All About Nubreed
Danny Bonnici: Glitchin', phat-ass beats
by Mitchell on April 11th, 2007
As one third of Melbourne's breakbeat powerhouse Nubreed, Danny Bonnici is no stranger to adoring club crowds the world over. Of late, however, he's been focusing on his career as a solo artist, carving out a name for himself. [more]
Danny Bonnici: Hard Disk Jockey
by manath on September 25th, 2006
Danny Bonnici has seen the light. “It’s now the era of the Hard Disk Jockey! I’m going to coin that one. Spread the word, ‘Hard Disk Jockey’. I think traditionalists will have to get over it, because that’s where we’re all heading!” [more]
Australian musical pioneers Nubreed have a resume longer than your arm. On the stage their dynamic live show, with all sorts of toys, never fails to impress. Jase, Mykel and DB take some time out from their tour for their latest compilation, Y4K, with ITMs Pete (SignalDrivers). [more]
Breakbeat-electro-tech genius Danny Bonnici talks to ITM's Meester (James Tannock) about musical influences, traveling, the future for electronic performance, and about progressing as a performer and producer in one of the world's toughest industries. [more]
We can't just have an album full of dancefloor hits or re-mixes. We can't just produce something that's ... expected! It'll be a varied production on many levels. [more]
With tracks coming out on Ministry of Sound and Tayo's excellent Mob records, remixes for Way Out West, Marine Parade and Sonic Animation and talk of an album on the cards, things are hotting up for Nubreed. ITM's mewz got Danny from Nubreed on the blower. [more]
A Melbourne trio with musical wisdom, a collective love for hip-hop, neo-tech house, breakbeat, drum'n'bass, and rock riffs - all glued together with electro soul? That's the mouthful that is NuBreed. [more]
What does 'The Age' Newspaper (Melb), International DJ Magazine (UK), Mixer Magazine (USA), the house, hiphop and breaks scene have in common? They all can't get enough of the Nu Breed Fusion!! [more]
We're fast approaching the time of year when regular music biz writers get very itchy feet. They are all dying to tell you which, out of the massive pile of freebie product they grafted from willing record companies, were their favourite albums of the last 12 months. [more]
Nuskool breaks group Nubreed are ready to take Australia and the world by storm [more]
The latest from Melbourne breaks sensation Nubreed: their debut album , 'Nubreed - The Original', is on the way! DB (Danny Bonnici), one third of Nubreed, gives us a little Nubreed insight into a sound that defies conventional classification. [more]
Ever since they exploded onto the scene in 2000 NuBreed have been turning heads. Quickly building a reputation as a phenomenal live act, Now the Melbourne trio have just released their attempt at on one of the most challenging undertakings in dance music - the artist album. [more]
Already bundling around the country, the 'Breaks on N-Gage' tour feature's Kid Kenobi, along with major breaks DJs from each state, and superstar trio Nubreed, whose live sets have become the stuff of clubbing legend. [more]
Brisbane live act Soma Rasa recently released their highly anticipated EP 'On The Run'. After receiving widespread acclaim from both fans and critics alike, they've decided to hit the road for a national tour, dragging fellow Australia live act NuBreed along for the ride. [more]
Danny Bonnici on board with Ableton Live 6
Danny Bonnici of Melbourne live act Nubreed has created quite a stir around Australia and abroad for his solo work of late. [more]
Danny Bonnici guest mix on John Digweed's radio show
Danny Bonnici (Nubreed) will guest mix on John Digweed’s “Transitions” Kiss FM show on Saturday 16th September. The show is on between 1am -3am and you can listen via the site www.Kiss100.com. [more]
Breaks steam on in Adelaide, here comes Hyper
Breaks turned Savvy on its ear last month for Nu:Breed's Y4K tour... now it's Hyper's turn at the 'inthemix is six' celebrations in Adelaide this Saturday. Set to rock Sugar on Rundle St, this looks to be the best ITM party the state has seen to date. [more]
Nubreed touring the country to launch their 'Y4K' album
With their debut mix CD about to hit stores nationwide, Melbourne's finest breakbeat live act Nubreed are preparing to pack up their gear and jump in the tour van for a national tour that will take them across the country throughout March, April and May. [more]
