BIO
Honeysmack is a Melbourne-based underground Techno artist and live performer, celebrated as one of Australia’s most innovative electronic dance music artists. With a career spanning three decades, Honeysmack has been at the forefront of Acid and Techno, emerging from the underground rave scene of the 1990s. Known for blending nostalgic Acid with forward-thinking Techno, he has earned a reputation as a maverick who brings a punk-rock ethos into electronic music.
Honeysmack’s live performances are legendary for their raw energy, spontaneity, and hands-on use of drum machines and synthesizers. He delivers a completely live experience—real-time, improvised Acid Techno, steering clear of laptops, records, and USBs. His boundary-pushing performances challenge audiences and redefine the traditional presentation of Techno, offering a uniquely visceral and unpredictable sound. A true advocate of live electronica, Honeysmack believes in the art of improvisation on the dance floor, making his approach distinct from DJing. Over the years, he has released a wide range of albums and EPs, toured internationally, and earned a PhD in Acid Techno, solidifying his place as an influential voice in electronic dance music.
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