Creative Mind

Space Electronic Disco is the solo musical project of Dr. Shane Thwaites, built on a passion for crafting intricate electronic sounds with a focus on clean, precise production. Originally formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2005, the project debuted with the EP 5-HT and the Hallucinogens, crafted with the help of two friends (Ming (aka Ming One / DJ Chosen) and Yuki). Tracks from this release gained attention, including a feature on SBS TV’s Fat Pizza: The Da Vinci Cup.

In 2006, Shane followed up with the Demon EP, which showcased collaborations with two guest vocalists and Yuki adding his flair on guitar. The standout track “Softer”, featuring vocals by Georgie Phillips, found its way onto the AFI award-winning short film Spike Up, directed by Anthony Maras.

Since then, Shane played synthesiser live with Johnny Rock and the Limits as well as electric guitar for Easy Please. After years working in professional audio for television, remixing other artists, and recording raw acoustic sessions, Shane expanded his creative horizons by completing a PhD in neuroscience. Now based in Northern Rivers, NSW, Shane has returned to his primary passion—creating music as Space Electronic Disco.

Late 2024 marked the release of several new singles, setting the stage for the debut album, The In Formation, slated to drop in early 2025. Space Electronic Disco invites listeners into a world where science, emotion, and artistry collide, promising a sonic journey unlike any other.

Born from a collision of curiosity and chaos, Space Electronic Disco is an audio experiment for the brave. Our sound is the child of industrial edge and interstellar dreams, a sonic playground where Daft Punk grooves meet Nine Inch Nails’ raw intensity.