This wk: Sonar, Cavo Paradiso, Shonky, Sven Vath + the Top 5 nights out this weekend!

In the blog this week:

News: Sonar, Heidi, Cavo Paradiso Mykonos,  Darryl Pandy & Kenny Hawkes, Vondelpark, Elite Force, Solid Steel, David Lynch
Podcasts: Throwing Shapes, Gottwood, Yakine & Shonky, Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts
Interviews: Sven Vath, Ida Ingleberg
Music Reviews: Terrence:Terry, Perc, Presk, Lilian Hak, CocoDaSilva  and Choice Cut
ALL THIS… Plus the usual top 5 and the VERY best of the rest of the nights out this weekend..
And of course the musings of a weasel!

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Hey folks! If you are off to RHYTHMATIC’S CAVO PARADISO warehouse rave tomorrow (if you are not – why not? What’s WRONG with you?!!) the venue has been annouced as: 242 Kingsland Road, E8 4DG, Warehouse.  Also congrats to Helen Gkousiari the winner of the free tickets and to Ben Dixon and Jameel Nobeebaccus who were both runners up.

Other news this week – Got sent a funny article regarding David “sell out” Guetta:  “It seems a few weeks ago, the very famous Spanish festival of Monegros, which is pretty “underground” oriented (with techno, minimal and electro artists) announced that David Guetta would be headlining the festival. Immediately, after the news, tons of negative feedbacks came from the fans. A Facebook group called “No A David Guetta en Monegros” has even been created, to get him cancelled from the festival line up! The group has already over 7000 fans! And unfortunately, there are also a few fans who have explained they will prepare something in order to ruin his set in order to put pressure on the festival promoters.

is the T for twat?

3 months from the festival and no reaction has came from the festival promoters, so we don’t know if they will listen to the fans and cancel Guetta. I am very eager to see what the festival promoters and David Guetta‘s reaction will be.”

I have to say This is the 1 scenario where I will condone stoning..


 

 

cavo-paradiso-line-up-2011 Cavo Paradiso announce their summer lineup including: RICHIE HAWTIN, SVEN VATH, RICARDO VILLALOBOS, LOCO DICE + Many More! Being one of the longest running clubs and upholding a reputation of producing possibly the most … [Read More…]

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Elite Force – 18-hours in June Video

We had to share this little video we just came across on facebook. Ever wondered what 3 gigs in 18 … [Read More…]

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Keep an eye out for… Vondelpark

What does an appearance on The Guardian’s New Band of the Day (No. 1,039), a release on Belgium’s … [Read More…]

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Sonar festival gets underway – Catch the coverage.

Sonar, the acclaimed music and multimedia arts festival opened today in Barcelona. Sonar is renowned … [Read More…]

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Heidi Gets Physical for The Jackathon

She has fast become one of the most prominent women on the house circuit, with her revered …[Read More…]

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David Lynch to open surrealist Parisian hangout

OK, so we can’t claim to have seen the work in progress, or even the initial designs. Unlike Sunday …[Read More…]

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Preview: Soundcrash presents Videocrash: Solid Steel Summer Special.

Saturday 18th June Soundcrash presents Videocrash:  Solid Steel Summer Special – Hexstatic … [Read More…]

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RIP Darryl Pandy & Kenny Hawkes

Sadness today as house fans woke up to the news that DJ Kenny Hawkes & Vocalist Darryl Pandy had … [Read More…]

 

 

Sonar Pool Party Mix by Throwing Shapes

Yakine & Shonky Live @ Harry Klein Club, Munich – 27-05-2011 by R_co


Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts – Podcast Igloofest – 25.01.2011 found on House

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Sven Vath talks Cocoon in the Park.

Väth is a ruler of the techno world and has been for decades.  With his revered label and club of … [Read More…]

 

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Sweden’s first lady – A few words from Ida Engberg

Think Sweden and names like Beyer, Smith, Lekebusch and Dahlback probably spring to mind first. … [Read More…]

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Terrence:Terry ‘Like A Circle (with Bearweasel & Jon Reynolds remixes)

Terrence:Terry / Like A Circle (with Bearweasel & Jon Reynolds remixes) Digital / Vinyl … [Read More…]

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Presk ‘and Cut b/w Mold’

Presk / and Cut b.w. Mold Digital / Vinyl Fourth Wave, Ramp Recordings / Released June 2011 … [Read More…]

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Perc ‘Wicker & Steel’

