Sydney's Chinese Laundry continues to keep its promise of awesome new music since the club's music programme got a big makeover earlier this year with another big month of impressive international and local DJs lined up for December to close out the year with a bang.

Highlights? The Daft Punk tribute show Discovery, local heroes Bag Raiders and Touch Sensitive, and the return of Sydney bred DJ Bella Sarris who has been making huge waves in Europe after her second season at Richie Hawtin's ENTER. night at Space Ibiza.

Check out the full month's roster below.

BASSIC:
Fri 5 – Special Guest Headliners, Matt Nugent, Blackmale, Heirs To The Throne, Beatslingerz, Gradz
Fri 12 – Boss Bass. Laundry With: Tantrum Desire, Hydraulix, Chenzo, Bruism, Bassriot. The Cave With: Spenda C, Cheap Lettus, Thrillest Vs. Tukind, Double Dip, Catalyst, Tildawn
Fri 19 – Laundry With: Klparty Xmas Party, Klp, Wordlife, Husky, Oshan. The Cave With: Utah Jazz, A-Tonez, The Bassix, Severity Zero, Magnifikate

LNDRY:
Sat 6 – Format B, Falcons, Bella Sarris, Marks & Oz, Samrai, Nine Lives, Ft Mode, Fingers, Dj Just 1, Teddy Black, Black Jack
Sat 13 – Bag Raiders, Touch Sensitive, A-Tonez, Avon Stringer, Pantheon, Knights Of Columbus, Oscar De Lima, Spike The Punch, Circa 87, Fingers, Dj Just 1, King Lee, Coda
Sat 20 – The Cave With: Purple Disco Machine, Set Mo, Nightwalkers, Laundry With: Some Blonde DJ, Natnoiz, Chris Fraser, Front 2 Back, Tom Budin,
Sat 27 – Riva Starr, Discovery (Daft Punk Tribute Show), Acaddamy, Natnoiz, Samrai, Fingers, U-Khan, King Lee, Nine Lives, Dj Just 1

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Chesus AKA Earl Jeffers
Elevation
4lux

8/10

One of the finest purveyors of proper house music around, Earl Jeffers returns to 4lux under his Chesus alias, delivering four tracks of funky, soul-soaked, jacking house that will appeal to old school heads and newcomers to the genre alike.

'Jump!' mixes storming, up-tempo drums with cheeky vocal samples and delightful disco loops to great effect. The relatively straight groove created by the simple drum patterns is given a delightful sense of movement and swing thanks to a funky, up-beat bassline created with a real bass guitar and organic, non-quantized funk and disco samples which feature all the important staples: horns, warm keys and wah-wah guitars.

Techier, more rugged vibes are the order of the day on 'Elevate', which combines the raw, analogue rhythms we are used to hearing from Jeffers with some decidedly tough, dark sounds that aren’t commonly employed by him. Big, distorted bass stabs, nasty acid loops and gritty synths grind away over the top of a chunky, low-down groove, creating an effective – albeit not particularly ground-breaking – dancefloor cut.

It’s back to the rough neo-soul sounds with 'Intergalactic Jam', which expertly combines funk and chunk. The classic disco percussive loop (you’ll know it when you hear it), crooning vocal samples and occasional string-filled breakdowns balance out the thumping kicks, raw hi-hats and catchy synth stabs, creating a track that is both heavy and soulful at the same time.

'Bootsy’s Nightmare' takes us back into dark, techy territory, but unlike 'Elevate', this one’s a little more out-there and pushes the boundaries more. A stomping techno groove propels the track along with distorted kicks, shuffled percussion and grimy sub bass hits, while cut-up vocals, eerie synths and reverbed effects howl away and create an excellent sense of tension.

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Ever wondered just what exactly was going on when you rested the stylus onto a hunk of wax and started playing?

Well even if you had a rough idea, seeing it up close and personal - 1000 times closer to be exact - is a sight to behold. 

If you want to see what it looks like when the needle is actually moving across the record up close and personal, check out the (silent) video below. 

[Via Dangerous Minds]

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‘Vinny’s House’, a new TV show, is launching tonight - presented by the godfather of house not only in South Africa but with status globally – Vinny da Vinci. The show will be airing on Mzansi Magic Music (Channel 321) every Saturday, from 19h00 - 21h00. Tonight’s event is a launch party being held at Niche Bar and Lounge in Rosebank, and features performances by the man himself as well as other legends in the scene - Ralf Gum, Jullian Gomes, Tim White, and Strat3gy.

