Tom Eclect

coming in FRESH for May 🍋 06.05 @_miles.ahead A soulful selector and staple of Naarm’s disco/jazzy house scene, Miles Ahead’s distinct feel-good, funky vibe never fails to fill out the dance floor, and best believe everyone’s dancing. One half of @succulentfunk alongside @emil_.lp , one of Naarm’s juiciest parties where the mantra is ‘Smoke, Sweat & Soul’, plus hosting a monthly radio show ‘Still In Motion’, Miles Ahead has his finger on the pulse and a passion for the party. 13.05 @ju_suan 🍌 If you live in Melbourne and a fan of live Jazz, there’s a high chance you’ve heard Ju Suan’s unique trip-hoppy, acid-jazzy sound. One half of @brainwqves , alongside @algbra.wav , he arrives on FSJ in good form, hot off the back of an April residency at @bodriggy & continuing on into a second month of their residency at @waxmusiclounge 20.05 @firetail_ooo A 6-piece packed full of fresh jazz-fusion energy, Firetail will be our first band to welcome on to FSJ. Formed in 2018, They’ve developed an approach to song-writing that blends soul-infused rhythms with evocative melodies and driving percussion. 27.05 @curi0collective Curious people on a curious journey, this multi-genre music collective cares about community and creating a unique energy. The Curio crew are coming on the show to discuss their upcoming takeover of @thetoffintown with a fresh guest mix from their resident DJs we’re super keen for. Tune in every Weds midday for only the freshest and squeeziest of jazz, only on @area3000.radio 🍋🍋🍋

May the funk be with u 🍋🍊🍋‍🟩 Getting my steps in this month inc my first residency at @fiftyfive_bar w/ friends each week + returning to some old faves + @freshlysqueezedjazz continues every Weds 12-2pm on @area3000.radio welcoming a whole heap of fresh guests each week 🍋 Catch ya around

FSJ | @area3000.radio 🍋🍋‍🟩 Launching March 2026, your midweek, midday Freshly Squeezed Jazz fix EVERY WEDS, LIVE on AREA 3000 What to expect? 🍋 Artist interviews & spotlights 🍋 Live, in-studio performances 🍋 Guest DJ vinyl mixes 🍋 On-The-Ground reporting from gigs, events & festivals around Naarm Calling all jazzed up artists, bands and vinyl DJs…wanna come through? 🎙️ Email EOI to [email protected] To get a taste, check link in bio for FSJ mix live from @blackcatfitzroy 🐈‍⬛

FRESH off the juicer 🍋 Freshly Squeezed is the first slice of a brand new event series that squeezes in some of Naarm’s top talent in the jazz, funk, disco & deep house spaces, with a hint of acidity to balance your PH 🌀 Each monthly segment will be rich in nutrients, zesty energy and no pith!! First off the juicer we have: @muzocan - [@pbsfm ] @alicepaynee___ (DJ Set) @boboh0e - [@tekturns ] b2b @tomeclect - [@area3000.radio ] Listen to your Dr (@drmorsebar ) and up that Vit C intake! From 6pm, Friday 22nd May See ya in the squeezer… 🍋🍋🍋 poster: @eclect.aesthet

Sunday Knock-Ons at Fiftyfive w/ me & some pals 🏮 Big thanks to @fiftyfive_bar for giving me the reins to curate their new hospo night throughout May, starting this Sunday from 9 until late 🌃 I’ve assembled a heavyweight lineup of soulful selectors including: 03.05 @iza.dj 10.05 @cruiseycamel (@padlock.party ) 17.05 @margot_michat (@waxflowerbar ) 24.05 @saithh_____ (DJ set) 31.05 @rupert_is_robert (@goosebumps.au ) The bar will be running happy hours from 9-11pm with discounted shots for hospo staff all night long… cheers x

RSD26 in the world’s no.1 city for record stores 🌏🌀 @recordstoredayaustralia A day diggin’ w/ @juliusmyles_ didn’t disappoint…and neither did any of the in-store performances we managed to catch throughout the day inc. @bigleagueband , @standing.circle , @steppersmelb & @aka_zeb Huge thanks to the stores featured and around the city for working so hard to put on an incredible day 🫡 Return to something tangible, because wax is forever x

FRESHLY SQUEEZED JAZZ DOOFIN’ 🍋 We were fortunate enough to be invited to the 7th instalment of the formidable Jazz Doof, where FSJ host @tomeclect caught with some of the artists backstage, for a BTS insight into the night & their relationship with Jazz A big thank you to all the incred artists that were kind enough to give us their time & put on a v fresh show @__orangemoon_____ @ethanmanchild @lanizimmer @ritasatch @annalisa__fernandez @bellafunkd + huge thanks to @moor_music_events & @secondstorystudios for making this amazing event happen, while also raising money for @saneaustralia 🫶 Props go to our camera assistants on the night @ariana612 & @juliusmyles_ 📹 You vibing with late night doofin’ or wine n dining? 🍋🍋🍋

First month of Freshly Squeezed Jazz done and dusted in what’s been a surreal & incredible experience! Despite a few tech hiccups (to be expected) and a whole lot of imposter syndrome, it’s been an honour to chat with some incredible artists, DJs & musicians across the reaches Naarm’s jazz scene and beyond, which will only continue weekly with a stacked April guest lineup tba…👁️👁️ Huge thanks to anyone that’s listened in so far, the lovely guests & @area3000.radio for providing the platform and trust to allow FSJ, an idea that’s been in the cooking pot for some time, to come to life 💚 Keep it Fresh n catch ya next Weds midday!! Love, @tomeclect 🍋🍋🍋

*ANNOUNCEMENT* We’re delighted to announce, Motobella is launching a brand new series of vinyl mixes, MBV LIVE 🤩 The series will feature guest selectors taken to iconic, interesting and scenic locations, then given an hour to let loose in a beautiful backdrop! EP 00 (Test Mini-Mix) is out now, ft. MotoBella residents @al_plays_records & @tomeclect throwing down some deep disco house heat, recorded live from The Uni of Melbourne ❤️‍🔥 Check the mix, link in bio 🔗

last min pre set digs for tonight at @moondogworld for @melbournerecordclub reccy fair walked away with some heat, whaddya reckon? ❤️‍🔥 catch me on the tools tonight at @workshop_bar_melbourne with a bag packed full of ammo 🧰

popped into @blackcatfitzroy my second day in Melb just over a year ago, laptop in hand, ready to sort out my paperwork & life admin…saw the vinyl booth and knew I was at home been such a pleasure playing this gorgeous lil spot throughout 2025, so here’s 2 hours of freshly squeezed jazz to celebrate!! recorded live from my last set 19.12.25 on Soundcloud now, linkin bio x

1 yr of fun, frolics & tomfoolery down undah