Clubs, Issue 633

Slam dunk: The Slam Tent at T in the Park

‘It’s nerve-wracking, as it is with any gig we’re involved in. We have such a headstrong booking policy; we’re so close to the scene and have very strong ideas about who we want to play. One of the reasons we got involved in the first place is because I…

Drop the Lime

‘What’s in a name, huh?’ muses Luca Venezia, the New York-born, Italian-descended producer of some truly riotous breakbeat meets acid house meets new rave recordings as Drop the Lime. ‘It’s based on an old Sicilian ritual, where you take a lime and…

Profile: Mark Farina

Occupation Chicago house master. Chicago you say? He’s certainly not the first quality DJ from that neck of the woods Very true – Chicago has a place in the hearts of anyone who loves real house music. Farina counts Derrick Carter among his friends…

Superfly

Although the 100th month of a club night is a strange anniversary to be celebrating, it isn’t the only reason we’re recommending broad-minded soul, funk, classic rock and indie night Superfly this time round. This edition is also the last Superfly to be…

Tiësto

His high-energy trance might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but Tiësto (born Tijs Michiel Verwest) cements his place as the biggest DJ in the world with a date in the huge environs of Glasgow’s SECC as over 10,000 clubbers will be dazzled by his full-on…

Studio 24 closes its doors......

......but just for now as the management make some refurbishments. The club will re-open on 1 September with a brand spanking new license, interior and club nights. The club apologised to promoters, bands and customers for any inconvenience. Studio fans…

Headspin

The resident Headspin DJ squad refuse to conform to genre specifications with their no-holds barred four deck mix of house, hip hop, funk, disco, soul, breakbeat and all points in-between. All backed up by live percussion from Bongo Dave and visual…