Alex Koresis
Alex Koresis is a second generation Australian who grew up in the arts capital of Melbourne studying drums and percussion with Don Santin.
His first public performances were playing drum kit and tympani with the Kew Symphonic Band at the age of 11 which fuelled his passion for live performance.
He went on to play drums with various cover bands and ensembles in Melbourne, studying at University and working at the Victorian Arts Centre. In 1992, Alex collaborated with DJ’s and dancers to develop club shows, performing at venues such as Metro, Chasers and The Warehouse. A few years later he left the club scene and started writing original hip hop and dance music before moving to Perth in 1998 to pursue work opportunities.
In 2000, Alex met Paul Kofi Osei who introduced him to traditional West African rhythms. Since then Alex helped form drumming sensation AKWAABA (formerly WAADA), playing djembe, kpalongo and dun duns and was recorded on 2 albums with the band. Over the last 8 years Alex has played extensively with AKWAABA at festivals and events throughout Western Australia and supported acts such as Michael Franti and Deni Hines. In 2002 Alex recorded and toured with band Jonathan White and started infusing live percussion with DJ’s back in Perth. In 2004 he teamed up with Adam Cousins to form KAVA, a combination of DJ, live percussion and sax that currently holds several residencies in Perth and performed at Good Vibrations in 2008/2009 and supported many touring acts including Morcheeba. In 2005 he collaborated with local and international artists to form The Hybrid Collective playing organic chill out/ dance music at festivals and concerts throughout the state. Despite its popularity, the collective split and Alex joined The Essence, playing percussion to flamenco flavored hip hop at events such as Miss Teen Australia and supporting the likes of Jose Padilla. Following a successful stint with the trio he went on to freelance and play with local and international DJ’s including Regal, Vadim, Super Cozi and Mark Doyle of Hed Kandi. In 2009 he performed at Summadayze, Southbound, and Good Vibrations adding live percussion to the mix. His new love is Egyptian Tabla beats...
His first public performances were playing drum kit and tympani with the Kew Symphonic Band at the age of 11 which fuelled his passion for live performance.
He went on to play drums with various cover bands and ensembles in Melbourne, studying at University and working at the Victorian Arts Centre. In 1992, Alex collaborated with DJ’s and dancers to develop club shows, performing at venues such as Metro, Chasers and The Warehouse. A few years later he left the club scene and started writing original hip hop and dance music before moving to Perth in 1998 to pursue work opportunities.
In 2000, Alex met Paul Kofi Osei who introduced him to traditional West African rhythms. Since then Alex helped form drumming sensation AKWAABA (formerly WAADA), playing djembe, kpalongo and dun duns and was recorded on 2 albums with the band. Over the last 8 years Alex has played extensively with AKWAABA at festivals and events throughout Western Australia and supported acts such as Michael Franti and Deni Hines. In 2002 Alex recorded and toured with band Jonathan White and started infusing live percussion with DJ’s back in Perth. In 2004 he teamed up with Adam Cousins to form KAVA, a combination of DJ, live percussion and sax that currently holds several residencies in Perth and performed at Good Vibrations in 2008/2009 and supported many touring acts including Morcheeba. In 2005 he collaborated with local and international artists to form The Hybrid Collective playing organic chill out/ dance music at festivals and concerts throughout the state. Despite its popularity, the collective split and Alex joined The Essence, playing percussion to flamenco flavored hip hop at events such as Miss Teen Australia and supporting the likes of Jose Padilla. Following a successful stint with the trio he went on to freelance and play with local and international DJ’s including Regal, Vadim, Super Cozi and Mark Doyle of Hed Kandi. In 2009 he performed at Summadayze, Southbound, and Good Vibrations adding live percussion to the mix. His new love is Egyptian Tabla beats...
Aquaman's Lab
Aquaman's Lab
Aquamans Lab is a sonic/audio experiment fusing genres of, funk, hip hop, house, breakbeat, jazz, reggae and beyond. Inspired by the choons in Swami’s eclectic record collection and travels.
Founding member Swami Adima has been defining and refining the organic existence of the "Lab", best described as a "Musicians Collective", its evolved and morphed over its 8 year history. Beginning primarily as a studio recording project with many of Swami's close musical friends (28 on the first self titled album), it has now switched focus to the live arena, working on dynamic, soulful and diverse live sets incorporating a "Core" band which consists of:
Swami Adima: Drum kit, percussion and programming
John (Sound) Strickland: Keys
Kavi Gable: Guitar
Brice Taylor: Bass
Lyndall Ward: Vox
and often guest Percussionist Alex Koresis.
Founding member Swami Adima has been defining and refining the organic existence of the "Lab", best described as a "Musicians Collective", its evolved and morphed over its 8 year history. Beginning primarily as a studio recording project with many of Swami's close musical friends (28 on the first self titled album), it has now switched focus to the live arena, working on dynamic, soulful and diverse live sets incorporating a "Core" band which consists of:
Swami Adima: Drum kit, percussion and programming
John (Sound) Strickland: Keys
Kavi Gable: Guitar
Brice Taylor: Bass
Lyndall Ward: Vox
and often guest Percussionist Alex Koresis.
