All About Stereosonic

Above everything, DJ Hell is known as a techno visionary who’s stood the test of time and remained a revered figure around the world. His new album 'Teufeslwerk' is a double-album opus, and he'll be debuting it at Stereosonic over the next two weeks. [more]

He’s a dancefloor rebel who’s cracked the mould and was swept up into worldwide fame, with anthems featured across the globe with hits like 'Breathe' and more recently 'We Hold On'. Not bad for a boy from the ‘burbs of Melbourne. [more]

He may not be as recognisable as Ferry or Armin, but Italy’s Giuseppe Ottaviani has very nearly played just as important a part in trance over the past decade. He's one of the big guns on PVD's Vandit label, and is here this weekend for Stereosonic. [more]

Infected Mushroom's incendiary live shows and no holds barred production work has won them fans from Tel Aviv to Timbuktu, and Australia in particular has always held a soft spot for the duo. [more]

With an accent that’s thicker than Guinness - the Irish national drink, naturally - Decky Hedrock of fast emerging outfit the Japanese Popstars is keen as mustard to bring his band down under this month for the Stereosonic national tour. [more]

More than 20 years behind the decks. Countless tours around the globe. A consistent fixture on the DJ Mag Top 100 poll. But as the big man himself says, “It certainly isn’t over yet.” Finding out why Carl Cox is owning it in 2008. [more]

It’s been 4 long years since Infusion’s positively huge album 'Six Feet Above Yesterday'. Although the trio have kept a relatively low profile of late, that’s all about to change with the release of their brand new single 'Dogtown'. [more]

To say expectations were high for Booka Shade's third album would be a gross understatement, & the result was an intricate effort that saw the Berlin duo embracing downtempo pop. There was a similar shift in their live performances, as ITM finds out. [more]

At a time when everyone’s an electro DJ, Melbourne miscreants Acid Jacks continue to do just what their name suggests. The duo behind the new Onelove ‘Mobile Disco’ compilation - so expect a party selection every bit as crazed as its creators. [more]

So you think all of the club music coming out of Germany is of the dark minimal variety? Well you’d be dead wrong, because Cologne-based DJ/producer Klaas has his sights fixed squarely on rocking the dancefloor with his extremely upfront electro. [more]

Ed Banger member Vicarious Bliss hating on "wanky DJs playing wanky music"? It’s French electro versus German minimal, by the looks of things! ITM has a chat to find out what sort of French-themed madness we can expect on his upcoming tour. [more]

A man on a mission. Most definitely situated in the upper echelon of dance music producers, Denmark’s Anders Trentemoller is always pushing musical boundaries with whoever he collaborates with. ITM catches up before his incoming live tour. [more]

Earlier in his career, Meat Katie was known as one of breakbeat’s most successful (and edgy) supporters, but the term ‘tech funk’ always more aptly summed up what he was about - a solid fusion of breaks, tech, electro, progressive and more. [more]

For globe-trotting Dutchman Fedde Le Grand, three Top 10 UK hits in the last 18 months has demonstrated his appeal both in and out of clubs and, as he explains to ITM, there’s plenty more to come. [more]

Cutting his teeth under the mentorship of the Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson, DJ/producer Stacey Pullen was an innovator from the ‘Second Wave’ of Detroit techno. And now Pullen himself is prepping the third wave of techno talent. [more]

The members of the ‘First Wave’ of Detroit techno are as respected and influential as anybody else in the history of dance, but mainstay Kevin Saunderson is as successful as ever all these years after they got the movement rolling in the early 80s. [more]

It's been a massive year for John Course, the Melbourne identity maintaining his well deserved reputation as Australia's hardest working DJ - his perseverance was rewarded with a #5 position in this year's inthemix50. [more]

New York house don Armand Van Helden would be the first to tell you he makes music for the feet, not for the head. And it’s this unashamed desire to rock the party that has made the DJ-producer a huge hit down under. [more]

Where to start with Booka Shade? They’re simply one of the most popular and well-loved examples of the Berlin minimal sound, and they'll be bringing their revered live electronic show back to Australia early next month. [more]

Being signed to Ed Banger certainly hasn’t hurt Gallic noise maker DJ Mehdi, but the spinner-turned-producer was firmly entrenched in the Parisian underground well before the label went stratospheric. [more]

Breaking through on the international stage in 2005 as one-half of the Bodyrockers, a lot was said about Kaz James' rather remarkable success at such a young age. Now, at the ripe old age of 25, he can be considered an industry veteran. [more]

The Sydney vs Melbourne squabble is entirely pointless, and the living, breathing proof that the cities can co-exist in peaceful acid-tinged harmony is here to make you dance like a mother-f*cker. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you Riot In Belgium. [more]

