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Hector Moralez to Headline Warehouse Party for Sacred Grounds in Downtown Los Angeles

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The thriving Los Angeles warehouse party scene is in full throttle this summer, each weekend providing an array of options to please even the most discerning of underground techno and house fans.

Coming up next week, on Saturday 20th of August, is the long awaited return of Siren, a party series hosted by Sacred Grounds LA. Headlining the night, which will take place at a yet-to-be-announced private DTLA space, is none other than Hector Moralez, whose 2013 debut album with Chris Carrier on the acclaimed French imprint Apollonia created waves throughout the international house music scene. The LP spawned a new live show, a first for Hector and a testament to his vision of constantly pushing boundaries and creating new sounds.

With support from some of the genre’s greatest, including DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, Doc Martin, Dan Ghenacia, Apollonia, Chris Carrier, Mark Farina, Diz and DJ Heather, Moralez has gone on to release on Magnetic Recordings, Robsoul Recordings, Get Physical and Roush just to name a few. Joining him on the decks for the event that runs 10pm-6am will be Sacred Grounds’ very own G-Dubbs, Pots ‘n Kettles’ Destrada – who will be playing a special birthday set – and Fine Time’s Tahl K.

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Created in 1995 with the vision of bringing people of all walks of life together through the love of house music, Sacred Grounds remains one of the longest running parties in Los Angeles. In the past they have hosted artists the likes of Derrick Carter, DJ Pierre, Sonny Fodera, Phil Weeks and Drumcell just to name a few. Their 20 Year Anniversary party at Lot 613 this past September featured none other than a 2×6 set by house veterans Doc Martina and Mark Farina to a packed house.

If you’re searching for that true Los Angeles underground house vibe then look no further than Siren by Sacred Grounds. Expect a true multi-cultural and visceral experience where emphasis is on quality of music, inclusion and the total focus and respect for the culture of house music.

Early bird tickets are on sale now via Resident Advisor. Make sure you check out the official Facebook Event for more info and RSVP that you’re going!

Connect with Sacred Grounds LA: Resident Advisor | Facebook | Twitter

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#TBT Series: What Was It Like to Rave in NYC in the Early ’90s?

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The world of electronic and dance music has changed and evolved tremendously over the last forty years. We have seen it all: from the disco days of the early 70s to today’s popularity of EDM, via the birth of house in Chicago and the golden era of techno in nearby Detroit. But what was it like to attend party in NYC during the ’90s?

There is no argument that in 2016, when this article was first written, we were witnessing electronic music live through somewhat of a “back-to-basics” movement highlighted by the growing resurgence in popularity of real house and techno. But how different were things back in the day, before dance and electronic music became a worldwide multi-billion dollar industry?

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New Tokyo Club, Contact, Opening Next Month

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One of Tokyo’s iconic clubs, Air, closed last year with one final hurrah on New Year’s Eve. It has now been announced that Global Hearts, the company behind Air, is opening a brand new concept club next month in the city’s area of Shibuya.

The new basement venue, Contact, features a main space, a smaller bar area and will adopt the no-photography policy that has been widely praised in select world clubs such as Berghain/Panorama Bar and Output in New York City.

In an interview with Resident Advisor,  the club’s director Yuko Ichikawa explained the vision behind the new venue. “We’d like to create a space where everyone can easily come and enjoy the music without any concerns. A place where you forget that you even have a mobile phone to ‘take pictures.’ There will be a policy for no cameras/video recordings/etc., but we will hire professional photographers. To be honest, I wouldn’t mind the photographers forgetting to take pictures because they get sucked into the music and the environment,” he said. “There are no resident DJs at the moment. We want Contact to be a venue where young DJs would work hard and be proud to stand inside the DJ booth. A place where the DJs can grow alongside the venue, and eventually call it their ‘home.'”

Contact will launch things off on Friday, April 1st, with Ostgun Ton’s Function on headlining duties. The following two months’ programming alone highlight the impressive focus on quality from the club’s booking perspective, with Francois K, Laurent Garnier, Louie Vega and DJ Nori joining Dekmantel and Giegling showcases to round up the month of April. In May, the club is set to play host to DJ Nobu, efdemin, Erika and Derrick Carter just to name a few.

For full lineup details for April and May, head to the Contact’s club page on RA.

Connect with Contact: Online | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

 

Must See Underground Artists at Coachella

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It’s that time of year where many music enthusiasts make the great migration to Indio, California for the annual Coachella Music and Arts Festival. Considered one of the premier festivals in the United States, Coachella consistently sets the bar for festivals with their production and bookings ranging from AC/DC and Alt-J to Ben Klock and Danny Tenaglia. To describe the Coachella lineup as diverse would be an understatement; with so much music to discover and enjoy, the three-day festival extravaganza is one of the most anticipated weekends of the year.

Like any festival, we begin to lose our minds thinking about what sets we want to see most. So to assist in the decision making process we’ve compiled our Coachella Weekend 1 battle plan complete with our must-see underground acts of the weekend.

Editors Note: Coachella Weekend 1 set times have been added to the bottom of this post Read more

Nicole Moudaber Announces MOOD/Raw Warehouse Tour

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The Queen of Techno, Nicole Moudaber, has announced a series of events for her MOOD Warehouse Tour with a much-anticipated stop in our hometown of Los Angeles on November 8th. The announcement was made on her Facebook with the tour kicking off in London and making it’s way to Montreal, Chicago, and ending in Brooklyn. A dark warehouse with Moudaber at the helm
can’t ask for much more than that.

 

Nicole Moudaber's Warehouse Tour Schedule

Nicole Moudaber’s Warehouse Tour Schedule

PURE set to launch on Guam

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6AM Group Asia is set to launch their new weekly event series, PURE, this Friday night at DROP the only venue in Guam that supports the underground house & techno movement that is currently trickling back to the island with full speed. The new weekly will feature our residents: Eric Hsueh, EJ Flores, Qbass, Jem, and King along with special guests each week who share the same passion for proper house & techno. Event is free and capacity is limited so please arrive early. For more info check out the official event page.

Event sponsored by: Russian Standard Vodka and Patron Tequila

 

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