Burdy
Burdy
First Burdy began to DJ back in 1993, initially house music but through a residency at 'The Room' club in Hull, moved on to DJing Hip-Hop, Abstract Beats and Blunted Techno.
In late 1994, started recording as one half of Baby Mammoth on Pork Recordings with Mark Blissenden, releasing a debut album in August 1996. To date, with the release of "Octo Muck" in 2004, there are 8 albums by Baby Mammoth, and numerous remixes, most notably for G-Stone's "Tosca".
These days Burdy DJ´s in a more up-tempo style, beats of all kinds, Nu-Jazz, Breaks, House etc.... things not normally associated with his previous work.
Burdy now lives in Perth, Australia and the Suite Musique crew are ecstatic that he's joined the collective. He's been releasing solo material with Austrian based label "Sunshine Enterprises" but now will be releasing his new material with Suite Musique. His track on the Beach Suite compilation, "Running To A Standstill", is so far an exclusive track to the label and compilation.
In late 1994, started recording as one half of Baby Mammoth on Pork Recordings with Mark Blissenden, releasing a debut album in August 1996. To date, with the release of "Octo Muck" in 2004, there are 8 albums by Baby Mammoth, and numerous remixes, most notably for G-Stone's "Tosca".
These days Burdy DJ´s in a more up-tempo style, beats of all kinds, Nu-Jazz, Breaks, House etc.... things not normally associated with his previous work.
Burdy now lives in Perth, Australia and the Suite Musique crew are ecstatic that he's joined the collective. He's been releasing solo material with Austrian based label "Sunshine Enterprises" but now will be releasing his new material with Suite Musique. His track on the Beach Suite compilation, "Running To A Standstill", is so far an exclusive track to the label and compilation.
Moula Bux
Moula Bux
Moula Bux is the new outfit for Sharif Galal, Alex Koresis (Percussion), Randa K (Vocals) and Adam Cousins (Sax). The aim is make funky dance music, predominately house and breakbeat so far, and infuse it with sounds from all over over the world but from the Arab world in particular. Moula Bux have only had a handful of gigs so far but 2009 is the year they plan to play out more than they play in.
Peter G
Peter G
Peter Golikov, aka Peter G & The Russian on Percussion, started his formal music training at the age of 7, where he studied A.M.E.B classical piano for 10 years. His love of Funk and Soul music led him to shift towards Jazz piano, and begin performing live at the age of 16. This early introduction to music led him to begin playing Drums and then to hand percussion.
Over the last 7 years he has worked as the keyboardist/programmer in his band PTY LTD. They have toured throughout Australia and the world, including Nepal and America. Two American Vinyl releases (Gallery), followed with remixes by some of the most respected D.J’s in the business Derrick Carter and J.T Donaldson, The band has released 1 E.P, Two full length Album’s, and an assortment of compilation’s over the years. An Italian Vinyl release followed, of Elevator Lovin remixes, produced by D.J Blade of Jestofunk in 2005.
He has also continued to work as a session performer, featuring on H Foundation’s record “Environments” in 2003. The Feel good’s is a “Live” concept which began in 2003, with it’s focus being on showcasing all Brisbane musicians that respect the Funk. Think Old school Keyboards, 60’s Cosmic Grooves and Roots level Funk are all in the mix. “It shines Golden Rays of Sunshine, on those that are able to witness it”
Currently thrusting his energy and focus towards his solo work, Peter G is currently in the studio completing his first solo release, consisting of Funk/Down Tempo/ Sounds cape inspired music. Release date mid 2008.
Check out a sneak peak @ myspace.com/petergolikov
He has also been the stalwart percussionist, banging out the Rhythm’s at Family for the last 7 Years. Being the resident Saturday rhythm machine in the Unkle Bar/Lounge, he has had the opportunity to play with some of best International Underground D.J’s, and Family resident’s included. He has also played at a host of Festivals including Good Vibration’s, Woodford Folk Festival, Summer Field Days, Kiss My Grass (Melb), Fall’s Festival, Parklife and the Playground weekender.
Over the last 7 years he has worked as the keyboardist/programmer in his band PTY LTD. They have toured throughout Australia and the world, including Nepal and America. Two American Vinyl releases (Gallery), followed with remixes by some of the most respected D.J’s in the business Derrick Carter and J.T Donaldson, The band has released 1 E.P, Two full length Album’s, and an assortment of compilation’s over the years. An Italian Vinyl release followed, of Elevator Lovin remixes, produced by D.J Blade of Jestofunk in 2005.
He has also continued to work as a session performer, featuring on H Foundation’s record “Environments” in 2003. The Feel good’s is a “Live” concept which began in 2003, with it’s focus being on showcasing all Brisbane musicians that respect the Funk. Think Old school Keyboards, 60’s Cosmic Grooves and Roots level Funk are all in the mix. “It shines Golden Rays of Sunshine, on those that are able to witness it”
Currently thrusting his energy and focus towards his solo work, Peter G is currently in the studio completing his first solo release, consisting of Funk/Down Tempo/ Sounds cape inspired music. Release date mid 2008.
