Los Angeles Duo Michael David and Tyler Blake came to attention producing high profile remixes for acts including Phoenix and Holy Ghost. In 2009 they released breakout hit 'I’ll Get You', a bullet of pure pop joy that featured guest vocals from Jeppe of Junior Senior fame. Four years on and they have produced their debut album. While a four year layover is pretty standard fare in electronic music, there’s an expectation for something new, or at least a refining of their core sound.

After two years and hundreds of songs, DJ duo Classixx are about to release their long awaited debut album. While In Australia for a one-off show, Larry Heath talked to Michael David about the album, plans for the future, and their favourite releases of 2012.

For many punters, Saturday night was not the first time walking into Sydney Town Hall's Paradiso. The pop-up venue had been open for a week now, and many had already taken advantage of the beautiful historical space, either at a paying gig, or at the "free in paradiso" events. The venue never ceases to amaze however, and it is hoped that the city will continue to use the potential of this room in the future.

In this issue: Aviici to appear at the Future Music Festival, more Soundwave sidewave news, Classixx joining Lindstrøm and Mitzi at the Sydney Festival, Sea Shepherd set to join the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Big Day Out, Red Bull announces the line up for the No Noise Nightclubs at the Big Day Out and Jack Ingram and The Farm completes CMC Rocks the Hunter line up!

AVICII JOINS FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR

My third night at Culture Collide was a rather brief affair due to other engagements, but I got to catch some fantastic performances from a couple of bands I know very well, and a couple others I didn't know much about at all...

Barely into their twenties, Classixx have begun defining a new sound for the Los Angeles electronic music scene, with their Donna Summer’esque grooves and pillowy synths catching the ears of music aficionados, fans and artists alike.