DT Loves… The Weekend

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Lovebox and Red Bull Music Academy at Forum (Friday)

Lovebox and Red Bull Music Academy join forces to present a sensational musical journey charting the lineage of the electronic dance music of today back to the sounds of 1970’s New York City Disco at The Forum on Friday 14th June. They are upping the ante with an event headlined by Chic featuring Nile Rodgers who are widely credited with pioneering the R&B and disco scene in the 70’s and responsible for some immortal classics from the era, including ‘Le Freak’, ‘Dance Dance Dance’, ‘I Want Your Love’ and ‘Good Times’ with Rodgers also producing albums for artists such as Madonna, David Bowie, Sister Sledge and Diana Ross. Still selling out arenas worldwide, front man Nile Rodgers returns to London hot on the heels of his Classic Album Sundays x Red Bull Music Academy appearance in New York. The party doesn’t stop there however, with Rodgers curating a roll call of top drawer DJ talent to make sure the celebrations continue until the early hours. There will be sets from DJ Pierre, Derrick Carter, Seth Troxler (Disco Set), Horsemeat Disco, and RBMA Alumni Rebel Rebel. DJ Pierre, one of the originators of the Acid House movement, will usher forth the sounds of underground Chicago during the mid 1980’s Acid House explosion, while Derrick Carter will no doubt deliver a rare disco set before Prince of the new school and fourth wave Detroit star Seth Troxler (Disco Set) completes the journey from vintage vogue to contemporary cool. Also perk your ears up for support act Nicky Siano, past resident at the legendary Studio 54 and renowned pioneer of the New York disco scene. There’s no better way to warm up for Lovebox Festival, set to be one of the hottest events of the summer. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

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Butterz – Swindle ‘Long Live The Jazz’ Launch (Friday)

For some time now Swindle has been spreading his gospel of all things Jazz and Funk in UK dance music and after releases on Butterz and Planet Mu – the time has come for him to release his second artist LP, ‘Long Live The Jazz’ on Mala’s Deep Medi imprint, with the album launch party being held at Fire in Vauxhall on Friday 14th June in conjunction with Butterz and BassLaced. The launch party is headlined by a debut live set from Swindle who will be fusing all of his musical influences together with modern day Grime and Dubstep resulting in live interpretations of old favourites and future classics from the new album such as ‘Do The Jazz’, ‘Forest Funk’ and ‘Ignition’. He has also gone to great lengths to curate the line-up and has invited some of his peers both past and present to celebrate the momentous occasion with him. First on the list is D&B icon Roni Size whose reputation as a pioneer in the genre comes as a result of his knack for effortlessly live musical elements into club music and an impressive back catalogue that boasts hits such as ‘Brown Paper Bag’. Swindle’s fellow Deep Medi brethren Silkie & Quest will be joining forces for a back-to-back set whilst Von D will be laying down some of his new bits which are due to be release on Get Darker later this year. Rounding off things are Butterz mainstays Terror Danjah and Elijah & Skilliam whilst Rinse FM’s Josey Rebelle makes an appearance to showcase her love of all things funk to the affair. Licked Beatz will be handling affairs in room two and have invited Jungle legend Uncle Dugs to school the masses in the roots of the UK genre alongside new talent such as Moony and Wen whilst residents Rattus Rattus, Offkey and Benny Digital round off proceedings.

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Entail presents Dominik Eulberg at Fire (Saturday)

On Saturday 15th June Entail presents Dominik Eulberg at Fire. The Entail parties have been building up, word has spread around about what they do and so they had some pretty good times with Speedy J, Marc Houle, Matador, Perc, Dominik Eulberg, Sascha Dive, Tobi Neumann, Robert Babicz.. & many more. They have also received strong support from underground up and comers London artists. The label’s first releases have got much needed love and support from everyone and continuing with good words from Loco Dice, tINI, Pan-Pot, Pig&Dan, Marco Bailey, Andrew Grant and many more. Entail Records are celebrating the launch of their first Event at Fire. Room 1 will see Dominik Eulberg (live) (Cocoon / Traum), Michael L Penman (Minus / Ovum), Adapter (Get Physical / ViVa Music), SAOIRSE (Art of Dark / Entail) + Red pig flower & Lamine (Entail). Where as  Room 2 will see Art A Part (Big Vinyl Circus), Chris Stanford (EarToGround), Philip Row (Nachtstrom Schallplatten). Be sure to get your tickets before its too late:

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FOUND Festival (Saturday)

On Saturday 15th June FOUND christens summer in London with a unique one-day outdoor showcase. Cutting edge electronic sounds come to Shoreditch’s Haggerston Park. Born as a series of 15 underground club events almost two years ago, FOUND was amongst those pioneering the melting pot of sub genres that came to define the re-birth of house and techno in the capital and London’s love for all things electronic. Playing out the headline slot as the sun sets on FOUND will be woman of the moment Maya Jane Coles. Her meteoric rise to success has seen her become one of electronic musicʼs most sought after producers, with her hotly anticipated debut album about to drop later this year. Following on from a stomping set at last yearʼs Street Party, MK will return for 2013, bringing new production partner Lee Foss and some anticipated fresh material. Further summer sounds will come courtesy of garage-house aficionado and FOUND favourite Huxley, Leeds based production duo Audiojack and rising stars Shadow Child, Santé, Cyril Hahn and Voyeur. Along with these is a whole array of other artists so make sure you get your tickets quick.