Perc / Wicker & Steel Vinyl / Digital Perc Trax / Released June 2011   What does … [Read More…]

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Lilian Hak ‘Rebels Outlaws Misfits (Matthew Herbert remixes)’

Lilian Hak / Rebels Outlaws Misfits (with Matthew Herbert remixes) Digital Sirenmusic / … [Read More…]

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CocoDaSilva ‘Don’t Say Nothing (Say Something)’

CocoDaSilva / Say Nothing (Say Something) Vinyl / Digital Kismet / Released June … [Read More…]

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CHOICE CUT – Dosem ‘Parallel’

CHOICE CUT Dosem / Parallel CD / Vinyl / Digital Sino / Released June 2011 Catalan … [Read More…]

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FRIDAY 17TH JUNE

  1. PLAY WITH DROP LONDON’S BIRTHDAY @ EGG: 3 years in and Drop is still going strong. Play’s music policy takes in all elements of house – from the deep and soulful to electro tinged. Tonight they kick off their birthday celebrations with Lost my Dog’s Giom in the basement and up on the Terrace Phil Asher headlines. Deporto, Sy Sez, Finale DJS and many more support. As always it is all about great music, and even greater people.
  2. KITSUNE CLUB NIGHT @ XOYO: The Frenchies are in town tonight! The Kitsune label are back in London with their gaellic edged electro and electro pop night in East London, showcasing a choice of live and DJ acts from their ever-growing roster. Appearing on stage live are Tropical, Yuksek, Jupiter and Age of Consent while Joe & Will Ask, Icona Pop and Teeth supply the beats. Matthew Stone, dancehall ravers The Heatwave, Amp & Deck and the OM residents take over the decks in room 2.
  3. AUDIO DOUGHNUTS PRESENTS WITH BEN UFO, ZED BIAS, FANTASTIC MR FOX, SCRATCHA DVA @ 7-9 CRUCIFIX LANE: Ever on the rise, London-based label Audio Doughnuts return to London with the third instalment of their eponymous ‘Presents..’ nights. Doughnuts bring you 2-Step & Garage legend Zed Bias aka Maddslinky. Joining this inimitable don on the upper echelons of the night’s expansive line-up is the the DJ’s DJ, the founder of Hessle Audio – Ben UFO. As if that wasn’t enough they’ll be joined by Fantastic Mr Fox of Hemlock Recordings – the deserved winner of XLR8R’s Best Label award in 2010 and Rinse FM’s Scratcha DVA. Representing the Audio Doughnuts imprint are Funkitek sound creators R1 Ryders, Rinse FM’s house and funky prime-timer Shox all this plus many more
  4. ASBO SIXTH BIRTHDAY @ THE LOCK TAVERN: OK so not much to say here! Wall of Sound’s Alvin C and Paris’ Tigersushi label boss Joakim playing in a pub!!! Sounds absolutely brill! Expect electro-disco-Balearic-pop style sounds on the lock taven’s great little system. Riotous Rockers also make an appearance on the old 1′s and 2′s
  5. REGGAE ROAST @ THE CAMP BASEMENTThe Roasters are back to the CAMP basement after their sell-out event with Trojan Sound System in April. They return with another night of quality roots & culture, welcoming special guests, Peckings Sound System. Reggae Roast continue to offer the best roots, dub & dubstep in the capital in a unbeatable, welcoming atmosphere. There will be exclusive 2-hour set from Chris Peckings, hosted by Jungle MC legend; Demolition Man. Expect to hear the freshest selection of classic revival, dub, steppers & dubstep. Only 250 capacity so arrive early.

Other cracking nights tonight (in no particular order): SCANDALISM WITH ALEX METRIC @ THE NEST || AUTOKRATZ, SELF HELP FOR BEGINNERS, LONDON ALBUM LAUNCH – FREE PARTY @ SECRET LOCATION ||STEPFORWARD PRESENT OYSTER AFTERPARTY FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL WITH MICHAEL L PENMAN @ PUBLIC LIFE || BLANK KANVAS WELCOME RAIMUND IMO @ BASING HOUSE || JAM THE DANCE WITH KETOLOCO DJS @ RUSSIAN BAR || WARM WITH ATA & GERD JANSON @ PLASTIC PEOPLE || TAPPED WITH FAZE ACTION @ THE HORSE & GROOM || SÓ NOT BARCELONA @ BIG CHILL BAR || DJ DEREK @ THE OLD QUEEN’S HEAD || TRANSITION AT CAMP

