Far Northern NSW  ·  Analog  ·  Dance

Warm Periphery

A gathering on the edge of things, where the sound runs warm.

Descend

Occasionally asked

What is this?

A dance party and a record label. The two are the same thing. Each event marks the release of a new 12" — 180g, pressed in a run of 50, with sleeves screen printed by hand. The record comes first. The party is its ritual.

Where and how often?

A country hall in the Northern Rivers, Bundjalung country. Roughly three times a year.

Who plays?

The people who made the record — as musicians, collaborators, or both. For some of them, the night is also a reason to take the trip to our subtropical paradise.

What does it sound like?

We play underground dance music and music that isn't "dance music" but is great for dancing. We cross a lot of genres, tempos and time periods but we don't throw styles together randomly — the night has a direction and a momentum of its own.

We select sounds we call 'psychedelic', though probably not in the way you're imagining. We find music from the periphery — that inspires transcendental feelings. That might be jazz, techno, dub, kosmiche, psych rock, afro beat or ambient house.

A recording from the first night will be here soon.

Is it like going to a club?

Not really. It's closer to a house party with a really, really nice sound system.

Can I listen to the record without a turntable?

Yes — it will be available on all the usual streaming platforms and as a download from Bandcamp.

How much does it cost?

A donation to cover costs. Hall hire, high-fidelity audio and a spectacular fruit platter.

What are dreams made out of?

Love shapes dreams.

Music & Releases

Debut release forthcoming

WP001 — Untitled

12" — 180g black vinyl  ·  2026

Coming soon

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Event announcements, rare records, the occasional thought.