November 1st, 2022Tunes to chill

Electronic Spring is a free concert at Hepburn Springs soundshell on November 12 from 3pm and staged by local music collective SMAM.

It is aimed at showcasing some of the area’s amazing world-class electronic musical talent.
This will be the third event of 2022 for SMAM and promises to be the best yet.
Organiser Ben Andrew encourages all to “come along and get into the music in a
beautiful setting”.
Here are some of the artists to enjoy.
Music producer, drummer and percussionist, Maarten Stenakur is a lover of music
and film from around the world.

Drawing inspiration from traditional music and movie soundtracks, he creates music which seeks to evoke memories, feelings and imagery of one’s imagination.
Contrast combine the two disciplines of jazz and electronics. Justin Butler, Bodhi
Taylor and Arlo Deakin create unique original music.
Unruhe featuring Greg, under several different names, has been involved in producing
and performing electronic music for decades.

After a long love affair with drums and bass, he got involved in music production for independent films and live performances, working in Europe and China for around ten years.

The Identity Project (aka Michael Groth) create a range of electronic musical
styles depending on setting and mood. For this show, IDP will likely serve up a dance
friendly set “to keep the Shell groovin'”.

Square Wave Bounce are a local duo exploring electropop and synthwave genres.
Justine Walsh combines live looping with vocals, electric cello and electric guitar
to create a unique and atmospheric soundscape.

Words: Darren Lowe