Summer is just around the corner, and the lineup for the 2008 Good Vibrations Festival has now been revealed. Once again heading out around Australia in February, 2008 will mark the 5th year of the Good Vibrations Festival. With a line-up that always features a mix of both popular and cutting edge dance and hip-hop acts, be sure to keep your eyes glued to ITM over the coming months as we bring you all the latest news, updates, interviews, DJ mixes, video clips and more!
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Calvin Harris: Merrymaking everywhere but Corey's place
by angy on February 13th, 2008
You’ve surely heard of Calvin Harris by now - the guy who sings 'Acceptable in the 80s', he's practically a household in the UK. But if he's gonna be merrymaking with anyone, he insists it ain't gonna have anything to do with Corey Delaney. [more]
Katalyst [Audio]: Bringing us the Good Vibrations
by mofunk on February 13th, 2008
By now you’ll be well aware that Katalyst finally released his long-awaited second album 'What’s Happening' last year. But things aren’t slowing down just yet: he’s about to hit the road as one of the top-tier local acts on the Good Vibrations lineup [more]
Surkin: Toppling the Ed Banger empire
by Elliot G on February 4th, 2008
Yep, it’s been a steady race to the top for France's Ed Banger crew. But its reign is about to come to an end: right now. Courtesy of the label’s youngest star Surkin, who's got some shocking tales of French electro debauchery to share with ITM. [more]
James Zabiela [Audio]: Human after all
by angy on January 25th, 2008
Daft Punk aren’t the only robots in dance music worth keeping an eye on. It’s long been speculated that with his nearly inhuman abilities behind the decks, James Zabiela has cybernetic tendencies. But it’s not just all about the tricks and effects. [more]
One of hip hop’s most gifted rappers, half the iconic Organized Konfusion and the man behind the immortal 'Internal Affairs,' Pharoahe Monch triumphantly returns. The eight year wait is finally over and Monch is on fire, simply burning with desire. [more]
Riding high on the success of their sophomore album, 2006's 'People Of The Pieces We Love', NYC punk-funkers The Rapture are one of only a handful of bands that are able to court both the club and indie scene with effortless ease. [more]
'Dance music royalty’ are words that immediately spring to mind when you mention Holland’s 16 Bit Lolitas. Whether it’s in the nightclubs themselves, or on the mix compilations of the superstar DJ elite, one thing is clear: their music moves people. [more]
Beat Vandals may be a relatively new name to many, but that's all about to change. Headed up by Tim Utah - one half of legendary rave act the Utah Saints - they're about to see their music introduced to an entire new generation of clubbers. [more]
High Contrast [Audio]: Musing on 'the perverse nature of humans'
by i_have_ADD on January 10th, 2008
Having had a bit of a break from DJing in 2007 to focus his time on his recent album, 'Tough Guys Don't Dance', since its release in October of last year UK drum & bass stalwart High Contrast has found himself getting back into the swing of things. [more]
Sinden. A sin den. A den of sin. It conjures up images of old dirty men sitting around smoking opiates with busty women lounging close by to tend to their every wish. These images lend themselves to recognising Sinden as a perfect DJ name. [more]
2007 has been an incredibly huge year for The Stafford Brothers and as the summer season hits us, the momentum for The Staffords doesnt look like letting up. Lady Lex sits down with the duo for a chat. [more]
Steve Lawler's grim Good Vibrations memories
by angy on May 28th, 2008
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]
Tiesto dominates February's most read stories on inthemix
by i_have_ADD on March 4th, 2008
Even though his tour is just 8 weeks away, it seems that Tiesto will remain the hot topic for ITMers right up until his visit, with the Dutch trance overlord once again dominating our most read stories for the month of February. [more]
Ben Cousins blags his way into the Good Vibrations VIP bar
by i_have_ADD on February 19th, 2008
Ben Cousins, the disgraced West Coast Eagles AFL player (although, truth be told, in many circles he’s revered as something of a ‘god’), was spotted over the weekend making himself new friends in the VIP lounge at the Sydney Good Vibrations festival. [more]
Punters frustrated by Good Vibrations' wristband mix-up
by i_have_ADD on February 19th, 2008
In the wake of Saturday’s Sydney leg of the Good Vibrations festival, here at inthemix we’ve found the forums, news and feedback section awash with comments from many angry punters disappointed with elements of the event’s organisation. [more]
It was the biggest party ever thrown by the Jam Music crew when Good Vibrations made its way into Sydney over the weekend, with the capacity climbing its way towards being one of the country’s largest festivals. Check the photos here! [more]
In the wake of controversy surrounding last weekend’s Melbourne leg of the Good Vibrations festival tour, which saw many punters not impressed with wavering sound levels at the event during headline performances, a statement has been released. [more]