With live performances by Nubreed and Lostep as well as a special DJ set by Phil K, get ready for a night of spectacular beats and rhymes. It all takes place in the intimate surroundings of Toast on the 24th of March. [more]
Following the release of their debut album on UK based breakbeat label Mob Recordings in 2004, and a rigorous touring regime that saw them appear at Fabric in London, the Nubreed boys have been a little quiet of late. [more]
The Elementz & Fractured crew have announced that on Friday 9th December at Brown Alley, they will be presenting two of Australia's biggest exports combined together for a night of homegrown Breaks and Drum & Bass. [more]
Nubreed are just about to embark on a world tour and on Saturday, June 25, Melbourne's Volume at Room 680 will play host the first show of NuBreed's 2005 World Tour. [more]
The Ministry of Sound Sessions tour rolls into town this Sunday featuring dance superstars Deep Dish, Danny Howells, Fergie, Nubreed, Ewan Pearson and PLENTY more. Check out the lineup times within. [more]
Harbour Party NYE event organisers have advised that Smokin' Jo and Lucien Foort will no long play their Luna Park event on New Years Eve, with a host of local live acts announced as replacements. [more]
Melbourne says Bon Voyage to Nubreed on Friday 1st October at Brown Alley. The ARIA award nominees NuBreed head off on a tour of the UK, USA & Canada taking in dates at clubbing institutions like Fabric Live in London. [more]
The dance category of the 2004 ARIA Awards is set to be one of the most hotly contested of the ceremony, with the pool of nominees including Cut Copy, Infusion, Mr Timothy, Cam Farrar and Nubreed. [more]
The Off The Rails series of snow parties are back again for 2004. Beginning with the 'Return Battle' party on Saturday August 7, and finishing up with a 'Broke-N-Beats' special on Wednesday August 18, the parties will feature a range of styles, including house, breaks, drum & bass, and hip-hop. [more]
Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated Australian dance releases of 2004, celebrated Melbourne live act Nubreed will unleash their debut album, 'The Original', through local record label Vicious on April 26. [more]
Danny Bonnici one of DJ Mag's "Fantastic Four"
One third of Nubreed, since branching out to also begin producing his own solo material Danny Bonnici has been winning fans across the globe. [more]
Now with 2 months worth of quality parties under it's belt Break Inn has quickly established itself on the Sydney scene and so I knew we'd be in for a good night with Melbourne lads Nubreed coming to blow up the cave with an arsenal of mpcs and synthesizers. [more]
One wise man said two heads are better then one (or in this case 2 acts are better then one). Two very different promotion groups came together in a sprit of cooperation to make a good line up even better. [more]
Break Inn is the new Friday night at the Chinese Laundry - not surprisingly it focuses on (but is certainly not limited to) breakbeat mayhem each and every week, providing some filler for a hole in the Sydney club scene. This week we were promised gritty tech and electro breaks from Danny Bonnici. [more]
Minke is one of the most forward thinking clubs in Adelaide, musically speaking. Some of the best DJs in the world have played there lately, and the place keeps getting more and more people through the door, hearing the best breakbeat music the scene has to offer. [more]
The most anticipated event on the Adelaide raving calendar, this event was so huge it required TWO reviews! [more]
The Ministry of Sound 'Sessions' Plastik arena featured a mixed lineup of techno, house, breaks and hard house from around the globe in the Monkey Bar's main room. [more]
With surprise appearances by the African drummers of Drumstruck and a Brazilian street samba troupe, Luna Park's first Harbour Party had a real carnival atmosphere that eclipsed any one live act or DJ. Spread across five dance arenas and the entire Luna Park site, it was a fun night for big kids. [more]
The late nights started early last week and by Saturday the prospect of more sleep deprivation was beginning to concern me. But alas, I know better than to listen to my good judgement when it comes to a Saturday night. [more]
Advent*jah Summerblast 2004 proved once again why it is Brisbane's biggest & best dance music festival. [more]
