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Grant Smillie & Ruby Rose: In Neon
by daverh on October 28th, 2009
As Ruby and Grant make their way across the country to support 'Neon Essential Vol.2', ITM caught up with the duo to discuss the label’s position on the local circuit and how Ruby Rose’s celebrity profile has impacted on her DJ career. [more]
Ivan Gough [Audio]: Back to making records for the clubs
by angy on May 25th, 2009
“We made promise to ourselves around six months ago that we’re sticking to now,” veteran Australian DJ/producer Ivan Gough told ITM recently, speaking on TV Rock's decision with their new Neon Records label to return to to making music for the clubs. [more]
There’s a new kid in town and they’re gearing up to go head-to-head with some of Australia’s biggest and most recognised clubbing brands. Grant Smillie of TV Rock talks with inthemix about their shiny new label Neon. [more]
TV Rock are coming at you from the underground. At least, that’s where the DJ/producer duo responsible for the infamous smash hit 'Flaunt It' found their roots, and it’s where they see their future. [more]
What’s that you say? Yes that’s right, TV Rock are coming at you from the underground. At least, that’s where the DJ/producer duo responsible for the infamous smash hit Flaunt It found their roots, and it’s where they see their future. [more]
This year, Grant Smillie is out to surprise you. Following the pop success of his TV Rock project alongside Ivan Gough, the producer is aiming for a more “European” sound on upcoming releases. ITM gets the story! [more]
You wouldn’t think that remixing a track about a fish would see your popularity explode around the world, but when the track in question is The Chemical Brothers' 'Salmon Dance' it’s bound to pique a few people’s interest. [more]
Touring the country to launch his new 'Audio Riot' mix CD, including playing this weekend's inthemix50 event in Melbourne, the man that most know simply as 'Smiles' spoke to ITM about TV Rock's desire to translate their chart topping sound worldwide. [more]
In Miami for WMC, Tim Hardaker caught up with TV Rock to get the skinny on their forthcoming move to Europe, where they’ll be hooking up with the likes of Axwell, Chris Lake and D Ramirez in the studio. [more]
It's Friday, just after midnight and the club is packed, happy and bordering on either exhaustion or boredom and as you mill about trying to figure out whether to stay or go, the DJ drops an electro assault to make the ears bleed and the feet pleased. The track is of course 'Flaunt It'... [more]
He's one of one of Australia's most respected DJs and producers, and having signed a multi album deal with global music force Sony BMG has been the icing on the cake. [more]
DJ, producer, director, artist, radio show host and all round genius Grant Smillie. For those that don't know Grant Smillie, it's time to come out from the rock you have been living under. [more]
Hot Barbeque details emerge for 2010, presented by ITM
Next year, Future Entertainment event Hot Barbeque will be reborn for a mid January festival that takes things well out of the city, to the scenic surrounds of the Point Nepean Quarantine Station in Portsea. [more]
Solar 2010 lineup revealed
Mornington Peninsula’s Solar music festival returns in 2010 with Bliss n Eso, Birds of Tokyo and Eddy Current Suppression Ring. [more]
TV Rock and Ruby Rose launch 'Neon Essential' across the country
To launch Neon Essential Vol.2 with an extra bang, mix curators Ruby Rose and Grant Smillie will trek around the country giving club-hungry kids a taste of the Neon brand. [more]
Stereosonic onsale 9am Thursday at ITM!
