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David Haberfeld is an electronic dance musician, educator, researcher and product innovator exploring the intersection of live performance, machines and techno culture.

Performing as Honeysmack, David creates improvised electronic music, known for his electrifying hardware-based live sets. His performances fuse acid techno, electro and experimental sound with the raw energy of punk.

For more than three decades he has been part of Australia’s electronic dance music underground, performing internationally and earning an ARIA nomination for Best Dance Release.

David holds a PhD in music composition exploring how improvisation, technology, and genre conventions shape electronic music. He has lectured internationally on creative practice and music technology.

He is also a music technology product innovator, shaping new tools used by artists around the world.

 Photo: Mel Butters, March 2023

David Haberfeld Honeysmack

 Photo: Justin McManus, The Age September 2021

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