Vinny Da Vinci is a leader in the industry. He is a partner in the power house House Afrika Records; a compiler and executive producer of many of their top-selling compilations; a producer alongside his long time partner, Dj Christos in the groundbreaking Djs At Work; a co-owner of the classic Tshwane nightclub Carnalita; and a deejay on the leading edge of the underground house scene.

The House Afrika DEEP HOUSE SOUNDS 10 compilation CD (the last one of the series) also launched on Sunday at Motswako Lounge. You can check it out on iTunes here. 

If you can’t make it tonight, here is Vinny’s current gig guide:

Thursday 13 November - Vinny's House TV Show Launch - NICHE LOUNGE & BAR in Rosebank (Set Time 00h00 - 01h00)
Friday 14 November - Djs At Work- NUMBERS in East London (Set time 01h00 - 04h00)
Saturday 15 November - Witbank Worst Behaviour 2025 - BEL AIR in Witbank (Set Time 21h00 - 23h00)
Saturday 15 November - TCR Birthday Celebration - WHITE HOUSE in Belfast (Set Time 00h30 - 02h00)
Sunday 16 November - Soul & Deep House Session - INNOCENT PUB & GRILL in Kempton Park (Set Time 23h00 - 01h00)

We look forward to an amazing new TV show!

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Goldfish, the duo from South Africa who have had people funking-out to their live sax and bass dance music for years, are just starting a new tour across Europe. Opening the tour tomorrow in Germany, the fishy pair are showing a lot of excitement on social media about the trip after hugely successful shows in Europe on previous occasions. 

In South Africa, Goldfish play at beach clubs every summer as part of their summer residency, ‘Submerged Sundays’. This year they will be at Shimmy Beach club, with the first event on 30 November directly after their tour being a huge kick-off party, featuring German super-producer Wankelmut. 

Goldfish recently released a surprisingly well fitting remix of ‘Sugarman’ – proving that the happy-go-lucky act can also pull off a meaningful exploration of a classic. Find out more about the track in our article here.

Check back with us soon for updates.

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We’re big fans of Papa Sven and of ‘90s rave nostalgia. Sven’s provided us with years of exuberant entertainment over the past couple of decades and there’s nothing like watching old VHS rave footage from back in the day. This video is a gem.

Berlin’s Love Parade, 3rd July 1994 and a young Sven Vath pops up on top of one of the buses, sparkling, shirtless and sporting a fetching top-knot. He’s well and truly partying hard to some pumping techno, along with thousands of raving comrades.

Papa Sven’s just celebrated his 50th birthday and he’s still on the front line of dance music. This footage makes the fact he’s still going strong 20 years on all the more amazing, don’t you think? 

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British duo Dusky are set to release their latest EP on their own label and both tracks are now available to listen to on Soundcloud.

‘Yoohoo’ sees them applying their penchant for tough garage house beats with atmospheric pads, an infectious vocal sample and some sparkling Italo keys.

The B-side, ‘Akebono’, is a more stripped back affair which lets the pummelling 909 style percussion do most of the talking.

‘Yoohoo’/’Akebono’ is out on 23rd November.

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Horatio & Sebastian Eric
Alkhemia EP
Quanticman Records

6.5/10.0

While it might seem as if he’s almost emerged out of nowhere in recent times, the man they call Horatio has actually been busy working at his craft for years now, most notably as a result of his work on Desolat and his own label, Quanticman. It’s Quanticman for whom he delivers the goods once more on his latest, as he sides with Sebastien Eric for an EP that’s high on drama and quality vibes aplenty.

It’s the original in title form that’s first up. ‘’Alkhemia’’ is a highly atmospheric jam that glides at a pitched-back pace but enthrals thanks to its level of suspense that makes for a heady atmosphere. Twinkle-toed melodies abound, but it’s the consistent and relentless basskicks that cause most of the damage. Serbian producer Shoxy injects a new lease of life into the track as he puts a sporadic vocal line in there alongside a fervent sense of groove that’ll keep you locked in from the get-go.

