Tag: "nightclub"

Ajapai's Australian Debut
0 Comments. 579 Views. Posted 30 Apr 2012 @ 12:57pm.
Tokyo is probably not the first place you think of when it comes to deliciously vicious dubstep beats, but Japanese young-gun Ajapai is all about breaking out of the confines of conventionality.  With a fondness for aggressively fun and fierce music that gets clubbers on their feet and flailing about wildly, it’s no wonder his debut release What Do You Hear? managed to take out third place... Read More
Ben Browning Branches Out
0 Comments. 842 Views. Posted 3 Apr 2012 @ 3:01pm.
Cut Copy bassist Ben Browning's much-anticipated solo debut Lover Motion has been a long time coming, but we're glad it's finally landed. Having cut his teeth and more than proved his talent as part of one of Melbourne's most successful dance music outfits, Browning's first expedition into solo territory is equally as dazzling and delightful as his previous work with Cut Copy. Released on the... Read More
MANIK Debuts in Australia
0 Comments. 415 Views. Posted 19 Mar 2012 @ 9:17am.
New York producer and DJ MANIK has already managed to make an impressive mark on dance music in the space of a short career, with a discography that boasts releases on some of the scene's best underground labels. Josh Wink's Ovum, LA-based Culprit, Steve Bug's notorious Poker Flat, Lee Foss and Jamie Jones' Hot Creations.  Described as everything from deep house, disco, funk and electronica... Read More
Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti Surprise Show
0 Comments. 1,439 Views. Posted 5 Mar 2012 @ 6:30pm.
  Didn't head down to The Corner for the Golden Plains Sixxx sideshow from Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti? Well you missed out, bub! But there's good news for y'all (as well as those like us willing to double up on the action before Golden Plains), a last-minute surprise set has been announced. The show promises to provide the chance to see one of the music world's most intriguing talents in... Read More
Nick Curly's Album Tour Hits Australia
0 Comments. 771 Views. Posted 20 Feb 2012 @ 8:53am.
The relentless Nick Curly had a year that barely afforded him the chance to breathe in 2011 – quite fittingly, beginning in Sydney on New Year’s Day with an adoring crowd at Space Festival.  In between, he managed to produce and release Cocoon’s highest-selling 12” of 2011, held down a residency at Space Ibiza, continuing to break new ground in electronic music with Kehakuma, and found his... Read More
Yacht Club DJs Tour
0 Comments. 1,603 Views. Posted 9 Feb 2012 @ 10:04am.
Beat are proudly presenting Australia's own mash-up maestros the Yacht Club DJs, when they hit the road throughout March and April on the “They Mostly Come At Night...Mostly” tour.  Frightening both capital cities and regional towns, including Toowoomba, Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Geelong, Ballarat, Hobart, Wollongong, Canberra and Newcastle, Yacht Club DJs take to the stage with their take on... Read More
Chameleon Records Showcase with Aril Brikha
0 Comments. 686 Views. Posted 31 Jan 2012 @ 4:27pm.
Born in Iran with Assyrian ancestry, Aril Brikha emigrated to Sweden at the age of three and began his education in music early - jamming to Depeche Mode, Front 242 and Jean Michel Jarre as a child, and taking to the world of music production at 16.  It wasn't long before he had an accidental crossover hit in the anthemic Groove La Chord – an indefinable, genre-defying piece of magic that... Read More
Steve Hill
0 Comments. 691 Views. Posted 26 Jan 2012 @ 7:15am.
Often dubbed Australia’s ‘King Of Euphoric Hard Dance’, Steve Hill reckons it all comes down to being in the right place at the right time. For him, the place was London and the time was the mid-‘90s when he first got his big break thanks to a very happy accident. Currently celebrating the new release of the Hard Dance Alliance’s Wild Energy compilation, Hill claims that despite what... Read More
AC Slater Brings The Ruckus Back To Melbourne
0 Comments. 1,057 Views. Posted 21 Jan 2012 @ 6:04pm.
AC Slater has understood the appeal of having thousands of people letting loose to your sounds since the tender age of 14.  It was at this age he discovered his dads music collection and began recording his own mixtapes on a TDK D-C60, suddenly finding himself the coolest kid in school for his ability to shred up those good old highschool parties. Finding himself rather pleased with this... Read More
Hudson Mohawke, Rustie And Balam Acab Hit Roxanne
0 Comments. 1,322 Views. Posted 5 Dec 2011 @ 9:54am.
I’m sure heaps of you were disappointed when rumours of Hudson Mohawke joining Flying Lotus, Dam Funk and Gaslamp Killer for what was a seriously immense show back at the beginning of 2011 ended up falling through. But never mind, because thanks to Espionage, he’s set to make his own excursion down to Australian clubs early next year, riding the high of two much-acclaimed releases Satin... Read More
