UK beatsmith Jon Hopkins' new LP 'Immunity' has been well received across the board and is receiving rave reviews (check our own write up here). Off the back of the release Hopkins is heading off on a tour of the UK, Europe and a touch of the USA during August, September and October (see dates below).

To coincide with the live show tour, the producer has shared a new remix of his collaboration with electro-pop outfit Purity Ring, the track 'Amenamy'. Have a listen below.

Jon Hopkins 2013 Tour Dates:
Fri. July 19 - Gente, BE @ 10 Days Off Festival
Fri. Aug. 16 - Berlin, DE @ Berghain
Sat. Aug. 17 - Wales, UK @ Green Man Festival
Fri. Aug. 23 - Katowice, PL @ Nowa Musyka
Sat Aug 24 - Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
Tue. Aug. 27 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre w/ Purity Ring
Wed. Aug. 28 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre w/ Purity Ring
Fri. Aug. 30 - Colonia Condesa, MX @ AM Local
Sat. Aug. 31 - New York, NY @ MOMA PS1 Warmup w/ Cajmere, Liars, Lil Silva, IO Echo, Miles
Sat. Aug. 31 - Brooklyn, NY @ Verboten
Sun. Sep. 1 - Montreal, QC @ Le Belmont @ Société Des Arts Technologies w/ Moderat
Fri. Sep. 6 - Isle of Wight, UK @ Bestival
Sat. Sep. 14 - Bozen, IT @ Transart Festival
Wed. Sep. 18 - Toulouse, FR @ La Dynamo
Thu. Sep. 19 - Nimes, FR @ Marsatac Festival
Fri. Sep. 20 - Nantes, FR @ Scopitone
Sat. Sep. 21 - London, UK @ Koko
Tue. Sep. 24 - Manchester, UK @ Gorilla
Fri. Sep. 27 - Amsterdam, NL @ Leisure System
Sat. Sep. 28 - Brussels, BE @ Bozar Electronic Arts Festival
Wed. Oct. 23 - Graz, AU @ Elevate Festival
Fri. Oct. 25 - Bergen, NO @ Ekko Festival
Thu. Oct. 26 - Munich, DE @ Ritournelle

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Chinese Laundry and Pulse Radio are once again giving you the chance to win double passes to the iconic Sydney club this weekend, and as usual, there is a lineup with plenty for you to sink your teeth into.

The Mane Event on Friday features a very special guest in the way of Sampology, the Brisbane boy whose skills behind the turntables have seen him in demand from Sydney to Scotland. Also along for the ride are party aficionados The Mane Thing and bass purveyor Brooklyn Zoo; resistance to the dance floor is futile.

Meanwhile, Saturday features a killer double bill of Frenchman Yuksek and Guy J who will be laying down a 3 hour set in the Cave in support of his recent Balance Compilation launch. With more techno and house than you could hope to stuff into one evening, there will also be support from the likes of Offtapia to keep the vibes strong.

To score yourself a double pass to one of the two massive nights below, email us here with your name and the event you wish to attend. Winners will be notified by email on Friday 19th June by 6pm. Good luck! 

Friday 19th July Full Lineup
Sampology (DJ Set)
The Mane Thing
Brooklyn Zoo
Ra Bazaar
Cheap Lettus
Jack Bailey
Major Roar
Samuel Jackin
Peple Panic
Tu-Kind

Saturday 20th July Full Lineup
Yuksek (France)
Guy J (Israel)
Offtapia
Stoney Roads DJs
Sydney Be Heard DJs
Club Junque
Damien Osbourne
Leoch
Fingers
King Lee
Brothers Grimm

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Carl Craig
Masterpiece
Ministry of Sound

The reverence in which Detroit techno is held is often misplaced; the city in which the Belleville Three started a localised strand of electronic music that had previously gestated in Europe has matured beyond a genre but also a concept. ‘Detroit’ is not used geographically but adjectively, often in a respectful description of a sound that has some sort of electronic honesty.

