Infusion

Infusion is an Australian dance and electronica group from Wollongong, formed by Manuel Sharrad, Jamie Stevens and Frank Xavier. The group is active from 1998 to 2013 and is associated with the mid-1990s Australian rave scene.

Early releases and rave scene

Infusion first builds a reputation with the tracks “Smokescreen” and “Green”, which become anthems in the Australian rave scene. The group’s debut album is released in Australia in 2000.

Albums, singles and remixes

Phrases and Numbers includes several singles, among them “Legacy” and “Starwater, It’s Alright”. DJ Dave Seaman is a noted supporter of both tracks and releases remixes of Infusion songs on his Audio Therapy label. The group’s second album, Six Feet Above Yesterday, follows in 2004 and is accompanied by the singles “Girls Can Be Cruel” and “Better World” in 2004, and “Natural” in 2005. Another album, All Night Sun Light, is released independently in Australia.

Later singles and live reputation

Infusion also releases singles including “Dogtown”, “2-Player Game” and “Try It On”. “Try It On” receives airplay on JJJ and is issued with a video clip. The group performs in many countries and appears at festivals including Coachella, Creamfields, Glastonbury, Roskilde, the Miami Winter Music Conference, The Big Day Out, Parklife and Stereosonic.