After months of waiting, it’s finally here! Yes, the Good Vibrations juggernaut finally kicked off last weekend, and as always inthemix is your one stop shop for all the latest summer festival information. [more]
The partying festival season is rolling along energetically across Australia, and over the weekend the next leg of the festivities got fired up with the Good Vibrations festival touching down with two east coast dates. Check out the coverage here! [more]
With tickets for the Sydney leg of Good Vibrations having sold out late last year, if you were looking to catch some of the festival acts without paying a scalper an ungodly amount for a ticket, maybe the official after party is an option. [more]
Many have quietly speculated on whether Good Vibrations festival headliner Kanye West would have time in his schedule for sideshows on his forthcoming Australian tour. Well speculate no more, it's off! [more]
Dance music's original 'robot in disguise', James Zabiela is heading back to Australia in February as part of the 2008 Good Vibrations festival tour. [more]
Drum n’ bass would surely have been pleased with the Good Vibrations lineup when they discovered that the UK’s High Contrast were on the bill. But now they’ve got another chance to catch him in a more intimate environment… [more]
They’re one of the big drawcards on the Good Vibrations tour that’s traveling across Australia this February, and it’s time to roll that roach and load up that conepiece because Cypress Hill will be playing sideshows right around the country. [more]
It wouldn't take a genius to have predicted that many of December's most read news items on inthemix related to the year's most anticipated tour; NeverEverLand with Daft Punk. But it wasn't all about French robots! [more]
Although not a 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it' sell out event like Field Day, Big Day Out or Daft Punk, it was seemingly inevitable that the news would filter through at some point that all tickets for Good Vibrations 2008 had sold out. [more]
Following this week's announcement of additional touring acts for the 2008 Good Vibrations Festival, the full lineup of local talent for each date of the festival can now also be added to the bill. [more]
The lineup for next year’s festival was big to begin with, full of massive names from across the musical spectrum but now it’s blown out even more: The Nextmen feat. MC Yungun, Tittsworth, Dirty Laundry and more have all been added. [more]
Following our announcement earlier today that Calvin Harris would be playing sideshows when he visits Australia for Good Vibrations early next year, we’ve got a whole other bunch to unveil… The Rapture, Thievery Corporation and K-OS! [more]
He was ‘Acceptable in the 80s’, he was booked to play at Good Vibrations and now, he’s playing sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne. Don’t forget those unsubstantiated rumours that he was dating Kylie Minogue. So hot right now! [more]
Enquiring minds often ask us what the most popular news items are on ITM each day/week/month. In the interest of keeping our site visitors informed we'll now be giving you a regular wrap-up of the top 10 most read stories on ITM each month! [more]
A rather cryptic advertisement for next year's Good Vibrations festival was published today, and it's sent the ITM forums into a flurry of activity, with discussion raging on as keen [more]
Wondering how close the inthemix community were to guessing the Good Vibrations Festival lineup? They managed to guess 18 out of 19... not bad, not bad at all! Check the official announcement here. [more]
Excited after catching last week’s leaked Good Vibrations lineup on inthemix? For those that like to get in extra early, exclusive presale tickets are available now and check inside for the extra special secret code that you’ll need for access. [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]
From several independent sources ITM has heard murmurs that notoriously outspoken US hip-hop superstar Kanye West is looking to make his return to Australian shores early in 2008 to head up the bill for the Good Vibrations Festival. [more]
Rumours are circulating that Bjork - undoubtedly one of the music scene's most enduringly enigmatic and unique artists - will make her long awaited return to Australia in early 2008 for her first antipodean tour in over 10 years. [more]
It might be a little under 6 months away, but there's no reason you can't start getting excited already! [more]
Daft Punk make surprise Grammy appearance
by JackT on February 12th, 2008
In the first television appearance of their career, Daft Punk were an unannounced addition to Kanye West’s Grammy performance of Stronger. You've got to see this video… [more]
Benny Benassi pips Dirty South at Grammys
by JackT on February 11th, 2008
‘Our’ world-conquering producer Dirty South confirmed his hot property status with a Best Remix nomination in the 2008 Grammys. We’ve just heard the award was taken by Benny Benassi for his take on Public Enemy’s Bring The Noise. More inside! [more]
Kanye West pens self help bible
by JackT on February 7th, 2008
Ahead of his Good Vibrations debut this weekend, Kanye West has just announced his other pressing project: a self-help book. Co-written with J Sakiya Sandifer, ‘Thank You And You’re Welcome!’ offers life lessons from the rap millionaire's gilded pen. [more]
