Bumper weekend ahead for clubbers
SOME Japanese club stylings on offer alongside Belgian techno goodies, with a slab of Dutch house and Scottish offerings over the next couple of weeks for the Klang Valley clubbing scene. The long weekend certainly looks set to stretch right into the next weekend and beyond, giving local clubbers lots of good vibes ahead.
ADVANCE WARNING
FEBRUARY 15
VERTIGO
RT-02 Rooftop (6th Flr), The Gardens,
Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, KL
Future Sound Asia in partnership with Vertigo is proud to present Calvin Harris. The past one year has been a busy year for this Scottish DJ, singer-songwriter and producer with the release of club bangers such as Awooga, Bounce (featuring Kelis) and Feel So Close.
He?s also featured on Rihanna?s global chart topper We Found Love besides making a huge 60 spot climb to #34 on the coveted DJ Mag top 100 DJs ranking. The man who?s previously brought you hits such as Flashback and UK chart topper I?m Not Alone is scheduled to release a third studio album in a couple of months, following the UK best-selling Ready For The Weekend (2009) and I Created Disco (2007).
Calvin Harris will be supported by fellow Scottish DJ, Producer, Burns from the UK, KL?s favorites Goldfish and Blink as well as Thirst finalist Nick Haydez. Admission (with one drink): RM45. Reservations and contact: 010 215 9701 / 013 351 5359/ rsvp@vertigo.my
FEBRUARY 11
ZOUK
113, Jalan Ampang, KL
LOUD presents HARDWELL. Award-winning DJ, producer, label manager, music lover, DJMag Top 100 list newcomer and barely 23 years old. Let us present to you: Hardwell! This talented genius, better known as Robbert van de Corput started his DJ career at the age of 13.
After this blow-out Hardwell?s talent was picked up by a Dutch label and they signed him when he was only 14 years old. Shortly after his label signing he started to play at all major clubs in the Netherlands.
For the last couple of years, Hardwell has been recognised by the industry as having a new and refreshing take on a scene that continues to evolve and seems to have an everlasting shelf life. His identity and musical development can be summed up in a single phrase, Big Room House.
His growing reputation and success was picked up by party-minded people, they voted for him for the DJMAG Top 100 this year and he got a well deserved #24 spot in the Top 100 list, his first entry into their charts. They pinpointed him as one of the leaders of a new generation of DJs and unequivocally one to watch in the future.
The growing momentum of his ?fresh and open-minded? label, Revealed Recordings, certainly proves their point, and fans can expect loads of exciting new releases very soon. Supported by Goldfish and Blink. Admission (with one drink): RM55 Ladies / RM65. Reservations call 03-2171 2075 (12pm - 6pm) or 016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
BIANCO @ VERTIGO
RT-02 Rooftop (6th Flr), The Gardens,
Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, KL
VOLT with Phil K Lee and Viona ? a yin-and-yang combination of two up-and-coming versatile DJs ? both with impressive backgrounds. Phil K Lee was the winner of 2010?s Found At Thirst. Viona, on the other hand, has played alongside big shots such as Sean Tyas, John 00 Fleming, W&W and Aly & Fila to name a few. These two have collaborated to bring you a monthly instalment of everything progressive (from house to techno). Both will use their musical experiences and skills combined to give you purely unique progressive sets. Get ready to travel into a journey of pure progressive charged sessions! Admission (with one drink): RM30 Ladies / RM40 Men. Reservations and contact: 010 215 9701 / 013 351 5359/ rsvp@vertigo.my
THIS WEEK?S HIGHLIGHTS
TONIGHT
ZOUK
113, Jalan Ampang, KL
NASTY HYPE featuring Mr Nasty and HypeEmBeats ? marrying two of Zouk?s most promising upstarts, Mr Nasty and HypeEmBeats.
The duo will be setting their sails for the main room, armed with their high energy sets and unfailing crowd pleasing anthems, dosed with steady basslines that guarantee to rock the dance floor like no other.
Sounds like: Zedd, Calvin Harris, Avicii, Alesso, Nicky Romero with a dash of Zouk?s favourite ?Internet Friends?, Knife Party. Admission (with one drink): RM25 ladies / RM35 men. Reservations call 03-2171 2075 (12pm - 6pm) or 016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
MILK
18, Jalan Liku, off Jalan Riong, Bangsar, KL
RWNW 1.1 with ULTRAMODE. UltraMode kicks of their 2012 with ? Rave With The New Wave 1.1? Pumping it harder, with twice the power and groovier than ever. Admission (with one drink): RM30. Free entry for ladies before midnight. Reservations and information call 03-2282 2018 / 012-932 1018 (before 6pm) / 012-720 8018 (after 6 pm).
