The year is 1973, and the singer is Renee Geyer. Band members include Jim Kelly, Mark Punch, Russell Dunlop and Harry Brus. Unfortunately Mother Earth never released any records, but did record many live performances for ABC’s GTK (Get To Know) music program. The program often featured Melbourne and Sydney’s finest players covering Motown hits and soul classics. Many of the musicians featured here went on to become The Renee Geyer Band and also featured in noteable Australian bands like Johnny Rocco Band and Jeff St John – as well as playing with the likes of Judy Bailey and Sven Libaek. If you like this check out bassist Harry Brus’ YouTube channel.

RIP Renee Geyer 1953-2023.

Video Feat: Renee Geyer, Jim Kelly, Mark Punch, Russell Dunlop, Harry Brus

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th @ 6pm with

ALI (Jakarta)

Ali incorporate Middle Eastern culture with elements of 70s Indonesian rock, cinematic soul, afro beat, funk and disco to create a new groove and sound straight from the contemporary and vibrant Indo music scene.

The group are bringing their self described ‘Middle eastern beats with south east twists’ to Australia for the first time.
It will be an honour to host these legends who are just beginning their world take over with a funky sound that will make them huge soon!  No record is out yet but we are assured of copies that are nearly all sold out on presales! There will be tour T shirts available and a chance to meet them after the show.

Ali have a new single OUT TODAY check it out below!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11th @ 2pm – 4pm with

Legendary disco producer/DJ John Morales joins us for a funky DJ set and intimate instore signing for his final Australian tour before he hangs up the touring headphones! John Morales has been a firm fixture on the Australian circuit for the last 15 or so years, it’s always a pleasure when he’s in town, he has stories for days and tunes to match! Get down! Join us as he is supported by his great DJ buddies EDDIE MAC and MISTER CAM-RUN, as they lay down some sweet sounds for a Funky Fitzroy time.
Its on between 2 and 4pm on Saturday arvo a fortnight away. Of course its free and funky and there’ll be a prize for the best dancer. We will clear out the tables at Trippy Taco so we can all get down! Street Style! There will be records of his for sale and feel free to bring your own copies down for him to sign as well.

Northside Records and Bedroom Suck Records are proud to welcome into the space a local legend of bass, DON GLORI o launch his debut album WELCOME. The album features eight recordings of revolving jazz, Brazilian, soul and funk-inspired compositions which means the prize for the best dancer will be SUPER FUN!

DON GLORI “Welcome” LP LAUNCH
FRIDAY OCT 14th at 6pm
Its the launch date and release date, so swing by to pick up your copy, dance , get it signed and LIVE again!

Congas and percussion form a holy union with the drum kit, co piloted by Don Glori’s own bass lines. Saxophones, horns and flutes flutter in between the musical canyons carved out by the piano and vibraphone = good times.

So excited to invite SAMPA THE GREAT back into NORTHSIDE RECORDS for an INSTORE SIGNING next WEDNESDAY at 6pm – 7pm. Come down to get you copy of her new record AS ABOVE SO BELOW out now on Loma Vista Recordings.

We will have DJs playing and therefore PRIZES for the BEST DANCERS. Every instore is ALL AGES and FREE. 

To celebrate the release of her incredible debut album DEITY @emmavolardmusic would like to perform at Northside to launch the record into the world! And we couldn’t be happier! Also stoked to see the first ever physical release on @theoperatives label as well!

“The 12-part body of work is a journey though joy, sorrow and everything in-between. “Deity is a love letter to myself”, Volard explains. “A reminder to break boundaries, express myself without fear, and allow myself to grow and love unconditionally.”

Caught in the push-pull between light and shade, joy and sorrow, chaos and order, Deity is an album that draws power from the divine messiness of the human experience. Synthesising acid jazz with modern R&B, dub with pop, and future soul with old-fashioned grooves, it’s a statement of profound artistic intent for Emma.

We have followed Emma for a while now and couldn’t be prouder of the incredible record she has made with her great friends.

Come and share the good times this Friday at 6pm sharp! All gigs here at Northside are ALL AGES and at every gig there is a prize for the best dancer.

We will be gathering on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and pay respects to elders past present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Performing LIVE at NORTHSIDE RECORDS Sat AUGUST 6th at  6pm.

Amazing young artist, Elsy is a Kenyan Born and Adelaide based force that is rising high! Soulful sounds bring hip hop around to celebrate her amazing debut release on Music In Exile called NILOTIC.  As a Nilotic woman she is keen to showcase her funk to the world, embarking on a national tour and bringing the heat to Gertrude Street in 5 weeks.

Check out her release ASAP, I know you’ll love it.

Of course all our INSTORES are FREE and ALL AGES and there will be a prize for the best dancer! The event is at 6pm sharp – get in early! There will be DJs and more!

This event will be held on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and we pay respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that this land was never ceded.

We are super excited to be hosting THE KING OF FUNK, the incredible RICKEY CALLOWAY at Northside Records on Friday 20th of May! Join us to Get Down with Rickey before he busts out to his Night Cat Show with Japanese funk lords OSAKA MONAURAIL.

We’re also honoured to have the Legendary Sir WALDO WEATHERS (James Brown Band 1993-2008) joining us, along with Minister for New New Super Heavy Funk, RYO NAKATA, lead singer and front man from Osaka Monaurail. It’s a funk overload! Hopefully members of the band will also join and be around to sign your records.

Naarm/Melbourne-based soul artist and proud Noongar woman Bumpy presents her new single, ‘Return Home’, it illuminates the transportive nature of BUMPY, guiding the listener through a world in which vulnerability is strength and power is quiet but self-assured.

Described by Bumpy as an ode to home and “the people, places and connections that make us feel grounded and at ease”, ‘Return Home’ is propelled by stirring strings arranged by Aaron Wyatt, who recently marked history as the first Indigenous conductor of an Australian state orchestra.

The lead vocalist of Naarm/Melbourne neo-soul outfit SQUID NEBULA , Bumpy emerged as a solo artist in late 2020 with her debut single ‘Falling’. Falling is featured on the record as well!

So happy to have Bumpy join the incredible crew of local musicians on the Northside Records label to be our 28th release!!!

The single is released digitally next Wednesday, the vinyl will be out Friday!

View release info

RECORD STORE DAY is back!!!

Join us for a wonderful FREE – ALL AGES  party! Funk fun and finds….

Fresh from their debut performance at WOMAD we have the mysterious trio GLASS BEAMS who will be performing their ‘Mirage’ EP from start to finish. We have the incredible NIKODIMOS who will feature some of his Nikodimos WORLD lp which is to be out on Equinox Recordings. FLY BOY JACK are a funky hip hop duo of JORDAN DENNIS and JUJO and they will be releasing ISSUE ZERO on vinyl for the day. Then we have the legendary DANIKA who we released on RSD in 2021 but were unable to launch it. FINALLY WE CAN.

We will be opening at 9am selling the special RSD releases and the classics that we always have. We will get 10 crates of FRESH SECOND HAND goodness for your eyes to bulge at…..

DJs will be playing all day in the store and the vibe will be ALIVE. Come down to be apart of a beautiful day that has been happening for 15 years now and will not stop! RECORD STORES LOVE TO PARTY

Plus – more late funky surprises coming! Stay tuned!!