What's HOT in March!

With this regular feature, we're going to recommend the nights that we think are going to be HOT over the next month.  Where are you going to hear wall to wall bangers?  Which events and DJs should be troubling your diaries??  And where are you next going to lose your marbles???

First up, there's a huge event taking place at BUILDING 6 on Saturday 1st March...  Formally known as Matter and run by the team from Fabric before becoming Proud 2 (which never really took off), this venue at the O2 in Greenwich is now being run in-house with help from the LWE boys.  Trying to utilise the 3000 capacity venue to its maximum effect, for this event, they have plumped for a couple of huge G-House boys and an American house legend:

Amine Edge & DANCE present CUFF @ Building Six

Sat 1st March / 21:00-06:00

Room 1:

Amine Edge & DANCE, Todd Terry, Sidney Charles, Jesse Perez, Stuff, Igluu

Room 2 hosted by Pinnacle:

Saytek (live), Cera Alba, Tough Love, Syncretic, Bill Dove

No matter what your opinions are on the venue, with this party already being on their final allocation of pre-sale tickets, this is an event that you wish you will have been at!!

If you want to go for a more traditional straight up tech and house sound, then maybe your first port of call in March should be at Oval Space, to hear the mighty Dennis Ferrer?!  Support on the night comes from DJ Qu, Rick Wade and the amazing Jozif!!

Oval Space Music @ Oval Space

Sat 1st March / 22:00-06:00

Dennis Ferrer, DJ Qu, Rick Wade, Jozif

On the 8th March, if you don't mind going back to the same venue as the week before, Trouble Vision & Tief are proud to announce that Feel My Bicep will return to London's Oval Space to present the London leg of Todd Terje's long awaited album debut tour and debut London live show.

Not only that, he will be supported by the excellent Bicep and Maurice Fulton, so you can definitely get your disco and house shoes on!!

Feel My Bicep present Todd Terje Album Launch @ Oval Space

Sat 8th March / 22:00-06:00

Todd Terje, Bicep, Maurice Fulton & Support

If Garage used to be or still is your vibe and you happen to be in the Brixton area on Friday 14th March, then we can recommend no better than heading to Plan B!!  All 3 of us at East Project having grown up listening to UKG, have a soft spot for the genre and it has definitely been making a very welcome come back of late...

Taking the reins for this 4th Total Garage event, you get Oxide & Neutrino playing alongside the one and only Matt Jam Lamont and Sunship.  They promise to put Plan B's Funktion 1 sound system to the test!!

Total Garage @ Plan B

Fri 14th March / 22:00-05:00

Oxide & Neutrione, Matt Jam Lamont & Sunship

A week later, on Friday 21st March, is you're in North West London, you would do well in getting yourself down to Love&Liquor!  This little soiree have got the excellent Sharam Jey from Germany to play his own brand of house, with a supporting set from Vanilla Ace...  These boys have featured heavily on The Project's office stereo!!

Sharam Jey + Vanilla Ace @ Love&Liquor

Fri 21st March / 21:00-03:00

On Saturday 22nd March, all roads lead to XOYO in Shoreditch.  You could go to this venue pretty much any weekend of the year and be guaranteed to hear quality music!!

Starting back in January 2014, XOYO launched their residency series.  They have picked 4 huge talents, who will reside at their venue for 12 weeks running and play alongside a whole host of guest DJs!  Their first resident is the one and only EATS EVERYTHING and on the 22nd he is joined by one amazing line-up!!

XOYO

Sat 22nd March / 20:00-04:00

East Everything b2b Heidi, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Gerd

Finally for the end of March, we would recommend heading to Vauxhall and the superb Lightbox & Protocol for an event headlined by Newbie Nerdz (Gruuv)...  Anyone who has been to the Lightbox will tell you how great the room and visuals are in there, making for an amazing dancefloor experience.

Recipe present Newbie Nerdz @ Lightbox & Protocol

Fri 28th March / 22:00-06:00

Newbie Nerdz, Jack D & Jake Walpole, Kelvin McKenzie, Jafebe

ENJOY!!

The BIG Six!!

These are the BIG 6  tunes that are currently rocking The Project's office stereo!!  Some are recent and some a little older but without doubt, they all hit the spot...


1.  Route 94 - My Love feat. Jess Glynne


2.  Rob Made - Hot Stuff


3.  Kolombo & LouLou Players - Touch Ur Body

4.  Kakkmaddafakka - Someone New (Roosevelt Remix)


5.  Amine Edge & DANCE - Lost

6.  Sharam Jey & Vanilla Ace - A Funk Poseur


Feel free to let us know if you agree, disagree or better yet, what is rocking your stereo right now...

Enjoy!!

INFLUENCES... The Magician!

Hailing from Belgium.  Born Stephen Fasano.  And formally part of Aeroplane (another great influence of mine)...  Let me introduce to you The Magician!

"His background is shrouded in mystery, his powers are supernatural and his reputation is whispered about among men. He goes by different names, but folks just call him The Magician."  So his biography tells us...  If you have not heard of this guy, then where have you been?

