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Summer Sessions LIVE: Volume IV

by The Vamp on September 5, 2010

We kinda alluded to this already, but seriously, how is it already September? Yet, another warm summer of good friends, good cheer and good music has passed us by, and now fall is right around the corner. We’re proud to say that electroTO‘s summer will last a couple more weeks, as we slowly unveil the final chapter of our Summer Sessions Live Mix Series. This final installment was recorded in concert with The Faktory, at our Social Thursday collaboration, which featured the likes of Meech, Golden Gloves (Poupon), Bordello, and of course, our guest of honour, Camel (Deadfish UK). As has been the case with all of our Summer Sessions, this one showcases a bunch of new production from our family of artists, some risky mixing, and a result that is seamless. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end, for our exclusive mix with Camel.

MEECH | electroTO Summer Sessions: Volume IV

Let’s be honest, it’s rare to see Michel Fournier aka Meech behind the decks before 11pm, but on Thursday August 26th, it was his turn to serve in that role. Although we were curious as to how he would handle it, we weren’t surprised when our homie managed to put together one of his best live mixes to date, one that we’re genuinely feeling, and bumping in our own audio contraptions. It all starts off at a subtle 116bpm with the brilliant Bostro Pesopeo remix of Sally Shapiro’s Love In July. From there, it’s a melodic journey through the finest in low-bpm house, techno, and those in between, finally ending off in the 125bpm neighbourhood, with Sussuro (5am Mix) , one of many projects Meech has taken up with Faceless Management newcomer, Meati.

Meech | electroTO Summer Sessions Volume IV by electroTO


Previous Summer Sessions: Volume I, Volume II, Volume III


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What’s Good Wednesday!?

by The Vamp on August 4, 2010

This weekend kicks off with a resounding clap, nu-disco style, with In Flagranti poised to hit the decks at Wrongbar, and bring the dfloor to a simmer. No doubt this is a rare opportunity to witness one of the unquestioned biggest names in the disco resurgence, made so popular in 2009. The weekend continues with a massive tribute to Toronto’s electronic music scene at The Great Hall (equipped with a tantalizing after-party line-up), as well as a star-studded cast at Mod-Club. Finally, Saturday, the main event  in our humble eyes is the much anticipated release party for Gingy & Bordello’s “Vaporizer” EP. This one has the makings of a serious bender.

Thursday

The Headliner: In Flagranti w/ The Makeover & More — Thursday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: Barletta, Mickey D & More — Thursday @ Nocturne
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The Opener: Hotmess DJs — Thursday @ Rockwood
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The Opener: Lucie Tic w/ Dougie Boom  — Thursday @ Andy Poolhall
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Friday

The Headliner: LA Riots, Meech & Golden Gloves — Friday @ Mod Club
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The Opener: John Roman, Meati, Zeds Dead, & More — Friday @  Great Hall
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The Opener: The FranDiscos, Yale Fox & DJ Mensa — Friday @ Andy Poolhall
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The Closer: Lutzenkirchen & More — Friday @ FootWork
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The Closer II: Bordello, Golden Gloves & More — Friday (late) @ Location TBA
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Saturday

The Headliner:  Gingy, Bordello & Rynecologist— Saturday @ The Social
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The Opener: Torro Torro w/ Alex Charlton — Saturday @ Drake Underground
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The Opener:  DJ Fathom, Douglas Carter & More — Saturday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: TapeDeckBros, Gooffee & More  — Saturday @ Augusta House
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Summer Sessions Live: MAY

by The Vamp on June 2, 2010

There were very few who believed that we could follow up our inaugural Summer Session event with a second dose on a similar level; but, just one week ago at Riva Supper Club, we did just that. We managed to enlist local DJ/Producer, now of international fame for his collaboration with Alixander III, namely Dinamo Azari, and he did not disappoint. As always, we positioned Dinamo with incomparable opening acts by the ever-so-talented boys from Faceless Management, and the rest is, as they say, history.

As was the case for the first edition of our Summer Sessions event, we will once again be uploading the top-notch live-mix recordings from each and every DJ act that performed. The live-mix recordings will drop every Wednesday, so as to commemorate our monthly Summer Session night (which goes down on the last Wednesday of every month this summer). The Summer Session for May featured the likes of  Meech, Golden Gloves, Bordello and Dinamo Azari — so be sure to tune in to this space every Wednesday for the latest set release.

