Chooky’s graced the decks of favourites like Harpoon Harry’s and People’s Club, as well as supporting the likes of Ron Basejam, Trauma, Linkwood, Claire Morgan, Tuff Sherm, Ben Fester, Andy Garvey, Alba, and Raji Rags. For the sweetest dose of sugar to help swallow Friday’s medicine, tune into Chooky’s balearic beats and housey throwdowns.

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The stream was too hot for YouTube who's blocked it but you can watch the replay HERE>

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How did you first get into DJing?

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It first started with a friend, Jonathon Carey, buying a controller and mucking around on in a garage. The club scene at the time was fervent and you could walk into a packed club (Spice Cellar, Club 77 and the Burdekin) on a weeknight. From there DJing became less about the clubbing scene and more about the community of friends that I hope close.

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Who is your biggest musical inspiration at the moment?

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I’m obsessed with the internet and finding old, obscure music that makes me feel different emotions. YouTube channels like Adventures In Sound, Terminal Passage, Musicdawn 45’s, Okonkole Y Trompa and ballacid all provide ongoing musical inspiration, as do the countless Facebook groups I lurk.

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Has lockdown changed the type of music you’ve been listening to/ collecting?

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Being less exposed to music at clubs, festivals and parties definitely has pushed me towards more sensitive, emotional music. That’s not to say a dirty club track doesn’t play a part in lockdown musico-therapy!

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It’s been a pretty crazy year for everyone, what do you do for self care in your downtime?

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Self care for me is about quality time with my close friends and family. Whether that be trip to Campsie RSL, a succulent home-cooked meal by many of my talented home cooks or cracking a few cold ones in a park – they all do wonders for my mental health.

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Your predictions for Sydney’s electronic music scene going forward?

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Sydney has one of the most creative and tight-knit communities of electronic musicians, I’m lucky enough to be surrounded by so many friends who make me feel proud. I think digital production will make music more accessible to those who can’t afford expensive equipment and broaden the digital sound palette to Sydney-siders.

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Chooky's included some of his favourite albums that make him feel a sense of ‘something more’  

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Sweet Smoke - Just A Poke

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Stefano Torossi – Feelings

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John "Kaizan" Neptune With Arakawa Band – Bamboo

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PLO Man & C3D​-​E - public static v

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Alicia Keys – The Diary of Alicia Keys (look it up!)