By and large, the concept of Detroit techno is ascribed by some to be tantamount to a religion, bound by a place and a generation that we will never see again; Atkins, May and Saunderson are worshipped as demigods while Hood, Craig and Mills could be considered as high priests. But as proven by Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier and Luke Slater, Detroit techno isn’t confined to its city limits but reflective of music’s fluid nature. Masterpiece, created by Carl Craig is not a typical compilation mix-CD, but more akin to something which might fill the gaps in what any techno fan could mistakenly believe to be the heart and soul of Detroit techno.

Across three discs (a rarity today given the rise of the digital format), Masterpiece shares three important facets of Carl Craig; his djing, his past and his creative undercurrent are hinted by the names of each individual disc; Aspiration, Inspiration and Meditation.

Aspiration reflects the experience that could ordinarily be encountered when seeing Carl Craig in club-mode. Contributions from Kyle Hall, Huxley and Loco Dice feature early, while the back end of the mixed disc includes highlights from Tom Trago, Ben Sims and the awesome Moodymann remix of Rick Wilhite’s Drums Patterns & Memories.

Inspiration is without a doubt the highlight of the three discs, as the selection of tracks have been chose to reveal what has driven Carl Craig as an artist and producer. One would not consider that Nate Dogg could ever possibly feature on a Carl Craig release, or even on Ministry of Sound which has published Masterpiece, but tracks by The Temptations, Muddy Waters and Erykah Badu highlight that soul, blues and rap have all contributed to Carl Craig’s musical development. This is supplemented by the esoteric (Moritz von Oswald’s Cocoon Dark Dub and the nu-jazz Mira by Melody Gardot) the atmospheric (Noah’s Ark by David Lynch) and the classic (Kevin Saunderson’s Feel The Mood under pseudonym E-Planet into Derrick May’s Icon).

The final disc, Meditation, is six tracks of organic movement that removes Carl Craig from being a mere producer into pure musical composition. Whilst it is not something that would usually grab a Detroit techno fiend, Meditation demonstrates that the limits of Carl Craig’s talents are not so easily identified. Carl Craig contemporary Jeff Mills frequently performs with an orchestra, although Meditation brings an intimacy that envelops the listener and rewards an open mind.

A card-carrying, paid up member of the Detroit techno fan alliance should consider owning Masterpiece. It may enlighten as to who Carl Craig musically is, or it could bring surprise and disappointment that there is more to C2 than a fist-pumping, aural explosion. Yet, Masterpiece serves as an example that the ‘sound’ of Detroit techno isn’t something that is sonically definable; it is a crucible of elements and influences that have evolved into what techno is today, and Carl Craig’s own story of how he got here.

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Fuzzy and Pulse Radio are teaming up to give you and 3 friends the chance to head off to one of the very first Listen Out parties this year in either Sydney, Perth, Melbourne or Brisbane, where you'll be able to catch the likes of Disclosure, Duke Dumont, Miguel Campbell and many more.

Entering is easy - simply follow the prompts in the Punchtab competition below. The more options you choose the better your chances are of winning! Entries close on Wednesday July 31st, with the winner announced at 5pm on Thursday August 1st.

Listen Out 2013 Lineup:
Disclosure (Live)
Azealia Banks
Tnght (Live)
Duke Dumont
Alunageorge
Classixx (Live)
Miguel Campbell
John Talabot (Live)
Just Blaze
Rüfüs
Touch Sensitive
Laura Jones
and many more...

Listen Out 2013 Dates & Venues:
28.09.13 - Centennial Park, Sydney
29.09.13 - Ozone Reserve, Perth
05.10.13 - Observatory Precinct, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
06.10.13 - Cultural Forecourt, Southbank, Brisbane

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Nick Clegg - leader of the Liberal Democrats and one half of the supposed British coalition government - has nominated Ministry of Sound's founder James Palumbo for a peerage in the House of Lords.

James Palumbo started Ministry of Sound in 1991 in Elephant & Castle, South London, opening the club without an alcohol license and inadvertently being the first nightclub to open. It's been reported that Palumbo - a life long supporter of the Lib Dems - has donated £500,000 to the party and even let the Lib Dems use the nightclub as their party headquarters during the last mayoral election.

Palumbo is expected to be on the new list of peers to enter the House of Lords, which will be announced over the next two weeks. 

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Global house hero Cassy steps up to mix the next outing of the seminal fabric mix series now in its 71st edition.

