All About We Love Sounds

Remember 'Something Good'? The Utah Saints are back in 2008, and ITM talks to the duo about the science of making great sample-based dance music, what they’ve been up to all these years as well as what fans can expect when they play We Love Sounds. [more]

A-Skillz is a name that’s instantly recognisable to fans of the funky breakbeat sound. Blasting onto the scene in 2003, at only 21-years-old Mills quickly found himself in the big leagues. The hype was entirely justified. [more]

Is Dubfire really the new ‘prince of darkness’, as he was recently crowned? One thing is for sure - since splitting off from Deep Dish, he’s found the lure of the ‘dark side’ of European minimal and techno impossible to resist. [more]

In 2003, Scribe was catapulted from relative obscurity to an internationally recognised name, thanks to his debut 'The Crusader'. Since then, he’s been a staple of the Australian festival circuit. That tradition is set to continue at We Love Sounds. [more]

Brazil’s Bonde Do Role created an enormous buzz when they burst to attention last year, easily the most widely heard example of that mysterious ‘baile funk’ sound that was emerging out of their country. With two new MCs onboard, get ready for MK II. [more]

Acclaimed Brighton DJ/producer Black Grass, who specialises in downtempo funk, soul and hip hop that occasionally flirts with dancefloor breaks, has finally dropped his third album - which he says bears a resemblance to a certain other famous trilogy [more]

Stephan Bodzin has the uncanny ability of being able to turn even the most staid of chinstrokers into sweating bug-eyed loonys, with his unique blend of tech-fused electronica leaving dancefloor destruction in its wake at every turn. [more]

Turntablist extraordinaire Mix Master Mike was last in Australia only a year ago for Good Vibrations, which itself was only six months after he’d been here for Parklife. And now he’s completing his hat-trick with an appearances at We Love Sounds! [more]

The We Love Sounds lineup is certainly full of quality indie/dance crossover acts - think The Whip, The Bravery and !!!. But London’s Grand National definitely stand out from the pack, and are arguably the pick of the bunch. [more]

How smoking hot is indie/dance at the moment? Seems like there’s plenty of bands enthused and excited by the idea of bringing these two worlds together, and this is reflected in this year’s We Love Sounds lineup. Ladies and gentlemen, meet The Whip. [more]

When you consider that his dad is the proud owner of one of the UK’s largest record collections, it seems like it was almost predestined that Duke Dumont (real name Adam Dyment) would develop something of an unhealthy obsession with music. [more]

If there’s any band where the moniker matches the music, it’s !!!. The sprawling unit is renowned for its kinetic, whirlwind live show, which will roll back into town for the We Love Sounds tour in June. [more]

From their base in Ibiza, ITM's Tim Hardaker recently spoke with We Love Music mainman Mark Broadbent, getting the skinny on their history - having established superclubs Cream and Home - and plans for this season's We Love Sundays at Space in Ibiza. [more]

Treated as something of a god in the South American dance scene, Argentina's Hernan Cattaneo has a reputation known far and wide for impeccably constructed and precisely mixed DJ sets. [more]

Having last toured Australia in 2005, it's a little while between drinks for Tiga's local fans, but he's excited to be returning to Australia in June, as he explained recently to ITM's Tim Hardaker. [more]

After his first Australian tour in 2006 for Ministry Of Sound's 15th anniversary, D Ramirez is coming back this June to launch his brand new compilation for the label; 'Discotek', which he's mixed alongside Aussie favourite Mark Dynamix. [more]

For those Adelaide clubbers who’ve been basking on the sunny side of house music during the last six years our man Mobin Master needs little introduction. A gifted producer, DJ and young professional, Mobin shares his passion for house with ITM [more]

With a sound that spans house, tech, electro and even rock, Sharam Jey has amassed a strong following in Australia, even causing clubbers to begin spontaneously crowd surfing at gigs in the past. [more]

He was here in December, touring the country for his acclaimed mix CD for this very site; 'inthemix.2006', and it seems he enjoyed himself so much he's decided to head back here only 6 months later. Fans of quality music rejoice! [more]

Although there's rumours abound that James Zabiela is a robot, ITM can now exclusively reveal that he is in fact a flesh and blood human being, as the morning we phoned him for our allocated interview he was partway through brushing his teeth. [more]