Of the other originals, "Jargon’’ is a savvy slice of minimal-inclined house music that’s easy to love thanks to its many clicks and bells, while ‘’East Frantic’’ is easily the most dramatic and sweeping of all those on offer. Expect that one to soundtrack some big rooms especially, as its resounding percussion leads the way. A duo for whom we’re hoping to see a lot more in the future, this is expert stuff once more from the Quanticman Records camp.

Tracklist:
1. Alkhemia
2. Jargon
3. East Frantic
4. Alkhemia (Shoxy Remix)

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Long the industry standard, Pioneer's CDJs recently had an upgrade - or a strip down, depending on how you look at it.

Either way, as more and more jocks make the move to USB sticks or external mixing software, the Pioneer's XDJ-1000s do seem to make sense, and not just logistically. The new model is far more affordable for the average bedroom DJ, starting at a suggested retail price of about £829.00 (€1046,80) for one XDJ-1000, compared to the £1,499.00 ((€1892,83) price tag of a CDJ-2000 Nexus.

Operated by a 7-inch touchscreen with QWERTY-style keyboard for enhanced track searching, the XDJs have all the same looping, beat sync, cuing etc., controls that the Nexus models have.

One potential drawback noted by DJ Tech Tools is that as of now, the decks are only compatible with either USB, Recordbox or Serato. That means Traktor users may be waiting a while before the XDJs are compatable. 

Find out more about the XDJ-1000s in the introduction video below. 

[Via DJ Tech Tools]

The Olmeca Mixmag World DJ Sessions will take place in China, Colombia, Korea, Turkey, and South Africa. The first of 8 events in a global party movement, Cape Town is kicking things off with an exclusive party made for the Olmeca Tequila community. The World DJ Sessions bring together international artists and the best local talent for an event like nothing else. International firecracker making an impact on the new house and techno scene, Heidi, will be playing alongside local DJ/producers Culoe De Song, Plagiarhythm and Erefaan Pearce.

Dance, house, electronica, and dub maestro Culoe de Song, of whom we have already written much in the past and who continues to impress (including many mixes for Pulse Radio), will be performing at the event. Culoe is a Metro FM Music Awards Best Male Album 2014 for the LP "EXODUS" and recently released a new EP – read our article on the EP here.

You only have to visit her worldwide brand of Jackathon parties and or listen to her BBC Radio 1 show to experience Heidi’s passion for house and techno and her fiery nature. “It’s the way you bring it. If I stood there staring into a laptop and not looking at the crowd once, I could play all the hits and it would sound like shit because I wasn’t interested in it,” Heidi explained to the Independent newspaper in 2011, “I came from the dancefloor, I love dancing, it’s disappointing when you leave without a strong memory from the night, I want to finish it with an explosion.”

Each Olmeca Mixmag World DJ Session is live-streamed on Mixmag’s Youtube channel.

Era club has just released its video of the opening night of the club, which took place two months ago. This is an exceptional venue and a perfect space for the kick-off of the project.

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As part of Red Bull Studios new remix project, five producers in five studios around the globe will remix "Keep On Lying," from pop-vocalist Jessie Ware.

Along with remixers like Pional, Tokimonsta and Preditah, Nina Kraviz adds her personal touch to the track, and Red Bull Studios has provided behind the scenes footage of the Russian DJ and producer with Jessie in the studio.

In the video, Jesse remarks that Kraviz is the first female to remix her music, and Kraviz works her way through the song with a 303 and several other studio gadgets. Watch below.

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See more at jessieremixed.redbullstudios.com

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Various Artists
Chinese Whispers
Rumors

8.5/10

Israeli producer Guy Gerber is really riding the crest of a wave right now, with his work on his own Rumors label and his continuing Ibiza alliance endearing him to a whole new audience. In short, he specializes in the sort of crossover sound that many before him have based his career on, the main difference being that Gerber, quite frankly, like things to be of a slightly weirder and more off-kilter variety.

In that essence, his latest party-trick, a V/A on Rumors entitled Chinese Whispers, is a good idea of where he’s at, or at least where he’s at with the label. An expansive and diverse range of cuts linger throughout – characterized by moody strands of Martin Buttrich and Konrad Black’s ‘Siamese Connection’. Gerber has almost strongly endorsed the latter pair, and they don’t let the side down here.

