Archives for August 2012

An Interview w/ Ivan Smagghe & Tim Paris ‘It’s A Fine Line’

French producers Ivan Smagghe & Tim Paris are busy in the studio as It’s A Fine Line, and they are also busy behind the decks. Having worked on their DJ show in many festivals and club nights (including Fabric in London, Lux in Lisbon, NAME in Lille or Goa in Madrid), their special ‘It’s a […]

The faces behind FACE talk turning 3 years old…

  FACE has become a stalwart event, not just in Birmingham but in the UK itself attracting some the biggest house and techno artists on the planet. Elliot and Scott are co-promoters of the event and they chat to Plain and Simple about their history and up and coming events…   FACE will be 3 […]

Kevin Saunderson ‘The Sound’ (Jay Lumen Remix)

Kevin Saunderson – ‘The Sound’ (Jay Lumen Sacred Sounds Remix) RELEASED: 20/8/2012 (Beatport Exclusive) Detroit techno legend Kevin Saunderson sees his seminal piece of House history ‘The Sound’ reworked with originality and admiration by the amazingly versatile and setter of trends, Jay Lumen. A mainstay of house music and respected as an all round pioneer, […]

XOYO Set to Relaunch With New Owners in September.

  Having laid low for the last 6 weeks of the summer, East London’s staple musical haunt XOYO returns this September 14th to definitively change the capital’s clubland. Here to deliver a next-level clubbing experience to London, in its prime Shoreditch location, XOYO is a club that can’t be ignored. Under new ownership (don’t worry- […]

Damian Lazarus launches Rebellion…

After leaving their indelible Rebel prints all over Miami WMC, Off-Sonar Barcelona, Berlin, LA and beyond this summer, Damian Lazarus and co. get back to basics this October by kicking off a brand new series – REBELLION RAVE. Rebellion is the more underground sister label of Crosstown Rebels showcasing some of the most cutting edge, […]

It’s all about your Inner Rhythm

Ahead of this Sundays Inner Rhythm @ East Village, Barry discusses the party he has been part of since the beginning. In October 2011 a new Sunday party began called Inner Rhythm at East Village. Nothing majorly new in concept, as it pays homage to the ethos created by other famous Sunday clubs such as […]

The Sound Of Escape With Big Al

Big Al presents the first offering of the brand new Escape podcast series. The Escape brand is a long-standing foundation for the British dance music empire. The famous Welsh club opened its doors back in 1985 and has since hosted an encyclopaedia of world famous DJs from across the dance music spectrum. Join the latest […]

Fabric bring Room One to your front room, and Demarkus Lewis mixtape

Fabric are offering those who can’t attend Saturday’s Get Physical showcase the chance to stream the whole thing, with MANDY, Chris Wadsworth and Tim Green.

Jammy’s Jaunts: 10.08 – 12.08 – Spilt Milk, Hypercolour showcase, Jaded, Byrds, Above Zero & Cartulis Day

Jaunt (jônt, jänt) n. A short trip or excursion, usually for pleasure; an outing Plain and Simple’s roving reporter/man about town and clubbing addict Jammy brings you his eye view of the events he was shuffling at in the last week… This time he spent his jaunts at Spilt Milk, Hypercolour showcase, Jaded Byrds at Cargo and Above Zero meets Cartulis Day! Hey and welcome to Jammy’s […]

An Interview with: Robbie Rivera

The Gallery at Evoke, Essex, is headlined by house legend Robbie Rivera and Gavyn Mytchell on August 24th. Roberto Louis Rivera, better known as Robbie Rivera, is a prolific house music producer and DJ born in Puerto Rico. He has an extensive catalogue of original productions and remixes to his credit, ranging from Tribal to […]