Europe's finest proponents of the impossibly funky electronic music sub-genre known as 'future disco', Belgian duo Spirit Catcher have spent the best part of the past 7 years toiling away in the studio, producing 12" after 12" of impeccable quality. [more]

Often cited as two identities at the forefront of the 'next generation' of superstar DJs, when Nic Fanciulli and James Zabiela announced they'd be teaming up, obsessive fanboys the world over collectively lost their sh*t. [more]

Impressive - dauntingly so. This is yet another descriptive word to add to the mountain of ways to quantify Riton, who'll soon hit Australian shores for the We Love Sounds tour. [more]

“They don’t like interviews or a lot of DJ gigs...” It's not the best thing to read before interviewing someone, but as ITM learns, Kris Menace's bark is definitely worse than his bite! [more]

Having just confirmed a residency at Space in Ibiza for this northern summer, Tiefschwarz forthcoming Australian tour might be the last time you see them here in a while! [more]

His early sonic expeditions of course, spawned techniques such as cutting and mixing, which back then hadn't yet been attempted. Flash can also be credited for developing the first manual edit with a mixer, which resulted in the first breaks. Adding another major noteworthy advancement to the scene [more]

One of the shining lights on the globally renowned Brazilian drum & bass scene, standing alongside the likes of DJ Marky and XRS, Patife is set to return to the Australia for a national tour in June. [more]

It would have been roughly a year ago that our lives were first touched by Digitalism's magic dance floor dust, as DJs around the country were quick to pick up on their epic debut breakthrough 'Zdarlight'. A track that found it's way to the top of most clubbers' 'most defining track of 05' lists... [more]

It was in the latter half of last year that I was first introduced to the master of cinematic climaxes and party-thumping DJ delight, known to most as Deadly Avenger. [more]

James Zabiela is somewhat of a notorious character around these parts of the world. Whether you were present or were just dealt a thrilling first or second-hand account of his amazing ability to bring a whole room to a state of complete madness. [more]

Tonight’s the night people. inthemix is hosting two of techno’s high achievers, Dubfire and Stephan Bodzin, on one of the city’s finest sound systems. [more]

Brisbane - are you ready for the We Love Sounds main event? The madness his Family this Saturday night, and for you to plan your party we've got the set times right here. [more]

Heading out to see one of Brazil’s most exciting young acts tonight, and the most popular example of the ‘so hot right now’ baile funk genre? Check inside for the set times for the Bonde Do Role show tonight at The Forum. [more]

Due to an unfortunate series of events French filtered house duo Cassius were forced to miss their first run of dates last weekend, including the Warehouse Festival in Canberra and We Love Ministry Of Sound in Perth. [more]

Set times for this weekend's We Love Sounds festival in Melbourne have been revealed. [more]

Last year the We Love Sounds after parties shaped up to be almost as big as the main event. If you’re planning on partying well into the following day this long weekend, then be sure to keep the official We Love Sounds after parties on your radar. [more]

We Love Sounds hits South Australia this weekend, taking over The Shores Complex on Monday June 9th for a four-stage mega-festival featuring some of the biggest names on the worldwide dance scene. [more]

Set times for this Sunday’s hotly anticipated We Love Sounds festival are now available. With 7 separate musical arenas on offer it’s going to be a massive day, so make sure you give the set times a good look over! [more]

This week’s featured download comes courtesy of Brazilian baile funk pranksters Bonde Do Role, who have remixed Gold Coast-via-Baltimore ‘fluoro punks’ The Death Set. Grab your free copy exclusively from inthemix! [more]

To mark this year's gargantuan We Love Sounds festival tour, we've put together a special edition podcast with music from artists appearing at events around the country. Grab your free copy for tracks by Dubfire, Steve Lawler, Bonde Do Role & more! [more]

The slide to We Love Sounds has officially started, with the warm-up We Love Sounds party at Empire all systems go for tonight! [more]

After obliterating Onelove on his first ever Australian tour last year, the news that Mr Oizo would be heading back so soon had his many fans rubbing their hands with glee. [more]

Geared up for this weekend’s We Love Ministry Of Sound extravaganza? You won’t get far without the set times! [more]

It’s only a week before Steve Lawler returns to Australia for the We Love Sounds festival, and ITM recently spoke to the man where he discussed the last time he was here - and why he doesn’t look back on the tour so fondly. [more]