This month’s lineup announcement for the Stereosonic Festival tour received a massive response, and if you want to be part of this year’s experience then make sure you’re back at ITM with your credit cards at the ready on Thursday morning! [more]
The Stereosonic Festival tour will be back this November, with Hardware and Onelove taking it to the five major cities for the very first time, and ITM now has the full details on who will be playing on the lineup across the country! [more]
Sydney A-list glamour queen and TV host Ruby Rose is already steadily in the public eye, but she’s keeping herself busy with another project on the boil – she’s been handpicked by TV Rock to mix the next 'Neon Essential' compilation. [more]
“It’s been a tough marriage for us. I’m the first to admit that when we’ve tried to be commercial in the past, it just hasn’t worked for us really." Production veteran Ivan Gough has revealed that a refocus on the clubs is on the cards for TV Rock. [more]
Neon Records have a pretty sweet prize on offer to help celebrate the launch of their new mix compilation series. How does a DJ lesson in Melbourne with TV Rock plus a full Stanton setup, all to the value of over $4000, sound? [more]
With the buzz of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival still in the air, a new fashion festival is set to cause a stir next month at Melbourne's Docklands. [more]
Thanks to Smirnoff Black, ITM has a pair of VIP Deluxe tickets to Sensation White in Melbourne this NYE! [more]
The biggest addition to the Australian dance music status quo is fast approaching, and what’s more, it’s nearly sold out! Check here for the lineup of artists you'll be listening to over the course of the evening... [more]
The Onelove team might have only just wound up the Stereosonic tour for 2008, but they’re not taking it as a chance to kick back and relax with a brand new triple mix CD now in stores and a stack of club dates to launch the album on the schedule. [more]
Each year GQ Magazine puts together their list of nominees for their annual Men Of The Year awards, and in 2008 we spied a few notable mentions in the DJ, Band/Solo Artist and Breakthrough Artist categories. [more]
The news that Sensation would be coming to Melbourne this NYE has been the biggest thing to happen in dance music all year, but until now the lineup has remained a secret. Until now that is, as ITM can reveal who we’ll be seeing behind the decks. [more]
Even though the Australia Day long weekend has well and truly passed, there's no reason we can't celebrate the quality of DJs Australia has to offer. [more]
Word on the street is that 20,000 to 30,000 supporters will make their way down to Treasury Gardens today from 4pm to show their extreme displeasure to the proposed curfew. [more]
With onelove’s latest album now in stores at ITM we came across a rather interesting discussion taking place in our Funk/Soul/Disco forum on the origins of the CD’s cover art. It seems there's more than meets the eye with the disco robots! [more]
The Onelove juggernaut continues to roll on in 2008, with details of their latest compilation release now unveiled. [more]
Having spent the past year residing at Famous in Melbourne and Sydney, Grant Smillie has announced he's returning to the hallowed halls of Onelove. [more]
Just when you thought there wasn’t enough craziness around NYE, another huge party to bring in 2008 has been announced by Future Entertainment. [more]
With several options for NYD already announced, if you've been on the hunt for a NYE destination, then you can't go past Innercity with a selection of Melbourne's finest. [more]
Grant Smillie - he of TV Rock fame and one of Australia's most successful DJs - is currently on the road around the country doing what he does best; sending sweat-soaked nightclub dancefloors into a frenzy! [more]
Fridays in Freo have been going off this year thanks to Limelight at Metropolis Fremantle. Check out their Spring schedule thus far. [more]
Macquarie University’s massive annual Conception Day bash is coming up again in September, and this year Future Entertainment’s Famous will be there will be there rocking the rowdy uni crowds with all of its residents locked in for sets. [more]
John Course and Grant Smilie's dance radio show on Nova - Overdrive has ranked high on the latest radio survey. [more]
As previously announced on ITM, this weekend Famous will present to the Famous faithful - King Roc. [more]
The Future Entertainment superclub experience launches in Sydney on Saturday night, here are the set times for the evening. [more]
Wanna know who you’ll be listening to on Saturday 24th of March at the Famous opening night at Home nightclub? Check inside for details. [more]
TV Rock will be on the road throughout March with the Future Music Festival. To celebrate we've got an exclusive Kam Denny (one half of Vandalism) remix of their track 'Speaker's Gonna Blow' for you to download! [more]
With Famous kicking off weekly at Home nightclub from Saturday March 24th, the announcement of the club's roster of resident and guest DJs has now been made. [more]
In one of the more bizarre cases of the dance scene's increasing commercial exposure, it's been revealed that outspoken UK trance DJ Judge Jules will be going head-to-head with our own man-of-the-moment Grant Smillie... at the cricket! [more]
