Melbourne DJ and producer Airwolf Paradise is stepping into a new chapter of his career with the launch of independent label West Gate Records, arriving alongside its debut release, “House Music,” on November 5. After more than 15 years releasing music through established dance music labels, the producer is taking creative control of his next phase while opening the door to supporting emerging artists.
Named after Melbourne’s iconic West Gate Bridge, which connects the city to the western suburbs where Airwolf Paradise grew up, West Gate Records represents a personal connection to his hometown. The label will initially serve as a home for his own productions, with plans to expand into releases from other artists and events in the near future.
Throughout his career, Airwolf Paradise has released music on some of dance music’s most respected imprints, including Solomun’s Diynamic Music, Fatboy Slim’s Southern Fried Records, Patrick Topping’s Trick, Peggy Gou’s Gudu Records, and Ministry of Sound. His catalogue includes a UK Dance No. 1 and official remixes for Calvin Harris, Confidence Man, and Proxy.
For Airwolf Paradise, establishing an independent label is a long-awaited opportuni...