If you thought our ‘inthemix with...’ party featuring the legendary Dubfire couldn’t possibly get any hotter, how does the addition of Stephan Bodzin to the lineup sound? [more]

The man known as Dubfire is about to hit town as part of We Love Sounds, and your prayers of a solo club date have been answered as inthemix have secured the living legend for his exclusive Sydney side-show! [more]

Family welcomes international heavyweights for We Love Sounds, plus now announced is an all-star local support line-up. Feast your eyes on this winter fest! [more]

As the June long weekend approaches and we all gear up for the biggest party of the winter season We Love Sounds , news is starting to trickle down on the opportunities that we’ll have to catch some of these acts in a more intimate setting. [more]

Winter’s most anticipated dance festival is only a few weeks away, and for this year’s event inthemix is transforming a brand new area that’s never been used before! [more]

This week’s free inthemix download comes courtesy of 16-legged punk funkers !!! (Chk Chk Chk), who are about to embark on another eagerly anticipated tour of Australia this June. [more]

Can you believe we’re a third of our way through 2008 already? As we say goodbye to April it’s time once again to look at what stories floated your boat throughout the month; inthemix’s much loved monthly top 10 most read is back! [more]

The We Love Sounds main event in Brisbane is now onsale, and with all signs pointing towards this being one of winter's hottest events you should get in quick to secure your tickets! [more]

In February German electro-tech fiend Stephan Bodzin posted Australian tour dates on his MySpace page indicating he’d soon visit us again. [more]

No doubt one of the globe’s most celebrated turntable technicians, Mix Master Mike will make his return to Australia in late May for a comprehensive tour around the country. [more]

Have you been waiting with bated breath for the Adelaide leg of We Love Sounds to be announced? Well wait no more, as we’ve got the full details right here. [more]

Have you been waiting with bated breath for the Brisbane leg of We Love Sounds to be announced? Well wait no more, as we’ve got the full details right here. [more]

We Love Sounds is Australia’s premier winter festival tour, and the anticipation surrounding the Melbourne details have been intense following the Sydney announcement a few weeks back. Get the full details first from ITM! [more]

After much conjecture, anticipation and rumor, the much hyped festival for Perth's Foundation Day long weekend has been announced. [more]

Idle forum chatter on dates Hybrid had posted on their MySpace page took place last week, with details emerging they would be heading to Australia in late May and early June for another national tour. [more]

If mumblings in the ITM Forums and dates posted on their MySpace page are to be believed, we’ll finally get to see Hybrid back here in late May and early June. [more]

With early birds having gone onsale at 9am last Friday, it seems We Love Sounds is set to maintain its reputation as winter’s premier dance music festival, with the first release now entirely sold out. [more]

Following the hotly anticipated line-up announcement for this year's We Love Sounds event in Sydney, be sure to have your credit card at the ready as early bird tickets will be onsale from ITM at 9am today, Friday April 4th. [more]

We Love Sounds is Australia’s premier winter festival, and the anticipation surrounding the announcement of its lineup has been intense - with all manner of leaks and wild speculation. Finally it’s hit the streets, check here for the full details! [more]

The moment we've all been waiting for is only a few short hours away! After months of anticipation, at midday today inthemix will exclusively reveal the long anticipated line-up for the 2008 Sydney We Love Sounds winter festival. [more]

It’s April 1st; you know what that means... No, we’re not going to try to pull one over on you with a crafty prank, it’s time for inthemix’s regular round up of what pushed your buttons the previous month! [more]

With the full lineup announcement for We Love Sounds expected this week (remember to keep your eyes glued to ITM, you’ll see it here first!), another of the 2008 tour’s headliners has been slipped. [more]

As we wait patiently for the wraps to be taken off the 2008 We Love Sounds lineup, another piece of the puzzle has been revealed with Civil Society announcing that punk-funk overlords !!! (Chk, Chk, Chk) are touring as part of the festival. [more]

It seems that details on another act for the 2008 We Love Sounds festival has been leaked, with long-standing French electro impresario Mr Oizo revealing a run of Australian dates on his MySpace page. [more]

We’re continuing to keep our ear to the ground for leaks on the 2008 lineup, and following the news that Stephan Bodzin was locked in, ITM can reveal that Manchester electro rockers The Whip will also be making the long haul trip to Australia. [more]

