In Lucerne, a new Club has opened by the end of last year. They’ve had some cool events, e.g. with Kellerkind. And now they have invited Sébastien Léger. And we did go.

Music

The music was really good. As always we joined the party because of the headliner. But I have to admit that none of the DJ disappointed us.

Atmosphere

Well… not an easy topic. All in all the audience was bearable. Many drunkards at least by the time we went home. Some smell of burned weed. And someone of our team was there with his girlfriend and some guy was always standing by her all the time. We really don’t need this. Something else we don’t need: chaps with armless shirts – you stink, there is no deodorant which will keep you from stinking.

Club

This was a positive surprise. There are two floors, one in which it is allowed to smoke, and the “smokeless” main floor. The entrance to the main floor really is a tunnel. Don’t be afraid… there are enough emergency exits. Prices were of club level, say 6 francs for a beer of 0.33 liters, 7 francs for a red bull.

John Digweed has rocked Nordstern in Basel last Friday. Some of the EDM-Blog team could nor resist going.

Yes, I’m a huge fan of John Digweed. So I would not let this chance pass by of going to see him. And yes it was a blast. His legendary DJ sets are very unique and we got to hear great tracks during his two-hour gig.
Nordstern is also one of my favorite Clubs. They’ve got the beer for a reasonable price (and also other drinks). Entry would have been 25 francs this evening. But if you sign up for Nordstern on their website as an Immerkommer, you get some discount. This club has also got a really good sound system.
Great night, great music, great club… nothing else to say!

Kugl was a really positive surprise for us!

After some very interesting parties in the last time, we went to Kugl at St. Gallen for checking out this club last friday, when “techno god” Marek Hemmann was playing there.

It was our very first time at Kugl and so we arrived without prejudices.
As we entered, our first impression was good, there’s a food corner and a cigarettes stand right next to the entry. It smelled a little bit special, but – who cares? We were there because of the music!

When we opened the door to the floor, we were surprised. There was an awesome athmosphere! Monome was on the deks and played a really good set to heat up the crowd. At around half past midnight, Marek Hemmann started with his “eargasmic” live set. He played simply fantastic and it seemed that he had big fun with the amazing people.

At the end of Hemmanns set, Monome returned with a second good set, while we had our last (cheap) drinks (5.- Fr. per beer), before we left the party at 3 o’clock. (End-time because of some arguments with a complainig neighbour).

Good points:
- low prices
- nice athmosphere
- friendly crew members
- good sound system and sound quality (powerful but not too loud)

Bad points:
- early closing (arguments with a neighbour)
- small and poky toilets
- not so good entry-controls (some people looked very, very young)

All in all we had a very cool night at St. Gallen an we’re sure that we’ll come back!

Frieda’s Büxe was definitely not overwhelming, but also not bad.

As a member of our team wanted to celebrate his birthday, he had some troubles finding a club in Zürich, which would allow access to a group of 20 people. It’s quite sad. But Frieda’s Büxe agreed to let us in and expected us before 12pm on the red carpet. So we went there in the large group, payed 30 francs for entrance (which is normal in Zürich, but not really justified for such a small club) got some drinks, which really were at a reasonable price. Dejan’s music was great, he played a solid set, as also Don Ramon did. Andri was alright, maybe it’s just nut my taste. But his set didn’t convince me, it was a bit messy to me, and could have been a bit harder at this time (3am). Unfortunately we missed Jens Bond from Germany.
Just before leaving, a crew member of Frieda’s Büxe was harassing me, not being dressed as a star. I told him, i don’t care, but i care about the soft music. And he said, that the system is good enough for 85dB. WTF? I don’t know whose fault it is, but 85dB is just not loud enough. I think we really have some problems in our cities, which have to be solved.

Good points: Nice decoration, good atmosphere, reasonable drink prices, fumoir with the same music as on the dancefloor.

Bad points: Drunk crew members, soft music (85dB), CHF 30.- entry.

Artists: Fedde Le Grand & Eric Prydz, Simian Mobile Disco, Remady, We Love Machines, Diego Harispe, Cem, After Grauer & Phil Z’Viel, Toni Granello, Nico Ruiz, Johnny Roxx, M-Live, Ray Douglas, Nici Faerber, Jimi Jules, Katakombot

Date: 15.10.2011

Time: 22:30

Price: CHF 29-39 (Tickets/Info)

Links: www.swissnightlifeaward.com, www.maaghalle.ch, feddelegrand.com, ericprydz.tv, www.simianmobiledisco.co.uk, www.remady.ch

Review

by admin

I decided to quickly write something about this, since i always do, when I have something to moan about. What is it this time? I was just asking myself why the dance floor is more crowded when Remady and his MC are clowning around (sorry about this words) on the stage, than when Eric Prydz plays a huge set of orgasmic tracks. I don’t get it and I don’t know if I want to join such an embarrassing crowd again. And this is certainly not against the organizers. It was really well organized, drinks were at a reasonable price, sound was good (a bit soft maybe)… But the people were probably not aware of who was playing. And maybe they didn’t like the sound of Eric Prydz. Why bother paying entry then? Just to show yourself?

