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It was the second time Shinichi Osawa and Masatoshi Uemura a.k.a Off the Rocker came down to KL for a gig and it was an electrifying night.

I like his remix of Digitalism's Pogo, his cover of Chemical Brothers' Star Guitar, Our Song and all but I just don't know what was missing at that gig... Maybe the usual crowd have seen him at Barsonic earlier this year and decided not to come for the second round?

Sorry, I digress.

Anyway, the Lapsap duo did a great job in warming the floor for us but once Osawa and Uemura took over, it was pure rocking sound! But some tracks were played twice. Don't know why. The last half hour was fun. Blink went crazy, same goes with Osawa! It was something that don't usually happen at the mainroom! haha... Some VIP behind the DJ console went nuts and became the headline of the night! Excuse them for stealing the limelight, Lapsap & Off the Rocker!

Overall, the set was just ok.

Photos!








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Sorry for the delay post, I could not find the right time to write. Hehehe.

So, did any of you attended the awesome Laidback Luke gig at Zouk last month? Let me sum it for ya.

Mainroom was dead, at first... but it sucks the crowd into the dancefloor by 12.45am, that is 15 minutes before the mayhem began, and Laidback Luke totally dropped radioactive atomic bomb at Zouk KL! Fuck, that dude was genius! Laidback Luke wasn't really laid back, his tunes were drugs to our ears.

His track selections were great, ranging from electro, house and his signature trance remixes such as Show Me Love, a remix of Out of the Blue, Traffic and end it with Leave the World Behind. Hands down, everyone probably converted to become a Laiback Luke follower that night! haha!

So if you think there is no hope for House music in Malaysia, you're wrong! :)
Big ups to Zouk KL for showing some love.

I think this is the best set I've heard so far after Joachim Garraud this year!

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Did anyone of you attended M.C Asia - The Beginning last month? Musics from Marcus Schossow, Preach and Marcel Woods were totally awesome. You can read the story in my past post under After Party section.

M.C. Asia is back again with two great DJs from the world’s top #50 ranking Richard Durand and Sean Tyas in the bill. Tickets will be on sale very soon, saw the info on Axcess website :P

Expect beneficial music workshop and euphoric experience at the appreciation night!

Details below!



What?
Music Conference Asia (M.C. Asia) Music Factory “The Creation”

When?
23rd January 2009 (Saturday)

Where?
KL Live @ Life Centre (Former Ruums), KL

Who?
Richard Durand
Sean Tyas

How?
Tickets can be purchased at Axcess
RM39 (Pre-Sale)
RM49 (Doorsale)
RM398 (VIP)

You may book your group tickets directly at klubbers.net

Why?
Following the great success of the inaugural Music Conference Asia Music Factory “The Beginning”, the second episode of the series “The Creation” will be hitting town on 23rd January 2010 at KL Live @ Life Centre, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.

Highlights of the 2010 programme will include discussion workshops and also an Appreciation Party headlined by two world’s top #50 ranking DJs, Richard Durand from the Netherlands and Sean Tyas from the USA.

Richard Durand, without a doubt, is the hottest new DJ / producer to emerge from Holland this past couple of years. Recommended by the mighty Tiësto as his 'Tip For The Top in 2007' in DJ Magazine, Richard responded with a string of stunning productions, including official remixes for Tiësto, culminating in a new entry placing in the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs poll at the end of 2007, he is now ranked at position #49 in the latest DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs poll 2009.

On the other hand, New York native Sean Tyas, who now resides in Switzerland, has been the brightest new star to emerge in the electronic dance music scene for years. The Sean Tyas buzz is equally evident at grass roots level from music fans and clubbers worldwide; a fact proven by Sean's meteoric rise up the ranks of industry polls such as the DJ Magazine Top 100 (New Entry at #54), TheDJList.com and TranceAddict.com.

Sean is also being awarded 'Best New Face', #3 Best Remixer and #5 Best Producer at the Trance Awards, and Mixmag placing him in their Top 10 of 'Best New DJs'. Sean is now amongst the Top 50 at position #45 in the latest DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs poll 2009.

So this is your exclusive chance to catch the two world’s most celebrated DJ / Producers at “The Creation”, to learn from the maestros about their personal music creation experiences, and party to great music!

Tickets to “The Creation” are priced at (Pre-sale) RM39 and (Door-sale) RM59. A special VIP package for party high-rollers is also available for purchase starting 18th December 09, please log on to www.axcess.com.my to purchase your tickets NOW!