Roots Manuva Announces Sideshow
0 Comments. 1,599 Views. Posted 17 Nov 2011 @ 3:55pm.
After announcing that Golden Plains Sixxx will be witnessing the fitness, highly influential British rapper Roots Manuva will be bringing his proto-grime style to a Melbourne sideshow. Roots will be bringing his full live band for the Australian tour, and is set to perform landmark dubstep-preceding hits such as Witness (One Hope), as well as a serving of recent critically acclaimed material -... Read More
Push Over 2012 First Announcement
0 Comments. 1,926 Views. Posted 14 Nov 2011 @ 9:24am.
Following on from the incredible success of this year's Push Over, the all ages festival has revealed another stunner of a lineup for the 2012 incarnation. Headlining the day will be none other than Parkway Drive, who will be fresh from rocking the Big Day Out. Rounding out the massive bill will be recent Beat TV star 360, Tonight Alive, Yacht Club DJs, Alpine, Dangerous!, Snakadaktal, Mantra,... Read More
Round Table Knights Heading to Australia
0 Comments. 1,009 Views. Posted 14 Nov 2011 @ 1:51pm.
Hailing from Bern, Switzerland, the bearded crusaders that make up the Round Table Knights were originally open-minded turntablists with a fondness for hip hop, rock, electro and jazz. These days, however, you’re more likely to find them holed up in their studio together writing house bangers or playing out the kinds of sprawling, wild DJ sets in sweaty clubs across the world that send punters... Read More
Government Proposals Threaten Hospitality Industry
0 Comments. 809 Views. Posted 10 Nov 2011 @ 8:59am.
After Draconian measures set in place by the previous Brumby Government were overturned after a resilient showing by the Melbourne community, the current Ballieu Government looks set to implement similarly myopic measures upon the city's bars and clubs. "Instead of focusing on the streets where the real problems are, the Baillieu Government and Victoria Police are making the same mistake as the... Read More
The Gin Club Christmas Shindig
0 Comments. 1,312 Views. Posted 4 Nov 2011 @ 3:43pm.
Brisbane musical collective The Gin Club will continue their recent tradition of performing a series of shows around Christmas - only this time armed with a new live album and the return of long-time Swedish member Ola Karlsson. Often compared to artists such as The Triffids, The Go Betweens and The Band, The Gin Club is 'collective’ of around 11 people, and the live band features around seven... Read More
Le Castle Vania Descends on Melbourne
0 Comments. 1,154 Views. Posted 7 Nov 2011 @ 8:34am.
Beginning his DJing career at the tender age of fifteen, playing twisted drum and bass warehouse parties that he probably wasn’t even legally supposed to be in, Georgian DJ and producer Le Castle Vania had a pretty rad upbringing.  Quickly demanding the attention of press and clubbers alike with his rep for riotous DJ sets and adept production skills, making himself a household... Read More
Full Melbourne Music Week Program Revealed
1 Comments. 1,916 Views. Posted 19 Oct 2011 @ 10:35am.
After already announcing stellar keynote events such as the KUBIK performance space and the stunning Labels Live @ series, Melbourne Music Week has unveiled as massive run of events in it full program. The Labels Live @ series will feature three local stables showcasing an impressive roster of talent. Taking over Old Melbourne Gaol on Wednesday November 23, Chapter Music will present sets... Read More
The Prince Of Wales Sold
1 Comments. 2,791 Views. Posted 14 Oct 2011 @ 9:40am.
One of Melbourne's most iconic venues, the Prince Bandroom, has been sold to a group that specialises in upmarket gastro pub dining. There's been a plethora of rumours floating around ever since Christie Eliezer stated that one of Melbourne's venues was soon to close in his Industrial Strength column within Beat.   But yesterday the Melbourne Pub Group, who also own Albert... Read More
The Gaslamp Killer To Destroy KUBIK
0 Comments. 1,153 Views. Posted 11 Oct 2011 @ 2:31pm.
Everyone who managed to see the Gaslamp Killer at Golden Plains 2010, or at shows with labelmate Flying Lotus, Opiuo and Dam Funk probably all wet their pants with excitement when it was announced that he’d be returning to Australia very soon as part of the Stereosonic lineup.  The man who earned his production and DJing moniker though playing his trademark way-out sounds in San Diego’s... Read More
