Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and are looking forward to 2012!
Bit of a mini blog this week (reindeers ate our homework) but your latest music news, event recommends, interviews, comps and free music still lie herewithin. There are so many sterling nights out for NYE and NYD this year that we’ve decided to give you round up of the best of the best, because to choose a Top 5 – would have been Toats Imposs! (as those orange Essex folk would say!) Enjoy yourselves whatever you do and remember… if you can’t be good.. Be good at it!
IN THE BLOG THIS WEEK:
NEWS:
- Terranova’s Kompakt album approaches
- Defected NYE at Proud 2
COMPETITIONS:
- Fancy a DJ set at Bugged Out Weekender?
PODCASTS/MIXES/TRACKS:
- From Robotnick’s archives: re-releases, E=MC2 video and remix
- Vince Clarke and Martin L. Gore (Depeche Mode) announce new project, taster session here
- Free Minimum Wastage mixtape from Mark Archer (Altern8) here
INTERVIEWS:
- Around the world in 80 labels: Tronic – Christian Smith.
ALL THIS + TOP PICKS OF LONDON’S CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OUT
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Terranova’s Kompakt album approaches
Back in August we reviewed the single I Want To Go Out and went so far as to brand the track a … More >>>
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Defected NYE at Proud 2
If you like your house on the funky side and are still at a loss of what to do this new years then … More >>>
This weeks goodies up for grabs….
Fancy a DJ set at Bugged Out Weekender?
We’ve already been busy bringing you the latest news on the forthcoming Bugged Out Weekender, … More >>>
From Robotnick’s archives: re-releases, E=MC2 video and remix
After being involved in the music scene for some 30 years there’s no denying he boasts an extensive … More >>>
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Vince Clarke and Martin L. Gore (Depeche Mode) announce new project, taster session here
Between them they have sold more records than most people have ever heard of, and their combined … More >>>
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Free Minimum Wastage mixtape from Mark Archer (Altern8) here
Plain and Simple’s close acquaintances at Wang, one of our favourite London parties, are busy … More >>>
Around the world in 80 labels: Tronic – Christian Smith
Our next imprint of note is led by an true figurehead of European electronic music. A gentleman … More >>>
Our creams of the crop (in no particular order…)
Eastern Electrics NYE 2011 at Coronet: Laurent Garnier, Mount Kimbie, Anja Schneider, Horse Meat Disco, Mark E, Geddes, Warm Residents, Snowbombing: Secret Room – Winter Forest Lounge & Disco: Luca C, Ali Love + More…
Holic & Lost NYE at The Old Truman Brewery Warehouse Space: Juan Atkins, Chris Carrier, Steve Bicknell, Tomoki Tamura, Eightbitrate, Jon Bengry & Leon Clarkson + More…
Tief Nye Party at Corsica Studios: Scuba vs Scb, Joy Orbison, Will Saul, Wbeeza, Greymatter + More
Krankbrother New Year’s Eve Party at TBA – East London: Krankbrothers, Hannah Holland, Special Guest…
Secretsundaze Nye 2011 at TROXY: Âme (LIVE), Levon Vincent, Kyle Hall, Giles Smith, James Priestley, Braiden, George Fitzgerald, Man Make Music residents…
Half Baked Special Nye ‘Best Of ‘ at TBA – East London: Christian Burkhardt, Yakine, Rainer, Greg Brockmann, Robin Ordell, Georgio Oniani
Electric Minds Nye Party at TBA – East London: Appleblim, Jay Shepheard (Live), Dolan Bergin, Mark Pavitt, Duff Disco, Name Drop, Paul Crognale, Moustache Mamas (Helen)
Beat Dimension Nye Warehouse Party – at Netil House: SPACE DIMENSION CONTROLLER, XXXY, PARIAH, NIGHT MOVES (JACKSON & ALEX BLACK), ROOM2 (Hosted by TRIX), BREACH, FINN, CROPPER, SOL, GRAM..
Wiggle New Years Eve Party at Paramount: D’Julz (Bass Culture / Pokerflat), Arnaud Le Texier (Safari Electronique / Cocoon), Terry Francis (Wiggle / Fabric), Nathan Coles (Wig..