Artists: Ida Engberg, Andrea Oliva, Rolf Imhof, David Jimenez

Date: 23.07.2011

Time: 23:00

Price: CHF 25 (Tickets/Info)

Links: www.komplex457.ch, www.myspace.com/idaengberg, www.myspace.com/djandrewmusic, www.rolfimhof.ch

Review

by admin

Yes we went there. I don’t have time to write a long review, so …
Appearance of the club: Really nice looking facilities, enough space, nice light show (except on the the stage could have been more light, at least when Ida Engberg is playing)
Sound equipment: Probably the sound would be nice. It was just not loud enough. What a pitty! First it was easy, but when the headliner DJ is playing and you can still talk to each other in normal volume right next to the speaker, then you know that s.th. is wrong.
Music: Well what can go wrong when these DJs are playing. Nice sets from all of the DJs.
Drinks & Food: Both available at reasonable club prices.
Restrooms: Large, almost clean.

Artists: Round Table Knights, Hickup, Supermario, Electro Clash,

Date: 01.10.2010

Time: 22:30

Links: www.hinterhof.ch, www.myspace.com/roundtableknights, www.myspace.com/hickupmusic

Review

by admin

This was our first time in Hinterhof. We tried and we weren’t disappointed. The Round Table Knights played some great music, a bit relaxed at the beginning, then some great beats, as we’re used to hear from them. Also the german import (can’t really say import in Basel though) Hickup, following the Knights, played some solid music.

The crowd was a bit tiny. At the very beginning, let’s say around midnight, there were almost no people in there. But the dance floor began to fill up as the Knights started with their set. The ambiance was really nice. Some were drunk, not aggressive but happy. All were in a good mood and shaking their ass off.

The club has got this “Fucked Up” (sorry) style, but a liked Beer costs around 5 francs, drinks 15, entry 18.

Artists: Pol_On, Round Table Knights

Date: 10.07.2010

Links: www.bonsoir.ch, www.myspace.com/polonmusic

Review

by admin

More or less by chance, as José, Pepa and me felt like listening to good music and Sweet and Faisal didn’t care so much, we went with Rodolpho and Edgar, who actually wanted to go to Mad Wallstreet, to Bonsoir Club in Bern.

What was good? Really great music by Pol_On and quite good music by Round Table Nights, nice tiny club, great folks, which means no disturbing poeple, you know what i mean, and when I say no, I mean no. It’s like a miracle that they haven’t invaded this club already. Ladies.

What was not soo good? The heat: We were sweating like bennesöi. The bar: Maybe too small, it just took really long to get a drink, but the drinks were good.

What was the best? That Sweet said before they went home: Next time you have to tell me when you come here again. Unfortunately he missed the real jazzy part towards the end.

Done.

DJs: Luke Neville, Maik Pedersen, Toni Granello

Date: 05.06.2010

Time: 22:00

Price: CHF 20/25 (Tickets/Info)

Links: www.popart.ch

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Review

by admin

Oops, das ging doch mal gründlich in die Hose. Wo wart ihr denn alle? Am Argovia-Fest? Geht ja gaaar nicht!

Was hat Pop Art falsch gemacht? Der einzige Fehler war, dass Hed Kandi am gleichen Tag war wie das oben genannte Argovia Fest. Pop Art hat sich grösste Mühe gemacht Leute mit gratis Eintritten in den Club zu kriegen. Und auch das obige Special ist nicht von schlechten Eltern. Aber warum kommt ihr trotzdem nicht? Hed Kandi ist die einzige solide House Party in unserer Region. Wollt ihr, dass sich Pop Art die Mühe nicht mehr macht? So erreicht ihr im schlimmsten Fall das Aussterben von Hed Kandi bei uns. Vielen Dank!

Okay… Die Musik war trotzdem grosses Kino, doch der Spass Faktor ist eben schon nicht das gleiche in einem leeren Club. Und der Hed Kandi DJ hat bestimmt auch nicht mit sowas gerechnet als er im Flugzeug auf dem Weg in die Schweiz sass.