Rhymos’ ‘Grey Table’ allows some light in, courtesy of a spiky series of melodic synths, before Chaim delivers something of a deep house future classic courtesy of ‘Too Dark For You’, a track that could well belong to Derrick Carter’s back catalogue. Hunter:Game’s ‘Squares’ is almost typical Gerber – cheeky, fun, melodic and with a hint of progressive and hypnotic motifs thrown in for good measure.

Clarian’s ‘Because We Are Strangers’ sees the release go down a trippy and druggy path that’s hard not to be embroiled by. Full of menace and twists aplenty, it’s a suitable voyage to the depths of house if nothing else. Sow Wild Oats’ ‘Aftermath’ is indicative of Bruno Pronsato’s stark minimalism, before Vonda 7 takes us back on track with ‘Epiphany’; a track that’s sure to raise the roof like few others here. Really exceptional and the one undoubted track that’s sure to have genuine house heads reaching for the sky. Closing is the sounds of Mario J, who delivers another atmospheric bomb thanks to ‘Do It All’. Weighty and sparse, it’s a fine indication of the diversity that lingers throughout Rumors’ latest. Chinese Whispers? You better believe it.

Tracklisting

01. Konrad Black & Martin Buttrich - Siamese Connection
02. Rhymos - Grey Table
03. Chaim feat Metial Derazone - Too Dark For You
04. Hunter:Game - Squares
05. Clarian - Before We Are Strangers Again
06. Sow Wild Oats - Aftermath
07. Vonda 7 - Epiphany
08. Mario J - Do It All

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The always-fabulous Queen of Techno, Nicole Moudaber, is back in New York this weekend closing out her five-city warehouse tour, ‘MoodRAW.’ She will be accompanied by Skin and Joel Mull on Saturday, November 15th.

The idea behind ‘MoodRAW’ is straightforward: strip away the busy aesthetic of traditional clubbing and go back-to-basics with an intimate venue, a dark room and a powerful sound system. When describing the party, Moudaber states, “My warehouse tour is going to be a ‘real’ experience, nothing shiny about it, just you, me and the music. This is what I grew up with and I want to recreate it and bring it to my fans. Just keeping it raw and real.”

Moudaber has been unstoppable lately. She launched her MOOD Records imprint in January 2013 and, along with numerous remixes and a collaboration with Carl Cox, she has been featured in The New York Times, the New Yorker and as DJ Times March 2014 cover story.

So far, ‘MoodRAW’ has hit London, Montreal and Chicago. We are happy to announce that we are giving away a pair of tickets to the Brooklyn. Enter below – it’s easy! In a few short words, tell us about your favorite Nicole Moudaber moment – it could be a track, a party, whatever you want, just be creative! This party is going to be a deep and dark adventure you won’t want to miss.

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Want to hear something scary? We're halfway through this decade already! Oh how time flies, especially when you've got great music to listen to.

Fact Magazine have reminded us of just how much great music has been released in the last five years with their '100 Best Tracks Of The Decade So Far', which includes plenty of indie, pop, bass music, hip-hop and of course dance music. 

So which cut did they rate as #1? None other than 'Wut' by Girl Unit from the infamous Night Slugs label. Controversial? Perhaps to some. It's a great track, but does it warrant best track of the decade so far status?

Check out the top ten tracks below and FACT's full list of 100 here. Let us know what you think, as well as what you're favourite track of the decade so far is.

10. Skepta - ‘That’s Not Me’ (ft. JME)
09. Andres - New 4 U
08. MSSINGO - XE2
07. THE-DREAM - Yamaha
06. Mosca - Bax
05. Hannah Diamond - Pink and Blue
04. Future - Turn On The Lights
03. DJ Rashad - Let It Go
02. Blawan - Getting Me Down
01. Girl Unit - Wut

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If there's one thing you can count on, it's that a conversation with Seth Troxler is never going to be boring.

On the eve of his Australian tour we chew the fat with the RA voted #1 DJ on the planet about delightful topics such as EDM vs the underground, politics, the infamous Burning Man incident that went down this year, and, naturally, serial killers.

Strap yourself in...

Pulse: Hey Seth. Seth Troxler: Yo what’s up big Henraaaay?! Or should I say, Oh Henry.

Ah, like the chocolate bar? Exactly. You ever had one of those before? In bed maybe? I’m in bed right now, Henry, and I am actually touching myself.

It’s pretty late here. I really should be in bed too. Then we could have been in bed at the same time…touching ourselves. It would have been perfect. Just imagine, we could have had the Skype camera on. Then you could have screenshot us in bed.

