Internationally renowned and critically acclaimed New Zealand DJ/Producer,The Nomad aka Daimon Schwalger, launches 'Selected Works' with The Nomad band - tearing up East Coast dance floors in January '08. 'Selected Work's - The Nomad's first australian release offers a collection of The Nomad's finest moments, plus five new tracks - out now thru AlleyKat Records/MGM in all good records stores. Seamlessly fusing hip hop, drum ‘n’ bass, soul and jazz, with trip hop and dub, The Nomad has established prodigious credentials, dropping five critically-acclaimed albums to date. This is a journey that has created partnerships with dance music greats such as Rockers Hi Fi, and featured legendary artists such as Mad Professor, Luciano and New Zealand greats - Tiki Taane (Salmonella Dub), MC Antsman (Rhombus), Tehimana Kerr (Fat Freddys Drop) and The Black Seeds front man Barnaby Weir, along with a slew of international artists. Winning music lovers’ hearts and playing at top festivals and dance events in New Zealand, Australia and Europe, The Nomad has become a household name within the growing electronica and dub reggae movement. Having received New Zealand’s Bnet award for ‘Best Dub/Hip Hop /Reggae release’ for his ground-breaking second album, Second Selection, and with the more recent release ‘Walk With Me’ winning Wellington’s Thirst Competition, The Nomad brings his unique sounds to Australia, with an album and tour, offering a collection of the finest moments from the last 10 years. With his latest projects including collaborations with King Kapisi and Jamaican singer-songwriter Luciano, and recently released radio single, Breaking Rocks receiving strong national radio play in Australia, The Nomad is set to remain a name on music lover’s lips for a long time to come. See The Nomad live album launch shows with Daimon on beats, rythym and dubs, guitarist O.G, and Dayna on vox, tearing up Australian East Coast dance floors through January: Melbourne Fri January 18th: First Floor, with Miso, Deep Fried Dub and DJ's Shikung and A-13 Melbourne Sat January 19th: Revolver Upstairs, with Miso, Deep Fried Dub and DJ's Shikung and A-13 Sydney Thursday January 24th: Hermann's Bar, alongside Sydney's Dub Conspiracy crew Budspells Sunshine Coast Coolum Friday January 25th: Solbar, with RudeKat Soundsystem and DJ Tupes Brisbane Sunday January 27th: Barsoma, with RudeKat Soundsystem and DJ Tupes