Introducing Chef Mike 🎧🍳
Making his debut on BUZZCUTS RADIO, Chef Mike brings a world of global influence behind the decks—born in Watford, raised in Portugal, shaped by Manchester, and now based right here on the Sunshine Coast! 🌊🎧
His journey into underground dance music started in Portugal, surrounded by mates building their own local scene. But it was his time in Manchester’s legendary club culture that flipped the switch from passionate listener and record collector to jumping behind the decks himself 🎛️🔥
While house is at the heart of his sound, Mike’s record collection spans everything from minimal, UKG, and breaks to disco, funk, and DnB. The ultimate rule? It’s all about the groove.
Since landing in Australia, he’s become a key figure in the local music community, co-founding Soundtrips and bringing people together through their popular Vinyl Lounge series—combining vinyl DJs, local record stores, vintage sellers, and great food 🍕 vinyl & good vibes included!
And as for his worst trim? Walking into a random barber in Carlisle and walking out with an uneven bowl cut so tragic, the next barber fixed it for free. Digging deep for records and bringing pure heat, here’s Chef Mike in the mix! 🔊🔥
How I Got Into DJing
It started with mates in Portugal building their own scene, introducing me to underground music and record collecting. Moving to Manchester sealed the deal—the city’s incredible club culture turned my obsession for finding tunes into getting behind the decks myself.
Favourite Styles & Genres
My taste crosses a lot of borders, but house is the core foundation. I love digging for minimal house, UK garage, breaks, disco, funk, and DnB, but the main thread through everything I play is just a solid, undeniable groove.
Best & Worst Haircut
My worst was walking into a random barber in Carlisle and leaving with an uneven bowl cut so tragic the next barber fixed it for free. My best is anything clean and low-maintenance that keeps me looking sharp while I'm playing out.