We may be deep into club szn, but that doesn’t mean its too early to fantasize about summers in the park? right? GALA Festival gave a sneak preview of its 2020 program last week, with the festival now taking place across two days (!!) on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May. Returning to Peckham Rye
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The Lowdown: Sandrien
Master of the warm-up, with a talent for both short, intense sets and long building ones – its no surprise this DeSchool resident has become a favoured face among Amsterdam’s party faithful, and the twenty years she’s spent behind the decks is evident in her chronicled selections. The De School resident can usually be expected to play
Influences: KALLIDA Festival
Somerset’s KALLIDA Festival has proven itself to be one of the hottest tickets in the British festival calendar this summer. This year see’s the 400-capacity festival stretch its legs further in its 3rd edition with an insane roster of underground stars, including Joy Orbison, Yak, Teki Latex, DJ Bus Replacement Service, DEBONAIR, Itao, Fauzia, 2
The Lowdown: Jaye Ward
Jaye Ward is a woman who defies description – but if you are forced to do so – be careful not to call her an up and comer. An institution in her own right, Jaye has been a regular figure on London’s queer dance floors since the late ’80s as a punter, activist and DJ. Her
The ultimate Balkan DJ’s guide to Kosovo and Albania
Festival season is nigh and the Balkans are on track to be this summer’s worst kept secret. With the second edition of KALA and the first edition of UNUM festival gracing the sandy, picturesque beaches of Albania we thought it was about time to start investigating what is so special about the area. We have
The Lowdown: Mount Palomar
If there’s ever been a roundabout way of finding your feet as a producer, Mount Palomar knocks it out of the park. Beginning 20 years ago as a 19 year old hopeful faking his way into record meetings in London, his journey has been both bizarre and arresting. Despite an abundance of obstacles his career
India Jordan releases debut EP ‘DNT STP MY LV’ on Local Action
Already being caned by the likes of Teki Latex and Finn, it seems likely you’ll be hearing a lot of India Jordan’s debut EP ‘DNT STP MY LV’ this summer. The Doncaster-born DJ and producer has been a familiar face at Local Action’s nights around London, Djing b2b with Yamaneko and Finn, and even running
Houghton gives first look at 2019 lineup
Houghton have given an insight into who the crowds can expect to see in Kings Lynn this summer. Coming back to Norfolk from the 8th-12th August will be Houghton favourites Ben UFO, Shanti Celeste, DJ Stingray, DMX Krew (with another live set following last years affirming offering at the Tantrum stage), Roman Flügel, Helena Hauff,
Pedro Vian: exploring the parallelism between music and architecture
Pedro Vian has never been one to shy away from his emotions, his second album – the self-titled Pedro Vian, continues this exploration of the Amsterdam-based artist’s innermost thoughts and feelings. “I have to be sincere, transparent and pure” he affirms while talking about the LP, “During the recording process I have avoided artificiality. I
Don’t Miss: March 2019
Don’t Miss lists our picks for the peachiest of UK parties. This month we have an International Women’s Day special at Manchester’s White Hotel, Midlands 5 week residency at Phonox, a new club launch in Glasgow and a Brexit rave in Belfast. Check out the Don’t Miss selections below: Belfast: 02.03 Twitch presents: Kornel