Following last week’s tips on who we may see in Australia this winter for the 2008 installment of We Love Sounds, we can tell you that German live electro-tech powerhouse Stephan Bodzin has been locked in. [more]

ITM gets the scoop on who we might be seeing at We Love Sounds in 2008! [more]

The Sounds crew - responsible for mid-Winter mega-festival We Love Sounds and tours by artists like James Zabiela, Tiga, DJ Shadow and Tiefschwarz - are currently on the hunt for a Promotions Manager to join their growing Sydney team. [more]

The Sounds Group from Australia - responsible for the national We Love Sounds winter festival - are headed straight for Ibiza this weekend. [more]

Why listen to all the rumours when you can get all the information you need about We Love Sounds on Inthemix? [more]

Heading along to the intimate inthemix gig with Tiga and Bang Gang tonight? Check here for set times, and we’ve also been told the headliners will be going back to back until the wee early hours of the morning… [more]

Winter is well and truly upon us but you don’t want that to hinder your hedonistic behaviour over the Long Weekend. Never fear because the ITM VIP tent at We Love Sounds will feature warm cosy heating as well as sound pumped straight from Hordern. [more]

They’ve been ripping it up at a hectic series of back-to-back gigs around the country, and tonight you’ll have your chance to talk to what’s easily the most exciting partnership in dance music at the moment. [more]

After months of anticipation, the We Love Sounds winter festival is only a matter of days away - and if you're looking to plan your day down to the minute, the set times and line-ups per arena are now here! [more]

Fresh from rocking Kink's 4th birthday the weekend just passed, and with the We Love Sounds mainevent fast approaching, it seems French electro producers Alan Braxe and Kris Menace can't keep away from Sydney clubs... [more]

Missed your chance to buy tickets to the sold out We Love Sounds and want a chance to see some of the headliners still? Looking for the perfect venue to continue the madness after the party ends next Sunday night? [more]

Between now and tomorrow night, keep your radio tuned to Fresh FM 92.7FM and keep an ear out for guest spots from some of the We Love Sounds tour's allstar cast. [more]

Last Winter saw the awesome debut of We Love Sounds in Adelaide. This Friday night the tour returns, and it's all about the house lovers! [more]

You can't say we didn't warn you! [more]

Haven’t got your tickets yet to the biggest festival happening this side of the summer season? Then get cracking cause it’s about to sell out this weekend. [more]

Next weekend is the time for mega birthday bashes it seems, as the much loved Sydney Saturday night marks its 4th anniversary of packing out the Arthouse with special guest performances from Braxe and Menace. [more]

ITM VIP members are used to getting pampered and the upcoming winter festival in Sydney will be no different, offering both a space to chill out as well as to get up close and personal with the performers. [more]

It’s been Sydney’s worst kept secret, but ITM can now (officially) confirm that the power couple of James Zabiela & Nic Fanciulli have been locked for a massive ‘One+One’ set at the Chinese Laundry’s 10th Birthday bash next weekend. [more]

The DJ, producer and record label owner will be in Sydney for the national We Love Sounds extravaganza, but he’ll also be flying around the country for a bunch of extra club dates. [more]

Following last week's announcement that inthemix would be giving you the chance to get up close and personal with DJ Shadow in June, for fans of Canadian electro-tech superstar Tiga your prayers have also been answered! [more]

Their partnership is one of the most exciting things happening in dance music at the moment. With a new CD and an Australian tour immanent, we’ll have James Zabiela and Nic Fanciulli live on Wednesday June 6th to talk about the One+One concept. [more]

Loaded and Triple R will join forces to present an intimate night with DJ Shadow on Thursday 7th June under the twinkling lights of The Forum. [more]

He's remixed the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Mylo, Scissor Sisters, The Rapture, Royksopp and Placebo, and his productions are regularly caned by guys like Tiga, 2manydjs, James Murphy and Erol Alkan. Who are we talking about? [more]

With a smattering of individual shows announced around the country already, full national dates for cut-and-paste hip-hop pioneer DJ Shadow are now revealed. [more]

The best thing to come out of Southern France since Chateauneuf du Pape, 20 year old electro prodigy Surkin will be making his first journey down under in June for a national tour. [more]

