PIRATES III AFTERPARTY

 ****The Modernist no longer touring Australia next week due to personal and visa issues. SHUMI will now join Matias Aguayo on the Kompakt 2 Australian tour and will be performing at both Pirates III and the afterparty on 19 December 2009****

 ...but first Pirates III

 ONLY A FEW TICKETS REMAIN FOR THIS SATURDAY’S PIRATES OF THE UNDERGROUND III BOAT PARTY.

 We advise you to grab your tickets now lest you be marooned on shore and miss the mayhem. ONLY 30 LEFT!!!, and we don’t like to oversell the boat for the comfort of all on board, so once tickets are gone they are well and truly g-o-n-e!

 http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?125014

 As for the afterparty, there will be a bus transporting people from Rose Bay Wharf to May St @ 10pm when we dock at cost of $5 a head. Jorg Burger has been struck down by ‘the black spot’ and will not be playing, but we have secured fellow Kompakt luminary Shumi – also from Cologne – to play on both the boat and at the afterparty too.  So the international line-up stands at:

Matias Aguayo (Kompakt, Ger)
Shumi (Kompakt, Ger)
Solead (Subsonic, France)

 YES that's 3 Internationals at the warehouse for a measly $25 or $10 for boat people.

 C U there!!!

Mike Shannon a Canadian in OZ

Deep As Fu*k presents International guest DJ MIKE SHANNON.  Canadian by birth and based in Berlin Mike has debuted for many notable Canadian and European exports including – RICHIE HAWTIN’s PLUS 8 RECORDS, MATHEW JONSON’s WAGON REPAIR and CLAUD Von STROKE’s MOTHERSHIP.  Mike will be rocking the joint on Saturday 27th of June at The Bunker.  Make sure you're signed up to the mailing list or join Facebook Group: Deep As Fu*k to get discounted entry at all Deep As Fu*k events.

More info

KOMPAKT RECORDS AUSTRALIAN TOUR - D.A.F. turns 6

Click Here for all the info.

www.jennifercardini.com
www.djchrisfortier.com

Easter Teknival 09 - MARC ROMBOY, MINILOGUE & more

Throw all your eggs in one basket this Easter Sunday April 12 and follow DEEP AS FU*K and THE LIKES OF YOU down the rabbit hole for a huge extravaganza across four rooms of THE CROSS with a lineup overflowing with international ‘big guns’. Systematic head honcho MARC ROMBOY shares top billing alongside minimal pioneer SEBASTIAN MULLAERT from MINILOGUE (COCOON RECORDS). They will be flanked by a further pair of internationals, emerging Berlin producer DANIEL DREIER (HIGH GRADE) and the versatile German beatmaster, PETER JUERGENS aka PETER GUN. Throw in a who’s who of local talent across techno, house, hip hop and disco and you have your Easter sorted... and then some!

Check upcoming events for all the info!

SCSI-9 (Kompakt, Russia)

Interview by Chris Honnery

SCSI-9: From Russia With Love 

Interview with Anton Kubikov

Russia’s SCSI-9, the pair of Anton Kubikov and Maxim Milutenko, have forged a career alongside some of the leading figures in Europe’s electronic scene since forming almost a decade ago. Signed to the revered Cologne label Kompakt records, the pair have collaborated with Superpitcher, been remixed by the likes of Gui Boratto and Tom Clark as well as recently launching their on label, Pro-Tez.

“It all started with releases on Traum and Trapez,” Anton begins.

“Riley ‘Triple R’ [prominent producer Richard Riley Reinhold] was working at the Kompakt record store at that time and I was there for a visit. That way I met all the Kompakt gang, and I played some of our tunes. They liked it, and that was the start. Now we are part of the Kompakt family,” he says.

Initially inspired by acts like Studio 1, Basic Channel and Matthew Herbert, as well as the early trance scene in Frankfurt, SCSI-9 have become an inspiration for younger generations of Russian producers.

“Now there are quite a lot of young producers and DJs doing house and electronica stuff, as well as a number of good clubs with top booking,” Anton says of the scene in his hometown.

