Dept. (pronounced “di’pärtm?nt”) is the odd but superb musical alliance of superdude PhDJ and supernerd Black Anthony. The duo met back in the winter of 2007, when their paths crossed at a small studio in the depths of Sydney’s Chinatown, causing them to have an instant attraction to each other’s beat-mangling, vocal twisting and semi-intelligent production styles.

Having so far reworked tracks for Sneaky Sound System, Sparkadia, Dukes of Windsor, The Dirty Secrets, and US electro-pop act Walter Meego, the duo’s portfolio is beginning to take some serious shape (unlike their biceps). The near futures sees remixes for Wolf & Cub, Lost Valentinos, the Jezabels, plus international acts like Yacht and Pop Levi, with a very special original live show to be launched early next year.

Each producer brings with him quite a distinct background in his own field: PhDJ, claiming to be Australia’s highest profile indie DJ, but better known for not knowing when to stop partying, and occasionally breaking legs (see Bluejuice tour incident), and Black Anthony, whose black-ness means he is one of Australia’s most sought-after studio geeks. The unique combination of PhDJ’s dance floor sensibilities and Black Anthony’s meticulous approach to production combine to form a compelling set of cowbells, crunchy drums, whomping bass, chopped up guitars and erm… flute.