Drum 'n' Bass Curriculum

Can you believe it’s May already? For many this is a time spent knuckling down and putting in that final bit of effort for any last exams. For others it’s an excuse to put on those dancing shoes and take full advantage of any end of student year parties. The one that will be on everyone’s list to go to this year will definitely be Xplicit at Edinburgh's Potterow on 16 May. Once again they've drafted in everyone’s favourite, Pendulum; make sure to book your tickets in advance (10pm-3am, £13 adv). Xplicit will also be on earlier in the month (2 May) at their usual home of the Bongo Club with TC & MC Jakes. These guys produced one of the tunes of last year with the anthem, Deep (10.30pm-3am, £9 adv).

If you like your breakbeat then check out Az-Tech at The Caves on 9 May where SuperStyleDeluxe will be headlining. SuperStyleDeluxe’s performances are spectacular, combining elements of breaks, hip-hop and disco and a hint of turntablism. Support comes from flyer legend P-Haze for what will be his last gig in Scotland for some time (10.30pm-3am, £6/£7). Also in Edinburgh this month is award winning New Zealand live act, Shapeshifter. Shapeshifter have crafted their own unique drum and bass sound, drawing on influences from dub and reggae. They will be performing live at The Liquid Room on 17 May as part of their European tour. See our preview for more details. [Al Majik]