“What we miss badly are specialized club and music mass media. All the radio stations and TV channels deal with pop and mainstream music only. There isn’t even a magazine dedicated to club music besides the usual nightlife advertising magazines.”

Renowned for their live shows where they often performed as a trio with singer Katya Ryba, or even as a quartet with a bass guitarist, Anton and Maxim have stripped down their live sets of late and resultantly it will only be the two of them touring Australia.

“It’s more expensive for the organizers to handle four people… we used to tour that way until recently,” Anton explains.

“Our bass player moved to Prague, and Katya is concentrating more on her solo career. After all, we were very slow with the songwriting; we’ve just run out of new songs now.”

Aside from SCSI-9 playing live as a pair Anton will also be doing some solo DJ sets as part of their first trip to our shores.

“I’ve been DJing with vinyl for 15 years now, that’s why holding a vinyl in my hands is the most natural thing for me,” Anton says when aked about his preference for the format in his DJ sets.

“Vinyl is something concrete, material, and with beautiful artwork… something warm. Of course I see a place for vinyl even in today’s digital world. The CD was also said to die not so long ago, but it’s still there. And so is the vinyl. A digital file is something abstract, only numbers,” he says, demonstrating an organic philosophy that also bleeds into SCSI-9’s original production work.

In all SCSI-9 have released four full-length albums, including two on Kompakt, the most recent being last year’s Easy as Down. Their latest production, a deep and driving cut entitled ‘Another Day Acid’ – originally released on the flip side of Speicher 55 - was arguably the highlight of Kompakt’s recent sampler, Kompakt Total 9. While renowned for their deep and melodic micro house sound, they have experimented across disparate sonic territory within the electronic oeuvre, as was demonstrated when they recorded the soundtrack for a Moscow drama production earlier in their career.

“We always had two directions in our music creation,” Anton affirms. “One is for home listening, the other is for the dancefloor (like our live act). Some musicians keep different artist names for those things, but we don’t. After all, it’s hard for us to stay away from melodies, although we can dive into something abstract as well.”


Check UPCOMING EVENTS for all the info

MAETRIK (CUBA / MOTHERSHIP) + secret international

To cap off a summer that has included slots from some of the world’s leading producers and DJs, Deep As Fu*k have organised a very special event this Saturday at a secret location headlined by Cuban underground sensation Maetrik.

If you liked the Radioslave/Simon Baker bash then this party is a must for you. At Deep As Fu*k we make an effort to not only showcase renowned talent– check recent gigs featuring Alex Kid, Mathew Jonson and Tigerskin – but also introduce you to great new international acts, and this is what the coming weekend is about.

Maetrik has a bulletproof techno pedigree and has been producing music under a host of monikers – including Maetrik, Mariel Ito, Plaex and Estornel - since the mid-90s, releasing on labels like Morris Audio, Tic Tac Toe, and Big Chief.

Last year Maetrik remixed material for the likes of Trentemoller and Rodriguez Jr, continuing to showcase his unique blend of techno, electro, and breakbeat and combining it with a sense of fun often absent in the genre. With regular spots at clubs like Cocoon and Priviledge, Maetrik is a ‘DJ’s DJ’ universally recognized by dance aficionados for his distinct take on techno and electronic genres.

His latest cut, ‘Choose Your System’, has been reworked by Swedish techno kingpin Adam Beyer, and the recent Materik EP, "They Love Terror", out on Cologne-based imprint Treibstoff, has already been heavily supported by everyone from Gregor Tresher to Jamie Jones.

Maetrik performs live this Saturday at a secret location with support from Deep As Fu*k residents and special guests.

Mathew Jonson encore show @ Bunker

D-Sens Interview

French producer Mat Delepau, AKA D-sens/Lunaspice, is recognized as a forward-thinking force in the underground dance scene, dividing his time between different production projects, overseeing his record label and playing at some of the world’s biggest festivals alongside the likes of Josh Wink and Thomas Schumacher. Currently in the middle of an Australia tour which included the closing set at the Deep As Fu*k Pirates Of The Underground II boat party and will culminate with a slot at the notorious Rainbow Serpent festival, Mat is enjoying bringing his sound to a fresh audience.

