Secretly Famous has emerged as one of Australia’s most exciting names in underground progressive house. The Melbourne-based duo blends emotive melodies, atmospheric sound design and dancefloor energy, balancing genuine musical storytelling with a distinctive identity. Through original productions, remixes and carefully curated DJ sets, Secretly Famous continues to push its sound forward with melodic depth, emotional connection and an unwavering commitment to timeless progressive house.
Jochem Hamerling was born into a musical family and started creating music at an early age. First on the piano, later experimenting with saxophone and synthesizers. His love for dance music took flight at age 17 when he moved to Chicago and discovered the city’s vibrant house scene, inspired by legends like Derrick Carter and Paul Johnson.
While his productions are hard to pin down stylistically, they always serve the dancefloor. This versatility is reflected in the wide range of labels he’s released on, including Watergate, A State Of Trance, Truesoul, Renaissance, Days Like Nights. His tracks have earned support from an equally diverse group of artists, such as Hernan Cattaneo, Marco Carola, Armin van Buuren, and Vintage Culture.
In addition to his work as a DJ and producer, Hamerling became a prominent curator for leading Dutch dance radio shows on SLAM! and Radio 538, earning a Gouden Radioring nomination for his contributions.
John Creamer has been at the forefront of the Electronic & Dance Music industry for over twenty years as one of its most innovative DJs and producers.
Upon arriving in New York City in the early 90‘s, Creamer worked tirelessly to create a sound all his own. He became an immediate success in underground clubbing circles, taking on a managing position as A&R for the legendary Eightball Records. His position had him spanning the globe developing relationships with the most important minds in electronic music world.
In the 90’s he began putting out his own material, working alongside Sound Factory’s infamous resident DJ Junior Vasquez. Soon, Creamer would come into contact with the artist with whom his collaborations would frame the next phase of his career, Stephane K.
Through the years Creamer and K have released some of the most iconic records of their generation. Beyond their original singles, the pair produced remixes for the likes of Moby, New Order, Kosheen, iiO and Sinead O’Connor. This resulted in a string of #1 billboard dance hits and countless accolades from the international music community.
The essence of Michael Cassette’s sound lies in the combination of vintage hardware and the latest technology. The Violin, Michael’s secret love, is the source for his vivid, classical sense for melodies and for his enormously wide and detailed harmonic palette.
SUDO is a Live act and production team made up of Japanese brothers Isao and Takashi Sudo. Their techno sound is one that they have carefully fomented over the last two decades having first started out playing rock, jazz and new wave. Their true musicianship always shines through to this day – both in their tracks and live shows – and when coupled with early influences like Sven Vath and Underworld, you have a blueprint for their unique techno sound.
For some DJs, music is more than just their passion or occupation – it’s the reason for their existence, the thing that keeps their world turning. Hernan Cattaneo is that special breed. Across his three decade journey through music, the legendary South American DJ has lived his life through the music that inspires him; inspiring thousands of electronic music lovers across the globe in the process.
A multifaceted composer, producer and DJ hailing from Athens, Greece. Active in the electronic music since the early 2000s, he has cultivated a sound of his own – one that reflects his rich and diverse musical background, transcending the dance floor via an emotional narrative of complex soundscapes, intricate harmonies and hypnotic rhythms. Classically trained, with a Bachelor’s degree in acoustical engineering and a Master’s degree in composition and arrangement, Stelios carved his path in electronic music by traversing the globe as a DJ and live performer – performing at intimate underground clubs in Beirut, festivals in Miami, afterhours in Tokyo, beaches in Goa and mega clubs in Argentina. His studio prowess and coveted productions cemented his reputation as a versatile and acclaimed artist, as he developed a formidable discography on iconic labels such as Bedrock, Poker Flat, Ovum, Constant Sound, Rejected, Mobilee, Reflections and Balance, among others.
Multi-platinum record selling musician and record producer, Glenn Morrison is the archetype of the modern DJ/producer star. He is signed to Sony Records, Universal Music Group and Sony Music ATV as a writer, producer, & recording artist. Glenn has enjoyed the support of DJs as varied as John Digweed and Richie Hawtin to David Guetta and Tiesto. Glenn is constantly perfecting a sinuous, hooky sound that combines the eerie beauty of pure techno with light rains of melody and flashes of emotion. Juxtapose that with his commercial pop sensibilities, and voila – there you have the story of this enigmatic soul. In short, Glenn Morrison is one of the most dynamic and accomplished talents in electronic music today. Period.
Medina’s connection to the core club world is confirmed by his links to respected labels: Innervisions, Mumbai Records, Bedrock, Fall From Grace and more. His track Paramita, released on Innervisions in 2023, is a particularly fulsome example of his melodic depth and club sincerity.
Dave Seaman is one of the original movers and shakers of the UK house movement. He has been DJing for over 30 years playing in over 80 countries around the world. He was the first editor of the clubbers bible, Mixmag, and a producer and remixer to the music industry’s A-list. From U2 to Pet Shop Boys and Kylie Minogue to New Order to David Bowie. He has also done over 20 mix compilations for the likes of Global Underground, Renaissance & Radio 1’s Essential Mix and also been the main man behind the independent dance music labels, Stress Records, Audio Therapy and now his new imprint, Selador Recordings. Quite simply, Dave Seaman is one of the legends of electronic house music.
