This week’s mix is brought exclusively to you by two of Sydney’s finest, Chris Stracey and Jack Glass aka Bag Raiders. The electronic duo, best known for their generation defining anthem “Shooting Stars”, are following up their huge 2019, which saw the release of their second album Horizons, with a brand-new remix EP.
Read moreMix of the Week 19/12: Rüfüs Du Sol - Robot Heart DJ Set @ Burning Man 2019
Sydney’s biggest indie dance group made a standout appearance at Burning Man this year. Performing on top of the Robot Heart bus in the Black Rock desert, the trio proved why they are one of Australia’s best artists.
Read moreMix of the Week 12/12: Polish Club’s “nye_2020_megamix.exe”
Polish Club have had a stellar 2019 and are capping it off with an exciting New Year’s Eve mix. From releasing their second album, Iguana, to national tours with bands like DZ Deathrays, Polish Club have a lot to be proud of this year.
Read moreMix of the Week 4/12: Tara Bloom @ Bohemian Beatfreaks 2019
Over the 22nd – 24th November, all kinds of artists, dancers, gypsies, soul searchers, students and dreamers made their way to the Bohemian Beatfreaks festival in Queensland for a lineup of bass, trance, house and techno music.
Read moreMix of the Week 14/11: Yuma X’s Mix for BYO
This week, electronic duo Yuma X, also known as Lucy Washington and Jake Smith, have blessed Backyard Opera with an exclusive mix.
Read moreMix of the Week 7/11: Lil Berete “1 Way Out”
Lil Berete had one of 2018’s strongest debuts, at just seventeen years old, with the Icebreaker mixtape. Now, the young Toronto based artist has released a highly anticipated follow up, 1 Way Out.
Read moreMix of the Week 31/10: Harrison Downes @ Elements 2019-10-29
Over the weekend of October 18th – 20th, the annual Elements festival made its way to Southern Queensland. Arts, music and culture graced the rolling vistas of the Sunshine Coast hinterland for three days.
Read moreMix of the Week 17/10: Who is Malaa 25
House music’s biggest mystery is back this week with an adrenaline fuelled mix. The enigmatic Malaa, who masks his identity with a balaclava, is one of the most consistently exciting house DJs, touring the world under Tchami’s Confession label.
Read moreMix of the Week 10/10: Sunset Bros. - Festival X 2019 Minimix
Across their fifteen year careers, the Sunset Bros. have not only wowed dancefloors in their native Sydney, but have also found worldwide success from their unique fusion of NRG, house, techno, and trance.
Read moreMix of the Week 3/10: Jay Silva “Tutti Frutti”
East-London rapper Jay Silva has released hit after hit in his short career, beginning with the 2015 breakout single “See Me Now”. Last Friday he released his highly anticipated debut mixtape Tutti Frutti, earning its place as this week’s mix of the week through its musical versatility.
Read moreMix of the Week 26/9: Brian Fantana @ Burning Man 2019
A lot happened at Burning Man this year, from Flume’s antics to dozens of musical performances. The annual culture festival, held at the Black Rock City in the Nevada desert, produces some truly unique pieces of art, including music.
Read moreMix of the Week 19/9: Azealia Banks – YUNG RAPUNXEL PT II
The 212’s most infamous female rapper has returned with a radical departure from everything she is known for. Azealia Banks has developed a reputation for dance ready beats and memorable hip/hop lyrics, but none of that is present in this week’s mix. Instead, this week’s mix, YUNG RAPUNXEL PT II, is one of the strangest but most interesting releases of 2019.
Read moreMix of the Week 5/9: Kojaque & Luka Palm - 'Green Diesel' Mixtape
Kojaque has exploded beyond his home of Dublin over 2018 following the release of his Deli Daydreams project in February of last year. As this success has taken him to sold out shows and festivals across Europe, Kojaque has worked with Luka Palm, a Swedish-born and Dublin raised rapper who is a member of the Kojaque live show.
Read moreMix of the Week 29/8: Lil Yachty BIRTHDAY MIX 4
To celebrate their birthday, most people receive gifts from their loved ones. To celebrate his birthday, Lil Yachty gives gifts to everyone else. The young rapper turned twenty-two last Friday and released his fourth annual birthday mix
Read moreMix of the Week 22/8: Carl Cox - Live from The Rabbit Hole's Funkingham Palace - Glastonbury 2019
Last month at the annual Glastonbury festival, Carl Cox demonstrated why he’s a master at what he does. This week, he has released the near three-hour set for the public. This mix, specially mixed and mastered for at home listening, demonstrates two key things.
Read moreMix of the Week 19/6: AssemblePapers EARS#36: AUTUMN mix by Tiny Ruins
In 2019, Assemble Papers’ has teamed up with Courtney Barnett and Jen Cloher’s Milk! Records to bring a year of indie Melbourne tunes. With the weather acting strangely hot this June, it’s only fitting that they would drop the Autumn mix now.
Read moreMix of the Week 12/6: XLR8R Podcast 596 – Lenzman
The XLR8R magazine has been hastening the pace of music and culture across the globe for twenty-five years. Their weekly podcast features exciting and diverse artists. This week features Lenzman, aka Teije van Vliet, a Dutch DJ with a love of hip-hop, jazz and funk.
Read moreMix of the Week 5/6: Bilius Moon - mixtape for a bit of hush
Sam Marsh, aka bilius moon, is a Melbourne DJ who produces mixes that take a different approach. His unique style of minimalist ambient music is a much needed breather from the intensity of urban life. This week’s mix, mixtape for a bit of hush, is exactly what it sounds like; it gives the listener some space to stop and relax.
Read moreMix of the Week 29/5: Will Hayford - Hour of Power
There is not much information to discern about Will Hayford from his Soundcloud page. With no links to a Facebook page or even a hometown, the only thing that is certain is that he is a young but talented DJ. This is evident from the few mixes available on his page.
Read moreMix of the Week 22/5: Will Sparks - Sparks Mania #007
There are few DJs more synonymous with the Melbourne EDM scene and the city’s distinct sound than Will Sparks. While Will Sparks continues to produce new tracks, such as last month’s ‘Untouchable’ feat. Aimee Dalton, he also continues to curate mixtapes and sets as part of his Sparks Mania series.
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