As a DJ, Cassy has proven herself time and again throughout her career, currently holding down residencies at some of the best clubs on the planet including Panoramabar in Berlin, Trouw in Amsterdam, Rex Club in Paris, and Output in NYC. Her musical background is steeped in history, raised on a diet of jazz and classical music in Vienna, a city with as  rich musical pedigree as her own.

Fabric 71 (which will be released on August 19th) presents a snapshot into Cassy's sound, which is built around being an experienced selector and crate digger. Her 17 track offering includes cuts by Basic Soul Unit, Italo Johnson, Benjamin Damage and many more. This one's a keeper.

Cassy will launch fabric 71 at fabric on Saturday 17th August, alongside Craig Richards, Basic Soul Unit (Live) and more.

TRACKLIST:
 
01        Arttu feat. Diamondancer - Tune In [Clone Royal Oak]
02        Kuumba Project - Black Thoughts (Tribal Mix) [Psychostasia]
03        Livio Imrprota - Mare010 [Housewax]
04        Norm Talley - Tell Me (Late Night Creeper Mix) [Thema]
05        Italo Johnson - A1 [Italo Johnson]
06        Alex Cortex - Oh Yeah [Killekill House Trax]
07        Freestyle Man - Meeting At Dawn [Wazi Wazi]
08        Basic Soul Unit - Basic Necessity [New Kanada]
09        John Talabot - When The Past Was Present (Pachanga Boys Blue Remix) [Permanent Vacation]
10        Basic Soul Unit - For Some [New Kanada]
11        Affie Yusuf - Bring You Techno [Killekill House Trax]
12        Losoul - Brain Of Glass [Playhouse]
13        Marco Zenker - Landwehr [Ilian Tape]
14        Emptyset - Completely Gone [Caravan]
15        Benjamin Damage - 010x [50 Weapons]
16        Adam Marshall - Thelon (Todd Sines Mix) [New Kanada]
17        Duster Valentine - (My Back Is) Against The Wall [Rush Hour]
 
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A true innovator of the scene, someone who has not subscribed to the idea of a predictable path in the world of dance music and broken the mould with his own approach and productions. Charles Webster Selling 200 000 albums whilst managing not to be labelled a sell-out is an achievement that deserves the tip-of-the-hat. House Masters Webster is an intimate collection of the producers work over the years and will be released on 25th August 2013. 

The compilation will be comprised of 22 productions and remixes from Charles Webster with an additional 14 tracks included on the digital version – most of the work on the compilation is un-released material with brand new re-edits and remixes.

To name of a few of the tracks on the compilation, they would include the new version of Furry Phreaks ‘Lament For A Dead Computer Part 1’, Webster & Cathy Batistessa ‘I Am The Sun’, Webster’s ‘Forget The Past’ and Jullian Gomes featuring Bobby ‘Love Song 28’. 

A very well respected musician/producer as the consistency he demonstrates is nothing less than inspiring. Here is the track listing of the compilation due out in August.

TRACKLIST CD1: 

01. Charles Webster ‘I Understand You’ (Original) 

02. Furry Phreaks ‘Soothe’ (CW’s Defected Remix) 

03. Presence ‘Better Day’ (Original Vocal Mix) [never previously available digitally] 

04. Charles Webster ‘Look Back’ (Charles Webster Live Mix) [brand new compilation exclusive] 

05. Charles Webster featuring Shana Halligan ‘Give Me More’ (Charles Webster’s ‘Much More’ Mix [brand new compilation exclusive] 

06. Furry Phreaks ‘Lament For A Dead Computer Part 1′ (2013 Re-Edit) 

07. Furry Phreaks featuring Terra Deva ‘Want Me’ (Like Water) (Charles Webster Club Mix 1) 

08. Charles Webster ‘Forget The Past’ (Charles Webster’s Memory Mix) [brand new compilation exclusive] 

09. Presence ‘My Baby’ (Bouncing Mix) [never previously available digitally] 

10. Furry Phreaks ‘Gonna Find A Way’ (Re-Edit) 

11. Presence ‘Gettin Lifted’ [never previously available digitally] 

TRACKLIST CD2:                                                         

