Lay Down The Groove

Lay Down The Groove Duo DJ, Producer and Label based in Naarm

πŸŒ€ π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š π’Šπ’” 𝒐𝒖𝒕 π’π’π’˜!Our debut album as Lay Down The Groove is finally out in the world β€” 7 tracks crafted for movemen...
30/07/2025

πŸŒ€ π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š π’Šπ’” 𝒐𝒖𝒕 π’π’π’˜!

Our debut album as Lay Down The Groove is finally out in the world β€” 7 tracks crafted for movement, emotion, and late-night rhythm.

Big love to everyone who’s supported us on this journey so far. We hope you feel the energy we poured into this record.

🎧 Stream / order / listen now β†’ link in bio

AND β€” we’re celebrating tomorrow night in full style.

Last 5 online tickets left for the launch party 🫨 Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

πŸ“ Milney’s Upstairs ( )
🎟️ Last tickets via link in bio

See you on the dancefloor 🩢

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This Friday β†’ Lay Down The Groove on w/ special guest Willis Anne ( )2-4PM AEST Β· Streaming via skylabradio.comWarming ...
30/07/2025

This Friday β†’ Lay Down The Groove on w/ special guest Willis Anne ( )
2-4PM AEST Β· Streaming via skylabradio.com

Warming up the airwaves before we hit the dancefloor later that night ⚑

To kick off our ChordPlay launch party, we’re back on Skylab Radio with a special two-hour broadcast.

In the first hour, we’re diving into the Lay Down The Groove catalogue β€” playing and talking through tracks we’ve produced over the years, plus a few picks from the new album.

Then for hour two, we welcome Willis Anne β€” DJ, producer, and head of the LAN imprint β€” for a guest mix packed with raw pressure and polyrhythmic energy. Expect deep cuts and forward club sounds shaped by electro, Detroit, and experimental influence.

Lock in at 2PM β†’ skylabradio.com

And if you’re in Naarm, come celebrate with us right after πŸŒ€

🎟️ Only a few online tickets left β€” hit the link in bio before they’re gone!

Next up on the lineup β€” Proto Exotica ( ) πŸ’«A DJ duo and party collective with a deep love for balearic textures, proto-h...
28/07/2025

Next up on the lineup β€” Proto Exotica ( ) πŸ’«

A DJ duo and party collective with a deep love for balearic textures, proto-house rhythms, cosmic disco and everything in between. Their mix series on has become a trusted portal for those seeking lush, left-of-centre sounds β€” and they’re soon to launch their own label with a debut compilation in the works πŸ‘€

Catch them next Friday at our π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š 𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒉 π’‘π’‚π’“π’•π’š β€” spinning the kind of playful, genre-blurring grooves that’ll light up the dancefloor.

🎟️ Tickets are moving fast β€” link in bio!

✨ 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕 π’‘π’“π’†π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’ˆπ’” 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 β€” and they sound amazing.Big thanks to for taking such great care with the whole process. ...
25/07/2025

✨ 𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕 π’‘π’“π’†π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’ˆπ’” 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 β€” and they sound amazing.

Big thanks to for taking such great care with the whole process. It’s always a special moment hearing a project come to life on wax for the first time πŸ’›

Final copies are on the way soon β€” complete with a special insert we created just for the release πŸ‘€

If you’re in Naarm, come celebrate the release with us next Friday β€” good music, good friends, and your first chance to grab a copy on vinyl.

🎟️ Tickets via link in bio

Introducing: π‘ͺπ’‚π’“π’…π’‚π’Žπ’π’ 𝑩 🌢️Next up on the lineup is Vanessa ( ), better known behind the decks as Cardamon B.A low-key ge...
24/07/2025

Introducing: π‘ͺπ’‚π’“π’…π’‚π’Žπ’π’ 𝑩 🌢️

Next up on the lineup is Vanessa ( ), better known behind the decks as Cardamon B.

A low-key gem of Naarm’s DJ circuit, Vanessa has been steadily shaping her sound over the past few years β€” with sets that weave together deep grooves, playful rhythms, and an undeniable sense of flow.

Whether at local parties or cozy late-night bar slots, she brings a warmth and intention that’s hard to miss.

We’re stoked to have her join us for the π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š 𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒉 β€” catch her in the mix upstairs at on Friday August 1st.

🎟️ Tickets moving β€” grab yours via the link in bio

First up on the lineup for our ChordPlay album launch: π‘Ίπ’†π’‘π’•π’†π’Ž π‘­π‘΄πŸŒ€The freshly minted project of Felie ( ) and Ultra Max (...
22/07/2025

First up on the lineup for our ChordPlay album launch: π‘Ίπ’†π’‘π’•π’†π’Ž π‘­π‘΄πŸŒ€

The freshly minted project of Felie ( ) and Ultra Max (.max_ ), Septem FM ( ) has quickly carved a space for themselves in Naarm’s underground β€” from curating dreamy YouTube playlists and hosting their radio show at , to playing parties across the city.

Their mission? To bring forgotten treasures back to the floor. Think psychedelic textures, thick basslines, and selections that hit both the body and the mind.

Catch them π‘­π’“π’Šπ’…π’‚π’š π‘¨π’–π’ˆπ’–π’”π’• 1𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒕 π‘΄π’Šπ’π’π’†π’šβ€™π’” π‘Όπ’‘π’”π’•π’‚π’Šπ’“π’” ( ), alongside Lay Down The Groove, Proto Exotica ( ), and Cardamon B ( ).