DJs: John Digweed, Le Noir, Doppelt Gemoppelt, Cristian & Fabio Tamborrini, Die Nachtvögel, Claudio Carrera & Joe Vanni, Dominik Auderset, Ideep, Cem Demir, Roach & Nikktek

Date: 12.05.2010

Time: 23:00

Location: Das Schiff, Basel

Links: www.dasschiff, myspace.com/johndigweedforever

Review

by admin

First I have to say that writing a review for this event is not easy. I’m supposed to be critical, but this event was almost perfect.

Getting in: We first had to buy the Fumoar member card, which is an association in Basel trying to bypass the new smoke law. Therefore in the Schiff, it’s allowed to smoke, which we actually did, at least J. and me. C. was not very amused of having to pay for s.th. she doesn’t need. Well it’s a pointless discussion, since we wanted to get in and this was the condition. The Fumoir membership costs five swiss francs and can be used in other smoker’s places in Basel also.

The lounge: The lounge, which was nicely equipped, was the second floor as well. Some minor swiss DJs were rocking this little floor. In general the mixes weren’t quite good, at least as we were there. One exception though: Cem Demir really did a nice job, a great set, which we almost entirely listened to. Maybe someone to look out for.

The real party: The real party took place on the main floor, being on the lower level of the boat. This is where John Digweed, for me one of the fathers of progressive electronic dance music, was playing. He played a perfect set, well a John Digweed set with the finest music that is around. I wasn’t surprised, since some poeple I know actually go to Amsterdam to hear him play, but I was very impressed. And so was the crowd… my next topic.

The poeple: The poeple were OK. There was no violence, and the poeple seemed to appreciate the good music. Though I have count off some points for the drug consumption. The smell of pot was all over and F. saw some white noses. If you really need this, then do it… If you just do it when going out, then don’t. Music is better without drugs. This is at least my point of view.

To conclude I had a great night with C., J. and F., whereas going out with J. and C. was new to me. But very pleasant. And thanks to C. we even got in five francs cheaper… which we saved in order to pay for the smoker card

Date: 10.04.2010

Location: Nordstern, Basel

Links: www.nordbang.com; www.myspace.com/mirkoloko

Review

by admin

I have to admit: I expected more. All in all the event was OK, but not outstanding. I have been to better Nordbang events.

Nordstern is great. The beer is really cheap and there is enough space to hang around, if you don’t want to be on the dancefloor. And the price for the entry (CHF 15 for friendslist) was payable. The ambiance was good. No aggression what so ever.

The music was good. Davore on the small floor, played a really solid set. On the main floor, the headliners Mirko Loko and Dorian Paic were giving there best. But it didn’t blow me away. Both played good techno, but not really good techno. It could have been more driving, more defined.

What was really annoying is that the music broke down twice for about a minute each.

That’s pretty much it. I will give Nordbang another chance, because I know they can do better. Let’s hope for next time. Guido Schneider and Sébastien Léger are coming to play for Nordbang.

Date: 26.03.2010

Time: 22:00

Location: Musikzentrum Sedel, Luzern

Links: www.sedel.ch; www.göndmolchliab.ch; www.myspace.com/djdandieugo

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Review

by redman

Und ein weiteres Mal bin ich versucht zu sagen: What a night! Etwas abgelegen vom Luzerner Stadtzentrum steht das ehemalige Gefängnis, das heute den Club Sedel beherbergt. Bekannt ist der Club für die alternativ angehauchten Konzerte, die manchmal, wie an diesem Freitag, gediegenem Techno weichen müssen. Keine Geringeren als Dandi & Ugo aus Italien beglückten uns. Um 1 Uhr traten sie hinter das Mischpult und die Stimmung war schon zu diesem Zeitpunkt sehr heiter, dank der guten Leistung der DJs zuvor. Doch was dann folgte war der Wahnsinn. 2 Stunden pausenloser Techno in Reinform. Die Leute waren aus dem Häuschen und als Dandi und Ugo dem neuen DJ weichen mussten, wollten die noch lange nicht aufhören. Das hat beeindruckt. Der Event war jeden der 20 Franken wert. Sowieso bekommt man im Sedel viel für sein Geld. Ein Club, den wir garantiert des öfteren besuchen werden!