01. Jullian Gomes featuring Bobby ‘Love Song 28′ (Charles Webster Live Mix) [brand new compilation exclusive] 

02. Charles Webster & Cathy Batistessa ‘I Am The Sun’ (Charles Webster 2013 Recalibration) [brand new compilation exclusive] 

03. Charles Webster ‘I’m Falling’ (Charles Webster’s Vibe Mix) [brand new compilation exclusive] 

04. Pirahnahead & Diviniti ‘(Just Like) A Dream’ (Charles Webster’s Deep Dream Vocal) 

05. Sekouba Bambino ‘Decourage (Charles Webster’s Full On Vocal Mix) 

06. Black Coffee featuring Thiwe ‘Crazy’ (Charles Webster’s Crazier Mix) [brand new compilation exclusive] 

07. Chieko Chinbara featuring Josh Milan ‘Just Like Love’ (Charles Webster vocal mix) [brand new compilation exclusive] 

08. Ethnic Heritage Ensemble ‘Running In the Streets’ (Charles Webster Mix One) 

09. Songstress ‘See Line Woman’ (Presence Mix) 

10. A Reminiscent Drive ‘Two Sides To Every Story’ (Charles Webster’s Love From San Francisco Mix) 

11. DJ Boom ‘Kinda Kickin’ (Original Mix) 

H-Foundation & David Durango
Paint It Black
Supplement Facts (Release: 15/07/2013)

The recently reformed H-Foundation have been making quite the splash over the last few months, exciting long-time fans with their comeback and winning over new fans in the process by retaining their raw, stripped-back West Coast house vibes from the early 2000s but injecting them with contemporary European techy flavour. On Paint It Black, the duo team up with equally seasoned David Durango for two classy cuts of deep, chugging goodness.

Surface is tailor-made for dark rooms with low ceilings and crowds that don’t mess around and just want to dance. A driving, stabby bassline and precise percussive grooves propel the track and give it that unmistakable H-Foundation “roll’, while Durango’s input becomes clear once the quirky effects, warbled vocals and haunting synths make an appearance. It’s an interesting meeting of sounds that on paper might sound incongruous, but it definitely works once Surface pounds out of the speakers.

On the flip, Canvas takes a deeper approach. A sultry, slow-burning tech house jam, Canvas shines thanks to it warm, funky chords, breathy vocal samples and shuffly hi-hat rhythms. Every now and then the chords will burst out of the mix thanks to some handy filter work, which adds a sense of dynamism and fluidity to the track without killing its hypnotic, inviting groove.

Paint It Black is a great collaboration which highlights each of its contributor’s strengths and plays up to them.  

Listen the Paint It Black EP below.

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Since the reveal of Mad Decent Block Party’s line-up, there has been quite a bit of interest in who the hell Jack U is? Well, Jack U is the superstar duo who is Skrillex and Diplo together. That really is a surprising addition to the already impressive line-up for the Mad Decent Block Party and one wonders what sort of tunes these two will be playing together at the event. We will find out soon enough as on the 19th July 2013 in Calgary they will reveal the sound of this alliance. 

Although the hotshot duo is a little surprising, these two DJ/Producers are no strangers to each other at all. They have recently been discussing social media and electronic music at the International Music Summit together as well earlier this year debuted a Youtube video channel together alongside turntablist A-Trak. ‘POTATO’ which is the Youtube channel will be used as a platform to reveal original content in both the video and audio premieres – they claim we’ll never look at music the same way again! 

Exit festival is without a doubt, one of the coolest and most unique festivals in the world, and this year we came back with more than just a hangover. In our latest audio chat from the Serbian-based anti-facism bash, we caught up with German Dj/producer and Break New Soil label boss Gregor Tresher. 

We caught up with the talented Frankfurt based artist backstage before he took to the stage with fellow techno heavyweights Jeff Mells and Pan Pot, to find out what he thought of Exit, music and trying to travel without a passport. Listen to the charming techno DJ's anecdotes in the Pulse player above. 

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The Sprite Uncontainable Talent Search is back in search for Hip Hop’s best in three criteria: Emcees, Dancers and Graffiti. The next Sprite star will be judged and deemed the winner according to three names who have been selected as the official judges for the event. They are Mernoly P. Simba, Sizwe “Reason” Moeketsi and Falko.

