Through adversity, heroes are born, and Matt James, the talented musician behind Mashd N Kutcher is not only fighting the battle of his life with his recent diagnosis of Myeloma Cancer but he is doing what he can to not only make people aware of this virtually unknown cancer but he is giving back finically to Myeloma Australia, the organisation supporting him on his journey with the release of Mashd N Kutcher’s new track ‘It’s Alright’. We caught up with Matt to ask him about the new song, how he is doing and how we can help.

Michelle Symes16 November 2023@mattjames, @xposedmedia, @angieyoung, @mashdnkutcher, @myelomaaustralia

The Forever Young Havana Brown

It’s going to be a big couple of months for DJ/Singer Havana Brown, she has released her first track under her newly established label Havana Brown Entertainment (HBE), ‘Forever Young’, while also preparing for a nationwide tour as part of the ‘Fridayz Live’ National Tour which is happening this November. We caught up with one of Australia’s favourite female DJ’s to chat about ‘Forever Young’, her new label and what she has in store for Fridayz Live attendees.

Getting Classical with Groove Terminator

TMRW Music’s Ministry of Sound Classical is an acclaimed orchestral event series that has become a much-loved part of Australia’s EDM soundscape, expanding from its original one-show event to a multi-state tour. The first of this year’s Classical events will take place on the 14th of October in Brisbane, followed by two shows in Perth and another in Melbourne to follow in December. We caught up with MOS Classical day oner Groove Terminator to ask him all about the evolution of this incredible event series, his highlights from over the years and what attendees can look forward to experiencing at MoS Classical.

Michelle Symes12 October 2023@tmrwmusic, @xposedmedia, @angieyoung, @ministryofsound, @grooveterminator

Sunset on The Love Parade

Sydney duo Sunset Bros are back with another of their signature rave ready singles ‘Everybody Jump (Meet Her at The Love Parade).’ The single which originated as a bootleg idea that was to be played at one half of Sunset Bros’ wedding, became a viral hit after one of the guests shared a video of the song. We caught up with Glenn & Adriano to chat about the new song, the rebirth of the jaggernaught dance event Temple of Dance and what the rest of their 2023 looks like.

Michelle Symes30 August 2023@sunsetbros, @angieyoung, @xposedmedia, @atomgroup, @tmrwmusic

Boone is Good 4 Me

Australian dance artist Boone who is known for his total disregard for the rule book when it comes to making music has just released his new song ‘Good 4 Me’ via TMRW Music. The new track has been weaved together to create a hypnotic piece of music that oozes a timeless quality but also serves as the perfect welcome for listeners to the world of Boone. We caught up with the talented EDM wizard to discuss ‘Good 4 Me’, how he makes his music and the magic sweet spot.

Michelle Symes9 August 2023@boone, @tmrwmusic, @xposedmedia, @angieyoung, @calvinharris

The delightful Dave Winnel

Dave Winnel has released his new dancefloor anthem, 'Alegria’, a song that has only solidified his position as a true powerhouse in the Australian and global electronic music scene. We interrupted the Sydney DJ and producer who is renowned for his infectious beats and energetic performances, during his preparation for a show with Stace Cadet on the 19th of July at NSW snow destination, Jindabyne, to chat about the new track, remixing vs originals and that time he saw Martin Garrix.

Glitterbox - Dr Packer

The global phenomenon Glitterbox is returning to Australia for the first time in over 3 years! Glitterbox is set to deliver the energy it’s known and loved for with the worldwide brand eager to make up for lost time. January sees Glitterbox hitting venues with a lineup that includes big international names as well as some of our best local talent. MFA caught up with some of the Glitterbox artists to ask them about what fans can look forward to and who their keen to see. First up…local legend Dr Packer.

The Cymbol Sound

The third single from Cymbol’s forthcoming debut album ‘Distractions,’ Burn Like Fire is released today and it’s the first track the producer and artist has released since taking up residence in Australia. We got the chance to ask Cymbol some questions about the new song, the purchasing of music and his decision to relocate to Melbourne.

30 Years of Vicious

The label that kickstarted the careers of Avicii, Madison Avenue, Peking Duk, Dirty South, and so many more is celebrating a massive 30 years in the music industry. Founded in Australia, by Co-founders John Course and Andy Van (Madison Avenue), the two have been integral in developing Australian artists and exporting their House and Dance Music productions across the world. We were fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to ask co-founder John Course about the first 30 years of Vicious, including its conception, how they are planning to celebrate this massive milestone and his stand-out moments so far in the Vicious journey.

No Ego to Drop for Jannah Beth

What can be said about the collaboration of FRIENDLESS and JANNAH BETH, amazing and individual in their own right but pair them up and you get, Ego Drop, their latest song which serves as a teaser of what’s to come from their forthcoming EP ‘Fun’. We sat down with mesmerizingly unique Jannah Beth to talk to her about all the new music including her solo ep ‘Product of a Dreamer’, the creation of her recording studios, Offbeat Collective and the full circle moment from getting a Horrorshow tattoo to going on tour with him in the very near future.

Infield with TENZIN

Rich in history, heritage and horses, there really is nothing like the Ipswich Cup. This is more than a horse race; it is the social day of the year for the greater Ipswich region, and culminates in the The Ipswich Cup Infield Festival. This year’s event will take place on: Saturday the 18th of June, with some of the best talent from across the country performing on the Main Stage, including Mashd n Kutcher, Moss, Kaitlyn. and Marquee’s first ever resident DJ, TENZIN. TENZIN is no stranger to big festivals or main stages having played Splendour In The Grass, Big Day Out, and the international Creamfields so it comes as no surprise he’s super keen to get back to the festival circuit now that the industry is getting back to regular events. We sat down to ask TENZIN about his preparation for the Infield Festival, the best and worst parts of festivals and how “sick” a collab with Mashd n Kutcher would be.

VASSY is TUFF stuff

The Multi-platinum Australian singer-songwriter VASSY is well known for her global hits: ‘Bad’ & ‘Secrets,’ with Dance Music icons, David Guetta & Tiësto. With the singles earning her multiple number #1s in over 30 countries, 17 platinum certifications and over 2 billion streams, the Darwin Native can expect those statistics to soar with the release of her new hit TUFF and fistful of remixes on the 29th of April. We had a chat to VASSY about being home, TUFF and her festival future.

Michelle Symes16 April 2022@vassy, @angieyoung, @xposedmedia, @bonka, @davidguetta, @tiesto

Forever HOOKS

HOOKS is an intriguing new electronic project and the release of ‘Forever’ (via XELON Entertainment) serves as the perfect introduction. In the style of virtual band Gorillaz and duo Daft Punk – HOOKS music asks its audience to focus on the art and allow mystery and intrigue to surround the creatives themselves. In order to lift the lid on the mystery slightly we spoke to HOOKS about ‘Forever’, the creative vision behind the project and the hopes of a Winston Surfshirt collab.