DINAMO AZARI | electroTO Summer Session: May

The set itself is sheer brilliance, plain and simple. It begins with some of the most subtle grooves I’ve ever heard, eventually giving way to a number of the biggest acid techno cuts known to music aficionados. This one is as advertised; one of rarest examples of unbridled mixing talent and impeccable song selection.

BORDELLO | electroTO Summer Session: May

This week’s edition of the Summer Session mix series features the virtually flawless track selection and steadfast ear-to-ear mixing of eTO fan-favorite, Bordello. Although this latest set is, to paraphrase his own suggestion, a tad saturated with above-the-surface material; in actuality, it’s textbook peak-hour work that balances the always conflicting realms of obscurity and mass appeal. What we mean is, Bordello consults the most trusted names in house & techno, from the highest ranks in electronic production, and does so in a way that really works for the average listener.

GOLDEN GLOVES | electroTO Summer Session: May

If you were lucky enough to know of Golden Gloves during their thrashing electro days, you will certainly know that the duo have seemingly transformed their sound as of late into something far more seasoned, yet equally enthralling. The duo of Ben and Kev now make a habit of descending into the depths of tech house & deep house, often being sought out as the local leaders in this lucrative genre. This live mix from our last Summer Session event is a testament to their blooming sound, and draws the tangent for their craft.

MEECH | electroTO Summer Session: May

The May edition of electroTO’s Summer Sessions was kicked off by Venezuelan-born Michel Fournier, a local favorite who has seen his musical sympathies evolve significantly over the past year. The following set speaks to Meech’s maturation as a DJ, combining unassuming groovy house vibes, with his vintage dance-floor incubators. This one is diverse, with unique low-bpm selections, so burn it on a CD-R, and bring it along for wherever life takes you.

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What’s Good Wednesday!?

by The Vamp on May 26, 2010

Wednesday

The Headliner: electroTO Presents Summer Session Volume II — Wednesday @ RIVA
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Wednesday May 26th will mark the second edition of electroTO’s prestigious Summer Sessions monthly event at Riva Supper Club. The inaugural April edition of Summer Sessions was a massive success, filled with great music, great friends, and an undeniably chill vibe. Summer Sessions Volume Two will carry-on this young tradition, by enlisting the same great DJ talent from Faceless Management, as well as a very very special guest — namely Dinamo Azari, of Azari & III fame. Of course, our feature presentation will be joined by Faceless Management artists, Bordello, Golden Gloves & Meech — providing us with the strongest technical line-up our city has to offer. Can’t wait to see you all tonight!

Set Times:

10:30 | Meech
11:30 | Golden Gloves
12:30 | Dinamo Azari
01:30 | Bordello

Thursday

The Headliner: Zeds Dead, Mr. Brown & More — Thursday @ The Social
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The Opener: DJ Jedi — Thursday @ The Social
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The Opener:  Tight Knit DJs — Thursday @ Andy PoolHall
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The Opener: Mister Karpf — Thursday @ Our House
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The Closer: Cassy — Thursday @ Cobra
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Friday

The Headliner: Rynecologist, Bordello, Meech, Golden Gloves — Friday @ Mod Club
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The Opener: Max Alexander & Joe Ghost — Friday @ Riva
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The Opener: Le Freak C’est Keek & More — Friday @ 1192 Queen W.
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The Opener: Conway Beats & MDMK — Friday @ The Social
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The Closer: Adam Beyer & Ida Engberg — Friday @ FootWork
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Saturday

The Headliner: Kill The Noise, Torro Torro & DMT — Saturday @ The Social
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The Opener: Barletta, Max Alexander & More — Saturday @ Suba
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The Opener: Andy Ares, Mr. Charlton & Kay Gee — Saturday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: Willy Joy & Nights — Saturday @ Drake Underground
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The Closer: Stimming  & More — Saturday @ FootWork
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What’s Good Wednesday!?

by The Vamp on May 19, 2010

It’s a big May 2-4 long weekend edition of What’s Good Wednesday!? with a huge slate of events ranging from all sorts of electronic sub-genres. Most importantly for our cause, we’re hosting a huge Thursday night party with our friends at The Faktory and The Social. The inaugural return of Social Thursdays will feature Rynecologist, Meech and Golden Gloves, and is certain to pop-off. Another notable act goes down on the Saturday, where Wrongbar will host Rynecologist’s Kontact Me Remix EP release party, headlined by none other than Rynecologist, with a closing set by Bordello. Check out the full list below!

