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A Begrudging Weekend Update

Friday, March 26th, 2010 | Event Preview | No Comments

It’s not long until the bank holiday weekend arrives. Most people would be excited… unfortunately I’ve just broken my leg and won’t be getting up to much this weekend or next… So here is my begrudgingly short weekend update.

Hi Tek Soul @ Ministry (Buy Tickets)

It mainly boils down to a US techno face off. In the red corner we have Hi Tek Soul at Ministry. Derrick May returns to his exclusive London residency with Osunlade and Theo Parrish in toe. It’s a massive lineup for the main room sound system. In the other rooms Jim Masters heads up the newly named 103 room with Alex Robotnick, whilst the Micron guys take over the loft with a bit of help from Danny Ketoloco. And this is just the start of what’s to come at Ministry over the next year.

Jeff Mills @ Fabric (Buy Tickets)

In the blue corner however is an equally big titan of Detroit techno – Jeff Mills is making his return to London and Fabric room 1. He hasn’t played room 1 for quite some time, so this is sure to be something special, especially if Mills whips out his 909 for a bit of off the cuff percussion. Aux88 and Craig Richards will provide some worthy support, whilst the folks from Wiggle 16 years on will we slamming on some tech house in room 2.

Lost @ Plastic People (Buy Tickets)

Steve Bicknell continues his Lost residency at Plastic People, where DJs come and play anything that goes. One who does play across the board is Benji B, he’s on to headline the endangered basement this Saturday.

Wish I could be at either of these! Enjoy yourselves silly.

Tags: Alex Celler, Alexander Robotnick, Aux88, Benji B, Craig Richards, Deetron, Derrick May, Eddie Richards, Fabric, Hi Tek Soul, Jeff Mills, Jim Masters, Ketoloco, Lemos, Lost, Luna City Express, Micron, Ministry, Ministry of Sound, Nathan Coles, Osunlade, Plastic People, Steve Bicknell, Theo Parrish, Wiggle

Ben Sims Balance Promo Mix

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 | Event Preview, News | No Comments

Only a few weeks to go until Balance kicks off the first time at new club Cable in London Bridge. As part of the build up to this colossal balls to the wall techno night the folks at Balance have been releasing sets from the DJs on the lineup every week. This week sees the turn of devilishly quick British techno DJ Ben Sims. Not much more needs to be said really.

AUX 88 (Detroit) live – UK exclusive
Surgeon – London debut for new live /av show
Luke Slater (Planetary Assault Systems DJ set)
Ben Sims (Split/Theory)
A Guy Called Gerald – live
Jim Masters (Base/Hi-tek-Soul)
Billy Nasty (electro set)
Electro Elvis & Lula (Wang)
Alex Downey (Split)

Stream it or download it from here

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Tags: A Guy Called Gerald, Alex Downey, Aux88, Base, Ben Sims, Billy Nasty, Cable, Electro Elvis & Lula, Jim Masters, London Bridge, Luke Slater, Split, Surgeon, Wang

Luke Slater – Balance Promo Mix

Monday, April 20th, 2009 | Event Preview, News | No Comments

In just over a months time three heavyweight underground techno forces will collide at Cable, a new club in the London Bridge area. Nights Split, Base and Wang come together to present Balance, a night which brings together the best in techno, electro, house and electronica. And they certainly mean business just check out the bill:

AUX 88 (Detroit) live – UK exclusive
Surgeon – London debut for new live /av show
Luke Slater (Planetary Assault Systems DJ set)
Ben Sims (Split/Theory)
A Guy Called Gerald – live
Jim Masters (Base/Hi-tek-Soul)
Billy Nasty (electro set)
Electro Elvis & Lula (Wang)
Alex Downey (Split)

Leading up to the event, they’re making a new mix available every week. The first comes from UK techno stalwart Luke Slater. Hope you enjoy.

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Or you can download the mix from here.

Tags: A Guy Called Gerald, Alex Downey, Aux88, Base, Ben Sims, Billy Nasty, Cable, Electro Elvis & Lula, Jim Masters, London Bridge, Luke Slater, Split, Surgeon, Wang