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DOLLOP at STEALTH

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Sun 06 Jul 2008: When Nottingham's Stealth club opened back in April 2004 it did so under a blaze of hype as the Fabric of the Midlands, but whilst the line-ups have been reliably cutting-edge it's never quite lived up to its tag.

That said, the arrival of new promotional residents dollop has given us a renewed enthusiasm in the venue. Not only have the dollop boys booked in Dirtybird's honcho and all-round wonked-out house master Claude VonStroke and Leftroom's local hero Matt Tolfrey, but they've also secured a live performance from the fidget filth dons and men-of-the-moment The Count & Sinden.

Quality all the way, it's a shit-hot line-up that's as fun as it is varied but then that's what Nottingham clubbers have come to expect from dollop. In the past four years, they've injected some much needed fun into the Nottingham scene through their nights at the Bodega Social Club, with everyone from Digitalism and Uffie to Kid 606 and FC Kahuna driving the kids crazy until they eventually outgrew the venue.

Dollop will be running monthly at Stealth as of September.

THE CENTRIFUGE at MOOG

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Thu 10 Jul 2008: A free fancy dress warp-hole of wrong with Japan's Scotch Egg flinging out his breakneck 8-bit bleepcore and three of his best pals from Osaka - breakcore ninja Ove-Naxx, Marousa and Bogulta - backing him. Pure wrong on a school night and a crowd that know how to hammer it. We like.

FAITH ALBUM LAUNCH at EAST VILLAGE

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Fri 11 Jul 2008: Enduring crusaders of all things house, Terry Farley and Stuart Patterson's Faith have always got their fingers on the groove-pulse and by picking out Berlin's Prosumer for tonight's 'Faith' album launch, they've secured another fine booking.

As always, Dave Jarvis, Terry Farley and Stuart Patterson will be weaving their own journeys through the deeper reaches of house and the more groove-heavy interpretations of tech. Got to have Faith? Definitely.

TIDY HOUSE PARTY at MISSION

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Fri 11 Jul 2008: Instantly recognizable brand Tidy chuck a biggy at Mission this month. Leeds' electro and hard house darling Rob Tissera tops the bill with some nuttier beats slung down by the likes of Mark EG. Also lurking in the grotty cellar, alongside the Organ Donors, is Paul Glazby.

T In The Park at Balado

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Fri 11 Jul 2008: Just when you're thinking Slam's T In The Park arena couldn't get any better they pull this lot out of the bag. Detroit duo Jeff Mills and Carl Craig take the two headline slots on Saturday's session, closely followed by Dubfire, Erol Alkan, Modeselektor, Black Dog and Dusty Kid. but it's the Sunday bill that has our rave juices truly flowing.

Not only is there a Richie Hawtin audio-visual special and a rare appearance from the enigmatic Aphex Twin, but showings from DJ Hell, Miss Kitten & The Hacker, the unstoppable Justice, Slam and Kompakt's Michael Mayer.

As if that wasn't enough, there's The Chemical Brothers, Rage Against The Machine, Ian Brown, Primal Scream, Kings of Leon and The Prodigy spread over the four other stages.

Lounge On The Farm at Merton Farm

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Fri 11 Jul 2008: Rustic reclining and eclectic acts are the orders of the day at the affordable Lounge On The Farm. Skint's Midfield General, Canadian rapper Cadence Weapon, grimed out dancehall badboy Toddla T, Birmingham noisenik trio Johnny Foreigner and Scandinavian vixens Those Dancing Days are a smattering of those getting us in the groove.

Enjoyed by both young and old, Lounge On The Farm is another family-friendly affair so if you'd rather swerve the boisterous festivals for something more wholesome this is one to reach.

ACII DISCO at TRAFFIC

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Sat 12 Jul 2008: Large portions of crisp techno and digital wonderment dominate this fast-evolving night gelled together by the three likely lads Gavin Lynch, Russel Cooney and Al Keegan (key resident player). Al keeps it bare to minimal tonight with VJ supremo Aaron Nolan.

BODY & SOUL at BRIXTON ACADEMY

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Sat 12 Jul 2008: If house music really is a feeling then we'd challenge you to find three men that have poured more emotion into its being than the Body & Soul trio - Joe Claussell, François K and Danny Krivit.

