Musika

German house DJ Tensnake - interview

The DJ is set to play Musika, Heavy Gossip and Ultragroove's 12-hour bank holiday party

18 Apr 2012

Events like this usually happen in Glasgow. But Musika, in association with Heavy Gossip and Ultragroove, are giving something back to Edinburgh, presenting 12 hours of house and electro spread over three stages. Showcasing some of the best live…

Seven reasons to attend Cab Vol's seventh birthday

Edinburgh venue celebrates 49 dog years with three weeks of events

2 Feb 2012

1 Supernova Kicking off the Cab’s month long ‘seven splendid events for seven splendid years’ Glasgow tech-house and minimal night Supernova makes it’s Edinburgh debut with the tough techno sounds of Karotte (Cocoon). Fri 3 Feb. 2 Musika & We…

Charity club event Edinburgh Rocks to take place at Royal Botanic Gardens

DJs from Musika, Luvely, Ultragroove, Taste and more to take part

16 Nov 2011

It’s nice when the clubbing community bands together to give something back and there are many great nights across Scotland that help raise cash for charity. Now Edinburgh Rocks (in association with Leith FM) are planning something rather special. ‘We…

Profile: DJ and producer Maya Jane Coles

The multi-talented tech-house queen visits Musika

21 Sep 2011

She’s been producing since she was in her mid-teens nearly a decade ago, but for young Londoner Maya Jane Coles the years since have provided a steep learning curve. Her real breakthrough track was last year’s ‘What They Say’ on Real Tone, a song which…

Liquid Room re-opening delay moves Sasha Edinburgh show to HMV Picture House

13 Jul 2010

The Liquid Room is no longer able to reopen this weekend for Sasha's performance, but the world renowned DJ and producer is still to play in the city for the first time in 7 years. One of Edinburgh's most frequented clubs, the Liquid Room closed 18…

Edinburgh's Liquid Room reopens with extra level and new kit

5 Jul 2010

It might seem like only the other month that the Liquid Room was closed after a fire broke out in the Indian restaurant upstairs, but to those involved it’s felt like a lifetime. ‘It’s been too long since I’ve actually done my job,’ reflects manager…

John Digweed, Timo Maas and Hot Chip lined up for Musika third birthday

3 Feb 2010

For Derek Martin, promoter of Edinburgh house and electro clubbing brand Musika, the fire which has temporarily put the city’s Liquid Room venue out of action represents an opportunity more than it does a setback. Musika’s residency there wasn’t even…

Profile: Steve Lawler

The Ibiza superstar DJ does the duties in Edinburgh

15 Oct 2009

Name Steve Lawler Occupation King of Space King of Space? OK, I’ve heard of DJs with big egos but this is ridiculous We don’t mean he’s overlord of the cosmos. He’s been resident at Space, the award-winning house superclub in Ibiza, for the last…

Two Tribes: Xplicit and Musika

The two big club events bringing the festival to a suitable climax

20 Aug 2009

The closing weekend of the Festival Fringe has become a traditional highlight in Edinburgh’s clubbing calendar. And this year doesn’t disappoint, with dates from Vegas!, Optimo, Tackno, Taste and more across the bank holiday weekend, but it’s two…

Sex in the 21st century - Valentine’s Day Clubs

5 Feb 2009

With Valentine’s Day landing at the weekend this year, there is ample opportunity for those hoping for a love injection on the dance floor Love will be in the air like a tropical smog on 14 February, and every club and bar you walk into will be playing…

Musika & Stereotype

16 Oct 2008

HOUSE It seems that scarcely a day goes by without news of a merger or takeover bid screaming across the screens of 24-hour news channels. Stereotype and Musika have obviously been watching the markets to discern which way the wind is blowing…

Mark Mendes

3 Jul 2008

Musika brings yet another Scottish debut as they are joined by Canada’s rising tech-house star Mark Mendes. Picking up his first set of decks at the age of 16 and inspired by his uncle, Matteo di Marr (aka M1), Mendes moved into production releasing a…

Profile - Laidback Luke

24 Apr 2008

Name Laidback Luke Occupation DJ/producer Location Aalsmeer, Holland A Dutch guy playing house music – you must be having a giraffe... Understandably when you think of Dutch dance music you instantly think ‘trance’. Ferry Corsten, Tïetso…

Fantasylands

10 Apr 2008

Fantasylands is undeniably the biggest dance event in Scotland this month. With five live acts and 40 DJs, if you love trance, hard house, old skool and house you’ll be in hog heaven with Fantazia, Tidy, Musika, Luvely and Kissdafunk hosting arenas…

Musika

4 Jan 2008

Derek Martin (pictured) has been making sure Musika has been firing on all cylinders these last few months with some big name guests such as Sebastian Leger, Micky Slim and Mark Knight. Now they weigh in with a cut price January special so you can…

Musika

12 Feb 2007

THE BEST NEW NIGHTS IN TOWN This month: Residents Derek Martin and a rotating roster of local house heads including Gav Grant, Warner Powers and Dean Newton. Guests Toolroom Knights World Tour with Mark Knight and Martijn Ten Velden for the…