There is no need to look any further than his Soundcloud page to understand why he is rated so highly, not only by myself...

Posting up Magic "mix" Tapes since 2011 (he has done 39 so far), each time he tries to bring something just a little bit different to the table than his previous mix.  His sound is firmly based in the 4/4 world but the tempo often changes.  He is equally able to play you a more uplifting beat that really gets your feet moving, to slowing it right down with more funky/groovy joints.

Whether it's including flashes of old school sounding pianos or more modern tech stabs, along with a regular use of vocal tracks, Magic Tapes are not afraid to look into the past for their influence, in order to help shape the future!

One of his most recent mixes (and a personal favourite of mine) - MAGIC TAPE 38 - has been listened to over 128,000 times...

And if you needed any more proof, check these out...  The figures don't lie!

Over 100,000 followers on Facebook

Over 93,000 followers on Soundcloud

Over 18,500 followers on Twitter

& almost 5000 followers on Instagram

Not only is he content with providing such fluid, yet diverse and enjoyable mixes, the guy can also produce a decent tune when he wants to!!  Generally across the board, his style ranges from house to disco/nudisco.

Whether it is on remix duties (such as his remix of Clean Bandit at the top of this post) or weather it's his own original material, The Magician is guaranteed to leave you spell bound (sorry, it had to be done!).

Not only that, when he's feeling generous, he likes to give his music away for FREE (who doesn't like a free tune?!):



Whether you agree or not, in my world and certainly over the past few years, this guy has been a great influence.  His ability to mix up his sounds (production and DJ wise) and yet make himself sound fresh and relevant each time, has to be applauded in my eyes.

Feel free to let me know your thoughts!

Love,

Disko Trooper xx

Sources:

Resident Adviser

Soundcloud

Facebook

ROB MADE (Sleazy Deep) interview!

Hi Rob, thanks again for agreeing to come down and play at East Project.  How’s the label, Sleazy G has got off to a great start?

Yeah great thanks!  Sleazy Deep's bigger than ever with a whole host of amazing things set for 2014, it's been another great year of great house music and Sleazy G couldn't of got off to a better start already with a number 1 and every release has gone top10, this sound seems to be HUGE right now!!!

What are you up to at the moment?

Things are just crazy busy for me right now, I'm busy working full-time, writing tracks as Rob Made and have an exciting side project on the go plus running both labels as well as celebrating the birth of my second son Tate! so much going on but I kinda like it like that!

What can we expect from a Rob Made set?

I like to play a bit of everything I'm really diggin' at that time... I generally play forthcoming label stuff and anything else that's current from the artists I love and some of my own productions too. I'd expect some killer nu skool disco & deep house with a lot of party bangers & some G fun!!!!

What track for you defined 2013?

Well that's a tricky question there was just so much amazing music and change in 2013! Fatal Attraction by Teenage Mutants made me think fuuuuckkk

And finally your predictions for 2014... Who should we look out?

Again, many great new artists & talent. for Sleazy G a girl called Ania Iwinska is making some dope beats and for Sleazy Deep I'm loving Lou Van, Pete Oak, Moda Soul, Eddie M, Fabry Pandolfo and more... Oh and there's also some bloke called Rob Made, I heard his new forthcomings are heating up!!!

Thank you...  And we look forward to having down at the next East Project!

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East Project Podcast Episode 7 Feat. FLYMO & REPLAY!

The (restyled) East Project Blog is back and we kick things off with the 7th episode of the East Project Podcast...  We have invited along Flymo & Replay (G-Mafia Records) to put together a little mix for your listening pleasure!!

These boys caught our attention in 2013 with some of their latest productions receiving some very good support across the board!

The Camden based G House / Deep House duo are currently causing carnage in the London scene with their latest productions “Breathe & Stop”, “Freak And You Know It” and "Nameless", and can be heard performing on some of London’s best underground radio stations including Deep House Lounge FM, Hoxton FM as well as featuring in shows on Jacks House TV.

Hope you enjoy!!

For more Flymo & Replay music, please check their Soundcloud Page!

Labels that Flymo & Replay release on: No Agenda Music / South B Records / G-Mafia Records / Artlab Records

For DJ Bookings contact: baps@musikakorp.co.uk
www.musikakorp.squarespace.com

EAST PROJECT @ The Horse & Groom

Feat. ROB MADE and FLYMO & REPLAY!!
Saturday 8th Feb

9pm - 4am

Free b4 10pm, £4/5 after, £3 G.List

Clouded Judgement Interview & East Project Podcast Episode 6

Right then... Next up on the East Project Podcast is one of our acts for our party at Nomad on Saturday 9th February.

We welcome along a duo, Rob Morley & David French, who go by the name of Clouded Judgement! They have been working away and creating some amazing tracks and we think you need to keep an eye out for these guys! Their podcast is a little taste of what to expect on the night. Enjoy!!




INTERVIEW:

1. What you guys up to at the moment?

We're in the studio at the moment working on some new beats as well as working on our record label "DOG Records" with our friend, Richard Myles. It's going pretty well with the label receiving front page coverage from Beatport in their Nu Disco section.

