Artists
Naretha Williams
Naretha produces deep, layered electronic music utilising synths, vocals, percussion and atmospheric sound beds to create high voltage, visceral tracks. A First Nations Wiradjuri woman of mixed lineage, born and based in Birrarung-ga/Naarm Melbourne on the Sovereign Lands of the Kulin Nation, Victoria AUS. Naretha works across contemporary music, composition and sound design with a professional creative career spanning 20 years.
Following the success of a major music commission in 2019 entitled BLAK MASS for the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ, Naretha Williams has continued to evolve to find a firm footing in Australia’s musical landscape. Naretha Williams is the 2019 winner of the Music Victoria Award for Best Experimental or Avant-garde Act. Her new album Into Dusk We Fall was released on May 26 2023 to rave reviews and critical acclaim.
MODERN PANIC
Modern Panic moves across a wide sonic spectrum, from brooding, sub heavy, mid tempo slow burns to relentless, high velocity anthems. Some tracks draw listeners into smoky atmospheres, hypnotic grooves and a slow build of tension, while others hit with speed, force and floor shaking momentum. Despite that range, the music always feels connected by the same emotional weight, restless energy and strong melodic instinct.
Made for the late night hours, the sound pairs finely detailed arrangements with an uncompromising, anti-hero narrative. It is dark without becoming one dimensional, physical without losing its human edge, and expansive without sacrificing intimacy.