Introducing

Adventures in Sound and Beat Control

Exploring the best new nights in town

1 Oct 2009

Residents Andy Wilson takes charge at Adventures in Sound while the Evol DJs (Keiron Mellotte and DJ Skoda) take care of Beat Control. Guests None confirmed as yet with the residents on hand every week, but don’t be surprised by the odd DJ set from…

Introducing . . . Vintage Violence

30 Apr 2009

Residents Long-time friends Anastaziya Violence and Christopher Fast, whose previous night, Fast Punk Club, clocked up five years as one of Edinburgh’s finest evenings out before finishing up in January. Guests Billed for the second edition of VV…

Introducing . . . Paragraph

27 Nov 2008

The best new labels in town. This month: Paragraph Who’s behind it? Slam, aka Stuart MacMillan and Orde Meikle, arguably Scotland’s biggest house and techno export. Who’s on it? Just the Slam boys, recording under the alias Paragraph. They view…

Introducing . . . Fabrikken

5 Jun 2008

Residents Steve Glencross of Stavia fame and Ryan McDonald from Irdium/Stick 430. Guests ‘We have a few guests we’re planning on putting on after this first date with Martin Mackay from RubADub,’ explains Glencross. ‘The next date will be with Dave…

Re-introducing . . . Spit Fire

10 Apr 2008

Residents Spit Fire mainstays Keith Martin, Scott McCluskey and Colin Cameron. Guests ‘We’ve never had any guests,’ says Martin. ‘We just get on with it. We think our taste’s good enough without trying to use a name to sell the club.’ Music…

Introducing . . . BumFunk

27 Mar 2008

The best new nights in town. This month: BumFunk Residents Miss Chris, Marco Smith (both ex-Taste) and Kaupuss (Fever). Guests Although big-name guests aren’t planned for the night, the aim is to corral a selection of established and rising…

Introducing . . . Backstage

28 Feb 2008

The best new nights in town. This fortnight: Backstage Residents and guests A rotating line-up of regular Club Noir DJs, to keep every night feeling fresh and special. Music policy In keeping with Noir’s ethos, a cross-section of the sexiest music…

Introducing . . . Back Tae Mine

14 Feb 2008

The best new nights in town. This month: Back Tae Mine Residents Gavin Dunbar (of Camera Obscura), Ally Cook and Nal Townley, the men behind the Woodside Social Club’s now-departed Winchester Club. Guests Regular, and generally as steeped in the…

Introducing . . . Weak at the Knees

17 Jan 2008

The best new nights in town. This month: Weak at the Knees Residents Perry Louis (Jazz Café, Point 101, the JazzCotech Dancers) Guests Ronnie Coldsweat, London funk aficionado and devotee of all things Prince, Cameo and Leroy Burgess.

Introducing . . . Ballers Social Club

4 Jan 2008

The best new nights in town. This month: Ballers Social Club Residents Hudson Mohawke (Warp) and Rustie (Stuff Records, Wireblock, Dress 2 Sweat). Guests Pavan (pictured) and Rigas D (Flogsta Danshall) guest for this Art School debut. Music…

Introducing . . . The GRV

15 Nov 2007

The best new venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh. This month: The GRV, Edinburgh Residents A comprehensive array of local talent providing a variety of styles. Regulars include GT, Joe Jerome and Scottieboy. Guests Lo Fidelity Allstars (pictured…