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FOUND: The Warehouse After Party (Saturday)

Taking place at the beloved Great Suffolk Street Warehouse, FOUND will invade one of London’s most sought after nightspots to see the party through until the early hours. The warehouse event follows a precedent set by the carefully programmed late-night series that FOUND started with two years ago. The festival wouldn’t be complete without a late night offering and this one promises to be something special, as a select line-up is flanked by the grandeur and high production values of this London Bridge warehouse venue. The line-up takes a deeper turn to embrace a set of British and global talents fully focused on electronic music of the highest order. Evolving from the sunshine fuelled daytime programme at Haggerston Park, the After Party promises a harder, hedonistic run of house and techno with extended sets played by some of the finest purveyors on the underground circuit today. On the verge of releasing her anticipated solo album in July, daytime headliner Maya Jane Coles returns to rule the night. Armed with a wealth of new material Maya is ready to prove her versatility as one of the finest DJs in the world. The highly respected Swiss selector Deetron is also in check for a rare London appearance. Combining an old-school mentality with a fresh approach he has continued the legacy of Chicago house and Detroit techno with a prolific string or releases spanning over a decade, and 2013 set to be his biggest year to date. The rising sounds of Maayan Nidam has been sending waves through the industry following the 2012 release of her second LP ‘New Moon’ on Luciano’s coveted imprint Cadenza. Shaping sound to fit her own singular sensibilities, her deep, immersive sets fuse minimal structures with organic and traditional influences to create a truly unique sound, unerringly taking dancefloors to special, unexpected places. Joyce Muniz’ transatlantic upbringing is evident throughout her body of work. Pairing European club sounds from her hometown Vienna with tropical percussive influences from her Brazilian roots. Initiating proceedings will be international party starters, WildKats and home-grown East London talent Palace. One of London’s most discerning club brands will provide a second arch of sound, delivered by an equally exciting set of underground talents. Announced shortly. FOUND is ready to embrace the night in the vast arches of the Great Suffolk Street Warehouse. This is one after party not to be missed!

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Supernova Summer Series 1

For June’s Supernova adventure we present a sizzling selection of house and techno served up the finest purveyors for their Summer party… The terrace hosts a house music masterclass conjured by heavyweight house royalty, Jerome Sydenham & George Morel… Marco Bailey’s MB Elektronics imprint represents in room one featuring Intec’s Jon Rundell, rising Drumcode stars Manic Brothers (who set Miami WMC alight this year) and Austrian dj/producer Christopher Groove… Marco Bailey will certainly win even more fans with this new project and his live performances in 2013. As always, he is passionate and full of fervour, but with a fresh attitude and even more wind in his sails. Few traveling producer/DJs measure up to the legacy of Ibadan Records’ Jerome Sydenham. His touring schedule hasn’t let up, including regular appearances at Berlin’s famed Berghain and Panorama Bar – look forward to him working room two into a frenzy on the 15th… George Morel is an accomplished and evolutionary DJ/Producer and has long earned his bona fides among deejays and fans in electronic dance music scene. Intec man Jon Rundell launched the Intec residency in London this year alongside Carl Cox. It starts many a night back in the capital displaying a love of all things techno and putting Intec further on the ground breaking map. Jon has just stuck to playing and signing good music that he truly believes in throughout his career. He has stuck to his guns – a decision that is now working in his favour, enabling him to play to more and more people each year. He joins the MB Elektronics showcase in room one… This is just a section of talent on the night make sure you attend:

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Dazed and Confuzed – Chapter 1

In this first chapter Dazed and Confuzed have decided to bring to London two artists that are residents in the Underground European scene. They are adding to the line-up two of the most prominent talents in the UK scene, with the aim to have an amazing musical adventure into the sounds of Electronic and Techno, under a “raw” railway arch. The line-up will include Thomas Hessler (Graphene / Krill Music / CLFT) [UK Debut], Alan Backdrop (Motoguzzi / Prologue) [UK Debut], Ben Gibson (Axis / Perc Trax / M_Rec / CLFT), Doubleffe (Coma / Roasted Recordings) and Keino (Dazed and Confuzed / Coma)

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