Check out a sneak peak @ myspace.com/petergolikov
He has also been the stalwart percussionist, banging out the Rhythm’s at Family for the last 7 Years. Being the resident Saturday rhythm machine in the Unkle Bar/Lounge, he has had the opportunity to play with some of best International Underground D.J’s, and Family resident’s included. He has also played at a host of Festivals including Good Vibration’s, Woodford Folk Festival, Summer Field Days, Kiss My Grass (Melb), Fall’s Festival, Parklife and the Playground weekender.
Randa Khamis
Born in Jordan from Palestinian parents, raised in the working class suburbs of Perth, Australia, singer Randa Khamis caught the black music bug early. At the age of 12 she was talking her way into local clubs, desperate to dance to the sounds of James Brown, Parliament, Kurtis Blow, Ann Sexton and Aretha Franklin. Totally entranced by the music she heard, Randa decided then in her early teens that she could, would, and must become a singer
During her 20's, Randa took up Belly Dancing and wanted to start combining the use of Arabic rhythms with soul/funk vocals. She moved to London and began working with Moroccan band MOMO, KINOBE and Sasha Baron Cohens' brother's band 'Zohar' singing in Arabic. But it was with Leigh Gracie's deep funk band 'Speedometer' that she spent much of her time singing, and after supporting the legend Eddie Bo, began touring with him in New Orleans, where he passed on his vast musical knowledge about performance and song writing. With this priceless experience under her belt, she returned to Perth, ready to harness her writing and recording experiences with her new band 'Randa & The Soul Kingdom'. Moula Bux is a return to her Middle Eastern roots entwined in her funk/soul vocal influences.
During her 20's, Randa took up Belly Dancing and wanted to start combining the use of Arabic rhythms with soul/funk vocals. She moved to London and began working with Moroccan band MOMO, KINOBE and Sasha Baron Cohens' brother's band 'Zohar' singing in Arabic. But it was with Leigh Gracie's deep funk band 'Speedometer' that she spent much of her time singing, and after supporting the legend Eddie Bo, began touring with him in New Orleans, where he passed on his vast musical knowledge about performance and song writing. With this priceless experience under her belt, she returned to Perth, ready to harness her writing and recording experiences with her new band 'Randa & The Soul Kingdom'. Moula Bux is a return to her Middle Eastern roots entwined in her funk/soul vocal influences.
Rollerskates
Rollerskates
Rollerskates is a band from Perth. They like experimental, organic hip-hop and rock.
The journey from inception to R E K K I D, their debut album, was one of eight years for Rollerskates. They began playing live in 1999, and have played alongside such luminaries of the fringe as Machine Gun Fellatio, Regurgitator, Pre-Shrunk and Gerling. They have played at two Big Days Out. Stevie fly-kicked Leigh at one of them.
Rollerskates released their debut EP in 2001 to a rapturous crowd in Perth. It featured heavy hip hop alongside bizarre B-grade science fiction explorations. The band subse-quently released the singles Poly-Ether 1944, The Movement and Gettit, all three receiving healthy national airplay.
And so, Rollerskates release their debut album R E K K I D. It‘s a textured, anarchic col-lection of sounds and words. Of guitars and drums. Of samples and synths. It’s the product of 8 years of experimentation. The band will spend the next year playing shows, producing and remixing the works of la-bel mates on their new label Suite Musique.
Moflo Leigh – vocals, samples, decks, beard
Stevie C – vocals, keys, production, chest
Jordy – vocals, guitars, noise
Rufus – bass, keys, brotherhood
Gubbs – drums, faith
The journey from inception to R E K K I D, their debut album, was one of eight years for Rollerskates. They began playing live in 1999, and have played alongside such luminaries of the fringe as Machine Gun Fellatio, Regurgitator, Pre-Shrunk and Gerling. They have played at two Big Days Out. Stevie fly-kicked Leigh at one of them.
Rollerskates released their debut EP in 2001 to a rapturous crowd in Perth. It featured heavy hip hop alongside bizarre B-grade science fiction explorations. The band subse-quently released the singles Poly-Ether 1944, The Movement and Gettit, all three receiving healthy national airplay.
And so, Rollerskates release their debut album R E K K I D. It‘s a textured, anarchic col-lection of sounds and words. Of guitars and drums. Of samples and synths. It’s the product of 8 years of experimentation. The band will spend the next year playing shows, producing and remixing the works of la-bel mates on their new label Suite Musique.
Moflo Leigh – vocals, samples, decks, beard
Stevie C – vocals, keys, production, chest
Jordy – vocals, guitars, noise
Rufus – bass, keys, brotherhood
Gubbs – drums, faith
Sharif
Sharif Galal
Sharif Galal is founder of Suite Musique. After 11 years at triple j behind the microphone hosting the Groove Train his interests turned to music production. Having spent time working in the Australian music industry in just about every field, including a stint with Warner Music, and always wanting to set up his own label, the time seemed right. A portal to be directly connected with other music lovers was now possible.
