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.
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