ONCE AGAIN, seeing that it’s Wednesday, that means that the latest live-recorded mix from our APRIL Summer Session is now available for download on Soundcloud. This week’s edition features one of our favorite Toronto-based DJ duos, Golden Gloves, and this specific assortment of tracks is all about the early morning simmer. Get it HERE.

Thursday

The Headliner: Rynecologist, Golden Gloves, Meech — Thursday @ The Social
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The Opener: Jedi — Thursday @ Nyood
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The Opener: Vivi Diamond & Karpf— Thursday @ Our House
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The Opener: DJ Mensa — Thursday @ Andy Poolhall
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The Opener:  Medley — Thursday @ StrangeLove
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Friday

The Headliner: MRK, Medley & More — Friday @ Mod Club
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The Opener: Vivi Diamond & More — Friday @ Riva
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The Opener:  Riviera & StillTricky — Friday @ Blondie’s
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The Opener: Kid MK — Friday @ The Social
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The Opener:  DJ Eck & More — Friday @ Shallow Groove
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Saturday

The Headliner: Rynecologist, Bordello &  FranDiscos  — Saturday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: Egyptrixx & Nautiluss — Saturday @ The Social
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The Opener: Sylvermayne & Filthy Gorgeous — Saturday @ Blondie’s
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The Opener: Tomorrow’s Heroes, The Jackals & MoreSaturday @ FOMO
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The Opener: Grindhouse DJ’s, Medley & More — Saturday @ The Barn
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Sunday

The Headliner: Riviera, Brandon Sek & More — Sunday @ Bovine
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The Opener: Tom Wrecks, Drastik & Illo — Sunday @ The Drake Hotel
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As promised, we here at electroTO feel that it’s necessary to go beyond simple event-hosting, and we’re taking it to the next level by making the evening’s memorable musical accompaniment available for your downloading pleasure. As we have advertised over the past little while, we will be uploading the top-notch live-mix recordings from each and every DJ act that performs at “electroTO’s Summer Sessions”. The live-mix recordings will drop every Wednesday, so as to commemorate our monthly Summer Session night (which goes down on the last Wednesday of every month this summer).The Summer Session for April featured the likes of Bordello, Meech, Golden Gloves, and Rynecologist — so be sure to tune in to this space every Wednesday for the latest set release.

RYNECOLOGIST | electroTO Summer Session: April

Finally, after the four weeks of anticipation, the main attraction from electroTO’s April Summer Session is available for download — a very rare live mix from Ed Banger Records & Boys Noize Recordings artist, Rynecologist. The mix is all things fun and freewheeling, with countless surprises, as well as some of Ryne’s biggest productions. The wait is over, and the mix is all yours! Enjoy.

GOLDEN GLOVES | electroTO Summer Session: April

The third chapter of our April Summer Session Live Mix collection features the likes of Golden Gloves, the collaboration of Cowiebunga and Benny Bumpdatsh!t. This early-morning mix goes tech in a real hurry, with heavy house and tribal accents on the side. Rumour has it that this mix also features the first ever live appearance of a Zuluhuupz track that has been receiving serious buzz within Toronto electronic music circles. Check it out in the super-slick SoundCloud link below!

MEECH | electroTO Summer Session: April

The second installment of our Summer Sessions live mix series features features Toronto’s fan favorite, and one of the Faceless Management frontmen, Meech. You’ll quickly realize that the collection of songs in the following mix embody everything this bonafied party animal is about — exotic house, dubbed out tropical vibe, finishing off with an obscure sizzle. Once again, the set has been beautiful embedded in our shiny SoundCloud application, equipped with download and tracklist (“info”) capabilities, for your curiosity, and listening pleasure.