In an effort to further contribute towards the growth of the music community, event organizer, Global Sound Masters will contribute RM2 to the “GSM Music Fund” for every ticket sold. The money collected will go towards the nurturing of new talents in the region.

Log on to www.visitmcasia.com for further updates on full artist line-up and details of the music workshop discussion topics.

I'm totally up for this?
Are you ready party peeps?

See you there

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Celebrate 2010 with full bass and expect lots of dirty synths on the NYE, and full blast of rocking House and Electronic music few days after. It's a whole week of madness! Tired of the same old NYE celebration? KL Live is totally the place to be... Cheers to Future Sound Asia for that!

Hey ho, let's go!

What?
Future Presents The Bloody Beetroots & Basement Jaxx

Where?
KL Live

When?
31st December 2009 (Thursday) & 2nd January 2010 (Saturday)

Who?
31/12/09 - THE BLOODY BEETROOTS, Lapsap & Goldfish
02/01/10 - BASEMENT JAXX, Victor G & Azran

How?
Tickets are available through all Ticket Axcess outlets nationwide:
2 Day Pass Pre-Sale: RM118 includes 1 drink
1 Day Pass Pre-Sale: RM 78 includes 1 drink
Door Sale: RM98 includes 1 drink
VIP packages: RM500 (Admits 4 pax entry) - Call Axcess Hotline for more info

Ticketing info: Axcess Hotline No. - (03) 7711 5000 or log on to www.axcess.com.my

Why?
After the huge success for the first FUTURE event, they are returning once again to bring to seasoned clubbers one of the most anticipated event of all time to usher in New Year’s Day 2010. Returning on a bigger and bolder installment this time around, FUTURE’s organizer Future Sound Asia (FSA) continues pushing the boundaries of dance music in Malaysia. Spurred on by the mammoth success of UOX PLAY FUTURE, FSA aims to assemble a major dance fiasco in the nation.

Confetti, fireworks and poppers aside, this 31st December 2009 will go down in history as FUTURE rocks KL Live (formerly known as Ruums) from 8.00pm until the wee hours of the first day of the New Year. Clubbers and party-goers can expect a superb line-up of international acts and local DJs which include worldwide phenomenal ‘The Bloody Beetroots’. Partners-in-crime, Bobby Rifo, an international indie producer and DJ Tommy Tea intermix together to create a genre of dance music that is a fine blend of fidget and electro house. The duo has its trademark of wearing Venom masks while performing which often link them to the similarity of Misfits and Daft Punk. Scenesters, Lap Sap and renowned award winning music mixer DJ Goldfish will set the mood for us to usher the NYE celebration.

Continuing with the celebratory vibes, on Saturday 2nd January 2010, FUTURE will host yet another orchestrated dance event featuring renowned dance music pioneers, Basement Jaxx. Grammy award winners for “Best Electronic Album” to add to the two BRIT’s Awards for ‘Best Dance Act’ and numerous other awards. Basement Jaxx is one of the most recognizable names in the party scene. Originating from UK, the duo consists of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe and they first rose to popularity in the late 1990s. The duo is famed for spinning a wide range of house music which includes electronic, deep house and tech house. The sensational duo is proudly supported by our very own Victor G who recently opened for Underworld in Singapore and DJ Azran which is currently making waves with his residency in Sultan Lounge..

For both The Bloody Beetroots and Basement Jaxx, this will be their first visit to Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur is set to provide them with a welcome that they’ve never experienced before! The newly-renovated KL Live is the perfect setup to embrace a world-class event such as FUTURE. The large stage and ample space in the venue provides an ambience that is unlike any other. A high-tech music console, powerful lighting and sound system set the mood for an evening of serious partying.

Get ready for two nights of unlimited dance music!



There will be no mercy on the dance floor.

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The year passed too fast, 2009 is about to end. 2009 can be considered as the best party year that I have experienced so far. Good acts have been invading Klang Valley despite of the government interference... One issue after another, I believe organizers are still trying to deliver their best in pulling the crowd and giving us the taste of the best music from the globe.

Without a doubt, my feeling towards Euphoria by Ministry of Sound is growing this year after they brought us good names from the scene such as Seb Fontaine, Matt Darey, Vandalism and Dave Seaman. Nevertheless, the Hed Kandi series has become a trademark to the club. Good job for adding some spices rather than the usual club nights.


Another party venue that is in my favorite list would be Mist Club in Bangsar. I went there twice for Dirty South and Niklas Harding and I think the club is great. It is simple and big like a warehouse (if you put the tables away) with a stage and great lightings. Che'Nelle had a gig there last month and Bjorn Akesson is coming for a special gig this weekend. The club is probably standing strong among the giant brand names like Zouk and Euphoria.