Falko, a highly experienced graffiti artist is regarded as an integral part of the foundation and development of South Africa’s graffiti scene. Falko created a platform in South Africa for aspiring writers. Simba, from Masters of Rhythm is widely recognised as the founder of the New School Street Dancing in South Africa and finally Reason, who has collaborated with many of South Africa’s prominent Hip-Hop artists such as AKA and Proverb.

The judges say that the motivation for accepting the positions as judge had a lot to do with the fact that they will not only be judges, but will have the opportunity to mentor individuals at a mentor workshop on the 7th and 8th of August, which is something many in the industry do not get a chance to do. The workshop’s space will be filled with the top 12 semi-finalists who will be announced on the 27 July. 

This campaign of 2013 will include a trip to the USA for the top 3 contestants who will no doubt have the experience of a lifetime. Navigate your way to the Official Sprite Hip Hop Website to find out more. 

Alex Niggemann's Aeon imprint is set to release its second offering, this time courtesy of Italian upstart Francys, which you can stream exclusively below. 

Memories, which is due for release on vinyl format on Monday, 22 July (and digital on the 29th), will see the young Italian producer coming correct with three original tracks (plus a Marco Resmann remix) in the shape of Universal Language, Memories and The Fall.

Aeon's first release, Niggemann's Just A Little, featuring Jonny Cruz, served as a solid statement of intent for the German label and this follow up shows more of the same high quality. Cehck it out in the player above for yourself.

Tracklist
A Francys - Universal Language (Original Mix)
B1 Francys - Memories (Original Mix)
B2 Francys - Memories (Marco Resmann Remiix)
Digital exclusive Francys - The Fall (Original Mix)

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Soundcrash have announced they will be bringing Actress and Shangaan Electro to London's Oval Space this October.

The Werk Discs and underground electronic music figurehead Actress, who will be performing live, has earned the title of one of the UK's most respected producers and talent spotter, responsible for launching the careers of pioneering electronic artists such as Zomby, Starkey and Disrupt. He will be sharing the stage with South African record label mogul Nozinja, the man responsible for contemporary music/dance phenomenon Shangaan Electro,plus the rest of the Shangaan Electro outfit. Their modern take on the makeshift, DIY Shangaan music scene replaces traditional instrumentation with midi-keyboard sounds and rave samples, driven by four to the floor beats.

This is shaping up to be an unmissable event for anyone interested in the most underground, rave tinged side of electronic music. Tickets will undoubtedly move quickly for this, so get yours now to avoid disappointment.

Actress and Shangaan Electro
Oval Space
Friday, 18 October

Line Up
Actress
Shangaan Electro
Plus Special Guests

Tickets 

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As the summer unfolds in Ibiza, parties, people and resurging hits have begun to filter back into the white stretches of sand, the luxurious new bars, and of course, the glorious walls of the island's infamous clubs. But so far this year, it's felt like there's been something lacking. That bit of sparkle, the buzz and magic that makes the island remain an attractive prospect for fans of dance and club culture hasn't quite reached its usual fever point.  This was the case up until last Tuesday, however, when Ibiza got the kick up the ass that it's needed all summer - the big happy Buddha himself, Carl Cox, rocked up with The Revolution opening party.

With Coxy's legendary Tuesday night parties at Space now in their 12th year, it's clear that he's still got his fingers on the pulse when it comes to musical selection. With a multi-national audience spanning age and style, last Tuesday's opening party had all the right ingredients for a successful party - a great mix of patrons, a quality space and enough anticipation to cause a veritable buzz in the run up to the opening party.The buzz for Tuesdays opening had been hyped up over the past few weeks with Coxy's face popping around the island in the form of masks, and "Oh Yes…Oh Yes" signs were seen held up in pride and anticipation of the king's return at many of the big events. You know when the Carl Cox crew are in town as the islands promo steps up a notch and one of the faithfuls are never more then ten feet away from you.