Between Kervorkian and Krivit alone, there's well over half a century of groove pedigree. The former's legacy reaches right back to his seminal remix and A&R work for '70s disco label Prelude, whilst the latter earned his DJ stripes at the infamous '70s disco hang-out The Loft. They own this shit, not that they'd brag about it.

Kindred musical spirits, when the pair combined with Claussell to conceive Body & Soul way back in 1996 their endeavours were as simple as they were honest - to create a hub for like-minded NYC house lovers.

It's a rare treat to find them on these shores, but when they are, it's always a sell-out - just ask anyone who attended last year's Body & Soul at the lost Canvas complex.

With the focus on one giant room, tonight's Brixton Academy event should add a new dimension to the Body & Soul experience. Hoping to illuminate it in the best possible light, NYC lighting legend Ariel is flown in, as are the infamous Body & Soul production team, who'll be creating a 'Balloon Cocoon'. We'll admit we're not entirely sure what that contraption entails but musically the format couldn't be simpler - no warm-up DJs, no guests, just nine hours of back-to-back bliss from three of house music's genuine pioneers. You'd be a fool to miss it.

FERVOR 3RD BIRTHDAY at UNIT SEVEN

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Sat 12 Jul 2008: Like a lost widow, Fervor have taken their time to move on following the crumbled demise of The Key, but we reckon a 3rd birthday warehouse session with Black Strobe and Circo Loco's Clive Henry will get their mojo racing again.

Expect plenty of filthy head-fuck sexiness as Fervor get steamy for us yet again.

THE BIG DIRTY at THE RAINBOW WAREHOUSE

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Sat 12 Jul 2008: Swarming sub filth of the most monstrous variety as Birmingham's head nodders and dub lovers get down to the sounds of Caspa & Rusk, who tonight drop a two-hour set. Hot shots Ramadanman and Markle are also on the bill, as are as Finnish dubstep leaders and Mary-Anne Hobbs favourties Tes La Rok and Clouds. It's the biggest dubstep session to hit the Midlands yet.

FLOORPLAY at COALITION

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Sat 12 Jul 2008: Having launched a new label and night at a newly renamed club in the town that rarely needs any excuse to party, Brighton celebrities Prok & Fitch continue their onwards and upwards trajectory - rinsing a three-hour set tonight with Cream Ibiza resident Sean Hughes.

MASS RECORDINGS PARTY at THE MUD CLUB

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Sat 12 Jul 2008: Bring the noise! That's the way it is with Mass Recordings, the burgeoning Brighton-based label. Just a few months shy of their 1st birthday, Mass are making huge resonating sounds already.

Since launching last year, this Southern fried baby has already become a force to be reckoned with, thanks to dirty electro-house missives like Filth & Splendour's 'Sonar' and remixes from upstarts like the deadly Twocker duo. With almost fifteen releases and remixes under their belts, they're now bang in the middle of a worldwide tour with dates taking them to Eastbourne, Liverpool, Bognor Regis, London and Brighton on the UK front, as well as some global escapades in Poland, Dubai, Norway and Ibiza.

Label head and rising star DJ Kieran Brindley steers the good ship Mass Recordings on a steady course to Fun Island and has secured their 'last Saturday of the month' residency at Ministry of Sound.

Brace yourselves tonight, not only for the sea air, but for Tall Paul, Inland Knights, Harvey Bailey and the host with the most - Mr Brindley himself.

ELECTROQUISITE: DECADENT SERIES VOL. VI at TIMBUK2

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Sat 12 Jul 2008: It's happy days at Electroquisite! They've only gone and invited the superb Kris Menace to bring his fanciful, French, filtered wonderfulness to the fore. Residents Alex Clark, Clinton Brown, Dan Pearce, Tom & Rich Brown and Luke Langson keep the EQ on maximum quality. Work it, baby!

LAMERICA at LIQUID NIGHTCLUB

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:10 +0100

Sat 12 Jul 2008: Respect to the Lamerica for reaching an astounding 10th anniversary. It's a pretty impressive landmark for this house hungry night. Naturally the best man to help them celebrate with a classic three-hour set is the S Man - Roger Sanchez himself.

But it's the residents that rule tonight. Craig Bartlett, Alex Dinham, Andy B, Gavin Cole and Justin Vale big up yourselves!