The Aston Shuffle Back for More
0 Comments. 852 Views. Posted 10 Oct 2011 @ 10:54am.
Who else caught Australia’s own The Aston Shuffle on the Parklife circuit – amazing, right?  An intoxicating mix of sweaty, anthemic house and electro beats combined with an immersive live stageshow, it appears the duo haven’t yet had enough of the live music scene, and are ready to take on Australian clubs for round two this month. After the release of their debut album Seventeen Past... Read More
Your Rules, Not Mine at Revolver
0 Comments. 754 Views. Posted 4 Oct 2011 @ 2:02pm.
Melbournians have always been able to count on Revolver for a filthy good night out on the town, and when we heard about the impending Your Rules, Not Mine tour, we knew this was going to be no exception.   Featuring the likes of UK synth-pop prodigies Age of Consent, electronic adventurers Bitrok with a new album Smoke and Mirrors, Brisbane-based Felinedown, soulful-electronica duo Metals... Read More
Cherry Bar Goes Carbon Neutral
0 Comments. 1,746 Views. Posted 21 Sep 2011 @ 3:49pm.
Honestly, what can’t this bar do?  Cherry in AC/DC Lane Melbourne, has cemented its leadership status by becoming Australia’s first carbon-neutral live music venue in Australia. They’re leasing a forest, and thereby protecting it from being cut down, so when you drink at Cherry Bar you can add it to your yearly list of good deeds.  Read More
KUBIK Melbourne Announced
0 Comments. 2,637 Views. Posted 7 Sep 2011 @ 10:51am.
Following on from initial details of some pretty damn amazing events, Melbourne Music Week has announced one of Europe's most innovative and popular touring art installations as its premier live music venue for 2011. Melbourne Music Week and Marksthespot will present KUBIK Melbourne, a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art, temporary outdoor live music venue. KUBIK is constructed from a... Read More
Tensnake Secret Club Show Revealed
0 Comments. 1,570 Views. Posted 5 Sep 2011 @ 12:24pm.
Sitting pretty as one of the world's hottest names in house and disco right now, Tensnake will be hitting Melbourne for a special one-off live show at Mercat Basement. Tensnake has remixed the likes of Little Dragon, Aloe Blacc, Hercules & Love Affair, Azari & III and even Australian friends The Swiss, toured the world many times over and just recently released a brand new single -... Read More
Cobra Starship : You Make Me Feel
0 Comments. 1,848 Views. Posted 31 Aug 2011 @ 8:41am.
More trashy club musak from the pimp daddy DJs and the rotating roster of skanked up whores who provide guest vocals. A familiar, ear-pummelling beat dominates the chorus, compelling you to dance, zombies, dance, like your brains have been pickled in red bull. Read More
Washed Out : Within and Without
0 Comments. 1,650 Views. Posted 23 Aug 2011 @ 2:25pm.
The chill-wave scene became overcrowded quickly, but Atlanta's Washed Out (alias of Ernest Greene) has developed a unique sound that isn't so repetitive. Now after the two standout EPs Life of Leisure and High Times Washed Out has released his first studio album, Within and Without. By recording in a proper studio instead of his bedroom, this time the production quality is more refined;... Read More
TAC Designated Drivers
0 Comments. 2,163 Views. Posted 28 Jul 2011 @ 9:23am.
Road trauma remains the number one cause of death among young people worldwide. On May 11, Victoria joined the rest of the world in launching the United Nations-led Decade of Action for Road Safety - a campaign that aims to stabilise and reduce global road deaths by 2020. Last year, 288 deaths occurred on Victorian roads. As part of the ongoing TAC After Gig Guide To Road Safety Campaign - a... Read More
Mike Simonetti Tour
0 Comments. 1,503 Views. Posted 21 Jul 2011 @ 3:05pm.
Mike Simonetti began the cutting-edge New York label – Italians Do It Better – in 2006, housing releases from artists like Glass Candy, Desire and Chromatics.  Today, IDIB has established a reputation as a taste making label, and ever since it was set up, Simonetti has been tearing up dance floors all over the planet as a highly sought after DJ. Following up his 2009 visit, Simonetti is... Read More
United 3D & PHD: Joining The Rave
0 Comments. 1,655 Views. Posted 15 Jul 2011 @ 2:31pm.
With over two decades of combined experience in the local rave scene, Melbourne party starters Brendan Soul-T (PHD) and St Luke (3D) are joining forces once again for an event that can only be described as epic. Following on from their 20 DJ extravaganza, which took place this past April, these two crazy cats are raising the stakes with United, a brand new concept event that will include a... Read More
Times New Viking Tour Equired
0 Comments. 1,439 Views. Posted 8 Jul 2011 @ 10:52am.
US garage-pop rockers and word-inventors (equired is a perfectly cromulent word) Times New Viking have announced a handful of Australian dates in support of ace new record Dancer Equired!   The abrasive purveyors of lo-fi cleaned up just a little for their latest release, but will most definitely be generating more than enough buzzing electricity when they hit Northcote Social Club in... Read More
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