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MV018 Cara Murphy

Bio

Cara has become a staple in Melbourne's dynamic House Music scene, having immersed herself in its pulsating beats for over 15 years. Her journey began in the vibey corners of local spots like Q Bar, 161, and Saratoga, where she first fell head over heels for Classic House. Not one to stay in her comfort zone, Cara soon found herself at events like Sunny, where her musical horizons broadened, sparking a passion for Progressive/Melodic House and Techno.

The lockdown of 2021 rekindled Cara's interest in DJing, a craft she had toyed with back in the early 2000s. She burst back onto the scene in May 2021, playing her first club gig since her hiatus. Since then, she's been a whirlwind of activity, quickly becoming a regular fixture in the buzzing Chapel Street circuit. Her talent has secured her weekly residencies at some of the area's most esteemed clubs, such as Onesixone (on Thursdays and Saturdays), Pawn & Co, and The Social.

Cara's career has been studded with impressive milestones:

  • She's had the thrill of supporting renowned artists like Anthony Pappa, Low Steppa, MANDY, Lo'99, Luuk Van Dijk, Monkey Safari, and Angelo Ferreri.
  • Her talents shone brightly at DiscoBOX, where she played for both the Defected and Glitterbox 2022 AU tours.
  • In 2023, she represented Australian talent on the global stage at the Amsterdam Dance Event, dazzling the crowd with her signature mixes.
  • A testament to her popularity and skill, Cara was voted as the Best DJ in Music Victoria's public vote in 2023.

Cara's journey reflects not just her personal growth but also the evolving landscape of Melbourne's contemporary music scene.

Tracklist

Maori, Adam Ten - Spring Girl (Extended Mix)
Silversix* - Bassgirl (Original Mix)
Gorge, Markus Homm - Bad Guy (Extended Mix)
Mike Rish* - Shoreditch Funk (Original Mix)
Retza* - Hover (HOOPS* Remix)
Tom Evans*, Tim Light* - About A Place (Original Mix)
Freiboitar - You Gotta Hear That (Extended Mix)
Sunshine* - Glory (Extended Mix)
Dale Howard - I Feel Like (Original Mix)
Ron Carroll - Walking Down The Street (Holmes John* Remix)
Tom Evans*, Monochrome*, Bruno Blanc* - Play It Twice (Dilby Extended Remix)
Swoop* - The Rambler (Holmes John* Remix)
Yolanda Be Cool - Hip Trumpets feat. KVISION (Extended Mix)
Odd Mob - Give You (Extended Mix)
Stacie Fields - Back In (Original Mix)
Butch, Toman - No Worries (Toman, Remix)
Luke Alessi*, Jordan Brando* - Affogato (Extended Mix)
ColorJaxx - Sing The Sound (Original Mix)
Tim Light* - Here Comes The Music (Rory Marshall* Remix)
Needs No Sleep*, Mason Flint* - Supersonic feat. Eddy
De Saint - Big Mama Crystal (Market Memories* Remix)
 
*VICTORIAN ARTISTS 
MV010 Retza
MV010 Retza Hailing from Melbourne, Retza is a Producer and DJ focusing on various forms of house and techno. Retza’s passion for music and love of creating has lead to multiple original releases and remixes through the years, most recently on Yokoo’s imprint Satya.
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MV017 Caity Watsøn
100% Techno. 100% VICTORIAN. Get around this hard/acid/dark techno mix by Caity Watsøn. Listen to MV017 on the Music Victoria website, Soundcloud and all good podcast providers.
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MV008 Aroha
MV008 Aroha AROHA is notably acclaimed for her club-ready set lists that evoke the crowds before her. Navigating a sure-fire trim of the most unique, energetic and driving musical attire across house and techno with hues of breakbeat, electro, footwork, future garage, jungle and UK bass - truly aligning with her studio signature.
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MV003 Acid Safari
The right track at the right time, anywhere or surely anytime, that is Acid Safari. This Spanish born, Australian DJ has been one of the not so well kept secrets in the world renowned Melbourne scene for many years.
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MV016 Rakhi
MV016 Rakhi Don’t ever put me in a box! This mix captures the liveness of a quintessential Rakhi club set: interesting rhythms and eclectic genre-blending over a wide BPM range, featuring local and international favourites.
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MV004 Kodiak Kid
Known for his fearless array of genres from Hip-Hop to Mid-Tempo and Drum & Bass blending in an effortless harmony with styles like Experimental Down tempo and Soulful Roots, Kodiak Kid continues to push new boundaries with each set, crafting an elegantly immersive journey and experience that is shared by both the artist and audience.
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MV022 Dugong Jr
Dugong Jr takes us on a sonic journey blending throwback tracks and current faves. Listen to MV022 on the Music Victoria website, Soundcloud and all good podcast providers.
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MV019 Dirty Versachi
This month, Dirty Versachi takes us on alien drag superstar journey. Listen to MV019 on the Music Victoria website, Soundcloud and all good podcast providers
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MV007 Casey Leaver
MV007 Casey Leaver Casey holds residencies at Revolver Upstairs, One Six One, Poof Doof and Tramp and she plays regular gigs across town from Glamorama to Circus. Her vivacious energy and ability to dial the party up to fever pitch have claimed her position at events like Beyond the Valley, Piknic Électronik, Babylon Festival, Glitterbox + Defected.
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MV009 Handsdown
MV009 Handsdown Handsdown of the duo Handsdown & Leigh Boy has a musical journey spanning over a decade, throwing parties of all sorts and delivering an uncompromising plethora of progressive and emotive minimal & techno to dance floors right around the globe.
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