As well as playing all manner of musical instruments, T-Rek also straddles a number of genres in his production work, all of which no doubt adds to his mystique as one of Australia's finest underground electronic music identities. [more]

If you don't know the song by name just yet, we can positively guarantee that by the end of summer 2008 you'll have the instantly recognisable guitar melody and sing-a-long vocal hook of 'Don't Hold Back' permanently etched into your memory. [more]

Having kicked off with the first festival date in Brisbane as well as Satellite shows in Sydney, Stereosonic continues its national tour this weekend. You can now check out the venue map for each remaining date, as well as set times. [more]

Currently on tour with Stereosonic, Don Diablo had the Onelove stage at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane on Saturday literally jumping. If you’d like to find out what all the fuss is about then be sure to grab this week's free download! [more]

With the Stereosonic festival countdown nearing its end, focus is now also on the official festival after party, which will be held at Family straight after the main event on Saturday November 22nd. [more]

Heading along to Stereosonic’s Perth pit stop at Claremont Showgrounds on Sunday November 30th? The set times have now been revealed! [more]

Heading along to Stereosonic’s Melbourne pit stop at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds on Saturday November 29th? The set times have now been revealed! [more]

Heading along to Stereosonic’s Adelaide pit stop at Bonython Park on Saturday November 29th? The set times have now been revealed! [more]

One of Stereosonic's headline acts - and all round titans of Teutonic live electronica - Booka Shade have announced a one-off Melbourne side show for the Prince Bandroom on Friday November 28th. [more]

Heading along to Stereosonic’s Brisbane pit stop at RNA Showgrounds on Saturday November 22nd? The set times have now been revealed! [more]

Heading along to Stereosonic’s first Sydney Satellite show with Booka Shade? Check out the set times so you can plan your party! [more]

There’s no use denying it; summer 2008/2009 is more packed with festival fun than ever before. We’ve compiled a nifty pictorial guide to this year’s hottest events nationwide to help you decide which one is right for you! [more]

There’s only 4 weeks to go until Stereosonic kicks off its first ever national tour, and things sure are hotting up as we lead in to the party. [more]

We Hold On is the second single from the forthcoming Kaz James album If They Knew. Sink your teeth into the Chardy remix this week, available exclusively from inthemix. [more]

When Stereosonic’s Melbourne line-up was announce recently many trance fans wondered why Italian maestro Giuseppe Ottaviani had been left off the bill. [more]

It’s been a recurring theme of our monthly “most read” wrap-up all year, but September 2008 will hereby be remembered as THE month for festival announcements and updates, with all 10 of our most popular items concerning the upcoming summer season. [more]

If you'd like to experience the Stereosonic festival in full VIP style this year, be sure to check out our inthemix competition. Business class flights, shopping sprees, swanky hotels... Jesus! [more]

If you haven't voted yet in Australia's first ever Festival Awards, get your skates on because it closes soon. Your favourite festival is counting on your support. [more]

When the headliners for the Queensland leg of Stereosonic were announced and Paul van Dyk was left off the bill, the collective sigh of disappointment across Brisbane was conspicuous. But, have no fear... he's now playing a club show at Family! [more]

We’ve been hanging on the line the past few weeks over when Stereosonic would be making its way to Sydney, and what shape or form it would take. ITM can finally reveal the ‘satellite’ concept, a series of sideshows across four different locations. [more]

When Queensland makes a demand for PvD – we get it! Family, vonyc.com and Stereosonic have joined forces and announced that the god of trance Paul Van Dyk will play an exclusive show in the Sunshine State at Family Nightclub on Thursday November 27. [more]

If this week’s announcement of artists for Stereosonic’s first ever national tour had you doing cartwheels, here’s a little something you might like to take note of. You’ll be able to get your hands on tickets from inthemix first! [more]

If you're wondering where the details are for the Sydney leg of the Stereosonic tour, take note! "A special Sydney announcement will be made end of the week," the national press release read. "So stay tuned for the NSW concept and venue." [more]

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for with baited breath; the details of the first ever Stereosonic national tour. [more]

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for with baited breath; the details of the first ever Stereosonic national tour. [more]

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for with baited breath; the details of the first ever Stereosonic national tour. [more]

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for with baited breath; the details of the first ever Stereosonic national tour. [more]

Do you spend most of your time browsing ITM's news section for the latest festival updates, or blagging on the forums about the ups (and downs) of the latest multi-stage event? It's time for the rest of Australia to hear what you have to say! [more]

Spring has sprung, but before we say goodbye to winter it’s time to take a look back at what stories were the hottest for the month of August. Have you guys heard about this little festival called Global Gathering? Nah, didn't think so... [more]

