Breaking away from the asbestos and soot-laced warehouses of the 90’s, Happy Valley was the first time rave culture embraced the beauty of Australia’s natural landscapes. But what came with its quick ascent in popularity was the attention of the authorities. Listen to the full story now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Where songwriters tell stories, this DJ, producer and radio presenter says her job is to capture and create energy. In her production, she expresses that spirit in her style of “Hyperhouse”. In this episode, we speak to powerhouse Anna Lunoe. We chatted about her journey, and how she’s seen the dance music space evolve from her front-row seat over the last 15 years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Whether it’s from behind the store counter, in his rave days, or advocating for change in the industry, Stephan Gyory has watched Sydney’s music history from the sidelines. Steph is a Sydney record store owner and long-time music lover who's been slinging vinyl since the 90s at BPM Records, and since 2003, his own shop The Record Store in Surry Hills. Stephan tells us the ins and outs of Sydney’s 90’s rave scene, how he kept a record store alive during the streaming boom (and pandemic), and his theories on why vinyl never dies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

When you look at his resume, the job title of NSW Government’s 24-Hour Economy Commissioner sounds like it was made for Michael (Mike) Rodrigues. He founded and directed Time Out Australia, and was a chair of the Night Time Industries Association, an organisation advocating for Sydney’s nightlife after the lockout laws were introduced. But with the double blow of the pandemic and lockouts, Mike still has a monumental task ahead of him. We caught up with Sydney's first Night Mayor to hear about the grand plan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Revolver Upstairs (aka Revs), on Chapel Street, Melbourne, is undeniably one of the most famous nightclubs in Australia. But they’ve also caught an unshakeable stereotype in the public eye as nothing but a hideaway for unrestrained hedonism.  Despite the fear-mongering articles from Aussie media or the viral rumour-spreading Reddit threads, those who know the venue best see it in a different light. Much more than the 72-hour weekend benders it’s known for, Revs has long been dedicated to musical diversity, arts, and culture-building in their community. Hear the story of how this famous ni ..read more

When a track goes viral online, it changes the lives of the artists that made it forever. But because no one knows exactly what makes a track go viral, they’re rarely prepared for what comes next. In this podcast, we investigate the story behind Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP’s 2010 hit, 'We No Speak Americano'. The journey goes behind the scenes, telling the tales of what happened after it blew up, and what they learnt from their crazy experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

For near to a decade, Stereosonic held the crown as Australia’s most popular electronic music festival. At the height of their success, they sold over 270,000 tickets in one year. But in 2015, the company faced a wave of legal troubles, parent company bankruptcy, and two tragic young deaths at the event. In the aftermath, Stereosonic went under, and plenty of their competitors closely followed. Here's the story of the epic rise and sudden fall of Stereosonic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

We knew that we couldn’t make a podcast about the Aussie music scene without chatting to the Bang Gang DJ collective. Born from six mates that wanted to throw a party with no limits, their crew included Ajax, Jaime Doom, Dangerous Dan, Gus Da Hoodrat, DJ Damage, and Double Nolan. They grew to become an unforgettable part of Sydney’s club scene, touring nationally, throwing one of Sydney’s most iconic parties, and releasing on Modular Records. We got Gus Da Hoodrat to bring us inside their notorious Sydney club night, sharing some insane antics from the past decade, and the late and g ..read more

For almost two decades, The Presets have made music that sounds like they’re up to no good. It’s hard, noisy, and fits right into the soundtrack for a seriously good night. That youthfulness stuck itself to the centre of their musical identity and never left. In 17 years of moving at lightning speed, they’ve maintained their musical identity through changing times, learnt how to navigate their social responsibility as artists, and grappled with the mental pressure of creative life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Despite stifling restrictions, there are a bunch of legends keeping the lights on in Sydney - even if those lights aren’t surrounded by security, noise limits, or licenced bar staff. So if you’re throwing an illegal party, how do you make money, keep people safe, have a good time, and dodge police raids and legal trouble? In the first episode of the Stoney Roads podcast, we meet one of the Sydney-born promoters who’s been doing just that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more