All About Nick Thayer
Nick Thayer [Audio]: Bigger, bolder and brighter
by angy on August 18th, 2008
When it comes to the breakbeat sound down under they don’t get much bigger, bolder and brighter than Nick Thayer. [more]
Nick Thayer: Live extravaganza
Nick Thayer will take to the stage at Revolver accompanied by an impressive list of accomplished musicians to showcase his forthcoming debut album High Toned and Fancy this NYE. [more]
Jacket Off is the latest electronic outfit to come out of Melbourne, the band is made up of DJs CB Field and Many Feather with The Baron on Sax & Mad Mitch on Drums, additional vocals and MC flavour is added by freaky diva, Priscella J. [more]
Along with its most excellent website, inthemix has distinguished itself with annual CD releases. Following on from Tiga and Ajax, this time Nick Thayer handles one of the CD’s, bring us a mix of downright funky tunes. [more]
The second installation of the Local Lineup night brings out the best in Melbourne's local drum and bass AND breaks producers. ITM catched up with these locals. [more]
Nick Thayer's approach to music is much like his approach to cooking: Throw all the bits in together and see what happens. Nick catches up with Obliveus to give him the latest Thayer lowdown. [more]
Representing one year in the life of an epic tale of disorderly Out of Orderlies. Once were warriors, twice were Kenobi-ists, many times were out of hor d'oeurves. ITM's resident MC, sixthdegree gets in order with Ben Shepherd and Nick Thayer.. [more]
Making heads turn recently has been the 4 handed, 2 headed and multitalented mutant child of Melbourne lads Nick Thayer and DJ Flagrant. ITM spoke to them to get the latest Suburbanite lowdown as they are to be headlining the ITM members party this week at Lounge. [more]
Melbourne-based producer Nick Thayer is set to finally get the recognition he deserves with his upcoming 12" release later this month. Inthemix chatted to Nick about beats, Breaking Point and the ballet. [more]
Download Nick Thayer for nicks!
Continuing our run of top notch local tracks to kick start 2007, this week sees us feature another Aussie favourite for your free weekly download. [more]
ITM top 50 party set times
To celebrate Canberra winners in the ITM top 50 poll, we’re throwing a bash tonight at Academy where awards will presented to poll-toppers, champagne will be drunk by the bottles and tunes will be flowing aplenty [more]
RobKAY & Nick Thayer present this year's ITM50 CD
Mixing duties for the 2006 Technics inthemix50 Double CD have been handed over to RobKAY (NSW) & Nick Thayer (VIC). Teaming up to deliver a solid banging two disc set packed full of fresh Electro House & Breaks. [more]
Canberra get ready for Technics Inthemix50 party!
Canberra, put on your dancing shoes ... the Technics inthemix50 tour is about to touch down! [more]
Boomtick’s annual winter breaks extravaganza Major Break is on this weekend, featuring Nick Thayer, Skool of Thought, Rogue Element and a quality array of some of Perth’s finest. [more]
Major Break, winter's Breakfest, returns for a third year in a row with another star studded line up. [more]
Giving in to the current sexually confused frenzy left in the wake of Brokeback Mountain's worldwide success, the Funktrust boys have decided to saddle up and ride into the night, the only way they know how. [more]
In an industry where venues are known for changing names every six months, Ambar proudly celebrates it's 5th birthday in 2006. [more]
Breakers tuned-in or lucky enough to have attended the last Phunk You event at Milk Bar or its antecedents at the Jubilee will be frenziedly dribbling at the news that another is on the production line! [more]
Guests coming up for inthemix's weekly radio show on FBi 94.5, Saturday nights 8-10pm, include the Funk Trust DJs (otherwise known as Learned Hand and Will Styles), Melbourne DJ and producer Nick Thayer, and Western Australian drum & bass heavyweight Greg Packer. [more]
Upcoming guests confirmed for inthemix's weekly radio show on FBi 94.5 FM include Greg Packer, Funk D'Void, Alan Thompson, and Nick Thayer. [more]
A new Friday night, Speakeasy, is launching at the Grand Pacific Ballroom on Friday May 7. Presented by independent Sydney record labels Floating Point and Breaking Point, Speakeasy will play the expanse of funk, house, electro, hip-hop and breaks. [more]
Breakspoll 2007 voting now open
The global judge of breakbeat talent is on again, with voting now open for the 2007 Breakspoll Awards. [more]
Nick Thayer: Live extravaganza
Nick Thayer will take to the stage at Revolver accompanied by an impressive list of accomplished musicians to showcase his forthcoming debut album High Toned and Fancy this NYE. ITM's lilbirdy finds out more. [more]
Nick Thayer, Basskleph and Dopamine take out awards at Breakspoll!
