Chubbyrain aka Nial Gayle

Chubbyrain, aka Nial Gayle, is an Adelaide DJ working within the city’s underground techno circuit. His appearance for Doof Techno at Ancient World places him among selectors drawn to minimal, psytech and dark melodic sounds, with an emphasis on steady pressure and late-night movement. The event, led by Argentine artist Koda, brings Chubbyrain together with Accent of Sound, Kelly S, Sam B and Julia on a local support lineup. It is a setting suited to patient programming: compact rooms, close contact with the crowd and music allowed to build without distraction. Outside club appearances, Nial maintains a SoundCloud page for mixes and recordings, alongside Chubbyrain profiles on Instagram and Threads. With a public history still taking shape, Chubbyrain represents the grassroots end of Adelaide’s electronic scene, developing through local crews, independent venues and matched bills rather than relying on commercial exposure.