BORDELLO | electroTO Summer Session: April

The first mix that we have for you comes from our inaugural Summer Session for the month of April, and features the seamless CDJ mixing of Bordello. The mix is essentially a textbook sample of the ideal opening set, starting at a humble 110 bpm, and teasing the crowd with a journey through the beautiful world of contemporary disco. As you can see, the set has been beautiful embedded in our shiny new SoundCloud application, equipped with download and tracklist (“info”) capabilities.

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This post not only brings us an immense sense of pride and joy but also a sense of relief for finally getting it out there. London, Ontario has become a hot spot for electronic music and along with Golden Gloves and John Roman, Gingy and Bordello have aided the spread in popularity in a very big way.

Gingy and Bordello and the masterminds behind Vaporizer, the big room track that has graced countless youtube videos, charts and even Brodinski’s Mystery Mix. This power house of a track has also warrented huge remixes already from the likes of Rynecologist and the ever talented NT89 (which we haven’t heard yet but can only assume is massive). There is really nothing to say about this track that could do it justice. It’s one of the biggest things that you’ll ever own and has torn up every locale we’ve heard it played out. Enjoy this electroTO exclusive as a gift from us to you, our beloved fans.

Gingy & Bordello – Vaporizer
David Guetta – Sexy Bitch (Chuckie & Lil’ John Remix)
[April Fool's Edit]

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What’s Good Wednesday!?

by The Vamp on March 10, 2010

So, in case you haven’t heard, it’s Canadian Music Week, and that basically means that the city is operating far beyond full capacity. With extended 4am licenses as the qualified norm, the light is green for celebratory mayhem to ensue. The events have been outlined below, but here is a brief rundown of some of the international talent: A-Trak, Nadastrom, Simian Mobile Disco, Harvard Bass, Wolfgang Gartner, M.A.N.D.Y., Klever, Classixx, Star Eyes, The Captain, Morgan Page, John Acquaviva, Samiyam and more.

Not to be outdone, be on the look-out for some of our local favorites in bars/clubs across the city, including: Azari & III, Milano, Rynecologist, Meech, Golden Gloves, John Roman, Bordello, Zeds Dead, Nasty Nav, Torro Torro and more. Also, be the first to comment on this WGW post, and we will gladly hook you up with a pair of free tickets to the A-Trak show on Saturday :)

Wednesday

The Headliner: Nadastrom w/ Golden Gloves & More — Wednesday @ Cobra
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The Opener: Zeds Dead w/ The Killabits & More — Wednesday @ 751 Queen
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The Opener: Detox w/ Capro & Jawbone — Wednesday @ Thymeless
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Thursday

The Headliner: Star Eyes, The Captain, Zeds Dead & More — Thursday @ The Social
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The Opener: John Acquaviva — Thursday @ Cobra
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The Opener: Keys N Krates, Donnis & More — Thursday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: Samiyam w/ Mymanhenri & Ultragamma — Thurs. @ Drake Underground
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The Opener: DJ Y-Pro & Medley — Thursday @ StrangeLove
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The Opener: Fawn Big Canoe, Lucie Tic & Betti Forde — Thursday @ Andy PoolHall
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The Opener: DJ Jedi — Thursday @ 1096 Queen
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Friday

The Headliner: Simian Mobile Disco w/ Milano — Friday @ Mod Club
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The Opener: Morgan Page — Friday @ This Is London
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The Opener: VitaminsForYou w/ Nasty Nav & More — Friday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: Carlo Lio — Friday @ FootWork
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The Opener: Denise Benson, Orli & Lucie Tic — Friday @ Andy PoolHall
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The Opener: Rob Friday, DJ Hutch & Nave C — Friday @ The Social
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The Opener: Deanious & Groundctrl — Friday @ Shallow Groove
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The Opener: Max Alexander — Friday @ Voglie
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The Opener: Basketballjones w/ DJ Ghalleon & More — Friday @ Smiling Buddah
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Saturday

The Headliner: A-Trak w/ Klever, Scratch Bastid & More — Sat. @ Sound Academy
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The Opener: Harvard Bass, Wolfgang Gartner & John Roman — Sat. @ The Social
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The Opener: Classixx w/ Azari & III — Saturday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: M.A.N.D.Y. — Saturday @ FootWork
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The Opener: Le Freak C’est Keek & Sokes — Saturday @ The Beaver
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Sunday/Monday