Australia's position as a breeding ground in the world of breakbeat talent was solidified overnight at the annual Breakspoll awards with Australian producers Nick Thayer, Basskleph and Dopamine taking home the top spot in the Best Remix and Best Single categories. [more]
Just some old fashioned flood lights, strobes and disco balls, with the best music we have heard in our lifetime all krafted into the perfect party. [more]
Adelaide Breaks Collective's 2nd Birthday @ Mojo West, Adelaide (24/11/07)
by Jobee on November 27th, 2007
The Adelaide Breaks Collective came into existence when a group of local DJs thought they would do better to join forces and work together, rather than promoting themselves individually and competing against one another. [more]
Everyone was certainly in high spirits, for what was an anticipated return to Ambar on Saturday night. There was a solid looking crowd there by 11.30pm, with Flex creating a great vibe on the dancefloor - which was definitely my first stop of the nig [more]
Electric Sunshine Superdisco @ Mullumbimby Leagues Club Parklands, Mullumbimby (01-01-07)
by MeliJane on January 11th, 2007
The Leagues Club parklands of the ‘Biggest little town in Australia’ provided the most perfect grounds in all sense of the word to stage the first instalment of Electric Sunshine Superdisco, as a welcome to the New Year. [more]
Friction pres. The Technics InTheMix 50 Party @ Academy, Canberra (1/9/06)
by ninjacharlie on September 12th, 2006
Some magnificent mixing, a cheeky acceptance speech or two and a healthy dose of trash made this one memorable night. [more]
There was a definite vibe in the air surrounding the entry to the Chinese Laundry on Friday night and with one of the hottest Break Inn line-ups to date featuring legends of the scene Aquasky, it came as no surprise. [more]
The super friendly uninhibited crowd proved that there is much fun to be had on the Thames, and it all contributed to the success of Platform 12's second birthday bash. [more]
Aussie breaks superstars Basskleph and Nick Thayer were in town to show us the future of Australian Breaks. [more]
With a new album just released and club hits such as Nine Ways, and Purple Funky Monkey under their belt one half of the JDS production crew hits Hijack to finish up his Australian tour. [more]
British Breaks superstar Krafty Kuts showed Melburnian breaks fans how its done (and who does it best) at QBH with a three-hour set of turntable trickery. [more]
Like another reviewer recently alluded to, it takes something special to head out in the Polar Bear friendly weather at this time of year. And last Friday night at Revolver was definitely one of those memorable occasions, as Melbourne got a fantastic set from Fingerlickin' Records duo Slyde. [more]
If you thought Blowpop couldn't get any better, think again... [more]
Friday nights at Woof are usually a pretty funky affair, where suits are out of place but truckers hats or even a pink visor is a must. Where camouflage comes out in force and booming breaks rock the floor. [more]
The legendary Stanton Warriors return to Sydney to lay down a solid 2 hour set at the Metro supported by Q45, Kid Kenobi and Nick Thayer. [more]
Get down..and get back up again cos the Kid was in town for another installment of this magical, mystery tour. [more]
I had heard Nick Thayer play for the first time late last year and suffice to say it was impressive. With tight mixing and great track selection and his recent production success with his track Theme One appearing on Kid Kenobi's Ministry of Sound - Breaks '03 I knew this was a man to look out for. [more]
Melbourne's Nick Thayer & Bass Kleph join the usual suspects and show us that there 'ain't no party like Funktrust party!' [more]
We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our special edition inthemix50 podcasts last fortnight. Now it's time to get ready for Part 2 with Kid Kenobi, Dopamine, Jono Fernandez, Bass Kleph, Nick Thayer, Micah and Matt Rowan! [more]
Would you believe we're now celebrating our first birthday! Get ready for exclusive new remixes and tracks from some of Australia's most renowned DJs, including Ajax, Bass Kleph, Will Styles, Nick Thayer, and a whole heap more! [more]
This fortnight we've got fresh new tracks and remixes from Ben Watt, Nic Fanciulli, Myagi and Split Loop, Streetpunx, Bass Kleph and Nick Thayer, Cutoff and Jeff Samuels. Phew! [more]
Prepare yourself for the second of our special edition inthemix50 podcasts, featuring TV Rock, Nick Thayer, Dirty South, Craig Obey, Illya & Toby Neal, Klaus 'Heavyweight' Hill & Dopamine, Phil K & Luke Chable, and more! [more]
Various Artists - Breakbeat Bass Vol. 3, mixed by Nick Thayer
It's been a year since the last offering of Breakbeat Bass from Passenger Records, the label owned and run by scene veterans Aquasky. [more]
Various Artists - Passenger pres. This Way Up, mixed by DJ Friction
Passenger release 'This Way Up' is a new album project that looks to be one of the most exciting in the breakbeat genre this year. [more]
Digital Base - Inc 2 Funk (Original & Nick Thayer Remix)
Digital Base - aka Spanish DJ and producer Andy Base - has forged a reputation in recent years with his unique take on the tech-breaks sound. His latest release provides a more commercially-oriented example of his style. [more]
Various Artists - Outta Space (VIP Mix)/Back Off The Wall (Nick Thayer Mix)
this first 12" offering from Hot Cakes pairs a reworking by UK booty breaks doyen Deekline of The Prodigy's classic ragga-rave anthem 'Outtaspace' alongside a highly capable electro-breaks bootleg reworking of Dizzee Rascal's 'Back Off The Wall' by Melbourne producer Nick Thayer. [more]
ITM50 offers dance music fans a snapshot from two of Australia’s finest movers and groovers. Nick Thayer has already garnered international acclaim and Robkay has been turning heads for sometime with his DJing and remix work. [more]
Taking the same route to success as tracks like 187 Trek and Zombie Nation, Theme One will drive you to distraction on the dancefloor using nothing more than a fat repetitive break and a handful of weird sounds. [more]
Nick Thayer - Thizz Disco Mixtape August
Never one to follow trends, Nick grew up on a steady diet of Queen and Peter Gabriel whilst still joining others moshing to Nirvana and Pearl Jam. [more]
Nick Thayer - inthemix50 Promo
Nick Thayer spent his childhood making strange noises out of strange things and spending all his money on guitars and questionable records. [more]
Nick Thayer - inthemix50 Promo Mix
Bold. Unassuming. Adventurous. Slightly fruity. These are all words Nick Thayer likes to use when pretending he knows about wine, and he has had plenty of chance to practice recently, with plenty to celebrate, but let’s start from the top. [more]