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SATURDAY 18TH JUNE

  1. RHYTHMATIC PRESENTS CAVO PARADISO WITH RHADOO, PETRE INSPIRESCU **VENUE ANNOUCED AS 242 Kingsland Road, E8 4DG, Warehouse**: Cavo Paradiso, the afterparty only venue turned world-renowned club is largely known for a gloriously diverse seasonal event schedule, with everyone from Ricardo Vilallobos to Sander Van Doorn playing to the masses that visit the beautiful island of Mykonos every year (see link at top of blog to see what this summer holds in store – its a shocker!). Cavo Paradiso return for their yearly city stint in the big London smoke. Last year’s came with a treasured four hour back-to-back UK exclusive set by Matthias Tanzmann & Davide Squillace in celebration of Cavo Paradiso’s prestigious album compilation series which is now in its eleventh year. The 2011 episode has been lovingly created by Circo Loco legend and underground pioneer, Davide Squillace (click here for Plain & Simple’s review) For this event a carefully thought out and tailored line-up with Rhadoo, Petre Inspirescu, Grecian musical mastermind Alex Celler and 13 year Cavo Paradiso resident, Stathis Lazarides, is being brought to London to showcase a more intimate and relaxed Cavo Paradiso vibe alongside a way to open the season’s doors, celebrate a new age of Cavo Paradiso in London and of course, not break
  2. QUENTIN HARRIS ALL NIGHT LONG @ EAST VILLAGE: Does exactly what it says on the tin.. US house hero Quentin Harris playing the whole night at East Village. A full 6 hours to join the house dots the way only he can! East Village gave the basement over all night long to New York house legend Timmy Regisford last month and this tim I have no doubt its gonna bet yet another blinder! Upstairs in the lounge London’s stalwarts Ashley Beedle, Stuart Patterson and Jimmy P deliver a truly London soundtrack from dubstep to disco, reggae to rap its a blockparty London style
  3. WE FEAR SILENCE PRESENT SHOGUN AUDIO WITH FRICTION, FABIO , ALIX PEREZ, ICICLE, THE PROTOTYPES @ CABLE LONDON: Another monster line up from the We Fear Silence crew. This time round it’s a D&B Legend special that promises to be off the proverbial hook! The names speak for themselves; Shogun soldiers Friction (2 hours), Alix Perez, Icicle, Rockwell and The Prototypes are joined in Room 1 by some very special guests including the godfather of drum & bass, the legendary Fabio. Add to this a very special back2back session featuring three of Bristol’s finest; Krust, Die and Dynamite MC! Dropping some classic Full Cycle and Clear Skyz bounders will be the order of the evening so do not miss this! Rewinds aplenty no doubt! Room 2 is no slouch either with yet another legend donning the decks with Randall who’ll be giving an exclusive reminisce-tastic acid house set ! Meanwhile Spectrasoul get ready one of their infamous ‘alt’ sets and the mighty Mensah prepares his record box with some more sub-shaking dubplate burners
  4. SUPERNOVA DESOLAT SPECIAL @ EGG: EGG once again pulls together a super (sorry!) Supernova shindig, and this time they team up with Loco Dice’s Desolat label and bring you 3 of its artists – Livio, Roby and Rosario Internullo. Also appearing will be Italian collective, Ch!co and Co, and Neverdogs (Docshow). Eduardo Tuccillo (Go Deeva/Relations), Ibellini, Jr, Ch!Co and Cesarino complete the line-up. Expect the night to be filled with deep electronic beats, from house to minimal and hard tech sounds
  5. WIGGLE PRESENTS GLIMPSE (LIVE) GEDDES, COLIN DALE, NATHAN COLES, EDDIE RICHARDS, DAVE MOTHERSOLE @ PARAMOUNT: Up at the venue with clublands best view (click here if you haven’t ever seen it!) Wiggle are just recovering from their messy 17th birthday party but are ready for another montumental one! This time they welcome Cadenza & Crosstown Rebels’ Glimpse, Mulletovers’ Geddes the legend that is Mister Colin Dale and Dave Mothersole. Wiggle’s honcho Terry Francis unfortunately is not on the line up this time due to Fabric commitments, but tas the guys say “the show must go on!” These parties are always a sell out so get tickets or get there early!!