I’d put it straight onto snapchat. In which city are you lying in bed? London, where I live. Well it’s where I keep my stuff, I’m not sure if I actually live here. I inhabit a dimension far, far away in a galaxy you only know from movie credits like Star Wars.

You said a few years back that you moved to London because you think that’s where the best parties are. Do you still feel that way? I dunno, I just really love the vibe here, it’s tight. It does rain a lot, but I love the vibe, it suits me. A lot of my friends have moved to Barcelona, but London’s the place for me. I’ve also got my restaurants here…and everyone speaks English.

How did you go at the ADE Cookery School this year? I was actually a judge there this year. I’m three-time champion of the cookery school and I think people were just sick of me being good at everything, so I decided to step back, take a breather and let someone else win a year. And if they can win two more times then I’ll come back and absolutely destroy them.

Who won this year? Kölsch. Like the beer.

What was his winning dish? He’s from Copenhagen and he made some weird Nordic type fare. It was a little bit bland, but it looked really good. It definitely had the most technique involved. He almost lost to this German girl who made this vegetarian dish, but no veggie dish is going to win. Not on my watch, brother!

So there’s this club that’s apparently going to open in your home city of Detroit by the guy who owns Tresor in Berlin. Yeah I heard about that. I think it’s a cool idea and it would be amazing if it worked. I don’t know if there’s really a market for it…but I’ll play there.

You’ve been quite outspoken this year in the whole ‘EDM vs underground’ debate and you believe they’re two completely different scenes. I was speaking to Sasha recently and he seems to share your view. I asked him whether or not he thought that eventually the kids in America who are into EDM will start to dig a little deeper and discover more obscure music. He wasn’t so sure. What do you think? Yeah I do think there will be a trickle down effect. Mass marketed EDM did bring in a lot of young 12 year-old kids who will hopefully one day get older and realise, wow this music fucking sucks. But they’ll also realize, OK I like dancing and I like electronic music and then they’ll find cool stuff. Or maybe they’ll find Gorgon City or whatever next level shit there is, and then hopefully give in to elitist, underground dance music [laughs].

But I do believe that our scenes are completely separate and should remain separate because our communities and end goals are completely different. To be honest I don’t think any of us want to be involved with them, even though there’s plenty of them who want to seem credible to us…but they never will be. So I’m just like, let’s stop playing games and acting like we should be involved with each other. You do your thing, we’ll do ours and we’ll call it a day. And please don’t ever mention yourselves in the context of real dance music. It would be so much better if they could just come clean and call themselves a pop act – they’re entertainers who make pop music. I didn’t get into dance music to hear it on the radio. I fucking hate the radio. The pay to play system goes against everything I stand for.

You hooked up with Art Department on their new track ‘Cruel Intentions’. How did that come about? Well we’re friends…and I think that’s the whole story. [laughs] No they called me and I was in New York and they asked if I could lay down some vocals for their track. We didn’t even meet up, we weren’t even in the same country!

The magic of the internet. You guys are quite magical. There was this Pulse article about me at Burning Man - I thought it was quite funny, even though it was only partially true. But I was wondering how you guys magically got the information from Burning Man to the internet so fast? That’s what astounded me.

Are you talking about the Diplo/Skrillex/Robot Heart incident? Yeah. I thought the vibe was horrible and I don’t stand for anything that Robot Heart believes in and who they are. But it was Jamie [Jones] and his friends who weren’t allowed on the bus, but he played anyway. Earlier in the night I got on the bus and the guy from Robot Heart was really rude to me…see they have a thousand DJs who that want to play there, and Craig Richards and I were like, “Yeah well we’re the ones who don’t.” And then we left, because they’re obnoxious assholes and I don’t have time for that.

Here’s another story for you, cause I know that Pulse is into the gossip. Later that week Jonny White [Art Department] dislocated his shoulder trying to retrieve a backpack off the bus because it’s completely unsafe. So a bigger story there for you.

Yeah…that’s a juicy one. To go back to your question; we got the information from someone who was at the Burn who left early. A well known DJ who wanted to remain anonymous. No doubt he was pretty messed up when he was there so… Yeah it’s kind of funny though because everyone thinks I’m Jamie. So maybe he was there to see Jamie play and then thought he saw me instead. Even though we look nothing alike. It’s all good though, he’s a friend of mine. I mean maybe if someone thought I was….