Unlike the rest of the world, Ibiza dwellers don't tend to follow a schedule dictated by the days of the week. Instead, people refer to their days by the nights they frequent, so while the rest of the world sees Mondays as the dreaded start to a long, harsh week, we refer to it as DC10 or Cocoon. Sundays are usually reserved for We love, Fridays it's Music On, but once mid-July rolls around, Tuesdays on this magical island mean one thing only - one of the globe's most respected, long-serving and trusting DJs in the world.

Future Disco's Sean Brosnan kicked off proceedings with some of the finest house bombs around as the crowd steadily multiplied and people got in the groove. Following him was Maxxi Soundsystem, who took it up a notch and set the tone for what was to come through a mix of etheral sounds and familiar, '90s tinged beats. As the chunky disco house sound makes a return to dance music proper, many of the Ibiza revelers can't seem to get enough of it, perfectly reflected at the Revolution as the room began to cramp up as the timbres and bars were cranked out.

Space's main room is considered a mecca of clubbing, partly due to the custom-tweaked FunktionOne's ability to carry you closer to the booth, as if literally riding the sound waves. Nic Fanciulli had started ripping through the speakers with some deep, chuggy house numbers, before Dubfire brought his warped &  funky brand of flatline techno, taking the crowds through a twisting journey and suitably priming them nicely for the evening's headliner.

Meanwhile, the covered terrace was on top form as DC-10 queen and Carl Cox Revolution first timer Tania Vulcano kept the vibe subdued and dirty, blending a sweet and sassy mix of chunky and straight up techno. DJ Sneak then helmed the decks, with pure, unashamed funky and jackin' house that kept booties shaking and popping all set long.

Finally it was Cox's turn, notching it up with his raging brand of electro tinged, rip roaring techno, grabbing the mic in pure Coxy fashion, giving the crowd exactly what it wanted - 'Oh yes, oh yes! Space Ibiza, how you feeling?!' The crowd lost it; we lost it and the ice cannons blasted and the beats dropped hard, fast and furiously. Carl is back in his rightful spot and perched on his throne - we can't wait for another massive season with the king of Ibiza.

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When Nelson Mandela and his wife walked hand in hand out of the prison gates on 11 February 1990, we were watching a moment that would long stand in our memory as one of the most monumental days of South Africa. 

This was the day that Madiba stood before his people and declared ‘our march to freedom is irreversible’. People danced and sang in the streets for some believed that the days of apartheid were coming to an end. 

Madiba is truly fond of a good dance or as it has been dubbed ‘the Madiba Jive’. When the music starts and finds its way into your system causing your skin to rise-up, like the hair on the back of your neck and the people of South Africa against apartheid, the goose bumps, the smiles, the melodies of freedom and the irresistible urge to jive for the future no longer looks as gloomy as it may have before, one can’t help to want to join in. 

Madiba, the original “jiver”, the humble man who did so much for our country and the world respectively deserves a song, he deserves a jive – our thoughts are with the great man on the approach to his 95th birthday on the 18th of July. 

We’ve put together some pics of the Madiba Jive with a Youtube video from South African DJ Euphonik about what Nelson Mandela stood for, backed by a groove that will be sure to get your jive on. Tomorrow we will follow up with more Madiba magic. 

Euphonik – ‘Domination’ [Original Music Video] 

Hot Creations associates Infinity Ink are to headline the official Russian Standard Vodka Lovebox after party, playing alongside Maribou state and more at London's Oval Space. 

The official after party on Saturday, 20 July will see Infinity Ink taking to the Oval Space alongside Maribou Stae, Jaymo and And George and Kiwi. Russian Standard Vodka are set to host their House of Davai at the Victoria Park festival this weekend with DJ Yoda, Jonny Woo and Horse Meat Disco and more performing across three days.

Tickets to the Russian Standard Vodka Official Lovebox After Show will be priced at £6 plus booking fee or £8 on the door and are available here. 

Lovebox Official Afterparty With Russian Standard Vodka
Oval Space, London
Saturday, 20 July

Line Up
Infinity Ink
Maribou State
Jaymo & Jamie George
Kiwi

Tickets

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Soulistic Music’s DJ/Producer Nathi Maphumulo famously known as ‘Black Coffee’ is getting ready to grace Greece, not for the first time, with his exceptional skills behind the ones and two’s with his particular taste in Afro-House along with DJ Angelo. The two have done it before together but this time round The Greece Summer Tour 2013 will span over four consecutive days starting on the 1 August and finishing off on the 4th August that takes South Africa’s Black Coffee to Athens, Mykonos, Zakynthos and finally finishing off in Patra before he moves on.  