Date: 13.03.2010

Time: 23:00

Location: Rohstofflager, Zürich

Links: www.rohstofflager.ch, www.myspace.com/jeffmillsofficialspace

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Review

by redman

WHAT A NIGHT! Rohstofflager was celebrating its 13th birthday and as you guess they had full house. When we entered the club at about 23.30 there were only some freaked-out guys dancing on the floor. Digital Hard was playing straight minimal and progtech. A few beers and vodkas later Darrien K opened his techno-set and there was no place to dance anymore. The crowd moved hardly to the pumping sound. But I had the feeling that everybody was just waiting for Detroit Tech Legend Jeff Mills himself. Eventually at 2.30 he took place behind the decks and opened his set with a ten minute intro. My ears felt like dying. The following hour he played very progressive techno and impressed with his fast mixing style. The last 1.5 hour of his set was a knobbly mix of techtunes of the 90s but sounding like 2010 techno underlining once more the timeless nature of techno music. At about 5 am we moved to the Stratos floor for another 40 minutes dancing to more “housier” techno. When we left the club at 5.45 no one felt like going home – full house. Finally I came to bed between 7 and 8 in the morning with the sound of the birds starting their day. again: WHAT A NIGHT!

DJs: Olivier Giacomotto, Pazkal & Juiceppe, Jack Union

Date: 15.05.2010

Time: 23:00

Location: Das Schiff, Basel

Price: CHF 25

Links: www.dasschiff.ch, www.myspace.com/oliviergiacomotto

Review

by admin

Nice, we thought, finally we get to see Olivier Giacomotto play. And this in a great club, as we have seen 3 days ago, when Digweed was rocking that place. We quickly got disappointed, because there seemed to be no poeple there. Both floors were almost empty, lets say at 1am.

But as Giacomotto took over the decks, the dancefloor began to fill up. The place was getting on fire, it was pure party. After every breakdown, the crowd – still not a big crowd – went crazy. It was awesome and we don’t regret going to the Schiff again.

Giacomotto was playing a perfect set, really catching sounds always building up to higher dimensions, making us want to stay the entire night.

As I said, poeple were just going crazy… There were some annoying lads though: Don’t come to club with a pullover you wear for everything you do, that looks fucked up. Don’t come to club with a winter jacket, scarf, and sunglasses. But these were exceptions. In general it was a comfortable atmosphere.

Date: 05.03.2010

Time: 23:00

Location: Para Club, Neuchâtel

Price: CHF 15

Links: www.paradoxclub.com

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Review

by admin

What a night again in the little Para Club. This time with fb. I don’t need to talk about the club, because I already did last week, when Ida Engberg had played.
I guess the poeple were OK again, some were a bit off the mark this time though. For example this annoying guy always turning around the DJs monitor speaker towards the dancefloor. We don’t need such poeple! But all in all a nice ambience. Gender studies gave a percentage of 50 to 50 at the beginning, maybe 30 to 70 at the end, with the first number giving the ladies stake.
Sébastien Léger started playing at 2 o’clock. This is in my opinion a bit late for a Swiss club, but well… His set was spicked with known tracks, like his remix of On-Off by Cirez D or Le Moustique, along with mostly unknown (not yet released) tracks. He was even playing a Gui Boratto track, which made me happy, as a great Gui fan . As it always is, when Léger starts playing, you can just feel the difference between him and the previous DJ. His mixes are just perfect and he started out with some really bumpy tracks.
Having to give some stars, I would mark 3 out of 5, which is still good. I have to subtract one compared to last week because of some lads were really a pain in the arse.

Club: www.paradoxclub.com

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Review

by Admin

José & me crossing the Röstigraben, driving through villages like Ligerz or St. Blaise, listening to some straight techno. Entering the Para Club in Neuchâtel, we had mixed feelings. First, nice beats were getting into our heads. Always makes you feel good. Second, it seemed that we were going down into a cellar. But what we finally saw took our breath away. A really tiny lovely club, with an even smaller dancefloor (unfortunatly with a metal floor) with two or three bars surrounding it. Acually beeing an old cellar, the club had the flow of a labyrinthine, with a lot of bows and aisles.

But not only the Club was intimate, also the people all seemed to know each other, except for us. But we weren’t feeling excluded from the party. Talking about the poeple, I have to admit, that western swiss (or romans) know what partying is. They were drinking like there was no tomorrow, but they never go agressive or aggravating. All in all a really good ambience with a good mixture of young & older folks, average age at around 23, and a good mixture of males and females. There were time when we were surrounded by women only

Ida played a solid set. Like always, really good mixing and an excellent choice of tracklisting. The volume of the music was pretty low at the beginning, but they kept putting it up, so in the end it was at an appropriate club level. Like we know from Terminus, Olten, Ida Engberg can’t relinquish cigarettes in a smoke free club… Which smoker actually can?

I don’t regret crossing the Röstigraben for such a nice night. It was worth it and I would give 4 stars out of 5 as a rating.

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