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Liam has spent several years in the studio creating his unique style of electronic music. His distinctive style has resulted in him collaborating with a number of well-known artists such as Danito & Athina, Doppel and Ewan Rill. Signing releases on some of the best progressive labels worldwide, including progressive house titan Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden and Matan Caspi and Stan Kolev’s Revolt Music. His individual sound has made its way across the globe - his music has been played on D-Formation’s radio show by techno superstar Betoko, and a forthcoming appearance on the UK label OneDotSixTwo.
Progressive House and Progressive Techno.
What music did you like growing up?
Growing up I was into you real cheesy mainstream music or heavy metal up until my brother started going to festivals or bush doofs and showed me all of his new finds that he brought back with him (Techno, Minimal, Psytrance).
I have fond memories of my brother driving me to school in his car that had a subwoofer in it rattling every panel to the sound of Kamui - Electroslut or artists like Sensient or Terrafractyl.
Can you remember the first dance track
you liked?
It would have to be: 2 Heads - 'Out of the City'. I used to watch the video clip to this on Saturday mornings as a child and was unable to remember the name of it for about 10 years. Then all of a sudden it came to me and gets the occasional play at home nowadays.
your first clubbing experience?
Around 2011-12 I went to an iconic little bar in Melbourne called Killing Time with my brothers friends.
 Little did I know how different this would be to events and experiences I would have later like Guy J at Rainbow Serpent Festival, or Modeselektor in Melbourne.
How did you get into DJ'ing?
I was going out a lot when I was 19-20 years old and started getting myself into a bit of mischief, I was hanging around unfavourable crowds and felt quite out of place really. I was lent a Pioneer all-in-1 mixing unit and started mixing at home, I shortly after became quite disinterested in going out and would stay home and practice my DJ'ing all night.
Getting that first break - how did it happen
for you?
I started Producing and DJ'ing as a duo called The Movericks with my friend James. After ahwhile we signed out first 2 tracks to Melbourne Label - Recovery Collective. It was fortunate timing that they had a party coming up and they put us on to play at it. We steadily grew over the next year and I started branching out and doing my own producing at home.
At the start of 2017 I was approached by the guys from Subculture NC to fly to New Caledonia and play my own headline gig for the start of a new party series called lectropical over there. The parties were fantastic and it was a whole new experience and showed me that I could keep doing this and building on it over time.
Tell us about the scene at the time.
The scene in Melbourne was a lot smaller and gathering quick interest in its culture through festivals such as Rainbow Serpent Festival, Strawberry Fields and many others.
These achievements have seen him tour internationally once for his own solo headline tour in New Caledonia and again to play alongside high-calibre artists such as Nick Warren and Rossko. He has become a staple in Australia’s electronic music scene, turning heads and lighting up dancefloors nationwide with his unique and mature approach to performing, whether it be DJing or playing a live set.
Blending genres from low-slung grooves to psychedelic progressive techno with his own creative twist, let Liam take you on an emotional journey into the unknown sounds of electronic music.
What are some key moments that from last year?
Last year was amazing for me, I decided to focus in on my craft and really hone my skills in my area of production. I began really cutting out my sound and having success in my releases and upcoming plans. To me it came down to wanting to be unique and recognisable but adaptable to whatever style I make. I began to meditate regularly which has helped with my creativity and I have a great balance of work and music at the moment.Â
Was 2019 a successful year for you?
2019 was incredibly successful for me. I started the year off by signing a track to a label that I have been listening to for a while now (The Soundgarden) and honestly thought it would be another 10 years (if ever) that I would sign to them. I started receiving commendations on my works from other artists in magazine interviews and globally my music started being played about. I started seeing videos of people playing my music in Russia, Europe and by artists that are well respected so that really boosted my motivation to keep going down this pathway!
How do you see last decade from your
perspective as a DJ & producer?
I came into this global scene within the last decade but have followed it from when I was very young. I dived back into the past where I drew a lot of influence from and am a fan of lots of the classics. I can say that over this last decade technology has made it a lot easier to become another fish in the sea nowadays so you really have to be trying to set yourself apart whether that be producing your own material or approaching your DJing in a different, unique way.
How would you describe your sound?
An interesting emotional twist between
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