Hogmanay Clubbing Highlights 2014
Joining Craig Smith for the Nightvision NYE party in the capital is a host of other talent including increasingly hyped British producer and DJ, Subb-an, whose releases for the likes of Spectral Sound, Visionquest and Crosstown Rebels have made him one of the UK’s most in demand new artists in recent years. Also helping bring in the bells is duo Waze & Odyssey, Moda Black singing Theo Kottis and a selection of trusted local selectors bringing their own unique vibe to the proceedings. This night will cap off a varied and exciting season for Nightvision who have been bringing top names to the city since launching in September (Liquid Rooms from £15 + BF).
Elsewhere in Auld Reekie, if you’re looking for more retro sounds, Hamburg’s Monte hits Gasoline Dance Machine at Cabret Voltaire. The German artist produces funk-heavy club tracks, so far gracing labels like Jeudi and Jackmode with his slickly produced grooves. Having impressed the Gasoline crew with his set at a Jeudi showcase off Sonar in Barcelona, the German’s smooth brand of party tracks should go down a treat at Hogmanay, particularly as he’s down to play a special 80s funk set. Joining Monte on the night will be fellow Jeudi acts and Edinburgh natives, Cheap Picasso and Kipp$. The second room will be capably manned by the Domino Club roster of P-Stylz, Rob Ralston and Nasty P, offering up more chilled out and soulful selections (£5 early bird, then £10-15).
Over in Glasgow, La Cheetah top off a fine year with their now customary two floor shindig, this year a collaboration between the club and promoters Notsosilent and Offbeat. Among the attractions on offer is legendary Dutch DJ, producer and Viewlexx head honcho I-F. The master spinner from The Hague plays it all, from Italo and electro to techno and house. He’s joined on the bill by the ever intriguing Funkineven, who’s been a breath of fresh air in the UK scene in recent years. Glasgow duo Dixon Avenue Basement Jams are sure to provide a full on party set and complete the bill alongside other local favourites such as Ben Martin and the club’s assorted residents (£15/17).
An alternative Glasgow option is to head to the Sub Club where the 20 Years of Subculture celebrations come to a close in fine fashion with the visit of the legendary Chez Damier. The Chicago veteran has been putting out classic house records since the early 90s and his partnership with Ron Trent, in production and through the Prescription label, is one of the most fruitful the genre has seen. Damier is well schooled in the kind of soulful, melodic house that many modern producers are trying to recreate, many of them lacking the genuine warmth oozing from Chaz’s tracks. Also on the bill and playing his first live set as The Revenge is local producer Graeme Clark. As always, residents Harri & Domenic will keep things bubbling along nicely, joined by able protégé Telford (£15/25).