Outdoor rave parties can easily captures the interest of EDM lovers. In 2007, Global Gathering was attended by 35,000 party revelers from across South East Asia. Same goes when Tiesto headlined 2 Days of Freedom last year. You know how crowded it was, even the phone line was jammed!

Through my lenses, I can see that indoor raves are the "in-thing" at the moment. Remember UOX Play Future and SpeedZone Tour MotoGP? Both events were held indoors and it was the best raves I've been so far this year. A new series of DJ workshop-cum-party, Music Conference Asia (or better known as MC Asia) is the pioneer for having DJ event at KL Live @ Life Centre. Yoji Solo and Future event will be held there soon. Heineken event will be happening there in next year too. Indoor parties/raves are picking up now.


I wonder what's coming in 2010. I really hope for a great surprise as I heard good acts are coming every month beginning January to mid 2010. I believe if EDM fans keep on supporting the scene and stand united, there is hope for a better industry.


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I bet you still remember Yoji's set at Speedzone 2007. Who doesn't? Everybody was hyped with Fabio Stein's Techtris in his set! Most of us double the experience at XLive Music Festival, Genting last year. It was crazy but his set at Speedzone was wayyyy better. No doubt.

He is back again for the third year in a row! Check it out.

What?
Yoji Solo Live in KL

Where?
KL Live

When?
11th December 2009 (Friday)

Who?
Yoji (formerly known as Yoji Biomehanika - don't know why!)

How?
Tickets can be purchased at all Axcess counter, priced at RM68 and RM88, inclusive of 1 drink.

Why?
Super Star DJs from around the globe have become the driving force in building the image of Electronic Dance Music. Having already achieved rock star status in his country of Japan, Yoji is on the forefront of this Evolution in the persona of a rock star trapped in a DJ’s body.

Yoji’s powerful stage presence and performance, teamed with his unique style of dance music has made him one of the icons of the global dance movement. His unique fusion of music derived from the genres of Trance, Techno, Hard Dance and more, has disabled the ability of the press to keep up with his latest style.

Yoji has showcased his talent to fans all over the planet at the world’s most prominent nightclubs and events / festivals such as: ID&T’s Sensation Black, Dance Valley, Godskitchen, Global Gathering, Mystery Land, Avalon, Gatecrasher, Slinky, Judgment Sunday, Creamfields, Ageha Tokyo, the Guvernment to name but a very few.

His residency GIGA is the leading dance music club event in Japan for the past 7 years. A countless number of chart topping CD, DVD album releases by Japan’s record company giant AVEX, as well as fashion and accessory items selling under his brand, not to forget a Yoji watch especially designed by Seiko is all part of the growing Yoji phenomenon.

Internationally, Yoji’s productions released under his label HELLHOUSE are more popular than ever. On the remix and production front Yoji has worked with some of the worlds most respected dance artists.

Those who have seen and heard Yoji have been stunned by his performance, by his unique and often obscure but always-powerful track selection, along with his faultless and charismatic mixing ability. His style and technique is a cut above the rest; his musical taste is fresh and uninhibited, making him a leader not a follower.

Yoji is an enigma, a DJ that when you see, you will understand why so many love and respect him. You will no doubt see that Yoji is on the forefront of making the world understand why a DJ’s performance is the most important part of the electronic music scene and why DJ’s are becoming the Rock Stars of our generation!

Check out this vid. The track is fuckin' sickkk.



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Fan of Deep Dish? The one-half member, Dubfire, of the four-time nominated and Grammy Award-winning duo will bring Malaysian clubbers to a journey of dark house and techno at Zouk KL. If you plan to check out his music, read the details below.


What?
GLOBAL presents Dubfire

When?
18th December 2009 (Friday)

Where?
Zouk KL

Who?
Dubfire

How?
Cover charges applied

Why?
Ali ‘Dubfire’ Shriazinia is one half of the Grammy winning DJ/production duo Deep Dish. Performing solo under the moniker “Deep Dish Presents Dubfire,” Ali unleashes the same diverse and unexpected grooves that have come to characterize Deep Dish’s energetic and legendary sets behind the turntables. With an unmatched hunger to conquer the latest frontiers in electronic dance music and its rapidly changing technology, Dubfire delivers the unexpected and has no intention of slowing down

Check out this track. Kinda cool.



Here's a video of his interview (from Atakaclubbing's YouTube)



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