down tempo

They were formed in 1977 as Flowers by Iva Davies (born Ivor Arthur Davies, on 22 May 1955, in Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia), who was the main creative force, and a classically trained musician; and bass player, Keith Welsh. For a number of years they also obtained the services of Bob Kretschmer, until he was replaced by young guitarist Paul Gildea. Since 1980 Icehouse has released seven albums, several compilations, and music from collaborations with other artists including dance companies.

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Plum grew up in a 150 year old house in a scarcely populated valley. Music, her dog, and her abundant imagination kept her entertained. At age 3, she started putting music together on the piano, and at age 7 she began recording samples with a toy parrot she was given for Xmas. “I love sampling nature and real sounds. For me, it’s a piece of my life – like a photograph is a visual memory, a sample is an audio memory”

Decoder Ring was formed in 2001, in Sydney, Australia. Original line-up consisted of Matt Fitzgerald ( keyboards, guitar) Geoff Towner (bass, El Mopa), Pete Kelly (guitar, Sea Life Park), Kenny Davis Jr (keyboards, piano, The Jackson Code, The Blackeyed Susans) & Thomas Schutzinger (drums). Original line-up recorded the EP "Spooky Action at a Distance" (2002) and album "Decoder Ring" (2002). Geoff Towner departed in 2003 and was replaced by Ben Ely (Regurgitator).

Manoovers is a London based electro groovester, hailing originally from Melbourne Australia. Dance/funk feels, rhythmic interplays and melodic sequence overlays, at times driving, at times atmospheric, always moving. Manoovers draws on his eclectic experience ranging across electronic, rock, funk, soul, classical...