The Closer: Alixander III w/ Fathom, Torro Torro, Riviera — Sunday @ Bovine
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The Closer: Jack Beats w/ TapeDeck Bros — Monday @ The Social
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What’s Good Wednesday!?

by The Vamp on February 17, 2010

Yet another big weekend, with a full slate of events being served up in the city. Some big time appearances including a notable Fool’s Gold recording artist (Sammy Bananas), as well as a Mad Decent recording artist (DJ Sega).  In addition to the international talent, there are also some very notable local acts going down with Dinamo Azari, Nacho Lovers, Meech, Golden Gloves and Bordello, all set to throw it down at their respective events. You know the drill, check out the full roster of events below.

Thursday

The Headliner: Daedelus, Nosaj Thing & Jogger — Thursday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: Kanji Kinetic, Bombaman & Lucie Tic — Thursday @ The Social
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The Opener: Bordello & Medley — Thursday @ StrangeLove
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The Opener: DJ Rhiannon w/ Betti Forde & More — Thursday @ Andy PoolHall
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Friday

The Headliner: Mark Knight — Friday @ This Is London
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The Opener: Golden Gloves, Meech & Daniel Jacob — Friday @ Mod Club
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The Opener: DJ Sega, Torro Torro, Frandiscos — Friday @ Eddie’s
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The Opener: Nacho Lovers, Brandon Sek & More — Friday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: Divas Live!, Dinamo Azari & More — Friday @ Supermarket
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The Opener: Beast Mode, Sleezy D & Teebz — Friday @ Tota Lounge
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The Opener: Thriftwars — Friday @ Shallow Groove
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Saturday

The Headliner: Sammy Bananas w/ Andrew Ross & DMT — Saturday @ The Social
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The Opener: Joel Mull w/ James Teej, Hali & More– Saturday @ FootWork
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The Opener: Dan Black w/ Bordello, DJ Cal & More — Saturday @ Wrongbar
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The Opener: Syntonics, Rainbros, Terror Tone & More — Saturday @ The Garrison
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Snobby Techno

by The Vamp on January 18, 2010

Snobby Techno

In an ideal precursor to Bordello’s Monday Meeting debut at The Social tomorrow night, we have his latest musical compilation for your aural enjoyment. As the title suggests, our resident spin-master takes us on an 87-minute journey through the deepest and most intricate crevices that techno music has to offer.

The mix itself starts off at a gentle simmer, but is brought to a boil in a real hurry. With virtually every track featuring a prominent electronic music figure, there really isn’t a chance to catch your breath. Simlply put, the Audion – Armani – Moya – Mills conclusion is quite a treat, and is well worth the hour and a half wait. Be sure to check this one.

Tracklist:

01 DJ HELL FEAT. P. DIDDY // The DJ
02 TIGA & ZYNTHERIUS // Sunglasses at Night (Konrad Black Remix)
03 MIKE MIND // Resonate
04 SEI A // Chinese Whispers
05 MARC ROMBOY & BLAKE BAXTER // Where Would You Be? (Version 1)
06 PHONOGENIC // Bass Were the Days
07 LEN FAKI // Death by House (Adam Beyer & Jesper Dahlback Remix)
08 DUSTIN ZAHN // Stranger to Stability (Len Faki X Break Mix)
09 PHIL KIERAN // Past the Present Future
10 KRIS MENACE // Scaler
11 APHEX TWIN // Windowlicker (Run Jeremy’s ‘XXX Lick’ Remix)
12 CLAUDE VONSTROKE // Vocal Chords
13 TONY LIONNI // Found a Place
14 DJ HELL // My Definition of House Music (Renaissance Man Bootcut)
15 UMEK // Pravim Haos
16 DUSTY KID // Lynchesque
17 H2 // Clocks
18 PLASTIKMAN // Spastik
19 DANIELE PAPINI // Church of Nonsense
20 AUDION // The Pong
21 ROBERT ARMANI // Ambulance
22 HUGO MOYA // Move
23 JEFF MILLS // The Bells

Running Time – 87:20
Quality – 192 kbps

Bordello – Snobby Techno January 2010 Mix

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