Week full of goodies

SINCE 2006, it has been one of the most significant DJ Battles this country has consistently organised, and now, entering its tenth edition, Malaysia DJ Battle Championship (also known as Malaysian DJ Battle Championship), comes soon on Jalan Mesui, Kuala Lumpur on Dec 9 at Nagaba KL and Dec 19 at Lust KL.

It is the only competition here where budding DJs can enter two categories – the DJ Mixing category and the Art of Turntablism (Best Scratch & Solo Battle (Turntable) and entries are still open for the art of turntablism until Dec 10. You can e-mail [e-mail] for all the information you need to know for a chance to win cash and product prizes worth up to RM6,000. Presented by Unknown Colours.

TONIGHT

APEX LOUNGE @ ZOUK KL

436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

APEX LOUNGE @ ZOUK KL features Justin Martin (US) tonight. Justin Martin’s sound is both melodic and tough. Justin first gained international acclaim for his single The Sad Piano on Ben Watt’s Buzzin’ Fly label. The single made its way into many A-List DJ crates as well as jumping on to Pete Tong’s Buzz chart, being selected as a “sureplayer” by DJ Mag, and being dubbed single of the week by Update magazine in the UK. Justin has established himself as the next generation of San Francisco house with the skills to hang with the current masters. The night will be supported by X.U and Axel Groove.Free entry. Call 03-2110 3888 or email [e-mail] for details.

ZOUK KL MAIN ROOM

436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

PRE-ZOUKOUT PARTY featuring Zouk Singapore resident Matthew and supported by Zouk KL residents BATE, presented by ZoukOut 2015 and Zouk KL. Admission (with one drink): Before 11.30pm – RM30 / After 11.30pm – RM45 /After 2am – RM60.Call 03-2110 3888 or email [e-mail]

ROOTZ KL

Rooftop, Lvl 8, Lot 10, 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

Worst Behaviour presents DJ Yella (US). Live and direct straight outta Compton, California. A legendary rap name and a veteran at his game, come witness the member of the most notorious rap group in history (that’s NWA) play all the classics that shaped the underground urban industry that we know today. With ressies J. Dougie, RayRox and Dan Shiv in da house. Admission (with one drink): RM50. For table bookings, call Ezra at 012-978 4016 or Raz at 013-375 0046.

TETTO ROOFTOP LOUNGE

29, Jalan Berangan, off Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

The BBQ party with vibes by and from Audhy (JKT), DJ K, Miss SS, R.X.G and MRP85, and some Big Bad Grooves form the one and only Groovedoctor. Call 03-2110 0303 for details.

PROVIDENCE

The Intermark, 385, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Friday Night Rager is the place to be with local EDM diva Eva T, who will be manning the decks with support from LFS. Admission (with one drink): RM50 Ladies / RM70 Men. Table reservations: [e-mail] or call (Wee Lee) 016-444 5781.

PISCO BAR

29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL

Sound Love Affair Week # 24 - the final event SLA for this year. Celebrate with them with special guest EJ Missy (SG). DJ, promoter, clubber, administrator, marketer, jack of all trades, EJ Missy has done it all. This deckmistress breathes by the DJ console, meddling diligently with downtempos, bar grooves, house, deep house, tech house, minimal and techno. Currently if not wearing a marketer hat for Club Kyo, the club in Singapore with a discerning music policy, EJ can be found serving beats and bass in both established bars and clubs in Singapore. With Friz and Kutty in the house. Call 03-2142 2900.

TWENTY-ONE KITCHEN & BAR

20-1, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Lushouse presents DJ Vandai. With an uncontrollable passion for music, and a keen interest in the violin, 21-year-old Vandai is emerging as a huge talent in the electronic music scene. Recently signed to Wolfrage Recordings, this Iranian DJ/Producer is quickly proving that he has the potential to reach unprecedented heights. Free entry. Reservations call 03-2142 0021/fax: [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

CALAVERA

13, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL

Bailando con Lish & Blastique. After four years, Lish has taken it up several notches while staying true to her eclectic taste in indie, jacking, funky, soulful and deep house. From turning heads during her debut “Pop My Cherry” gig at Laundry Bar KL, she has continued to grow from strength to strength, holding a residency at various clubs in KL.Join her as she graces the decks at Calavera tonight alongside Blastique, widely credited as a sonic surgeon of sorts, and has rapidly become one of Malaysia’s pioneer dance music exports.Call 016-281 1143 for information and reservations.

M8

163, Jalan Binjai, Persiaran KLCC, KL

Soul Agenda: a definitive selection of soul-inspired tunes from all genres with Kumaraza, Renu, Mr Q, Lady PoG, InjooWie. Free entry. For details, 03-2386 6030 or email [e-mail].

TOMORROW

ROOTZ CLUB

Lvl 8, Lot 10, 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

“Hype” by Mixing In Action (MIA). This duo has been living up KL’s nightlife scene with their nights, playing all sorts of sounds such as French electro, ghetto house, nu-rave and commercial sounds. Admission (with one drink): RM50. For table bookings, call Ezra at 012-978 4016 or Raz at 013-375 0046.

