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Mortlock

About Me


Mortlock, also known to some as Michael Mortlock, has been creating electronic music since he was fifteen. After many years of experimenting and self-tuition, he is finally releasing his own music to the world. With two remixes for Long Distance Recordings already under his belt, plus a forthcoming EP, Mortlock is setting himself up for a long, prosperous stay in the world of electronic music.
His sound can range from dark, driving and twisted to warm, melodic and spacey. But one thing that always exists in both his productions and DJ sets is groove and subtlety. Its not instantly gratifying, in-your-face music; its deep, complex and thoughtful, full of detail and atmosphere.
In June 2008, Mortlock started his own monthly club night in Sydney with some friends called Eat Musik, which went on to become a huge success and has hosted the best local talent Australia has to offer including Matt Rowan, Robbie Lowe, Tim Culbert & Mark Dynamix.
With plans to re-locate to Berlin in 2010, Mortlock intends to build a solid reputation as a musician and has scope to expand his productions to cover the many styles of music that he loves. Fans of artists including James Holden, Massive Attack, Mr Scruff, Extrawelt & Anja Schneider should definitely check out Mortlock’s first self-titled EP.
DEEPCHILD
"Mortlock is the perfect spearhead for the Long Distance sound - deep, well produced proggy-tech sounds. A top-notch export of the highest grade. Things will only be heating up for this boy in future..."
MATT ROWAN
"Mortlock's sound is a perfect combination of tough techno and deep progressive all rolled into one."
MDX (MARK DYNAMIX)
“At first listen to Mortlock’s sound I was hooked; he’s now signed and sealed to Long Distance Recordings and his first EP is simply outstanding. I’m looking to having Mortlock as one of the leading forces on the label.”

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 19/06/2006
Band Website: longdistancerecordings.com
Band Members: Michael Mortlock
Influences: In no particular order: James Holden, Madoka, Ellen Allien, Apparat, Gustav Holst, Alex Smoke, Anja Schneider, Sebo K, Stimming, H.O.S.H, Alex Stealthy, Matt Rowan, ATOMtm, Trentemoller, Art of Noise, Duke Ellington, Enigma, Hanz Zimmer, Harry Gregson Williams, Daft Punk, William Orbit, Hybrid, Booka Shade, Jaytech, Sasha, Digweed, Nick Warren, Way Out West, Charlie May, Danny Elfman, The Prodigy, Kraftwerk, Paolo Mojo, Thomas Newman, Zbigniew Preisner, Petter, Extrawelt, Bob Marley, Massive Attack, Telefon Tel Aviv, Henry Mancini, Moby, King Tubby, Portishead, Faithless, Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails, Michael Andrews, Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Gabriel & Dresden, Derek Howell, Ozgur Can, Furry Nipples, Komas Epsilon, Micah, Stian Klo, Elusive, Espen, Gridlock, Goldfrapp... the list goes on...
Sounds Like: Music.
Record Label: Long Distance Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

'Eat Musik' Flyer Artwork - By Mortlock

These are some of the flyers I created to promote my party 'Eat Musik' at The Bunker Bar in Kings Cross, Sydney.
Posted by on Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:08:00 GMT

Mortlock EP Release Date!

It's official. It's complete...The EP is titled 'Mortlock EP', and will be released May 25thon Beatport, iTunes, DMH and many other online music stores!Tracklist:A1: TaucherglockeA2: SnowcakeAA1: Nine...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:03:00 GMT

First MORTLOCK EP on Long Distance Recordings!

Yes, that's right. I have just been signed to release my first ever EPon the hottest new tech label 'Long Distance Recordings'! The release will feature four of my own productions, ranging fromtechno,...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:03:00 GMT

Another remix for Long Distance Recordings!

That's right, I scored another remix on LDR 004!The remix is of Danny Bonnici's new release 'Crooked Fruit'.The original is a great track featuring some melodic glitchygoodness, and some twisted drum ...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:50:00 GMT

Mortlock on BEATPORT!

Hey guy's!My first release is now up on Beatport!Released through Long Distance Recordings:Dave Basek - Tokyo (Mortlock Remix)Very excited, hope it takes off!Michael.
Posted by on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:54:00 GMT

Remix for Long Distance Recordings!

Hey there chaps, Just finished a remix for Dave Basek of his latest release 'Tokyo'!It's a killer of a track so I wanted to take it in another direction.It's being released digitally & on vinyl ...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:48:00 GMT

Mortlock release on PROTON Music!

Hey folks...Just thought I would let you all know that my latest track 'Never Satisfied', is being released in October on Proton Music! This will be the first track of mine to have a release, so I am ...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:54:00 GMT

My new party! Eat Musik @ The Bunker

I haved launched a new monthly party with some friends and it's going very well!We have had two parties so far and both have been packed out all night!A friendly crowd and some great local DJ's have g...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:09:00 GMT

Two NEW Tracks!

Hey there!Two new tracks posted!Mortlock - Die Ermittlung (The Investigation)This one is my latest masterpeice. A Tech infused Prog bomb that echo's and blips and bobs around into some kind of dark un...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:48:00 GMT

new remix!

I have just been working on a new remix of a track called 'Digital Damage' by Jeff Belfi from Blue Room Project. It's sounding great and should be finished in the next few days. The track is a very lu...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:57:00 GMT