Paul Mac

When the rave scene made it to Australia in the 1990s, Paul Mac (born Paul McDermott) helped to define the country's particular variant of techno. Mixing electronic and organic elements, over the years Mac championed the idea that you could get away with any kind of experimentation if you made sure there was a catchy enough beat underneath it. He also toured with full bands and multiple singers instead of DJ'ing with a handful of dancers at his side. This approach led to a fuller embrace of rock & roll's possibilities, as well as several collaborations with the band Silverchai...