From mobile DJing in muddy fields to lighting up Perth’s dancefloors, NuGroove—aka Adam—is all about feel-good energy, cheeky charm, and tunes that get people moving. Hailing originally from Lancashire, UK, and now calling sunny Western Australia home, his sets are packed with the same warmth and vibrancy he brings to the booth. With a deep love for piano house, a soft spot for wood-fired pizza, and an impressive ability to juggle DJing with operating actual dump trucks (yes, really), NuGroove is the kind of artist you can’t help but root for.
We caught up with him to chat bootlegs, club culture, $400 tequila, and the one song he couldn’t live without…
What’s your artist name and any other aliases you use?
NuGroove
Where do you currently live?
Sunny Perth Western Australia
Introduce yourself in a few short sentences
My Name is Adam A.K.A NuGroove, originally from Lancashire in the UK. Cheesy Music, Wood Fire Pizzas and Beer are my guilty pleasures (Ranked in that order haha)
What first kickstarted your interest in producing music?
I saw all these DJ’s creating their own bootlegs and edits and sometimes I loved a bootleg, but there was something missing or I didn’t like a certain part of it, so I started to learn Ableton so I could make my own. I prefer to make original stuff as I think starting with a blank slate most of the time is easier.
Name three artists that inspire you to make music
Oh jeezzz there are easily more than 3 but, Purple Disco Machine is up there for sure his remix creativity is out of this world. MK because Piano house is my Jam and last but certainly not least Vintage Culture, Belters all day long.
Which DJ’s would you love to perform alongside and why?
Way too many to choose from!
MK – Because Piano house anthem Legend
Carl Cox – Because he’s the GOAT and even my dad knows who he is so he would come for sure.
Gorgon City – Their tunes and vibe are always on point.
Fat Boy Slim – but it would have to be at a beach festival somewhere haha.
Name a track you love to hear on a sound system?
Eric Prydz – Opus
Tell us about your first performance opportunity and how it fuelled your fire?
Not really the first performance but before I moved over to Australia I used to be a mobile DJ (weddings birthdays etc) I was Djing this young farmers gig in a field in this huge tent. The place was packed and everyone was up for a good time. Any DJ will tell you that there are gigs that no matter what you play the crowd just goes bananas and that is the addictive thing and Djing and Producing music.
What’s your favourite piece of equipment in the studio
My Super Comfy for long sessions.
Tell us your honest thoughts on sampling?
I think it’s awesome when done correctly. It was, and still is used so much in music these days.
Are there any labels you regularly feature in your playlists?
Vicious 😉 The likes of Defected, Toolroom, Trick, I am a big fan of music and my tastes like to wander.
What excites you about club culture or festivals?
The People. Club culture, festivals, after parties etc are nothing without the people.
How would you encourage other artists coming through?
Go to events, read, watch videos, speak to people. It’s all about having fun connecting with like minded peeps. Don’t be scared to ask questions that you may think are silly as you will never learn otherwise. Most of all stick to your passion, don’t follow the crowd because you think that’s the only way.
Tell us your favourite clubbing memory
Ahh I can’t just have one. One that does always sit in my head is Norman Jay. I had never seen him live until I booked him in Perth one year and his range of music is astonishing, the crowd age ranges blew my mind, from 18 year old’s to 50+ on the dance floor. He even finished with a bit of DnB at the end of his set. Class Act
How do you nurture your industry relationships?
Talk, catch up. Connect with new people on a genuine basis.
Tell us something we don’t know about you
I operator Large Loaders, Watercarts and Dump trucks on a Fly in Fly out basis for my full time job
Share an outlandish rider request
Not going to mention names, but at an event that I put on the artist request was a certain tequila. This might not sound like much now but at the time I ran a bar and even my alcohol reps couldn’t get it for me and I was panicking that I would let the artist down by not having it. Eventually I found it. Cost me $400 for one bottle. I am pretty sure they only had like 3 shots themselves and gave the rest to their guestlist haha
Which song do you wish you’d written? (add youtube link)
Fatboy Slim – Praise you. Genius bit of sampling and those pianos OMG!
Explain yourself using a famous quote
Another Day, Another Smile.
If you could play any event, which one and why?
Probably something like Creamfields or BeatHerder as this festival is quite close to where I grew up and they just get bigger and better each year plus it would feel like a full circle moment leaving the UK then coming back to play near my hometown.
One song you couldn’t live without
Lola’s theme Tune. Gets me every time.
Music is…
“A spiritual thing”
Music in IMO is one of the only things that can connect strangers together from far and wide and appreciate that moment in time.
Tell us more about your plans for 2025?
Lots and lots of music to release. So keep your eyes out.
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