“The boat party was amazing… it’s a great tour,”
he says.

His affinity with Australia can be linked to his strong relationship with the Sydney-based label Beef Records.

“I was honoured to be on Beef’s first Prime Cuts compilation,”
Mat affirms.

“We work together quite often for remixes or bookings, and it’s a pleasure to work together as we have many things in common in terms of our taste and life perspectives.”

While releasing as both D-sens and Lunaspice, Mat explains the distinction between the two monikers.

“As D-sens I’m geared towards a trippy techno sound, mixed with minimal and proghouse,”
he says.

“Lunaspice is a fresh progressive live act that was created in 2000 with my partner Steven. We decided to join our ideas to create progressive trance music that wasn’t simply fast, aggressive or overly melodic music. We released an album and have had many tracks featured on compilations over the past few years, but I found I needed to express myself more freely and be able to produce tracks from many different styles that did not suite Lunaspice, so I created my alter ego ‘D-sens’, which is a bit more minimal and twisted without style boundaries.”

Mat is also one of the organisers of the well-known Arcadia Festival, which is fast developing a reputation as one of France’s leading electronic music festivals. It has now run for five years, and he is clearly extremely proud of the annual event.

“We try to join nature with electronica and people and create a dance party that celebrates an alternative way of living,”
he says.

“The music is a good excuse to bring people together and give them a nice, comfortable and colorful playground.”

While formerly running Submachine records with DJ Natas, Mat has recently launched his own label, Bus Records.

“With Sub Machine we reached a point where we’d done what we wanted to do and finally got stuck in a ‘style box’ and couldn’t really go out of this box… many of us had different needs and tastes and were going in different directions. Bus records had no style limitations and no boundaries, we just want to release good music and promote fresh artists by remixing them with top-notch producers.”

Most recently the label experienced huge success on Beatport with the Cubic Loop EP, which included a remix from D-nox & Beckers, and Mat has plenty of reason to expect further success in the New Year as well.

“I have started working on a new album for Lunaspice, the last one was in 2004 so it is probably time now,”
he says.

“Progressive trance has taken a new turn and I quite like the new direction.”

Mat also emphasizes that D-sens will remain a more personal and fluid outlet.

“With D-sens I’m focusing more on remixing and preparing a few singles, I really want to keep the project free from any specific styles and don’t want to bow to requests from inside the music industry to release an album.”

Interview by Chris Honnery

Alexkid Interview

Minted Aesthetics
Alex Kid Interview By Chris Honnery

“I want groove, sex and a twist in the music... if not, I'm not interested. Anything made with the heart I'm going to be interested in.”

We’ve come in on Alex Kid, real name Alex Mauri, one of the most highly rated producers in the electronic music world, describing his musical ethos. Since being signed to Laurent Garnier’s revered F Comm label over a decade ago, Alex has been a constant presence in the club landscape while also undergoing disparate projects and collaborating with musicians as far a field as Suzanne Vega, John Cale and even George Michael.

“I love to produce different kinds of music,”

Alex affirms.

“I'm a big fan of alternative folk music, rock and dub. I love pop when it is done with the heart and not for the wallet. To me, the last Goldfrapp album is great, a perfect example of what pop should be all about.”

Despite his indifference towards commercial paradigms Alex Kid has produced three acclaimed major albums, including Mint and most recently Caracol, both of which garnered considerable commercial success, the former spawning the hit singles ‘Don’t Hide It’ and ‘Come With Me’ and attracting remix attention from Tiga, Blackstrobe, Riton and Josh Wink. Both these tracks featured the seductive vocals of Lisette Alex and transcended the club sphere, leading me to ask Alex whether he is wary of his production ever becoming too ‘tracky’.

“Wrong question!”

he responds.

“Lately I'm all about tracks! I'm a big fan of Basic Channel, Johhny D and also Radio Slave. I'm all about the groove, barely no vocals...”

However don’t let these remarks lead you to believe that Alex has a single dominant style or focus in his output. He also has band, Dubphonic, a dub influenced electronic outfit that have finally completed their second album.