Kanye West's US love-in
by JackT on January 31st, 2008
With Australia in his sights for the Good Vibrations festival, Kanye West has revealed plans for a no-expenses-spared tour of America. What do the home crowd get? Not only the main man himself, but also Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D. and Rhianna. [more]
Having proven one of the most dexterous DJs out there, James Zabiela has honed his production skills on new EP Perserverance. [more]
The nominees for the 50th annual Grammy awards have been announced, and there are several big dance and hip hop names in contention. [more]
It's an odd couple if ever there was one, but Kanye West and Evel Knievel are playing nice after resolving a lawsuit out of court. [more]
Just one week after the death of his mother Donda from a cosmetic surgery “complication”, Kanye West began his European tour with an emotional performance at Paris’s Le Zénith. [more]
Dr Donda West, mother of Kanye, has died aged 58 as "the result of complications from a cosmetic surgery procedure". [more]
Kanye West has his sights firmly set on a position in the luxury goods market, which should come as no surprise considering how often he name-drops the big brands in the lyrics of his mega-selling hip-pop hits. [more]
In spite of the fact that they were here with the V Festival last year, these Rapture dates were their first solo shows in Australia and those at the soldout Metro gig were in good spirits, no doubt aided by the fact that it was Friday night. [more]
Good Vibrations Festival 2008 @ Centennial Park, Sydney (16/02/08)
by sickbuoy on February 19th, 2008
Of all the dance music festivals, Good Vibes has always been my favourite, generally boasting some of the most diverse collection of artists from across many different musical spectrums. And this year’s line up was no exception. [more]
Calvin Harris performed at The Forum on Valentine's Day to a cheery crowd. [more]
Another weekend another festival, or so it seems in this ever cramped calendar of events. But with Kanye, Cypress Hill, The Rapture and Calvin Harris on the bill, not even the threat of rain can deter the punters. [more]
With a new lay-out, more acts than ever before, and a solid reputation behind it, Jam Music had a lot of pressure to provide a Good Vibrations Festival like no other. So how did it stack up on the day? [more]
Session 51
We have another of our special edition double headers this fortnight, with both... [more]
Beat Vandals - Good Vibrations Mini Mix
Taking their musical cues from a massive cross section of music, they are constantly re editing and reinventing their favourite tunes and beats, and mashing them together to create dancefloor chaos. [more]
Tittsworth - Promo DJ Mix
From a performance aspect, Tittsworth has continuously dominated decks at a plate-a-minute's pace. His diverse, high energy sets seamlessly blend club, rock, rave, house, hip-hop, and other guilty pleasures. [more]
Radioclit - Afro Mix
Call it ghetto pop, call it bongo dance, call it the tropical world clash showdown, the Radioclit sound system is now three years old, and with full on DJ and production schedules, the heat is on. [more]
Sinden - Good Vibrations Mini Mix
Sinden is a unique producer/DJ who has revitalised the club scene with his own brand of forward thinking remixes and productions, clever mash ups and genre-melting DJ sets. [more]
A technical wizard and with a love of all things sci-fi, James Zabiela is at the forefront of new DJ/production talent smashing the glass ceiling of the global superstars. [more]
He’s rumoured to be a robot. We can’t confirm or deny… but we can bring you this exclusive live recording. Zabiela lovers, unite! [more]
Gold Coast legends The Stafford Brothers, have stamped their signature sound at the hottest club nights across the country including Onelove, Kink & Platinum, and have made appearances at Summerfieldayze, Future Music Festival & Parklife. [more]
Sinden is leaving his bi-monthly residency at London uber-club Fabric to tour Australia in July! [more]
Recorded live at the Sounds On Sunday Relaunch on May 27th, listen in and get sweaty with the Bag Raiders as they serve up some of the finest f*cked up electro-tech you're likely to hear this week/month/year/decade. [more]
Katalyst - Say What You Feel
The second single from Katalyst's new LP is 'Say What You Feel', featuring NYC soul artist Stephanie McKay. This is not their first collaboration, Katalyst and McKay have worked together in the past collaborating on 'Rising Tide' on her first album. [more]
Calvin Harris - ITM Interview Part 2
In Australia recently on a whirlwind promo visit, ITM caught up with 23 year old electro sensation Calvin Harris to find out how he found the experience of touring the UK with heavyweights Faithless and Groove Armada. [more]
Calvin Harris - ITM Interview Part 1
In Australia recently on a whirlwind promo visit, ITM caught up with 23 year old Calvin Harris to find out what he remembers of the 80s, what it was like working with Kylie Minogue, and whether he considers himself dance artist. [more]
Katalyst - All You've Got
After a long wait Katalyst is back with the first official single lifted from his highly anticipated forthcoming album 'What’s Happening', the follow up to his ARIA nominated and critically acclaimed debut 'Manipulating Agent' in 2002. [more]