As 2007 quickly approaches, Fuzzy have already released the set times for their seminal New Years Day event to give punters the chance to plan out their day. [more]
Aussie hip-hop legends the Hilltop Hoods have cemented their dominance over the scene, walking away from the ARIAs with two awards. Not to be outdone, newcomers TV Rock also proved their popularity, taking home two awards of their very own! [more]
Fuzzy's legendary New Years Day event Field Day went onsale at 9am this morning, Wednesday September 20th, and all signs point to the 2007 party being one of the most eagerly anticipated yet with 15,000 tickets already sold - and in only 8 hours! [more]
Tickets for THE dance event of the year are now onsale here on ITM, so get your finger clicking to ITM shop today! [more]
As we get psyched for one of the biggest events in our party calender, the crew at Room are preparing for another huge Friday night. The Technics inthemix50 party, is all set for this Friday 15th September. Check out the set times here! [more]
Field Day is without a doubt one of the most anticipated events of the year and the 2007 instalment is now locked in with the artist line-up just announced... [more]
As we get psyched for one of the biggest events in our party calender, the Sounds on Sunday crew are preparing for another huge Sunday afternoon. The Technics inthemix50 party, is all set for this Sunday 10th September. Check out the set times here! [more]
The 2006 Technics inthemix50 tour is hitting the road this September and the Melbourne lineup is locked and loaded with your favourite DJs as voted in this year’s poll. [more]
Remix Magazine in conjunction with Room680 have announced that Full Intentions Jon Pearn, is on his way to rock Room 680's main room on Friday 30th June. [more]
Co-promoted by Filthy and Swing, this weekend marks the launch of a brand new party at The Point in Albert Park to mark the end of the summer party season, bringing together some of Melbourne's finest electro and house DJs along with extra special guests the Bang Gang DJs from Sydney. [more]
Onelove, Melbourne's most notorious house night, is gearing up to release their latest mix CD, to be titled 'Bring It On 2006'. [more]
With Australia Day fast approaching everyone's getting a little excited about the upcoming Stardust Festival. Obviously with Carl Cox and Andy C at the helm it can be rest assured that is going to be the party of summer but this year Stardust boasts some of the best house DJ's in the business. [more]
inthemix.com.au is unleashing a monster on your senses, inthemix.05. It's a magazine. It's a CD. And it's our biggest tour yet, featuring Canadian electro superstar Tiga and local mash-up master Ajax as the headline acts. [more]
The votes have been tallied, cross checked and verified. After much anticipation, we can now bring you the full winners list for the third annual Technics inthemix50 DJ Poll. [more]
Spawned from the successful Melbourne club night, the second 'onelove' CD was recently released. Mixed by resident Grant Smillie and favoured guest Carl Kennedy of New York, a national tour to celebrate its release has been announced. [more]
TV Rock sign to Axwell's label
Having told inthemix all about their new direction in an interview just last month, it seems mega-selling Aussie dance act TV Rock on their way to seeing it realised, signing their latest track to Axwell's record label Axtone. [more]
TV Rock, rockin' around Europe
In July TV Rock will be packing their suitcases and CD wallets for an exhaustive journey throughout Europe, playing shows in the UK, Vienna, Mykonos and clubbing mecca Ibiza. [more]
Famous heading to Bali
Starting out in Melbourne in 2006, before extending to Sydney earlier in 2007, Future Entertainment's Famous club brand is now making its first foray onto the international stage. [more]
A review of the Better Days event at Carousel in Melbourne on New Year's Day. Headliners were Cassius and Fred Falke. [more]
With all the eagerness and anticipation of a first date, Live Style at the Docklands’ Central Pier promised something new and exciting. It certainly had the best of intentions, but was far from getting a big ol’ pash at the end of the night. [more]
What makes for a good weekend? The allure of a beautiful Sunshine Coast beach, gorgeous mild autumn weather, catching up with your best friends and the promise of a Labor Day public holiday to help you recover, that’s what! [more]
Good Vibrations 2009 @ Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne (15/02/09)
by lovetronic on February 17th, 2009
This was the year that Good Vibrations came back strong, and crowned itself back at the forefront of the festival circuit. Forever and always, Good Vibes: I love you. [more]
When I heard onelove was launching its new CD ‘Neon Nights’ I knew I had to be there. I got myself a copy of the CD and committed myself to a night out on the town to get over my “break-up blues” (but you don’t need to hear about that!) [more]
New regular Saturday night Famous returns this week with special guest Steve Porter returning to Australia for the 4th time touring his characteristic Porterhouse sound with support from Famous residents and the Sweetchilli crew. [more]
Many in the crowd had obviously taken their dose of the happy pills, or were just thanking God it was Friday. Either way, a good vibe resonated throughout, and fluoro continued to reign supreme in some quarters. [more]