“The idea behind it was to imagine the soundtrack of a Sergio Leone movie made by John Carpenter,”

Alex says of the project.

“I’m not sure we have succeeded, but I feel very comfortable with the result. Unluckily, nowadays it is hard to have a label release this kind of music. It is very cinematic, and record labels expect ‘hits’ - we just cared about beauty.”

Since his most recent tour of Australia late last year Alex has relocated to Berlin and busied himself in his studio.

“I have a nice studio on the same floor as the Weekend club on Alexander Platz,”

he reveals.

“It’s great!  I’ve also just signed two EPs, one to Cadenza [Luciano's Label] and another one to Rekids [Radio Slave's Label].”

Releasing on different labels is something we will probably see more of in terms of future Alex Kid releases, considering the recent announcement from Garnier’s PR team that F Comm will be taking a break.

“Well, honestly I'd put it in other words than ‘taking a break’,”

Alex reveals before adding,

“I felt relieved when they told me they were going to stop. I think they should have done it before my third album [Caracol].  F Comm is a legend as they have pushed some of the major French electronic artists, but lately they lacked motivation. Given the situation nowadays, you really need to be aware of what is happening and listen to a lot of music, discover what is interesting and not get stuck in a hole. It is very difficult and it takes a lot of motivation.”

Alex himself though is far from uninspired, despite the considerable time that has passed since the release of Caracol in ’06.

“I realised the other day I had enough material for 2 albums,”

he says of the follow-up release.

“Now I have to make a selection, push the production, take the time, make sure I'm happy with it... and find a label ready to release an album!”

We will have to wait and see whether Alex unveils any new material during his imminent Sydney appearance, but in either case, his set will certainly leave us satisfied.

“I'm playing a lot of ‘house influenced’ tracks,”

he says of his current DJ sets.

“I want groove and sex in the music, and I also want to trip. I actually don't know [what I will play in Sydney], it all depends on the vibe... but it'll be fun for sure - I can't wait!”

Alex Kid (France/ F Comm) plays Deep As Fu*k at The Bunker on Saturday 20 December, with support from Uone (Melbourne), Schwa, Marcotix, Rif Raf and Diatribe. Doors open 9pm.

ALEXANDER ROBOTNICK coming to DeepAsFu*k

SAT 8 NOV

One of the most influential dance artists of all-time, veteran Italian producer Alexander Robotnick, is making his much-anticipated first trip to Australia and will play a special one-off live show for Deep As Fu*k at The Bunker on Saturday 8 November.  This will be an action packed night with not 1 but 3 different International guests including Italy’s DJ TLR aka Mr. Clavio and France’s Yokoo so be ready for a big one as we add some new flavour to the Bunker.  Music will span the Electro, Techno, DeepHouse and Minimal genres paving the road to a truly eclectic night.  Have a listen to their mixes and get pumped for a big one. Links below more info in 'upcoming events'..

ALEXANDER ROBOTNICK Links:
www.robotnick.it

DJ TLR Links:
www.smack-dynamik.com/mixes.php
www.smack-dynamik.com/artist_detail.php?ID=/font>
www.myspace.com/cremeorganization

YOKOO Links:
www.djyokoo.com

Dousk (Greece) @ Bunker

Don't miss the official Rainbow Serpent Festival Sydney Launch this Saturday featuring DOUSK (Iboga/Vapour Recordings-Greece), back in Australia after an outstanding performance at last year's festival.

click HERE for all the info

Have a listen on his Myspace

Check out the Rainbow Serpent Official Website

TIGERSKIN show moved to DEEP AS FUNK this Saturday

TIGERSKIN, the alter ego of Berlin producer Alex Krüger aka DUB TAYLOR is now playing at DeepAsFunk @ the Bunker this SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER!!!

With releases on labels such as Forcetracks, Morris Audio, Resopal and more recently Highgrade or Oposum alongside artist such as Phonique, Dub D. K., Liptrick, & Detroit Grand Pubahs... he is undoubtedly one of the most respected producers in the global electronic music circuit. 

Due to unforseen circumstances his Sydney show has been cancelled. 

Deep As Funk is proud to announce that the show must go on and has organised a small exlusive show for all you music lovers. 