Richie Hawtin. Yeah, imagine if I got mistaken for Rich.

So you’re heading to Australia. Heading to O-Z! 

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What are you psyched most about for your visit, besides playing? Hmmm…playing is like whatever. But my good friend lives there and I get to hang out with him and get drunk. We’re gonna go to Hamilton Island and do some posh vacation shit. I’m really looking forward to that, I’m going to make a holiday out of it. DJing is actually just a vessel for me to hang out with my friends.

That’s a good cover. I’ve always thought DJing would be a great cover for a serial killer. No one would ever know, and you’d get to be in a different city every time. You could kill someone and then just go to the airport. It’d be great.

I read this ‘fun fact’ somewhere once and it said: Did you know you walk past a serial killer at least six times in your life? You know Adelaide has the highest amount of serial killers per capita in the world.

Are you serious? Yeah…that’s a ‘fun fact’ I discovered.

I think we may have just found the headline for this interview. Seth Troxler’s quasi-obsession with serial killers? I’ve thought about becoming a serial killer because I hate American politicians, but I don’t have the means to kill people. But if I was a serial killer I’d take out so many conservatives. So many politicians are ruining the world and I just wish someone would kill them and make the world better in just a few days.

Are you familiar with Russell Brand? Yeah I love Russell Brand.

He seems to be feeling that same kind of dissent people have about politics at the moment. Although personally I’m not too sure about his methods; he’s encouraging people not to vote at all. I don’t believe in not voting because in America we have a two party system and one is definitely more cunty than the other. I hate Republicans and Conservatives, so even though the Democrats aren’t like the best, they’re a lot better than the other option. I think people not voting is why the world is so fucked up. Conservatives don’t even believe that global warming is real, they don’t believe in gun control, it’s ridiculous. They’re so out of touch with reality and the basic needs of society and their sole motive is capital gains to the rich. I think if you don’t vote and allow them to take over the government, then you’re a bigger problem than them.

Well we better leave it there so we don’t disappear down the politics wormhole. What are you gonna do now, stay in bed? I’m gonna stay in bed and get laid, ‘cause this shit is tight! I’m joking, there’s no one here.

Seth Troxler 2014 Australian Tour Dates
14.11.14 - Adelaide, Sugar
15.11.14 - Gold Coast, Soaked Pool Party
21.11.14 - Perth, Villa Nightclub
22.11.14 - Sydney, Lost Disco (afternoon) [BUY TICKETS]
22.11.14 - Melbourne, Platform 1
23.11.14 - Murray Riverina, Strawberry Fields (afternoon)
23.11.14 - Brisbane, Alfred & Constance

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Premiesku
More 4 EP
Apollonia

8.5/10

As a duo, Livio and Roby have certainly seen their share of success over the years. On the road, they steadily make the rounds with an enviable diary at hotspots like Ibiza, Berlin, London, and Miami. And in the studio, their releases see regular appearances on labels like Cecille, Saved, VIVa, and Rockets & Ponies. Though as the trio Premiesku – a live-hybrid group formed with less well-known yet equally talented friend George G – success seems to have so far come in waves. But in the last few months that all seems to be changing, as the release of this summer’s “Pe Dos” EP and this most recent “More 4” on Apollonia’s imprint have lead up to their much looked forward to 8 track release on Desolat, due out December 8th.

It’s easy to see why Apollonia snapped up “More 4”, and probably did so as soon as they heard the EP’s title track. It’s a peak time tension builder from the off – a squelching, compressed, off-kilter melody giving the feeling that something mischievous is just around the corner, which of course, there is. Skipping hats shuffle in, urging a jacking bassline forward, breaking to sultry, mysterious vocals and a low-slung synth that pushes "More 4" ever higher until the pressure is almost unbearable, begging for release. I was flashed straight back to the daylight hours of Apollonia’s stunning opening party performance at Amnesia Ibiza this year.

Both “REAL” and “Despre Ei” keep things more relaxed, the former bouncing along nicely with an upbeat feel, cutting into an infectious scratching rhythm as the melody floats around you, eventually doubling up, adding just the right amount of energy and tension toward the middle mark. It’s perfect for those “in between” moments on the dance floor when you just want to smile and take it all in.