🎟️ Tickets are live now β€” link in bio.

Join us on π‘­π’“π’Šπ’…π’‚π’š π‘¨π’–π’ˆπ’–π’”π’• 1𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒕 π‘΄π’Šπ’π’π’†π’šβ€™π’” π‘Όπ’‘π’”π’•π’‚π’Šπ’“π’” ( ) as we mark the release of our debut full-length album π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š β€” ...
11/07/2025

Join us on π‘­π’“π’Šπ’…π’‚π’š π‘¨π’–π’ˆπ’–π’”π’• 1𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒕 π‘΄π’Šπ’π’π’†π’šβ€™π’” π‘Όπ’‘π’”π’•π’‚π’Šπ’“π’” ( ) as we mark the release of our debut full-length album π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š β€” the 11th release on our label and a project that’s been years in the making.

This night is a celebration of that journey.

An intimate gathering with close friends and extended family behind the decks, soundtracked by deep, percussive, and club-focused selections spanning house, electro, and breaks β€” brought to life through high-fidelity sound and immersive visuals throughout the space.

Music by:
β†’ Lay Down The Groove ( )
β†’ Proto Exotica ( )
β†’ Cardamon B ( )
β†’ Septem FM ( )

π‘½π’Šπ’π’šπ’ π’„π’π’‘π’Šπ’†π’” 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’‚π’π’ƒπ’–π’Ž π’‚π’—π’‚π’Šπ’π’‚π’ƒπ’π’† 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’•.

6PM–1AM | Milney’s Upstairs
🎟️ Tickets available via link in bio.

We’d love to see you there.

04/07/2025

π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š pre-orders are now live β€” exclusively on Bandcamp πŸŒ€

Our debut album is finally up for grabs.
7 tracks. One record. Years in the making.
Vinyl + digital available now via the link in bio.

Swipe through for a first listen πŸ”ŠπŸ”Šβ€” each slide features a different track from the album, paired with a preview of the sleeve.

Thanks to everyone who’s been following the journey so far β€” your early support means everything.

Let’s go πŸ–€

β€” Lay Down The Groove
LDG011 Β· Out July 31st

The next chapter unfolds tomorrow.Our first single, 𝑬𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓, from the upcoming album π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š, drops β€” alongside...
02/07/2025

The next chapter unfolds tomorrow.

Our first single, 𝑬𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓, from the upcoming album π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š, drops β€” alongside pre-orders for the 12” vinyl and digital release.

We’ve put together this carousel with snippets from all seven tracks β€” seven glimpses into the sounds and moods that shape the record.

🎧 Head to the link in bio to stream 𝑬𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 ahead of release.

If it resonates, pre-order the vinyl and support the drop. The full album lands July 31st.

We’re also celebrating the single tomorrow with a guest appearance on Still In Motion by .ahead via Radio β€” tune in for a first listen and more behind the record.

Big love for riding with us β€” more soon.

27/06/2025

Keeping the energy in motion ⚑️

Here’s another glimpse into π‘ͺπ’‰π’π’“π’…π‘·π’π’‚π’š β€” with new press shots and fresh snippets from the album we haven’t shared until now. Sound on for a deeper cut πŸ”Š

Our first single β€œπ‘¬π’π’…π’π’†π’”π’” 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓” drops next Thursday, July 3rd

To mark the single release, we’re jumping on two radio shows:

πŸ“‘ July 3rd – Still In Motion by .ahead on radio
πŸ“‘ July 7th – .e_ on .radio

🎧 For early access + updates, sign up to our newsletter via the link in bio

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19/06/2025

Introducing our next release, LDG011 β€” ChordPlay

Following our 2021 EP Pursuit of Sound, we’re back with our debut full-length album β€” written and produced by Lay Down The Groove.

Spanning seven tracks, this record captures our evolution β€” shaped across studios, seasons, and shifting states of mind.

Rooted in rhythm and feeling, ChordPlay draws from our foundations in Detroit and Chicago, while moving into faster tempos and deeper club territory.

The artwork, designed by , continues our visual identity β€” this time with a coal and deep green palette that echoes the record’s mood and energy.

Swipe through for a closer look β€” and turn the volume up for a taste of what’s to come πŸ‘€

Tracklist:
A1. Square One
A2. Endless Runner
A3. Higher Ground
B1. Ain’t Nobody Like Them
B2. Early Days
B3. Motor City
B4. You Are The One

Out soon on 12” LP vinyl. First single 𝑬𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 drops July 3rd β€” sign up to our newsletter via the link in bio for early access to music, gigs & updates.

Big love to everyone who’s been riding with us β€” your support means the world and keeps this whole journey moving.

More soon πŸ–€

16/06/2025

The story continues.

As we move closer to our next release, we’re sharing a little more β€” a project close to home, written and produced by us, Lay Down The Groove.

Hit play while you scroll β€” there’s a taste of what’s to come in the air πŸ‘€

As both artists and label heads, this release marks a moment of evolution β€” one we’re proud to share soon.

Thanks for riding with us.

Stay close β€” the next glimpse lands Thursday morning.

Sign up to our newsletter via the link in bio for early access to music, news, and more.

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