’ and their forthcoming single ‘Pumped Up Like A Pony’ set to be release at the end of May, Dirty Versachi has moved their sound into a dance club era with a DJ mix curated for Music Victoria to showcase inspiration of soundscapes they gravitate towards. 

Socials
https://www.facebook.com/dirtyversachi/
https://www.instagram.com/dirtyversachi

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/dirtyversachi

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gyh3MRutl5SLUS2jxIWus?si=yfTT4SbzT0OjHqOFAAlq0Q
https://www.youtube.com/c/DirtyVersachi

Website
https://www.dirtyversachi.com/

Tracklist
Give It To Me - BRED
Pvssy - Boys Noise
The Transition - Ben Prophet
BVNQUET - Mas Que Nada Dub 1
Danza Lokura - Zisko
Lit 2 Quit - Amadeezy
System
Push And Shove - CAUXS
The Blunt - Mezer
Thinking of U
SMOKED OUT - DJ SWISHERMAN
Tryna Dance - Nickname
Don't Play! 不要玩 - Double Clapperz Remix
Normal Level Set - Viikatory
Fuck Me Pumps
123.
Work That - Creeds
Seduction K7 - Samo O
Nerves
Bang Bang Bang
Lick It - Juicy Selekta's Bootylicious Remix
Straight to Ya Dome - Swoosh

MV018 Cara Murphy

Cara has become a staple in Melbourne's dynamic House Music scene, having immersed herself in its pulsating beats for over 15 years. Her journey began in the vibey corners of local spots like Q Bar, 161, and Saratoga, where she first fell head over heels for Classic House. Not one to stay in her comfort zone, Cara soon found herself at events like Sunny, where her musical horizons broadened, sparking a passion for Progressive/Melodic House and Techno.

The lockdown of 2021 rekindled Cara's interest in DJing, a craft she had toyed with back in the early 2000s. She burst back onto the scene in May 2021, playing her first club gig since her hiatus. Since then, she's been a whirlwind of activity, quickly becoming a regular fixture in the buzzing Chapel Street circuit. Her talent has secured her weekly residencies at some of the area's most esteemed clubs, such as Onesixone (on Thursdays and Saturdays), Pawn & Co, and The Social.

Cara's career has been studded with impressive milestones:
- She's had the thrill of supporting renowned artists like Anthony Pappa, Low Steppa, MANDY, Lo'99, Luuk Van Dijk, Monkey Safari, and Angelo Ferreri.
- Her talents shone brightly at DiscoBOX, where she played for both the Defected and Glitterbox 2022 AU tours.
- In 2023, she represented Australian talent on the global stage at the Amsterdam Dance Event, dazzling the crowd with her signature mixes.
- A testament to her popularity and skill, Cara was voted as the Best DJ in Music Victoria's public vote in 2023.

Cara's journey reflects not just her personal growth but also the evolving landscape of Melbourne's contemporary music scene.

Socials
www.facebook.com/cara.murphy.73
www.instagram.com/cara_murphy_music

Soundcloud
@caram

Listen/Buy

Website
https://linktr.ee/Cara_Murphy_Music

Tracklist
Maori, Adam Ten - Spring Girl (Extended Mix)
Silversix* - Bassgirl (Original Mix)
Gorge, Markus Homm - Bad Guy (Extended Mix)
Mike Rish* - Shoreditch Funk (Original Mix)
Retza* - Hover (HOOPS* Remix)
Tom Evans*, Tim Light* - About A Place (Original Mix)
Freiboitar - You Gotta Hear That (Extended Mix)
Sunshine* - Glory (Extended Mix)
Dale Howard - I Feel Like (Original Mix)
Ron Carroll - Walking Down The Street (Holmes John* Remix)
Tom Evans*, Monochrome*, Bruno Blanc* - Play It Twice (Dilby Extended Remix)
Swoop* - The Rambler (Holmes John* Remix)
Yolanda Be Cool - Hip Trumpets feat. KVISION (Extended Mix)
Odd Mob - Give You (Extended Mix)
Stacie Fields - Back In (Original Mix)
Butch, Toman - No Worries (Toman, Remix)
Luke Alessi*, Jordan Brando* - Affogato (Extended Mix)
ColorJaxx - Sing The Sound (Original Mix)
Tim Light* - Here Comes The Music (Rory Marshall* Remix)
Needs No Sleep*, Mason Flint* - Supersonic feat. Eddy
De Saint - Big Mama Crystal (Market Memories* Remix)

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MV017 Caity Watsøn

A Caity Watsøn set maintains a meticulous progression that skilfully balances her signature blend of intense kicks and dark grooves with hypnotic/hyper lyrics and utter silliness to keep her crowd energised and surprised. From dark and hypnotic techno, to hard industrial techno, to hard dance, and even house and disco, Caity's sound shines through consistently no matter what genre she covers.

