Melbourne Techno Collective

MTC & Sneakerpeeps present: DEETRON

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:17:34 +0000

That’s right folks if you haven’t heard by now the next Melbourne Techno Collective event will be a collaboration with Hardware and Poison Apple and will feature Swiss techno master DEETRON.

Tech-house, house, Detroit, whatever you wanna call it, Sam Geiser aka Deetron has consistently produced some of the club orientated music over the past 7 years! And after considerable time away he will finally return to Australia, to exhibit his hypnotic mix of uplifting voyages, funky techno and dance-floor bombs

For more information check out the links below:
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MTC Radio 39 – August 02 2010

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:52:15 +0000

MTC Radio 39 – August 02 2010

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The latest edition of MTC Radio is available to download now. Tune in as the boys wrestle with a dodgy CDJ while Sam tries to figure out the difference between Australian and English accents.

MTC Set Times & Guestlist

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:42:47 +0000

The set times for this Friday’s MTC 8th Birthday event have now been released (see below). Party goers looking to obtain priority entry on the night can do so by adding themselves to the online guestlist found at www.melbournetechnocollective.com.au/guestlist

10 DJ Subtype (DJ comp winner)
11 Ace Stojevski & Caine Sinclair
12 Sam McEwin & Danni B
01 Jay Reading and Dave Rankine
02 DJ Devious
330 Matt Radovich and Craig McWhinney

MTC DJ Comp Winner Announced

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:29:42 +0000

Congratulations to Jacques Guillaumier AKA DJ Subtype who will be performing the opening set at this Friday’s Melbourne Techno Collective event as the winner of the MTC DJ competition. Jacques’ mix was selected from over 20 sets which were submitted as part of the promotion to uncover the next local techno star.

You can catch DJ Subtype performing alongside Adelaide’s DJ Devious, Dave Rankine, Danni B, Matt Radovich, Craig McWhinney, Sam McEwin, Jay Reading, Ace Stojevski & Caine Sinclair at the MTC’s 8th Birthday this Friday August 13. View Details

Detroit Grand Pubahs to release new album

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:16:17 +0000

Paris the Black Fu & The Mysterious Mr O AKA The Detroit Grand Pubahs have returned with a brand new album which will be released in September this year.

The album entitled Madd Circus, which will be released on their own label Deletefunk and distributed locally through Stomp, will feature their first single NUmb, Deaf & DUmb, a pop-ish affair with catchy vocals and typically left of centre appeal.

You can watch the video clip for their First Single NUmb, Deaf & DUmb below.

Detroit Grand Pubahs – NUmb, Deaf & DUmb

DJ Comp: Win A Set At The Next MTC!

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:18:57 +0000

Attention all Bedroom Bangers! The Melbourne Techno Collective and Haul Music are proud to present the MTC DJ competition. If you’re an up and coming techno jock and you think you have what it takes to cut it alongside the MTC’s residents and guests, then this is your tkt in. We’re not going to make it easy for you though, so make sure you read the instructions below and get your entries in quick. The winning entrant will perform at the next MTC event on August 13.

How To Enter:
1. Entrants must submit a 30 minute mix showcasing their talent. Mixes exceeding 34 minutes will be ineligible.
2. The mix must contain a track from the latest Haul release, Gorel by Adrian Miles. The EP is available to purchase now from Beatport.
3. Entrants must enter under their real name. Any entrant entering under a false name will be ineligible to win.
4. Entrants must be available to perform on August 13 2010 at the MTC 8th Birthday event at Deep 11
5. The mix must be recorded on equipment which can realistically be used to perform live in a club environment. In the case that the mix is recorded on equipment other than turntables or CDJs, then the DJ must be prepared to supply any equipment necessary to perform to the event, should they win.
6. Entries will be judged on track selection, creativity and skill, chance will play no part in determining the winner.
7. All entries must be submitted by Friday August 6 2010, with the winner announced on Monday August 9 2010.
8. It is a condition of entry that contestants join the MTC Mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time.

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R.I.P. Zebra Magazine

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:27:15 +0000

Melbourne’s beloved Street Press Icon Zebra Magazine will cease to exist from August 11 this year. Street Press Australia, owners of Zebra Magazine, Inpress and a number of other publications announced today, that Zebra will be discontinued in favour of a Melbourne version of Sydney’s popular 3D World. 3D world was relaunched in Sydney last month in a new glossy format and was expanded to include arts, technology and travel, along side the magazine’s staple of Hip Hop and Dance culture.

3D World editor Kris Swales said in a press release today that “The Introduction of Victorian and Queensland versions of the magazine means that readers in those states will finally get the high quality, broad focus standalone dance music and hip hop publication they’ve been demanding for so long”

While the new glossy 3D magazine sounds impressive, it will still be sad to say goodbye to what has been such a mainstay of Melbourne clubbing culture over the years. 3D World will hit the streets every Wednesday starting August 11.

Chameleon Label Night Pics

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:31:22 +0000

Check out the pics from the Chameleon Recordings Label night on Queens Birthday Eve!

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MTC Return to Deep 11

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:38:43 +0000

The Melbourne Techno Collective are pleased to confirm our next gig at Deep Eleven will be held on Friday August 13th. Details are still being finalised, but the event will be a belated 8th birthday show featuring Adelaide techno heavyweight DJ Devious, alongside the Collective residents and guests.

Stay tuned for more info soon.

Latest Pinksilver release on sale now.

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:11:37 +0000

Melbourne based Pinksilver have released their latest banger on their Pinksilver Limited label this week, with a distinctive and darkly moving two tracker from Italian duo Renato Figoli & Alessio Mereu.

Continuing Pinksilver’s love affair with some of Italy’s most talented producers, the seventh release on Pinksilver Digital features a heavyweight production combination from the beautiful island of Sardinia.

Joining forces are Renato Figoli & Alessio Mereu with a devastating two-track EP that’s as powerful as it is proficient.

Renato has been producing & releasing music since 2003 on established labels such as LoFi Stereo, Ware, Gumption Records, Trapez & Claque Music, in addition to starting his own label TantoQuanto in 2008.

Alessio has began producing music in 2006 and since then he has released on a cavalcade of all-star labels such as Cocoon, CMYK, Tuning Spork, Contexterrior, Analytic Trail, Toys For Boys & True Type Tracks, also having founded his own labels in Renovatio Records in 2008 & T-Bet in 2009.

Their release on Pinksilver Digital is a heavy-laden bass & groove exercise in dancefloor dynamics. The title track ‘Diagonal’ features the signature keys of Renato, tried and tested on his many live sets throughout Europe including Panoramabar & Cocoon’s “Green & Blue” festival in front of more than 10,000 party goers.

‘Geku’ is a sinister journey into the dark abyss, building and weaving as it steams towards its destination – peak-time dancefloors across the globe. Its characterised by heavy & crisp basslines, delicate keys and a captivating rhythm that carries the journey through to the end.

Tracklisting:

01 – Renato Figoli & Alessio Mereu – Diagonal

02 – Renato Figoli & Alessio Mereu – Geku

Available from Beatport