Off The Record

DJ Dodger Stadium (aka Jerome LOL of LOL Boys and Samo Sound Boy) have locked in an Australian tour. Last month the LA stalwarts dropped their debut LP Friend of Mine, an eclectic album of ethereal house and curveball techno and one of the highlights of the year thus far. They’ll hit Sydney on Friday September 19 for a one-off show at Goodgod Small Club.

Already announced for Victoria’s Strawberry Fields festival, Stimming has added a show in Sydney to his tour itinerary. Last here in September 2013, the German native is a regular on seminal labels such as Pampa, Diynamic Music and Perspectiv Records, with his most recent release The Southern Sun (Pampa) seeing him at the top of his game with a meticulous blend of house and techno. He’ll hit Sydney on Sunday November 23 at Spice.

Other confirmed tours: Samuel Kerridge will hit The Red Rattler on Saturday September 6, Peter Van Hoesen will hit The Imperial Hotel on Friday October 17 and Powell will descend on The Imperial Hotel on Friday November 28.

Tours soon to be announced: Melbourne institution Summer Series at Revolver Upstairs (similar to S.A.S.H Sundays for us Sydney-siders) have locked in a slew of international talent for their 2014/2015 edition – meaning you can be certain the majority will also be coming to Sydney. Expect to see headline tours from &ME, Adam Port, Fur Coat, Sidney Charles, Laura Jones, Gavin Herlihy, Mickey, Finnebassen, Patrick Topping and Detroit Swindle to be announced in the next few months.

Best new releases this week: Jack J continues his blistering run with his latest cut Looking Forward To You / Take It To The Edge / Something (On My Mind) on Mood Hut, Stump Valley‘s Hollywood EPon Off Minor is a stormer, while Lazar Cezar’s Om Vedea (Understand), Zipcode’s Untitled (L.A. Club Resource), Randomer’s Stupid Things I Do (Clone Basement Series) all come with my coveted seal of approval.

As you’re currently reading this, over 50,000 revelers are experiencing arguably the most intense festival experience of their lives at the 2014 incarnation of Burning Man, which is taking place in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The week-long festival this year is taking place from Monday August 25 – Monday September 1 and you can stream it all from ustream.tv/burningman. As always, the festival never announces their lineup or set times, so you’ll have to tune in to experience the ultimate festival FOMO and see what big names take part in the 2014 extravaganza. Lie down. Try not to cry.

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Astral People’s 3rd Birthday

Goodgod Small Club

SUNDAY AUGUST 31

Alexis Raphael

S.A.S.H

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6

Robert Babicz

The Arthouse

Samuel Kerridge

The Red Rattler