Melbourne Music Week & Animals Dancing present Hieroglyphic Being (USA) and Justin Van Der Volgen (USA).

Direct from Chicago for his first time ever in Australia, Hieroglyphic Being (AKA Jamal Moss) hits The Residence stage, weaving his dark concoction of ambient acid jazz, gritty electronic experimentalism and distorted techno.

Taking influence from the first wave of Chicago House, Ron Hardy, the sounds of Sun Ra, and 90s industrial synth-pop, Hieroglyphic Being is a long-standing member of Chicago's revered house and techno scene, and was mentored by the legendary Adonis and Steve Poindexter.

Justin Van Der Volgen has carved his name with more than 15 years in the dance/disco community. Founding member of !!! and Out Hud, Justin began releasing on Phil South's esteemed Golf Channel under the alias Try to Find Me in 2008. A skilled DJ and passionate record collector, Justin's remix work for Phreek Plus One and Soft Rocks are testament to his studio skills, and leave no doubt why he's known as one of Brooklyn's finest selector and edit/remix/production masters.

Local support from Melbourne's dancefloor staples, Animals Dancing DJs and Sleep D (Live).