As Dubstep continues to gain traction on international dancefloors (and even begins to influence Pop music,) Skream and Benga, two pioneers who helped shape the genre, will be playing at FLY on Saturday, January 14th.

Only in their mid-twenties, both Skream and Benga have been active producer / artist / DJs, for over ten years. Skream is particularly in demand as a remixer, and his touch can be heard on numerous indie and underground dance hits. (more…)

Racks MDB, the casual, unpretentious nightspot that brought billiards and beer pong to Central’s nightlife, is set to close its doors this weekend. After nearly five years of fun filled nights (and often hazy memories,) the final party will be held this Saturday, December 17th. (more…)

It was technically Thursday morning when Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre took the stage at Dragon-i. The two Hip Hop legends had never before performed in Hong Kong, and judging from the turnout, an appearance was long overdue. (more…)

XXX is living up to its goal to provide a home for people with diverse musical tastes. Thursday night there’s a live performance by DJ Spooky and the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble, followed by the third installment of Future Dancehall on Friday. (more…)

Skerrit Bwoy’s first performance at Volar was truly legendary. At one point in the night, performing as hype-man for Diplo’s Major Lazer Tour, he climbed onto a water pipe and hung upside down from the ceiling while the crowd went wild.

Known for whipping audiences into a frenzy, we’re excited to see what he does for an encore on Friday night! (more…)

Legendary music man D.J. Spinna, christens the new sound system at Dragon-i on Tuesday night. The talented New York-based producer is respected equally in both Hip Hop and House circles as a top remixer and beatmaker.

Spinna’s known for his soulful sounds and has been sought out to remix everyone from De La Soul to Michael Jackson. A d.j.’s d.j., luminaries such as Kenny Dope and DJ Scratch spun at his birthday party last month in New York. (more…)

Taiwan’s DJ Noodles, the first female finalist in DMC history, will be performing at Hyde on Thursday night, September 30th. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to check out the new club, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. (more…)

No time for a proper post, but just had to draw your attention to this! Friday, August 6th, features an Ed Banger double feature!

First Uffie is putting on an invitation-only in-store performance at the Diesel Planet Store on Queens Road Central (at 7pm,) and later Busy P, So Me, and DJ Mehdi will be rocking Volar. This crew is no joke!

For a little background info please read here and here.

Special shout to Uffie – who has ties to Hong Kong! It’s going to be a crazy night!

This weekend features back-to-back Techno nights at Yumla piloted by five d.j.s from Japan. D.j.s Montea, Atsushi and Taku Hirayama, play the first night, followed by d.j.s Ko*Hayashi and T.B. on the second. Hong Kong’s Frankie Lam will also join them on the 8th.

Though Techno music remains popular around the world, it’s not easy to come by in Hong Kong’s clubs. This weekend is a rare chance for Techno purists to hear their music unadulterated and uninterrupted. (more…)

the scene last Friday in the Drum N Bass room at Cliq

For years we’ve endured smokey clubs until the wee hours of the morning and the collateral damage – second hand smoke, smelly clothes, and smokey hair. But July marked the end of smoking (at least legally,) inside Hong Kong’s bars and nightclubs. On behalf of our lungs, hair and clothes – thank you!

Now the question is – will it be enforced? (more…)