Nubreed & F.O.R.H head to the gong for another quality night at Bustin'. Sydney who? [more]
After playing what many thought was the set of the night at Enchanted Forest 5 in December, Nubreed were back in Adelaide, bringing live breaks and drum n' bass to the masses and what a performance it was! [more]
Nubreed then played Satellites to the delight of the punters who went into a dance frenzy. As the atmospheric soundscapes unfolded over phat robotic bass lines, complimented with reverberating lyrics, a dirty bass pout appeared on the faces of everyone on the dancefloor. [more]
no need to update your cv [more]
But as we walked out from Seven to go home, the group of us were absolutely content in such a fantastic evening. It just goes to show that Australia does have some really good producers and DJs out there, waiting to be unleashed unto the world... NuBreed is just one of them to have done it! [more]
Slip Inn is not a place that takes long to warm up. When we arrived the people inside the stone walls were steaming to the sounds of Phil Smart in the Cave and Jules Beaumont in the Laundry [more]
Don't like horse racing? There were a whole stack of em out and partying to the sounds of one of the worlds most travelled DJ's. ITM's Barkus witnessed an awesome musical journey at Melbourne's QBH. [more]
Nokia presents a free Aussie breakbeat extravaganza. Featuring - DJ's John Doe (SA), Rasp (QLD), Nubreed (Vic), Kid Kenobi, (Vic), Shredlock (Qld) & Gully (Per) [more]
Free event, Kid Kenobi, Nu-Breed, home night club, fantastic crowd, how can you go wrong? [more]
Earthcore 10th Anniversary @ Goulburn River, Victoria (28/11/03)
by elie9 & Cosmica on June 17th, 2004
The Earthcore crew had a few surprises up their sleeve that came to life at the strike of midnight. A fifteen minute fire work extravaganza that put any new years eve shin-ding to shame. [more]
Sydney breaks fans got to see in the start of Australia Day in fine style at Space, with guest sets from Melbourne's Nubreed, Phil K and Gab Oliver - sheer domestic bliss! [more]
This being my first Kryal adventure, I was unsure what to expect, although I did have some expectations that were clearly wrong. [more]
Nubreed have been taking on the international dance music scene by storm, and Brisbane punters were lucky enough to have yet another chance to get a taste of what these Melbourne lads have to offer. [more]
Two of Australia's best breaks group Soma Rasa and Nubreed, international and national acclaim and nobody here whats up with that? [more]
Various Artists - Electric 02: Mixed by King Unique & Nubreed
I got my hot little hands on this tasty double CD a couple of weeks ago. I couldn’t really resist when I saw Nubreed’s name on the title. [more]
Jase Connection - Beatheadz Vol.01
If there were ever any doubts about the quality of Australian hip hop, Jase’ Beathedz compilation will well and truly allay them. [more]
Hamish - Forever and Never
Hamish (a.k.a. Hamish Cowan and Bryan St James) follow up there widely popular track from 2002 'Life Song' with quality vocal cut 'Forever and Never'. [more]
Welcome - Nubreed
If breaks are your thing, make sure you snap up some of the finest Australia and the World has to offer. [more]
Y4K represents the best and most diverse sounds in breakbeat, and is generally an album I would pick up regardless of who was in the mix. With one of my favourite artists sporting title position, it was an easy decision to pick up this latest installment. [more]
There's a sense of something epic about Melbourne three-piece NuBreed and this, their debut album, The Original. For the past few years they've been wooing audiences of clubbers with their stomping lives shows. [more]
Danny Bonnici - December Promo Mix
Recently name checked as “one of the hottest names in dance music” by DJ Mag, over the past 6 years Danny Bonnici has been at the forefront of the world’s dance music scene. [more]
Danny Bonnici (Nubreed) - Sept 2006 Promo (.AUdio on Proton Radio)
Danny Bonnici of 'Nubreed' is party freakazoid with more quality tunes and skills in his bag than most of us would see in a lifetime. He might be 'oldbreed' now, but the music certainly isn't! This mix is in support of Balance Electric 02 out now! [more]
Sunsets with inthemix on FBi 94.5 FM feat. special guest Nubreed (Mel)
One of Australia's most successful live dance acts, Nubreed have travelled the world, playing everywhere from China to seminal London club night Fabric. [more]