Grateful for Naarm’s thriving music scene, Caity has had the honour of playing at iconic Melbourne venues such as Revolver Upstairs, My Aeon, Rubix Warehouse, KISS FM, Area3000 & Melbourne Pavilion, as well as guest spots for Music Victoria, Anomalie Collective, Proponent Records and more. In 2023, Caity was signed as a resident artist for Track08 and was nominated for Best DJ at the Music Victoria Awards 2023.

Caity draws inspiration from labels such as KD Raw, HATE, Filth on Acid & OBSCUUR Records, and from producers such as Caravel, Brutalismus 3000, Mark Greene, Part Time Killer, Hanubis, Flug, Svarog & Nørbak. Her musical influences extend beyond the electronic realm, finding inspiration in metal, doom, grunge, alt rock, disco & funk genres.

A manifestation of her years of passion for connecting like-minded people & building a community, Caity is also the founder of Naarm techno collective '150 BPM', which focuses on monthly parties showcasing raw, hypnotic and hard techno genres. ‘150 BPM’ is a mindset – aiming to push artists to play what they thought they could never get away with.

Socials
www.facebook.com/caitywatsonn
www.instagram.com/caitywatson_

Soundcloud
www.soundcloud.com/caitywatson

Listen/Buy

Website
www.facebook.com/150bpmevents

Tracklist
mSOLO - A is for Atom*
Rory Marshall - Deep Business*
Modal. - Xchange*
Ish Anja - Ashes of my aura*
Kit Kat - A3K*
April Kerry & Jozef Conor - I'm Telling You*
Ish Anja - Wake Up To Remember*
Rob Lewis (Prosdo remix) - My Reality*
Maverick - Check This Out*
Comradenathan - Dawn*
Comeradenathan - Dusk*
Haber (Royboy remix) - Ravenous*
Ad Nauseam (Tenebrarum mix) - The House of 1000 Corpses*
Kill Your Idols - Raw*
Kill Your Idols - First Everything*
Zane Micallef - The Danger*
Zane Micallef - Obsidian*
Samari - Manufactured Hate*
SamHard (SIUL remix) - Marauders*
Illya Korniyenko (Ad Nauseam remix) - Gumball 3000*
Ad Nauseam - Better Living Through Chemistry*
Haber - Japanese Game Show Boss Battle Theme*

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MV016 Rakhi

Rakhi has become notorious for her sexy, energy-building sets across Naarm. An expression of her unique style and identity, her sound is rhythmic, melodic, and bass-heavy, merging the genres she loves to get your hips swinging. With expansive selections, she brings her feminine, fairy-like touch to hard drums, breaks and basslines. Rakhi’s own productions combine her love of rhythm and big bass with emotional soundscapes, vocals and instrumentation. While you may have seen Rakhi throw down heat at one of Naarm’s parties, you’re just as likely to have heard the softer side of her sound at a northside bar or beer garden. Having quickly become a staple in the local electronic music scene, it is of no surprise that she was shortlisted for ‘Best DJ’ in the Music Victoria Awards 2023. Rakhi kicked off a big year at Zeerust Festival followed by an interstate debut in Eora for Kerfew X World Pride, honorary support for Pretty Girl’s sold out Naarm headline show, and an international debut at Kiosk Radio in Brussels. A Rakhi set will likely cover music from every continent, blend unlikely genres, and have you ask “what do you call this?” more than once. Carrying a perceptive ear and compelling ability to command the energy in any room, Rakhi is unstoppable in carving out space for her unique style.

Socials
https://www.facebook.com/rakhiwav
https://www.instagram.com/rakhiwav

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/rakhiwav

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4NDo1EwE4qKka6C3Lxw7AJ?si=wFtoZ8R4TF-jR_rVV_H3CQ