Finally there’s “Despre Ei”, the deepest of the three tracks on the EP. Using a clean hat to maneuver things forward and backed by atmospheric vocals that float in and out of perception, the bass kicks low and loose as a knocking rhythm urges you to groove along. The track comes to a deviously crafty crescendo at the 5-minute mark, cluing listeners in as to exactly what the trio was after with this trip. My only wish is that it stretched on slightly longer.

Along with being a supremely well-rounded package, “More 4” once again showcases the trio’s immaculate attention to detail. There’s an incredible amount going on in the background of these tracks, yet things never feel cluttered or overdone. Even the tiniest of noises seem to serve a purpose, though most details will fly right past the average listener. But that’s not why they exist. Just like creating their own gear when what’s available isn’t up to their standards, it’s simply Premiesku’s way of doing things exactly how they see fit.

Tracklist:
1. More 4
2. REAL
3. Despre Ei

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On 29 November long-serving nightclub Truth, widely regarded as an institution, marks their impressive 15-year milestone. The club presents an unmatched line-up that includes 5 top-rated international guests as well as the crème-de-la-crème of the local scene, bringing their best to 5 dancefloors.
Last week the club announced the five international acts: Stimming Live (Diynamic/Germany); Lake People Live (Permanent Vacation/Germany); Anna (Kraftek/Brasil), Dashdot (OFF Recordings/Brasil) and Thrillseekers (Adjusted music/UK).

Over the years, Truth has reinvented itself many times by hosting some of the most innovative artists in the world including Richie Hawtin, Hot Since 82, Yousef, Justin Martin, Paul Van Dyk, Simon Patterson, David August, Pleasurekraft, Showtek, and many more names on a long list of acts who have thrilled Johannesburg’s devoted clubbing contingent over the years.

Stimming
His understated yet masterfully executed production has led critics to tag his music as “intelligent club music”. With his deep rhythms, clean sounds, epic breakdowns and atmospheric build-ups, Stimming has crafted his own distinct sound— a sound that has established him as the scene's most exciting talents in recent years.
Dashdot
Electronic music’s global renaissance in the last couple of years has been led in Latin America by Brazil and Dashdot members Felipe Flora and AndreGuarda represent a new generation of DJs who have elevated Brazil’s electronic pedigree.
Anna
Anna, who exploded onto the scene, is very comfortable in the producer's chair. She has been releasing on some of the scene’s most consistent labels - including Turbo Recordings, Click Records, Tronic, Kraftek, Witty Tunes, Bla Bla and Toolroom Records.
Lake People Live
Rooted in the depths of melancholic electronica and paired with a longstanding techno past, it’s hardly surprising that this now solo house project’s “Point” EP on Krakatau not only found its way to Dixon's Boiler Room set but also to numerous record bags.
Thrillseekers
As one of the main players within the trance scene for well over a decade now and producer of some of the biggest tunes to grace clubland, the DJ producer and remixer who has worked with the likes of Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Chicane and a host of others has been at the forefront of the trance genre since the release in 1998 of his critically acclaimed track, "Synaesthesia (Fly Away)".

TERRACE
Whitey D'vine
Phat Jack
Jullian Gomes
Murgatroyd & Kostakis *Live
STIMMING *Live (Diynamic / GERMANY)
Pimp Squad

UPSTAIRS
D'Ritmo
Rob Toca (CPT)
LAKE PEOPLE *Live (Permanent Vacation / GERMANY),
Lady M (CPT)
Brad S.

BASEMENT
Morgan
Stefan Viljoen
THRILLSEEKERS (Adjusted music / UK)
Lostly
Richard Santana

INSIDE
Keren Onay
Vimo
DASHDOT (OFF Recordings / BRAZIL)
Kyle Watson
Trademarc

COURTYARD
Metro Ticket
Andi Dill
ANNA (Kraftek / Brazil)
Sound Sensible

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October saw just about every DJ, promoter, journalist and fan of dance music descend on the beautiful city of Amsterdam for one of the biggest industry conferences and electronic music festivals in the world, the Amsterdam Dance Event. 

Pulse Radio spent five glorious days at ADE soaking up all the sights, sounds, people and parties it had to offer. But we couldn't be everywhere, and memories fade.

Luckily, the fine folks at ADE put together a memory-inducing aftermovie with highlights from parties big and small, and quotes from several of the industry's top players. Watch below, and check out what some of the most played tracks at this year's festival were here. 

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