Although you may not have been able to tell from the ITM roll call late last week, one glance at the line outside of the capacious Queensbridge on Saturday night, and it was obvious that this Saturday night of Famous had got quite a few people excite [more]
*Famous* boasts a wildly diverse selection of DJs across the four levels of Home, but I spent most of my time on Saturday listening to three particular performers - Andrew Wowk, Goodwill and Grant Smilie. [more]
The opening night of Famous last night was like a pineapple, a nuisance to break through the hard, prickly outside protection of the skin but once finally ready to eat, the sweet, delicious taste on the inside left you always wanting more. [more]
From the moment he enters the booth, all flowing locks and neatly-trimmed beard, there’s a surge of energy throughout the place. Sharam’s deck-finesse is immediately apparent. All conversation stops, there’s dancing to be done! [more]
After the insane heat of last year's Field Day, punters were approaching this year with a touch of fearful apprehension. But the weather cleared for an event that reminded us why Field Day is still considered one of the city's most iconic parties. [more]
The Queen's Birthday Long Weekend is always a massive one for Sydney's gay and lesbian party set, and on Saturday a new benchmark was reached with its most significant concert venue. [more]
Grant Smillie has been riding a wave of success as one half of production duo 'TV Rock' lately, and has just this week managed the number one song in the country with the dance floor stomper 'Flaunt It'... this night promised an irresistable night of electro goodness. [more]
You know the feeling that you get when you just cant dance anymore then you here a beat that screams at you "Dance Mother ******). Well thats what happened when Ibiza "PACHA" resident Sarah Main took the stage. [more]
With the current release of the second One Love CD, mixed by Grant Smillie and Carl Kennedy (NYC), the One Love guys finally made their way to Sydney in the middle of their nationwide tour to celebrate its release. [more]
Ministry of Sound's House Sessions CD launch was one piece of Ear Candy that was easily digested. [more]
With the Sydney vs Melbourne debate always a hot issue on the ITM forums, I decided to compare two of each rival cities best when heavy weight house clubs 'together at home' and 'one-love' teamed up on an Autunm Saturday night to rock Cockle Bay. [more]
Various Artists - Neon Essential vol. 1, mixed by TV Rock & Chardy
Introducing a new player into the increasingly saturated club/house genre was never going to be easy, but 'Neon Essentials' will tick enough boxes amongst clubbers and dance-lovers to find a home on thousands of iPods across the country. [more]
Various Artists - Onelove Mobile Disco, mixed by Grant Smillie, Tommy Trash & Acid Jacks
Generally, I like to think of myself as a bit of a little-miss-sunshine. You know, I’m quite a happy lass and can find a bit of good in most things. But man, did I struggle with the latest One Love release. [more]
TV Rock vs Dukes of Windsor - The Others
TV Rock. Everyone knows them. 'Flaunt It' used to be a cool song, you know? Untill it became way too popular and was overplayed everywhere... They've now returned with a track that could see them regaining credibility. [more]
TV Rock vs Tom Novy vs Snap - The Power
The big thing this summer seems to be sampling the early nineties, and while a trashed dance floor at 3am might appreciate this wanna-be anthem, it falls dramatically short of fitting into the quality tune pigeon hole. [more]
One of Australia’s favorite sons Grant Smillie brings us the first release in the new 'Audio Riot' series. It's the latest in a long line of mix compilation albums that Smillie has done, but this could well be his best. [more]
TV Rock brings you their debut album, Sunshine City, headlined by their smash single hit, Flaunt It. [more]
All in all, a solid package for those who enjoy all styles of house - good for both pre and post club grooving. [more]
There has been a gradual influx of house music releases and compilations by Australian DJ's and artists, so it makes perfect sense that Australia's much loved and well known house club One Love should release the third of their self titled mix CD's. [more]
So is this just another commercial house music CD... or something more? [more]
Australian group Deepface release remixes of the title track of their debut CD with work done by Craig Obey, Sharif, Ivan Gough and Grant Smillie. [more]
Grant Smillie - Neon Essential Vol.2 Teaser
Grant Smillie shows off the best of Neon Essential Vol.2 in this teaser mini-mix. [more]
TV Rock - inthemix50 Promo
Grant Smillie alongside Ivan Gough sent their TV Rock studio project through the roof a few years back. Their debut single ‘Flaunt It’ broke all records, achieving double platinum sales and screamed to the 1 position on the ARIA charts. [more]
Grant Smillie - inthemix50 Promo
In a year that can only be described as stellar, Grant alongside Ivan Gough sent their TV ROCK studio project through the roof. [more]
TV Rock tour diary - week 2
Week 2 of TV Rock's massive Neon Essential Oz tour. Check out Smillie's video update from Darwin! [more]
TV Rock tour diary - week 1
Grant Smillie updates inthemix on week 1 of TV Rock's latest tour. See the video! [more]