2. Clouded judgement - there are two of you, so tell us a bit about yourselves and how it all started.

It all started in April last year.  We'd both been playing with the idea of trying our hand at music so in the end, we grabbed a copy of Logic and that was it.  We had plans to move to Ibiza for the Summer so all of our effort wen't into learning to produce and to see if it was something we could progress in.

3. What producers and djs are smashing it for you at present?

There's so many people doing big things now.  Lee M Kelsall is producing some big tunes and smashing it.  Rob Made's got some killer vibes as well and Sleazy Deep has some big tunes coming out.  Plus not forgetting our pals Toughlove, expect big things from them over 2013.

Adam Banks & Sion Elliot are the ones to watch this year though.  Adam's Digital Delight E.P is due this year & Sion's with MTA now, so we're looking forward to their releases.  Amine Edge is going from strength to strength as well with some exciting releases due this year & a new label as well (CUFF).

Apart from that, we're really digging the guys over in Ecuador, Andre Salmon, James Stewart, Karate Biycycle. . The list goes on.

4. What can East Project expect from a clouded Judgement set?

What can East Project expect from our set......Big Basslines!! We look to try and paint a picture in our sets and we like to vary from Nu Disco to Deep House, with a few unique tracks in there to switch it up.

5. What is your drink of choice on a night out?

Dave: JD n' Coke does it for me! Make it a double.
Rob: Give me a couple of Koppabergs and ill be sweet!

Thanks Guys and see you on Saturday 9th February @ Nomad (58 Old Street, EC1V 9AJ)!!

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Introducing WILL CRAWSHAW... Headliner at East Project's 2nd Birthday!

Introducing WILL CRAWSHAW... Headliner at East Project's 2nd Birthday!

He is resident and firm favourite at one of Leed's smoothest brands, "BeatStreet".  Most recently he has had 2 beatport top 20's, 4 other Beatport top 100's and has been charted by the likes of NTFO, Miguel Puente and Rebel......  Anyway, enough of all that!!

First picking up on Will Crawshaw thanks to his Soundcloud page and a number of his early releases and mixes, it was no surprise to find out this guy finds himself based in Leeds.  Taking his favourite elements and influences from House, Techno and all things Electronic, Will manages to produce tracks and create mixes that are firmly bases for the dance floor, yet keeping his melange of beats deep and fun all at the same time!

For a perfect example of this, check the Podcast he specifically recorded in anticipation of his headline set:

Tell us a bit about yourself and what you are up to at the moment?

How do!  Well, me?  21 year old green smokin, music producer from Leeds, been DJ-ing since I was 13, producing since 16.  Gone through all the motions with different genre's over the years and now currently playing around with all things electronic, groovy and techy.  Love pushing the boat out and trying new things.  I ain't no one trick pony...

At the moment, I'm currently indulging in the finer sounds of techno and deep house, being inspired every day.  Working on some exciting new music and projects, also a few collaborations that will be revealed later this year.

Fav city and gig you have played?

Ooo, right, tough one really!  I get opportunities to play at some amazing parties all over the world, but probably this year's season in Ibiza with my Beatstreet brothers, we put on a boat party which was absolutely tits!  Had it rammed and the vibe was next level!

But other gigs to mention that stand out are in Oslo at Bollywood Dancing, Sankeys in Manchester earlier this year and also kickin' it with the Real Nice boys at Lightbox in London.  All wicked gigs, mad vibes, top people.

You have joined the "Kumasi Music" crew, tell us how you got involved with that?

Well it's all come about as they've been quite forward thinking and snapped up a lot of my good friends from in and about Leeds, that are all smashing out great music at the moment. Seems to be word of mouth as we all support one another.

Leeds seems to be producing so many good artists at present, Miguel Campbell, Burnski, Robert James, Matt Fear and so on. What are you guys doing so differently up there?

Leeds is where it's at, hands down.  We're one big family, we all know each other from partying and playing together.  All supporting each others sounds, it's such a creative and diverse city, there's something for everyone. You don't even know the half of what's going on in the home studios in Leeds, everyone's bang on it.  Making music for the love of the music and not for any other reason.

A perfect example of this is Love Not Money Records, run by good friend Luke Pompey.  He's created a perfect platform for a lot of the Leeds artists to get stuff out on and be proud of a wicked release.  Big things coming for the LNM crew, including a release from myself.

What can East Project expect from a Will Crawshaw set?

You can expect a journey through all things electronic, weird, wonderful with a deep edge and a few sprinklings of techno goodness.  I play music you can dance to, that you can feel, I try creating them moments on a night out that people talk about for days after.  Hope you're all ready. Hold on to your wigs!

Last one...   What is your drink of choice?

Hmm... A bottle of Agwa? or hit me with a jagerbomb.  Other than than, favorite steady drink is vanilla vodka with coke, plenty of ice, and a fat slice of lime.  Boosh.

Look forward to seeing you in October!

Me too, let's party. Much love x

EAST PROJECT 2nd BIRTHDAY with WILL CRAWSHAW

Fri 12th October - 8pm to 2am

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