LUST KL

1, JalanNagasari, KL

Ohrwurm presents youANDme (Cocoon / Desolat, Berlin) @ Lust KL on Dec 5. The final show for Ohrwurm for this year ends with Berlin based DJ/Producer “youANDme”, making his debut in KL.As the owners of Rotary Cocktail Recordings, Polymorph, CUTZ.ME, and three other mysterious imprints, they provide a steady flow of music and talent from Germany to the rest of the world. The KL night will also see Alam, Yenn Lim and Rimka in the house. Visuals by Boris Foong.Admission (with one drink): RM40 before midnight | RM50 after midnight.Reservations: 017-358 8548 / [e-mail]

MR BROOKS

Level 3, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, KL

Music Is Love with Da Funkie Junkie & Friends every Saturday pays homage to music including soul, funk, jazz, disco and deep house, amongst others. 10pm onwards. Free entry. Call 03-2282 0241 / 012-255 9675 for details or bookings.

PROVIDENCE

The Intermark, 385, JalanTun Razak, KL

The Get Up with Cza and T-Bone. A melting pot with strict R&B music policy, patrons are advised to show up with nothing less but an attitude to embrace the music from the streets. Admission (with one drink): RM50 Ladies / RM70 Men. Table reservations: [e-mail] or call (Wee Lee) 016-444 5781.

PISCO BAR

29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL

Magic Saturday Nights every two weeks. Cool kids usually lurking at Pisco Bar when The Other Party is playing. This week, The Other Guy featuring Taufiq. Get your groove shoes on and dance with us. Call 03-2142 2900.

UNDER9

Bangunan Ming Annexe, 9, JalanAmpang, KL

Detuned Series 005 with Slutski and Kubika.A dystopian epoch of old school to new school, freeform to eclectic, disco to acid.Free Entry before 11pm. RM15 after 11pm.

NAGABA KL

31, JalanMesui, off JalanNagasari, KL

ROOFTOP - Neighbourhood featuring DJ Vin& DJ K – a monthly party devoted to disco, house and vinyls.

LEVEL ONE - Rewind |>|>Kartel Hitmen’s head honcho DJ Ash andNazkimo keep it sexy and sultry.

LEVEL ZERO - Weekend Sessions featuring Adrian G & Double D (TraxxFM), kicking off a new night taking you on a musical rollercoaster through three decades of dance floor anthems.

Admission (with one drink): RM40 (access to all three floors). Reservations: 016-6186529 / [e-mail]

CALAVERA

13, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL

Techno o Plomo? conObadiusand Friz.Obadius is a passionate self-taught DJ based in Kuala Lumpur. He’s open to music genres. This versatile DJ plays anything from soul jazz, nu-disco, deep house, house, garage, tech house and darker sounds of techno.Call 016-281 1143 for details and reservations.

TWENTY-ONE KITCHEN & BAR

20-1, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Lushouse with DJ Ashish Khilnania aka ANRK. Ash’s sets vary depending on the crowd he plays for and is versatile when it comes to astounding you with his mixes be they deep house, tech house, progressive or electro house. Free entry. Reservations call 03-2142 0021/fax: [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

SUNDAY

ELEVATE

20-2A, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Play 4 Passion features a weekly line up of a spread of DJs both new and fresh to the veteran and established plus a special guest or two along the way. This Sunday’s line up: Muka (Maldives), Audhy (IDN), Martini (BR), Edycted, Adam J, DJ K, Kash Prakash, Groovedoctor, Jeneral Kai (aka Gabriel), Trippy DJ, J. Smythe (UK), Kumaraza. Free entry from 3pm but you can call 011-2630 0023 for information and reservations.

WEDNESDAY

MARINI’S ON 57

57th Level, Menara Petronas 3, KLCC, KL

Art Xtreme Media and Marini’s Group present The Annual White Party with special guest DJ Mark Robinson (UK) and Marini’s on 57 resident and music director, Jeff Jefferson.

Jeff and Mark have been engaged in a few years-long collaboration and their musical journeys have blended a few times resulting in several releases on Mark’s own label, Pukka Up Records.

Running the Marini’s on 57 music nights (as well as that of Marble 8 in KL) , Jeff has managed to flavour the place with a whole musical experience oozing class, melodic sensibilities, versatility and great taste.

Dress Code: White on White. Party starts at 9 PM, No cover charge.For reservations call 03-2386 6030 or email [e-mail]

THURSDAY

PHUTURE @ ZOUK

436, JalanTun Razak, KL

4Play presents DJ Soda. The Korean EDM jock has beenmaking waves in the Asianclubbing circuit. With a hugefollowing of fans, Sodahas been packing the house with her presence behind thedecks. Support from Goldfish and Ken Master. Admission (with one drink): Before 11.30pm – RM55/ After 11.30pm – RM70. Call 03-2110 3888 or email [e-mail]

ROOTZ CLUB

Lvl 8, Lot 10, 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

Influx presents who’s afraid of 138. With a whole new line-up of DJs ready to smash the house, it’s definitely not your average club game on this edition of Influx genres from commercial right up to trance with misterAriffin, NFJ, BoyyShinoda, TecTic, Yikzz, Ruderats, Zakuuta and A-Rox. Admission (with one drink): RM50. Call Ezra at 012-978 4016 or Raz at 013-3750046.

TWENTY-ONE KITCHEN & BAR

20-1, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Tinder with J. Morell, the moniker of Romel Johan when his sounds lean toward new age main room, electro complextro and dirty Dutch. Free entry. Reservations call 03-2142 0021/fax: [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

In The House welcomes submissions from promoters and clubs regarding the latest clubbing events in the Klang Valley. All queries and information should be sent to Jason Cheah at [e-mail] and Jacobus Raj at [e-mail].