Click HERE for all the details  

Deep As Funk Djs at Earthdace

Catch your favorite Deep As Fu*k Djs playing at Earthdance Festival 2008.




Rafael Gimelstein, aka Dj RifRaf, merges futuristic electronic-funk with minimal, electro, tech-house and breakbeat influences. RifRaf has toured across Europe and the rest of the world and currently holds residencies at The Bunker, the Sandringham Hotel and Lady Lux in Sydney.
Electric Earth Stage - 2,50 pm




Marco Mazzucco, aka Dj Marcotix, is renowned for his ability to bring home a night and up the tempo even following some of the biggest internationals in the techno scene – check the likes of Phil Kieran and Gui Boratto. Over the past few years he has headlined the mainstage at Sydney’s Earthdance Festival and the 2SER Radio Stage at Sydney’s Newtown festival.
Electric Earth Stage - 4,10 pm




Shades of Gray are the fast-rising underground production duo of Michal Ruzicka, aka DJ Schwa, and Nick West. Both are instrumental in coordinating and releasing on the local imprint Beef Records. Their latest 12" EP on Mutekki (Plus Minus) received a huge support and charting from Djs like Anthony Pappa, Nick Warren, Danny Tenaglia, Slam, G-Pal, Oliver Klein and other international super star Djs.
Electric Earth Stage - 3,40 pm

Phonique (Germany) encore show Sunday 13th July

Go to our 'upcoming events' section for all the info.

DAF & SUBSONIC present D-NOX THIS SAT 7TH JUNE

After smashing weekend with brothers from NZ - Fiord aka Antix we are gearing up for even bigger weekend!

This weekend is long - so if you planning on D-Nox, be patient - save yourself!

Now - we've moved for a one-off at the Cross Hotel this weekend, which is the same building as the Bunker, but larger space made up of several different rooms so it will be a massive party! Huge line-up of dj's playing from minimal to prog, from disco to electro, from deep to detroit house - all is there.. and we must mention that it will be very psychedelic too!

Now you also must know that this year in the electronic music world - beatport.com is the biggest and the best online store! Well - at the awards in 2008 we have some interesting results.. and honestly - we didnt plan it - we booked these artists well before we knew how popular they were!!!..

Gui Boratto - Nr2 techno and electronica
D-Nox & Beckers - Nr3 prog house
Phonique - Nr1 deep house.. guess why did we mention this name>???

So new additions to our line-up are:

Shade of Gray - click here to realize how a local act is going off in the world music scene..

U-One from Melbourne, a man behind the LAB parties - click here to see more about him

Also log on our myspace and check some fresh tracks from Shade of Gray, RifRaf, Deepchild and others.. www.myspace.com/deepasfunk

The last thing to say is - come early to get in for cheaper and at the same time to listen to other dj's who are not as "famous" but are really good and play unique music!

Check us more frequently for updates.. as Deep As Funk will be launching a new family enterprise - a joint venture with almost all the techno, minimal and prog crews working in Sydney! Every weekend you will get a party of your life!

FIORD aka ANTIX - live @ the BUNKER

Firstly - click here and check the pictures from the recent party with New Yorks outfit RubnTug

Somewhere back in the late 1990’s brothers Barton and Hayden Strom, fresh faced and with a love for electronic music, formed the soon to be world famous outside NewZealand – ANTIX. Iboga Records in Denmark got whiff of the Antix sound and promptly signed the two brothers who then produced their landmark debut album “Lull” in 2003. The album won over fans and critics alike, ticking all boxes with the media and generating a string of killer live performances. The brothers were building a solid reputation as one of the most indemand progressive acts on the planet. The touring trend followed as the boys started clocking in big festival dates to crowds in excess of 10,000 and performed in some of the most respected clubs worldwide. Quite possibly New Zealand’s most well traveled artists after performing live in over 25 countries over the past 7 years.

Now the boys are evolving above and beyondthe scene pumping out deep minimal and tech-house tunes, again establishing themselves on the world stage. Anyone who attended last year's performance at LadyLux will know that the new Fiord live set is not to miss and will more than satisfy any one from the ex-diehard trancer to the Versace pushing gogo dancer putting NewZealand on the map again.