Website
https://linktr.ee/rakhi.wav

Tracklist
Pistaccio - A Message From Gaia*
Dauwd - The Yuzer (DJ Plead Remix)
DJ PGZ - Hypnotic Suburbs Pt. 1&2 ft. Teether*
Ayesha - V7
LOIF - Stealth*
French II - Grooverider
Sansibar - My Boom (Reptant’s Lizard Tech Mix)*
LUXE - Ripple & Effect (Sirl & Surge Mix)
DJ JM - Syze
RONI - 911
Ekzander - 4PM Alarm*
Soul Mass Transit System - Love A Dub
Osmosis Jones - Signal*
Villager - Steady
Recluse - Hi-tek Cycle*
Surusinghe - Bop*
Sir Hiss - Set Speed
Entrañas - Instinto
Sleep Exchange  - Flux Capacitor (Rakhi Remix)*
Luca Durán - Pa’ Bailar ft. Parco Palaz
Siu Mata & Amor Satyr - Twinkle
Hojo - 16 O’s ft. Novelist
Aloka - Granulate
Sam Binga, Bakery, Emz - Block & Delete
Sleep Exchange  - Lizard Welcoming Committee
AD ZEE - Far I Sound*
Renzo - Angels Cry [Unreleased]*
OK EG - Endless River*

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MV015 Sunshine

Picture this- A dance floor you don’t want to leave. It’s heaving with an aura infectious to those still waiting out the front of the club. The energy is ablaze with electronic music devotees, smiles on faces and drinks in the air, where everyone unites and rejoices when the aptly named Sunshine graces those coveted decks. With an anthemic groove to hook you back in, the Melbourne DJ, producer and curator of Disco Faith Recordings strings together a renowned slew of nu disco, soulful house, jacking house, progressive house, Detroit techno and driving techno to make you want to get up and go out.

Having taken to the turntables everyday, Sunshine garnered cheeky late night rave slots leading to iconic headline shows and it was evident that Melbourne was perfect for her. With 22 years as a DJ she has truly devoted herself to the house, disco and techno journey, watching Melbourne flock to her dance floor at Revolver Saturdays for the 7am Rise & Shine session every Saturday morning for 19 years, where she’s also played with the likes of Gary Beck, Radio Slave, Seth Troxler and Sven Vath. Sunshine’s residency at Poof Doof since 2012 has also been one for the record books. On the festival circuit, Sunshine has graced us with her radiating dose of hapno (happy house and techno), at Beyond The Valley, Splendour In The Grass, Piknic Electronik and Babylon alongside the likes of international pioneers Gorge, Amelie Lens, Horse Meat Disco and Butch.

In 2016 Sunshine embarked on a different kind of sonic energy. Creating Sunshine and Disco Faith choir, she had a vision to fuse a club-ready DJ set with the uplifting energy of a 12 piece choir, making people rejoice. Selling out shows and welcoming the congregation, she went on to curate Disco Faith Recordings, delivering an energy, disco ambiance and underground hues to have the masses on their feet. In 2021, Sunshine’s ability to adapt and transform as a performer has gone from strength to strength. Whilst many slowed down, Sunshine beamed down on us all. Closing the coveted Sidney Myer Music Bowl for Piknic Electronik in January 2021 and headlining events such as infamous the Untitled day parties, The Breakfast Club, Poof Doof Sydney, Novel Classics and Xe54 plus her usual haunts. Lock in breakfast at Revolver Saturdays or claim a spot at a summer festival with a sneaky dose of dance floor bliss from Sunshine, and your weekend couldn't get any better.

Socials
facebook.com/sunshinethedj
instagram.com/sunshinethedj

Soundcloud
@sunshinethedj

Listen/Buy
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gqFwTie1K04n78NQl3h7a?si=xnyzxaLYT7aeCwBKWle51Q

Website
https://www.discofaith.com/

Tracklist
Gorge - Be Yourself / Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around… Comes Around (Sunshine* mashup)
Andrew Meller - Landing (Danny Serrano Remix)
CDC - Around You
Audiojack - Cosmonaut
Jamie Stevens* - Storm Front (Mike Rish* Remix)
Gorge - Don't Tell Me
Jamie Stevens* - Seeds
Idd Aziz, The Angels (IL) - Jungle Walk Feat. Idd Aziz
Armand Van Helden, Kideko - The Fire (Melé Remix)
Sunshine* - Glory
Cratebug - Melondrop (Chicago Mix)
Jamie Stevens*, Garance - Extatique
Nick Curly - Second Lick
Cristoph - Tha Music
Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir* - In the Shadows (Club Mix)
Gary Beck - Famoo Funk
Arno Cost, Norman Doray - Show Luv
Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir* - Welcome to the Dancefloor
Bart Skils - Rising Sun
Markus Homm - Again (Market Memories* Remix)
Jack Colletta*, Joe Mattei* - Free Falling (Steve Bleas* Remix)
Cristoph - Saints & Sinners
Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir* - The Ride (Laura King* Remix)
Jordy Mason* - Another Weekend

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