So far we knew Booka Shade, Carl Cox and Paul van Dyk were all in the bag for this year’s Stereosonic festival, but another artist you can now add to the list; Italian fidget duo Crookers! [more]

The Sneaky Sound System crew have made their triumphant return, exactly two years to the day since their mega-selling debut was released. [more]

Having well and truly reinvigorated the Pnau name following the success of their most recent album, Nick Littlemore has embarked on a mysterious side project with Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson that’s creating quite a stir. [more]

Earlier in the year ITM reported on Booka Shade's promise they would be back in Oz before the end of the year. The boys from Berlin are good on their word, as they’ve been confirmed for Stereosonic alongside Carl Cox and Paul van Dyk. [more]

July was a big one for hotly anticipated event announcements with quite a few bombs dropping throughout the month. Battling it out for the top spot were forthcoming ‘white parties’ Godskitchen and Sensation. [more]

We may be in the dead of winter, but there’s an exciting energy already building around the summer festival season at the end of the year. Stereosonic is taking it national in '08 and it'll be packing one mighty headliner in the form of Paul van Dyk. [more]

After a wildly successful first year in Melbourne it seems that in 2008 Hardware and onelove have their sights set on introducing Stereosonic to audiences nationwide. [more]

After rocking Stereosonic on the weekend, Booka Shade and Trentemoller are taking over the Prince Bandroom on Tuesday December 4th and Wednesday December 5th respectively, so you can get a second dose! [more]

If you thought things couldn't possibly get any bigger for this weekend's inaugural Stereosonic festival... think again! A seventh stage has now been added the event due to overwhelming demand. [more]

The party doesn’t have to stop at the showgrounds, as you can jump on the train and head straight to the Official After-Party for Melbourne's super-festival Stereosonic at Brown Alley. [more]

Booka Shade will be bringing their extraordinary live show to a festival setting in Sydney and Melbourne this weekend, but do you want the opportunity to catch them in a more intimate setting? Well here’s your chance. [more]

Can't quite wait for Booka Shade and Trentemoller to touch down? Get yourself into gear for their forthcoming tour with our exclusive 'Double Header' podcast, available to download now! [more]

Trentemoller is locked for a highly anticipated live performance at Steresonic early next month, but fans of the revered Danish producer will be able to catch him with the full band in a sideshow at the Prince Bandroom on Thursday December 6th. [more]

Got a ticket to Stereosonic but hadn’t planned how to get there? Well now you don’t have to worry anymore because you can ride the Stereosonic Express direct to the event! [more]

Comin' atcha straight outta Cologne, Klaas has been kicking about on the German club scene since the late 90s. [more]

Some people call him Martijn 'ten out of ten' Velden, others simply refer to him as MTV... whatever you name him, you can't afford to miss the Dutch house master when he heads back to Australia in a few weeks time. [more]

When it comes to the end of a good daytime festival, what's the first thing you and your friends will ask each other? Why, it's "where to next!" of course. Don't be left in the lurch wondering where to head after Stereosonic... [more]

Breakbeat-tech-funk boffin Meat Katie is gearing up to return to the familiar shores of Australia in December, set to play a combination of festival and club dates across the country, often in the same day! [more]

Stereosonic is fast approaching, and by all accounts it's looking to be one of the hottest festivals in Melbourne this summer. Now that there's a second round of acts announced, you'll be hard pressed to find something better to do on December 1st! [more]

The hottest ticket - literally! - this summer seems to be festivals, with new ones popping up almost by the day. To keep you up to date on all the latest festival news and info, we've pushed play on a bunch more dedicated pages this week. [more]

Onelove and Hardware are teaming up to bring a massive new festival to Melbourne this December called Stereosonic. It'll all be happening at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, check inside for the massive lineup! You head it here first on inthemix! [more]

Having rocked audiences at this year's Future Music Festival, Dutch electro house superstar Fedde Le Grand is heading back to Australian shores for another tour late in 2007. [more]

After a whirlwind Australian visit in April for the first ever Smirnoff Experience event, famed NYC house music superstar Armand Van Helden is set to return for a run of east coast shows this November and December. [more]

A bonafide member of the Ed Banger posse - along with Justice, Uffie and Busy P - DJ Mehdi will be making a welcome return to Australia in November and December for his second national tour of 2007. [more]

Along with Armand Van Helden, Fedde Le Grand, DJ Mehdi and more. They’ve all just been announced as headliners of the Stereosonic festival in Melbourne, and you can be sure they’ll be making their way around the country! [more]

Over the past few weeks tour dates have been mysteriously appearing on record company websites and artist myspace pages for a ‘MOS Festival’, before disappearing into the ether just as quickly... [more]