FIORD - live
RIFRAF
SCHWA
MSG
DARKCHILD

More:
www.antixmusic.co.nz
www.myspace/antixfiord

Marcotix's Techno-Matic Mix DOWLOAD NOW

Finally a mix by DeepAsFunk resident Marcotix, for your downloading pleasure. The March 2008 Techno-matic mix explores the fine line between Techno & Minimal beats on the dancefloors. Not for the faint hearted!!! Click on the link below to download.

Start Download

Track Listing:
1) Underworld = Beautiful Burnout (Tiefschwarz rmx)
2) Rekorder = 10.3
3) Steve Bug = A World Without
4) Underworld = Beautiful Burnout (Pig & Dan rmx)
5) System 7 = Spacebird (Dubfire rmx)
6) Rekorder = 10.2
7) Chris Liebing = Bangpop
8) Dusty Kid = The Twister
9) Mauro Picotto = Evribadi (Adam Beyer rmx)
10)Luca Baccheti = Trust
11)Oliver Huntemann = Zum Goldenen Handschuh
12)Jesper Dahlback & Mark O'Sullivan = Life is Everywhere (Phil Kieran rmx)

GUI BORATTO live @ DeepAsFu*k Saturday March 1

Gui Boratto (Kompakt - BRAZIL) encore performance!

Brazil’s most acclaimed techno/minimal producer Gui Boratto is back after a blasting set @ Chinese Laundry for a second show courtesy of Deep As Fu*k. Armed with a killer soundsystem and hazy lights Sydney’s most notorious Techno/Minimal crew are blasting the Bunker on Saturday 1^st of March. There is strictly limited capacity and no presales, Gui has licenses with respected European labels, such as Plastic City, Circle, Kompakt, Audiomatique and has managed to appear in the chart and playlists of people like Michael Mayer, Tiefshwarz, Steve Bug, Phonique, Martin Landsky, Hernan Cattaneo, among others so make sure you get there early to avoid disappointment. First come first serve.

If you want to see his video clips or check on his early and latest releases, go to his website www.guiboratto.com.br

This Saturday BUTANE @ the Bunker

We are very proud to announce that Butane, owner of Alpha House records will be playing for us at this Saturday the Bunker exclusive 2 hour set.

Always one to rely on his talents for success rather than shameless promotional methods, Andrew remains increasingly busy on the international DJ circuit. His touring schedule in the past year has included gigs in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Moscow, Mexico City, London, Budapest, Rome, Barcelona, Detroit, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, among many others. Rave reviews of his sets continue to pour in from underground outposts around the globe.
A skilled and imaginative DJ on the decks, Andrew uses vinyl, Final Scratch, samplers, effects, and all other tools available to craft his sets. Plenty of experience in clubs enables him to move bodies while simultaneously keeping a distinctly heady vibe. Technically gifted with an ear for deepness, and not afraid to take the crowd where they need to go, he can play appropriately for any time or setting. Because he prides himself on his musical range, expect anything from seamlessly blended groovy, sexy, peak-time techno to warm, deep, cerebral house music.

Check Butane on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/butane_alphahouse

Support: Garry Todd & John Davecchis (Bread and Butter), Marcotix & RifRaf (Deep As Funk)

DeepAsFu*kfeatBenKlock(Ger) Sat 17th

Deep as Fu*k is back in full force with another party @ Abercrombie. Now with new upstairs area just recently released.. Get lost in the maze of wicked rooms and experience 3 different stages in the true spirit of warehouse parties.

Saturday 17th November Abercrombie hotel. Corner of Abercrombie street and Broadway, near Central station.

10$ before 11pm
20$ after 11 pm


Djs: BEN KLOCK (GER / Bpitch), RifRaf, Marcotix, Schwa, Mark Murphy, Jimi Polar, The Cartel, Ben Korbel, Claire, Alex Costa(Brz), Mashy P, Spiral, Trenta, Darkchild, Galaktik, Stomp

Amateur videos from Earthdance Sydney

http://www.deepasfunk.com/index.php?page=links