For anyone that knows anything about techno, Vic Zee and Mookie are undoubtedly considered Sydney’s techno power couple. They have both been dedicated to the underground techno scene since the early nineties. Incidentally, they met on the dancefloor and music has been central to all they do ever since.
Vic Zee started djing in the early 90s, inspired by the warehouse raves of the time. Mookie remained dedicated to things behind the scenes such as decor, art and promoting before finally teaching herself how to spin on 1200s in 2006.
Their dedication and passion has been consistently obvious in the success of their Swarm events, which have been running since 1999. Swarm has always remained true to Vic and Mookie’s techno ethos, even when techno was not considered the flavour of the month.
Vic Zee has played locally and internationally alongside the likes of:
Alex Bau, Speedy J, Chris Liberator, D.a.v.e the Drummer, Guy the Geezer, Space Djz, Pounding Grooves, Julian Liberator, Zebedee, Misjah, Ignition Technician, Mike Humphries, Inigo Kennedy, Thomas Heckman, Chris Liebing, Carl Craig, Richie Hawtin, Luke Slater, Green Velvet, Dave Clark, Umek, Valentino, Dj Pinch, Ben Simms and many others.
Vic has also been producing his signature brand of chunky underground techno in his Sydney studio, with multiple releases out on his SWARM SOUND SYSTEM label as well as London’s StayUp Forever label.
Remaining true to the SWARM underground techno sound yet bringing a completely different flavour to the table, Mookie’s track selection is diverse. Seeking the subtle intricacies of her aural journeys and forming a carefully selected balance of playing just what the crowd needs and surprising them with unexpected sounds.
Adept at combining and layering glitchy, loopy and twisted techno that tingles of nostalgia with a good dose of futurist funk. Drawing from her long history and love of electronic music from the late eighties and beyond. She is equally comfortable warming up a party or rocking out at the peak of the night. Mookie has played alongside and warmed up for international artists such as Chris Liberator, Henry Cullen (D.A.V.E the Drummer), Inigo Kennedy, Space DJz, Ignition Technician, Speedy J, Sterling Moss and Alex Bau.