Word is spreading that the South American progressive house maestro will be playing another gig on Sunday 10th June following his performance at the We love Sounds festival – venue details to be confirmed! [more]

We Love Sounds is proving to be one of the most anticipated events for 2007, with all pre-sale tickets for the event now sold out on ITM more than 6 weeks in advance of the party! [more]

The Sydney clubbing icon finally makes its way up to Brisbane with a line up that is to die for. [more]

On Friday 8th June the We Love Sounds winter juggernaut comes to Melbourne with a lineup featuring 10 international and 14 local DJs and performers over 4 rooms. [more]

A record response for the Sounds Group with more than a quarter of the tickets to their Sydney We Love Sounds show selling within two days of being on sale. [more]

Anticipation driving you crazy? Well wait no longer, because inside we’ve got all the details of who you’ll be rocking out to over the June Long Weekend. [more]

Looking for some winter festival action over the upcoming June Long Weekend? We Love Sounds will be touring nationally, check inside for dates and venues. [more]

Canadian electro superstar Tiga is set to return to Australia in June, with ITM able to reveal that he'll be one of the acts on the line-up for the 2007 We Love Sounds tour. [more]

Eclipse and We Love Sounds have done it again... this time teaming up to bring you dnb icons Kenny Ken and Shimon, hip hop stars Nextmen and Dexter and the mash-up master himself... the one and only Z*Trip. Discount tickets for inthemix.com.au users! [more]

If you've missed the headlines, then you must have entered your winter hibernation early this year. [more]

After selling out of our initial allocation of tickets recently, ITM has been lucky enough to secure a very limited FINAL batch. [more]

The three man outfit that make up Koma & Bones (DJing duo Koma & Bones and former drum and bass producer Proteus) are set for an Australian tour starting in Hobart this weekend. [more]

Like you needed another reason to buy your ticket for We Love Sounds... but just in case, details have now emerged regarding just how the infamous Bang Gang will be involved at this year's event. [more]

Looking to be one of the hottest parties this winter (if not this year!), We Love... Sounds returns to the Hordern Pavilion on the Queen's Birthday Long Weekend in June. [more]

One of the most exciting festivals to hit the Sydney circuit on the Queen's Birthday weekend, is of course We Love...Sounds. And with this year's line-up boasting the likes of Grandmaster Flash, DJ Sneak, Tiefschwarz, James Zabiela, Annie etc, it's no wonder they just had to take it Australia-wide! [more]

Loaded Entertainment and Majik Entertainment join forces yet again on Friday 9th June (Queen's Birthday weekend) to bring to Melbourne the infamous "We Love" party. We Love... Sounds in Melbourne will feature Tiefscharz, Sandy Rivera, DJ Sneak and Mish Mash Polyphonik LIVE. [more]

Hitting Sydney on the Queen's Birthday long weekend, with a spectacular line up including Grandmaster Flash, Annie, Digitalism, Tiefschwarz, DJ Sneak, James Zabiela, and more, it's no wonder all of the first realease tickets for We Love... Sounds have already walked out the door! [more]

The festival has been confirmed to return to The Hordern precinct again on Sunday June 11 (The Queen's birthday weekend) and that's not all that's been confirmed. The kids at Sounds have had their little agendas busy as they confirmed, one by one the biggest line up We Love Sounds has ever seen! [more]

With all pre-sale tickets having sold out for 'We Love... Sounds' well in advance, all signs point to this weekend's party being one of the biggest in Sydney this year. [more]

First there was the ITM-VIP Toilet Block, then the ITM-VIP Pamper Palace - now we're proud to present to you the ITM-VIP Karaoke Disco Bus! [more]

Sounds on Sunday, without a doubt Sydney's favourite weekly daytime clubbing event, will celebrate their momentous 6th birthday in June, and to celebrate they're planning a party of absolutely epic proportions at the Hordern Pavilion, Sunday June 12. [more]

The Sounds crew have added more acts to their mammoth 6th birthday celebration event, which will take place at the Hordern Pavilion on Sunday June 12th. [more]

There is only one remaining presale ticket outlet for the upcoming Sounds 6th birthday, 'We Love... Sounds', so if you haven't purchased yours yet you better get in quick! [more]

On sale now for only 2 and a half weeks, all presale tickets for the upcoming 'We Love... Sounds' party at the Hordern Pavilion on Sunday June 12th have now sold out. [more]