A new sound in Australian house music has been emerging over the last
year with hot new talent Fourth Nation (aka producer/remixer Tim
Topham) making a big noise amongst DJs and producers around Australia.
With clubbers suddenly realising that they’re dancing to new club edits
of well-known 80s tracks by the likes of Icehouse and Steve Winwood,
Fourth Nation has gained a solid remix reputation in Australia and
overseas in just 18 months on the scene. Earlier in 2007, Tim put
everything on hold, quit his full time job and dedicated 18 months to
creating house music. What has transpired has been nothing short of
remarkable! In just a few months, Tim has created some impressive
productions and is now remixing for Australia’s biggest dance music
label Central Station Records. On the back of this national success has
also come remix interest from independents One Love,
Fridge/Downunderground and Floorgasm. After only a couple of months
amongst friends and DJs, Fourth Nation’s remix of Limahl’s “Never
Ending Story” theme song was picked up by radio stations in Melbourne
and featured regularly on Joy FM. In addition, Fourth Nation’s first
white label remix of the internationally-acclaimed Australian 80s track
“Electric Blue” by Icehouse, caught the ear of Ian “Molly” Meldrum who
instantly recognised his talent and commissioned him to remix one of
his own releases. Fourth Nation has also been working hard on a number
of original tracks including two to be released by Fridge in the
lead-up to the summer 2009 festival season including dub and vocal
mixes of the progressive sensation “Relic” and “It’s only now”
featuring the stunning vocals of singer Mady B.