VERTIGO
RT-02 Rooftop (6th Flr), The Gardens,
Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, KL
NERO: HOLY CHIC! DIVA EVA T BIRTHDAY BASH with Eva T, Ernest C and MC Sean Bizzie. A special night of party and celebration for Eva T. Let them dish out their fusion of hip hop, R&B and electro house.
BIANCO: Electronic Dance Music continues with the rovingly popular Chemistry house nights moving over to Vertigo. Tonight - Miss Chanel, Sica, WymanT and MaxYu
Admission (with one drink): (Nero and Bianco): RM30 ladies / RM40 men. Reservations call/sms 010-215 9701 / 013 351 5359 / 016 339 0860 (after 4PM).
TOMORROW
QUINTE @ MANOR
Heritage Row, 64, Jalan Doraisamy, KL
Guest headliner tonight - Marco Bailey (BE). Marco grew up in a small village in Belgium. Nothing much happened there really, but he did learn that one doesn?t achieve much without working hard.
He is a true hedonist but a workaholic as well. Marco loves to work hard and spin records as much as possible. At the age of 12, Marco wanted nothing more than to become a sportsman since motocross and competitive cycling were his passions until injuries made it impossible to continue and Marco soon had a new obsession - music, then shortly after that DJing, his burning, all-consuming drive could only be calmed by getting into music.
Having superstar status in Belgium, he travels the world playing the biggest events as well as the small intimate clubs.
His mixture of party techno, minimal and electronic house means he is a permanent fixture at all major European festivals and clubs.
Killer releases on Intec Records, Primate, Zync & Tortured, confirmed his strong reputation as a producer over the last eight years.
He has since set up MB Elektronics & MB Selektions to release high quality music and remixes by none other than Adam Beyer, Umek, Ben Sims, Smith & Selway, Claude Young, Christian Varela, Redhead, Axel Karakasis and Takaaki Itoh.
The night?s warm up and closing will be provided by Alex Martin and Kuma. Admission (with one drink). RM30 ladies / RM50 men. RSVP and Booking please contact Ezra Wong : 012-9784016
MILK
18, Jalan Liku, off Jalan Riong, Bangsar, KL
MILK presents DJ AMIGA. Amiga is a Japanese electrical (or is that electronic) musician from Tokyo who started her musical career in 2001 as the brains of the ambient music project Electrical Lovers.
Her second single Double Helix was regarded highly in the world, where it attracted Norman Cook and incorporated in Fat Boy Slim?s Live On Brighton Beach - BIG BEACH BOUTIQUE DVD.
Most recently, AMIGA provided music for DVDs, motion picture soundtracks, and video works. She has also been appointed as the music producer for Roppongi Hill?s ?Sky Aquarium?.
As one of the most talented and respected female DJs in Japan, Amiga stages reception parties for world?s top brands such as Tiffany, Cartier, HERMES, Louis Vuitton, Ferrari and Lamborghini.
She DJs at top underground parties in Tokyo with her unique mix of eletronic music. As an experienced DJ, this year she made a brilliant debut in Ibiza. Admission (with one drink) RM30. Free entry for ladies before midnight. Reservations and information call 03-2282 2018 / 012-932 1018 (before 6pm) / 012-720 8018 (after 6 pm).
BAKITA
33, Jalan Berangan, KL
After a pumping Soundhertz in January that saw a packed house and deliciously fun tunes from our own legendary Jungle Jerry, Soundhertz brings in DJ Alam for tonight.
Since beginning his career 11 years ago, Alam has held residencies at most of KL?s major clubs, as well as spreading his wings to Jakarta?s famed Stadium, Embassy and Co2, and then to Melbourne, where he built up a following and went on to start his own successful nights at two of Melbourne?s forefront nightclubs ? Room680 and Miss Libertine.
Alam touts himself as having a soulful, groovy sound that will keep your head nodding for more. Also featuring NYL for the night. FREE ENTRY. Reservations call 03-2141 7733.