Nye at Basing House: Miguel Campbell (Hot Creations / wolf+lamb / No.19), Alex Arnout (Dogmatik / Hot Waves / Fuse), Cammille (Basing House), deep’art…
Horse & Groom NYE Spectacular 2011/12 w/ special: with Psychemagik, Neil Thornton (Discovery), The Boogie Cartel, Mark Pharoah & more tbc
Feast New Years Eve Party at 93 Feet East: with Ilario Alicante, Matt Tolfrey, Russ Yallop + More…
Slide & Get Diverted New Years’ Eve at Brixton Clubhouse: Greg Wilson & Alexis Raphael
Wang Nye Rave at East London Venue Tba: Simian Mobile Disco, Andrew Weatherall, Radioactive Man, Electro Elvis, Ben Lyford, Lula
Nye at The Dollhouse: Special Guest, Alex Arnout, Clint Lee
Gutterslut Nye at East Bloc: Birdee, Peo De Pitte, Per Qx, Nic Fisher, Miss Crystal MC, Miltos and the Golden Fleece, Shay Malt, Ralf
Spectrum Nye at Electric Brixton: Joker, Breakage, Roska & Jamie George, Plastician, Digma, Delta Heavy, Pete Jordan, Baratone + More…
Nye Party at Plastic People: Floating Points, Marcellus Pittman
Soul City at Boulevard: Phil Asher & Wolf Music
Fyb presents Boompt! New Years Eve at The Star: Special Guest Leftside Wobble
Faster Nye at Cable London: Friction, Cyantific, Rockwell, Youngsta, Randall , Marcus Intalex, D-Bridge, Break , Geeneus , Last Japan, Hermit (‘88 – ‘92 Alternative Set), We’re Not Cool + More…
Ergh vs Regulate Nye – at Area: Tempa T – Shy Fx – 16bit – Digital Mystikz + Loads More at Area
Snap Crackle & Pop & Ftwb Nye at The Old Blue Last: Midland, Zombie Disco Squad, Hannah Holland
Urban Nerds & Basslaced Nye Warehouse feat at Hearn Street Car Park: SWAMP81 VS NUMBERS + MORE..
Good Times London Nye Party 2011 at Battersea Arts Centre: Norman Jay, The Nextmen, Tom Middleton + More…
Nye? Questionmark Bar Stoke Newington: with Warrior One
Soulbrew – New Year’s Eve Party at East Village: Spin Doctor & Andy Bird, Jazzie B , Ashley Beedle , DJ Vadim , Kyri R2, SoulBrew DJs
Our creams of the crop (in no particular order…)
WYS! New Years Day Party at Fabric: ROOM ONE: DJ T, SOLOMUN Diynamic, APP (LIVE), Jacob Husley, Cormac, Peter Pixzel, ROOM TWO: HOSTED BY ONEMORE: Andre Galluzzi Aras, Antonio De Angelis aka Toni D, Outart OneMore. ROOM THREE: FASTER, MHM, Antony Difrancesco & Rossko, Harry McCanna & SAM NEWTON, Lee Hume & Dowee Lost Souls
Muak: New Years Day at The Rhythm Factory: Jimpster, Milton Jackson + More…
T.S.V. New Years Day at Vibe Bar: 7 Secret Guests, Milton Jackson, Billy Nasty, Victor Simonelli, Nils Hess, Inigo Surio, Le Jockey, Eduardo Tuccillo, Danny DG, Mauro Ferno and Mestivan,Lorenzo Panico, Gianluca Sved, Jb, Anto Retox, Gabri and Will Baff, Zaki, Manish,Giom, Soy Mustafa, Deporto, Vince Siracusa, Brother Nick & Dove, Ryan Bliss &Ryan Styles…
Carry On New Years Day With at White Horse: Mark Archer (ex-Altern8), Jane Fitz, Warwick Arthur (Juno), Alex K (House FM), D.N.S
Jaded New Years Day at Cable London: Jerome Sydenham, Raymundo Rodriguez, Canary Fontaine, Zippy, Chris Stanford
Kubicle New Years Day at TBA – London: Richy Ahmed, FB Julian, Antonio de Angelis
Relations at The Brickhouse: Secret Guest
Nofitstate New Years Day at Netil House: Julio Bashmore (Dirtybird), Move D (Workshop/Uzuri), Geddes (mulletover), Bad Passion Project, Hamid (murmur) + More
Hot Natured New Years Day Party at Pulse: JAMIE JONES, LEE FOSS, HOT NATURED feat ALI LOVE, ART DEPARTMENT, MACEO PLEX, MIGUEL CAMPBELL, RICHY AHMED, ROBERT JAMES, RUSS YALLOP…
Circo Loco New Years Day 2012 at Proud2: Tania Vulcano, Matthias Tanzmann, Davide Squillace, Lee Curtiss, Dyed Soundorom, Ryan Crosson, Shaun Reeves, Clive Henry, System of Survival…
Krankbrother New Years Eve Afters – Loft Party at TBA – East London: Special Guests
Fuse New Year’s Day Rave at 93 Feet East: Onur Özer, Dan Andrei, Enzo Siracusa, Alex Arnout, Rich NxT, Seb Zito
Love Fever Nyd Party at The Nest: Jimmy Edgar, Fcl, Secret Guests
Very Last Bugged Out New Years Day at The Old Queens Head: Johnno Burgess, Ben Pistor (Disco Bloodbath), Tayo, Tope (Wild Geese), Joe Ransom, Matt Walsh & La La Leanne, Joe Chalmers, Guests tbc
Sunday Social New Years’ Day at Wyld: Fareed Seta, Aubreychenko, Mario Conte, Fabio SPZZ, Max Lenski, Jack Brazzo, Deegan
Kitsch & Sync – New Years Day Party at Bar A Bar: Secret Very Special Guests