Building up to a weekend blast

DJ Lion is a stalwart of Myanmar’s burgeoning underground scene.

NEXT weekend promises to be a special one, as selected guests join local greats on Le Noir KL’s Roof Terrace.

Things will kick off to a good start on June 7 with Lion and Kuma on the wheels of steel at the Roof Terrace.

Born in Berlin, Germany, Lion Grünenberg grew up in the Netherlands at a time when deep house, house and techno were being pumped in underground clubs and massive festivals alike.

He started booking gigs when he lived in Myanmar, spinning at events such as Rumours and Berlin that were the first seeds of the now-blossoming underground scene there.

In 2018, Lion was directly involved with the opening of Level 2, Yangon’s first underground club. He is still a resident there for Level 2 Sessions, a monthly concept with Myanmar’s own underground queen Yu KT and Level 2 head honcho Karl Ross.

In late 2018, Lion had his festival debut playing at GODS Music Festival in a waterpark in Yangon. Now, Lion produces sets in a vibrant mix of techno, house and deep house.

Fun fact – Lion met Kuma at the very first Rumours party in Yangon in 2016, and they have already played three Rumours parties together in Yangon, with the fourth one happening tomorrow.

Miguel Matoz is also in on the fun next weekend.

Continuing his celebration of 20 years as a DJ, Kuma is back with his signature underground techno and techno-based sounds.

Kuma’s earned himself something of a name in the Asian underground house music community, taking the music to dance floors across Asia, including the likes of Embassy (Philippines), Sound Club (Thailand), Womb (Tokyo), and festivals such as the Full Moon party on Haadrin beach in Koh Pangan (Thailand), Epizode (Vietnam), regular Jungle Experience (Koh Phangan) appearances to add to appearances in Singapore, Macao, Yangon, Berlin, Paris, Corsica, Amsterdam, Ibiza and many more.

Also dabbling into techno productions, his first two releases last year, Kamagra and the Acid Flux EP, created waves, and with regular radio show appearances on Frisky Radio and Ibiza Radio 1, plus a couple of EPs finalised, including his most recent release Saigon Express, there’s much more to come in the very near future.

On June 8, the roof terrace will play host to the return of Miguel Matoz, who will be joining Meliha for Sing It Black.

Hailing from Portugal, DJ/producer Matoz’s two-decade career has rendered more than 100 house and techno productions, residencies from El Divino to Amnesia (some of the world’s biggest clubs) and collaborations with major record labels from Pena’s Flow Vinyl to Mendo’s Clarisse Records.

His focus now is on his own imprint Souled Records, based in Thailand, where he is also currently residing and has his Souled Lab, a studio focused on creating and growing some powerful and quality music of the electronic spectrum as well as supporting regional artists through a well-appointed space where they can hone and perfect their music and production skills.

As everything Matoz touches turns to gold, expect the same thing Saturday night. As The Sweatbox will be a golden night, bring your dancing shoes and party on.

Singer, composer, and DJ, Meliha is fast becoming one of the most influential local female house music DJs taking Asia by storm with her selection of sexy dance floor teasers.

A curious one for music, her fingers seem to be at the pulse of just about everything. Heavily influenced by the sounds of deep tech and techno, this songbird delivers her sets with an intricately detailed flow. Her picks are playful, surprising and melodious.

Meliha is not only redefining her sound limits, however as a complete musician- singer, DJ and performer, she has been busy in the studio with releases on Soul De Anima, Anjunadeep, and Sweatbox Record, among others.

And yes, do take note of the two collaboration releases on Anjunadeep with Dee Montero himself – Headspace and In The Wild.

LE NOIR KL

Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435,

Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Free entry until 1am. RM40 (with one drink) after. To reserve your spot: Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table. Email: [e-mail] / Phone / WhatsApp: [phone].