BARSONIC @ ZOUK
113, Jalan Ampang, KL
OMFG! Your friendly neighbourhood android Mr Nasty and GuruGuru come out to play, accompanied with the biggest and freshest house tunes. Admission (with one drink): RM25 Ladies / RM35 Men. For reservations please Please call 03-2171 2075 (12-6pm) / 016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
VIEW ROOFTOP GTOWER
199, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Playhouse with DJ Faith. From fashion shows to club nights, cocktail parties to grand openings, Faith has done them all, performing and becoming a regular face amongst the movers and shakers of Malaysia. Faith has the unique ability to switch seamlessly between; sexy, groovy, grimy, dirty, jacking, smooth, funky and uplifting, thanks to her monstrous varied collection of music, and most importantly, knowing it like the back of her hand. Reservations call 03-2168 1881 or e-mail ask@view.com.my
SUNDAY
SIXTY9 MANSION
69, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, PENANG (Next to Holiday Inn)
Fancy a trip up North for a change? Sixty9mansion Penang, are organizing a Sundaze Mansion Fiesta in conjunction with the long weekend holidays. Journey into house with special guests from Indonesia, DJ Iwan Sidrink and DJ Tosse plus our own Headmasta on the decks. Featuring Models from Amber Chia Academy. Call 012-434 3669 or e-mail info@69mansion.com for information.
BIANCO @ VERTIGO
RT-02 Rooftop (6th Flr), The Gardens,
Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, KL
DJs Monkey, Funkzu and MC Terry are in this Sunday to keep the weekend momentum going. Catch the boys in the hood, as they shake the walls of Bianco with their party rock style beats. Admission (with one drink): RM30 men. Free entry for ladies. Reservations and contact: 010-215 9701 / 013-351 5359/ rsvp@vertigo.my
ZOUK
113, Jalan Ampang, KL
Public Holiday celebration at Velvet Underground (going Mambo Jambo) and Aristo (Funklife with Shazan and DJ Luqe). ADMISSION: RM30 Men (inc 1 drink) / Ladies FREE ENTRY + 5 drinks. Reservations call 03-2171 2075 (12pm - 6pm) or 016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
MONDAY
ZOUK
113, Jalan Ampang, KL
EVE of PUBLIC HOLIDAY at Phuture (Flava with DJs Luqe and Radzi), Velvet Underground (Fab with DJ Ken and Pietro) and Aristo (Shazz and friends) Admission (with one drink): RM38 ladies / RM48 men. Reservations call 03-2171 2075 (12pm - 6pm) or 016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
QUINTE @ MANOR
Asian Heritage Row, 64, Jalan Doraisamy, KL
Holiday Eve Special featuring. Special guest appearance: P.I.C - Partners in Crime. From the instant they met at Astro Hitz.TV Spinmaster Season 1, they hit if off like Thelma & Louise.
Although they spend a lot of time bitching on Twitter, they also love creating jaw-dropping music combinations and pretty much anything else half drunk clubbers can handle. Faith and Darling Sabrina in the house.
Closing set by Alex Martin and Kuma. Admission (with one drink): RM30 ladies / RM50 men. Reservations call 012-978 4016.
TUESDAY
ZOUK
113, Jalan Ampang, KL
PUBLIC HOLIDAY at ZOUK: GHETTO HEAVEN with DJ Luqe & DJ Face / ARISTO: Shazz and Friends. Admission (with one drink): RM18 Ladies / Men. Reservations call 03-2171 2075 (12pm - 6pm) or 016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
THURSDAY
BIANCO @ VERTIGO
RT-02 Rooftop (6th Flr), The Gardens,
Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, KL
DNB XTRA featuring Makoto (JP), brought to you by Loops Collective and Take Off Records. Makoto Shimizu, more widely known simply as ?Makoto?, is a testament to the international scope and power of electronic music. Born, raised and still based in Tokyo, Makoto was influenced at a young age by a wide variety of music ranging from classical to soul and funk.
Since 1999, Makoto has gone on to be one of the most highly respected artists in the genre, pushing his unique blend of fast breaks and soul drenched music to every corner of the globe as both a DJ and producer.
Alongside a hefty release time line and a touring schedule jam packed with gigs across Asia, Europe, UK and USA, Makoto set up his own label - HE:Digital. Focusing mainly on digital releases, the label has given Makoto an opportunity to not only release his own material, but that of others as well.
Makoto has just finished work on his brand new full length album for brand new all format label Human Elements titled ?Souled Out?. Supported by Duster, DJ Low, Az1. Admission (with one drink) RM35. Reservations and contact: 010 215 9701 / 013 351 5359/ rsvp@vertigo.my
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Bumper weekend ahead for clubbers