Off The Record

Good news for Move D fans who can’t wait it out to Subsonic – he’s locked in a sideshow. One of the most venerated names in the deep house game, since the release of his debut LP Kunststoff in 1994 (on his own Source Records imprint) he’s gone on to release with seminal labels such as Modern Love, Workshop, Smallville, Warp, Running Back and Electric Minds, produced for projects Magic Mountain High (with Juju & Jordash) and Reagenz (with Jonah Sharp) and is always one of the most on-point selectors around when he gets behind the decks. He’ll hit The Spice Cellar on Friday December 5.

More good news for those who can’t make it to Subsonic (or just want a double dose): Robag Wruhme has locked in a sideshow. Best known for his work with Sören Bodner (aka Monkey Maffia) as the Wighnomy Brothers, over the course of his career the ever-prolific German has released under a number of nom de plumes including DJ Robag, Die Dub Rolle, Machiste, Themroc and Rolf Oksen. His most recent full-length, 2012’s Olgamikks, still stands as one of the best releases of the year – so expect a heavy-hitting night of dubby techno and bouncy house when he hits The Spice Cellar on Saturday December 13.

Tour rumours: I’m told Chicago house don Derrick Carter will be returning to Sydney in January, and don’t be surprised if one of Tokyo’s finest KZA (aka Ikuzumi Kitazawa) drops a Sydney date later this month.

It’s been revealed that the next in line to mix !K7’s lauded DJ Kicks series is none other than Russia’s demigod of house and techno Nina Kraviz. Judging by the track list, it looks like Miss Kraviz will be showcasing a different, grittier and darker side rather than her signature penchant from stripped-down jacking grooves, with an eclectic range of selections ranging from Goldie, Fred P, Bradley Strider and Steve Stoll amongst a bounty of exclusive and unreleased tracks from her own labelтрип. It drops on Monday January 26, she’ll also be appearing at Stereosonic next month.

More in-the-mix goodness:Kölsch has been locked in for the forthcoming balance mix. Since first being signed by KOMPAKT’s Michael Mayer on his Speicher label in 2010, Kölsch’s melodious and colourful techno has seen him thrust into the spotlight ever since, culminating in his debut full-length record 1977 last year. Set to kick off with the unmistakable arpeggios of Galaxy 2 Galaxy’s Journey Of The Dragons, his Balance track list features cuts and rerubs from the likes of Henrik Schwarz, Minilogue, Danny Daze and Kenny Larkin. It drops on Friday November 28, he’s also spinning at Stereosonic this year.

Best releases this week: can’t stop spinning Karenn’s new three-tracker SHEWORKS006 (on Works The Long Nights), while other highlights include LAURENT (aka IVVVO)’sUNTITLED (on Gene’s Liquor), Annanan’sLyser (on Forbidden Planet), Zennor’s Never In Doubt (on Trilogy Tapes) and the Rhythms Of The Pacific Volume 1 compilation (on Pacific Rhythm).

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14

Ten Walls

Oxford Art Factory

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14 – SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16

Return to Rio:Ten Walls, Lake People, Laura Jones, Gavin Herlihy

Del Rio Resort

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22

Lost Disco: Seth Troxler, Âme, Pachanga Boys,Optimo

Greenwood Hotel

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23

Stimming

The Spice Cellar