Although, somewhat lesser known than some of their Ed Banger labelmates, DJ Feadz and Riton are both talented DJs, producers, and scholars of dance music. Feadz is the one who discovered Uffie, putting together her hit “Pop The Glock”. His dense productions contain bits and pieces from earlier eras of dance music history. From obscure [...]
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The last time dj / producer Diplo came to Hong Kong, it was while he was touring under his Major Lazer side-project. That legendary performance, which took place last July, peaked when his hypeman Skerrit Bwoy climbed the water pipes on the ceiling of Volar and dangled upside down, driving the crowd insane.
Boy 8-Bit at Volar tonight!
Friday, November 19th, England’s multi-talented Boy 8-Bit is hitting Volar. Though not yet a household name, this guy has produced some incredible songs and remixes. Boy 8-Bit is known not just for heavy beats, but also for his complex musical arrangements. He produces songs that are as melodic, as they are dance-floor friendly. Check out [...]
ORO11 + Disco Shawn = Tormenta Tropical!
What if you could be transported to an underground club in Buenos Aires just for the night? On Friday, November 5th, you can have the next best thing, as D.J.s ORO11 and Disco Shawn seize control of the turntables at Volar! The duo, based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, are behind the Bursa Discos [...]
And the best Halloween parties of 2010 are…
There are more and more nightlife choices in Hong Kong, which makes choosing a place to celebrate Halloween all the more difficult. Some clubs just go through the motions, not investing much thought into creating the right environment, while others plan elaborate decorations and entertainment. You don’t want to show up and be the only [...]
Don’t miss 2manydjs at Volar, Saturday!
If you didn’t catch 2manydjs perform in Macau at the beginning of the year, you now have a chance to redeem yourself! The Belgian duo, made up of brothers Stephen and David Dewaele, play their own unique remixes of great dance songs, whipping the crowd into a frenzy by weaving Rock, Club, Indie, and 80′s music into exciting sets.
Lily + Bloom, swank and sultry above LKF
LKF Tower, which houses the LKF Hotel as well as popular spots Tazmania Ballroom, Azure, and Finds, has two new attractions. The recent additions, Lily and Bloom, opened by the people behind Volar and Halo, occupy an interesting two-level space. Lily, on the sixth floor, is primarily a lounge, while Bloom on the fifth level [...]
Uffie + Busy P + So Me + DJ Mehdi!!!
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 [...]
Wildest night of 2010? Major Lazer this Thursday!
Consider yourself warned! Thursday, July 1st, Volar will host Major Lazer, the biggest thing in underground dance music. This is the group behind ‘Pon De Floor,’ a wildly popular dance track that erupts in multiple crescendos, driving dancefloors berserk. But who exactly is Major Lazer?
Drop The Lime at Volar!
New York d.j. / producer / remixer / and record label boss, Drop The Lime will be hitting Volar on Friday, June 25th. Expect another tight, high-energy set from a seasoned international party rocker. The Hype Nasty crew will be supporting! Drop The Lime also records under the name Curses. Check out this remix of [...]