The VERY best of the rest this Sat (in no particular order): FRANCOIS K IN-STORE @ PHONICA RECORDS || CASSY AND NICK CURLY @ FABRIC|MASSIMO LICARI B2B OLI FORSTER (5 HOURS) – FREE ENTRY AT BASING HOUSE || MOTEK PRESENTS… MARK HENNING (LIVE) @ THE CAMP (CITY ARTS & MUSIC PROJECT) || ELECTRIC MINDS LOFT PARTY – WE PLAY HOUSE: SAN SODA, RED D @ TBA – EAST LONDON || CABALLO PRESENTS. HALF HAWAII @ TBA – EAST LONDON || EXSTATIC SOUNDS WAREHOUSE PARTY WITH BROTHERS VIBE @ TBA – EAST LONDON|| MICRON LDN WITH FRIENDS @ RUSSIAN BAR || BODY TALK @ DALSTON SUPERSTORE|| COORDINATED ON THE THAMES || SÓ NOT BARCELONA AT BIG CHILL BAR

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SUNDAY 19TH JUNE

  1. SUNDAY WEST 2ND BDAY BBQ & GARDEN PARTY @ EGG: Its Sunday West’s 2nd birthday this weekend but this time they are North side over at York Way’s for a terrace / garden party in the newly refurbished Egg Garden and basement room! A total mish mash of sounds for the whole day with everything from Underground House & Techno music , US Garage, Deep & Soulful House, Old Skool hip hop and Disco a huuuuge line up which includes Faiths Terry Farley & Dave Jarvis, Dominic Spreadlove, Richie Fingers, Jumpin Jack Frost, Rufus and far too many others too mention. here We’ve seen the menu for the BBQ too and delicious aint the word! There will also be a “shit tshirt competition” with some rather useful prizes… There is however more VERY important piece of info folks.. its FREE entry all day/night! RSVP ESSENTIAL ON FACEBOOK or: rufreelancing@gmail.com
  2. GROOVE SANCTUARY AT MADAM JO JO’S: Original, jaw dropping and down right effing amazing are words that spring to mind about groove santuary. Music wise except a mix of house, Deep Soulful House, latino, tribal their music styles fulfill the dance floor’s every need and they’ll no doubt squeeze in some classic Disco & Boogie to complete the musical picture. The coolest thing about this night is that the room is FULL of dancers (from street to professional) who come here to show off new moves and exchange others, its also been a meeting place for many House Dancers worldwide. These guys are amazing to watch but saying this its not just for watching – the incredibly friendly atmosphere means anyone can join in – dancer or not! This night is quite possibly 1 of London’s best kept secrets so shhhh dont tell everyone! ( oh shit I just did)
  3. SUNDAY CLUB OPENING WITH GEDDES @ EAST VILLAGE: Firstly can I just say the artwork to this made me go “awwwwww!” for about 20 mins but that’s not important – what is important is the relaunch of this Sunday deep house party this weekend! Down in the basement of East Village Geddes from Mulletover and Stuart Patterson from Faith join the residents for more late-night grooves to end your weekend with a bang
  4. JADED @ CABLE LONDON: London’s after hours staple is back this week with another fantastic lineups over iat Cable;s double-arches in London Bridge. This week its Rob Davy, Unai Trotti & Alex cliché. Rob Davy is known for his technical wizardry, deep musical knowledge and big arrangement productions. The latest Mutiny release on Ovum is one of the most downloaded of the year so far on Beatport. Unai and Alex are known for their avant-garde music selections that work like magic in an afterhours situation. As usual Jaded are running a special £6 Jaded Members’ list. For membership and list email jadedsundays@hotmail.com putting ‘FB’ in the subject field.
  5. LAKE OF STARS PRESENTS MARKET CLUB- WIMBLEDON WARM UP PARTY @ RICH MIX: From the scent of Columbia Road Flower Market to the stalls of Spitalfields to the buzz of Brick Lane – east London is the place to be when Sunday comes around. Now the team behind Malawi’s Lake of Stars Festival bring you a new event to enjoy in E1: Market Club – A rich mix of art, music and Olympic sports. Get in the Wimbledon mood on June 19th with jugs of pimms, Wii tennis on plasma’s, and a table tennis tournament.. Lovely!

Other nights to watch out for this Sunday: WETYOURSELF WITH JORDI MAS @ FABRIC|| MOVIMENTO AFTERHOURS WITH DAVID VICE, FRANCESCO POGGI, JOSEPH DL @ CLUB AQUARIUM || SHIFTLESS SHUFFLE @ THE O BAR

 

 

 

 


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