Black Coffee really needs no introduction and one visit on the social media platform such as his artist  Facebook profile will verify that as you will see that he is one of, if not South Africa’s largest export in House music and sub-genre’s therein. He has been taking his Black Coffee flavour around the globe with utmost success at the events he has been asked to play so you can be quite sure that it will be no different for Greece. This trip for Black Coffee is a special one at that as he had a moment for himself during his travels in Greece – have a look at the photo with Black Coffee at the sign post that was captioned by himself “The moment I changed the way I saw myself as a brand” – I can understand that. For good measure we’ll link you to his sounds, nothing wrong with a Tuesday groove from Black Coffee to get you keen for a mid-week meander to the dancefloors.  

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There's only one way to beat the New York City heat waves in style and that is boat parties. On Wednesday, July 3rd for pre-Fourth of July festivities, Resolute sailed the Hudson blue (er, brown) with DJ Tennis, dOP, and Holosound. It was a fine affair, sailing into the sunset with good vibes and great tunes, coupled with stunning vistas of the New York skyline. We won't rattle on about it when there is a well-shot little video to do the talking for us. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video must be worth a million. Keep your eyes peeled for one fans show of appreciation for DJ Tennis.  Now that's priceless.

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WiLDKATS
Rock D' Disco
Smoke N' Mirrors
July 16th

The Wildkats have graced us with their new EP "Rock D'Disco" on Smoke N' Mirrors. Released today, Tuesday July 16th, the EP is an exploration of disco toned synths meshed with a satisfyingly forthright bass. The UK trio has had successful releases on Get Physical, Hot Creations, and OFF Recordings, and now appropriately for their new disco flavored release, on San Francisco's Smoke N' Mirrors imprint.

The EP's name sake "Rock D' Disco" and "The Weekend" both feature a male vocal that loops in and out of the track that draw you into the groove. Tboy's vocals flare up "Rock D' Disco" accompanied by percussion and of course, a driving bassline. "The Weekend" has winding synths that overlay a drum ensemble.

The gem on this EP is "Rub Me Up & Down" featuring the incendiary and unconventional vocals of Amanda. The track is filled with acid house tinges that are accompanied by the constant "tink" of the cowbell. With provocative lyrics of showers, soft towels, and lotion rubbing, Amanda adds the sultry atmosphere to the track, as it gives us the nostalgia for TB303's and TR909's. Wildkats take acid house, and give it the updated deep house twist, making this a track that will hit hard on the dance floor. 

You can purchase it on Beatport here.

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On July 18th, electronic music will invade the Viper Room on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles like never before. The renowned venue, primarily known for its rock n’ roll shows, will enter a new phase featuring local emerging deep house artists. U&I, presented by Mind of a Genius Records, will bring together great musical talent and visual art in an intimate setting, with a limited amount of only 200 tickets available for the show. David Dann, who is well established in the Los Angeles electronic music scene, will be hosting the evening.

The artists featured in the showcase include U&I, the first act signed to Mind of a Genius, who produces deep house tracks with disco and R&B influences. They are well known for their remix of The xx’s “Together,” which was played over 25,000 times in the first week after its release. Joining U&I is The Bell Boys, a trio of brothers whose music is a meeting of their Midwestern roots and their current influences from residing on the West Coast. Exploring all aspects of electronic music, the line up is joined by Cody DiGerolamo and Friends, a band that features several different instruments and that has been gathering a cult following in the greater Los Angeles area. The opening set will be provided by Wirewalker of Southern California.

The art installation featured at the show will be provided by LAB ART Los Angeles, the largest art gallery in the United States devoted to street art from several different mediums such as painting, drawings, sculpture, and photography. Cotton Citizen, a Los Angeles based t-shirt company, will sponsor the evening as well and will provide free mixtapes to the first 100 guests. Guests are encouraged to wear black for this highly anticipated evening of deep house music at an exciting space that is now being appropriated for electronic music. The message of house is spreading!

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