Banging start to a brand new year

DJ Kuma takes clubbers on a trip at several venues this week.

A HAPPY New Year 2016 to all readers and clubbers out there in the Klang Valley and beyond. Happy clubbing this weekend as we kick off the New Year with a chock load of newer clubs to check out.

TONIGHT

PISCO BAR

29, JalanMesui, off JalanNagasari, KL

Terence C presides. One of the steadiest hands in the business, Terence C is one of Malaysia’s hidden gems. A resident DJ in KL clubs for 15 years, he has warmed up audiences for practically every A¬List DJ you can name. To his loyal fans, Terence C is known as the Malaysian John Digweed – a long-time hero to Terence – both for his technical ability, his depth of knowledge of dance music that spans both time and genres and in his ability to program thrilling sets to suit every occasion at the drop of a hat. From deep house, tech house and techno, nothing fazes this industry professional. Free entry. Call 03-2142 2900.

QUINTE @ TRILOGY

2, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, KL

Electric Weekend Fridays with DJ Kuma going industrial with energy driven techno. Information on cover and reservations call 012-232 5150.

COMO

TREC Electric Boulevard, 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Victor Trixter tonight. He’s known for his unmistakable charisma which fires up the room whether he is working behind the decks or rousing the crowd with his versatile approach to music. Free entry call 03-2142 2900.

ELYSIUM BAR & TERRACE

32nd Flr, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan, KL

NYE Recovery with Phil K. Lee. Free entry. RSVP and Reservations: 03-2022 3818.

PRIME

Level 31, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan

Friday Night playing the best hip hop and R&B with J Dougie and Leslie with MC Clad. Reservations call 03-2022 3818 or 017-247 5711.

ZION CLUB KL

31, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Phabric: Holy Smoke featuring Tiger Ming, Mr Deadwoord and MC Vibe.

#808: Uncensored. Get down and dirty featuring the DJs from aforadio ‘s The CRIB Show & So So Fresh. Bringing the crib down with fresh hip hop beats. Call 03-2072 6887

TOMORROW

MR BROOKS

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

Music Is Love with Da Funkie Junkie & Bernie and friends every Saturday pays homage to music including soul, funk, jazz, disco and deep house, amongst others. The early hours will provide customers with an opportunity to discover the “roots” of dance music. The latter stages of the night will build towards current and classic deep soulful house, disco house and garage. 10Pm onwards. Free entry. Call 03-2282 0241 / 012-255 9675 for information or bookings.

Terence C, a veteran of the Malaysian scene, takes over the decks at Pisco tonight.

ZOUK KL

436, JalanTun Razak, KL

Main Room: Loud featuring.Goldfish& Blink + HypeEmBeats. Big, loud and uncompromising. KL’s biggest Saturday club night is helmed by the superstar trio as they conjure a big hall experience for loyalists and new fans. Expect the latest anthems to the likes of Hardwell, Swedish House Mafia , Nicky Romero and more. Admission (wit one drink): Before 11.30m RM30 / After 11.30pm RM45/ After 2am RM60. Call 03-2110 3888 ore-mail [e-mail]

ACE: Indiego & Co start off their 2016 indie dance adventure here, weekly. Standard door policies apply.

Apex Lounge: Straight out of Apex featuring Nesh, Skillz, MC Vandal. Trip into a night with KL’smost sought-after hip hop trio as they bring you a playlist of new and old skoolhip hop and R&B. Free entry. Call 03-2110 3888 or e-mail [e-mail]

BLUE ELEPHANT

15M & 17M, Plaza Damansara, Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, KL

Special night with DJ Kuma tonight. Free entry. Call 03-2011 7715.

PISCO BAR

29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL

Juny Brothers DJ Set. Californians Fatboy Tony and Jupiter Seven have been collaborating with several different artistes from around the world in many awesome musical experiences at Kuala Lumpur’s most prestigious music venues. Free entry. Call 03-2142 2900.

UNDER9

Bangunan Ming Annexe, 9, Jalan Ampang, KL

Vibe Soundsystem New Year Special. Celebrate the New Year in a serious skank out style with their resident dubwise Vibe collective: DJ Home, Renry Hollins, Lady Frank and Digital Bandit. Free entry before 11pm (RM15 after).

PRIME

Level 31, Wisma Goldhill , 67, Jalan Raja Chulan, KL

Open format and EDM with Jerryca Misty and MC Terry T. Reservations call 03-2022 3818 or 017-247 5711.

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. The brainchild of DJ Kumaraza Placebo Effect, it’s an event put together in the effort of forging ties between DJs as well as promoting non-mainstream electronic music - “Intelligent Dance Music or IDM” in Malaysia. Get there early and treat yourself to their barbecue spread and mind-blowing beverage promotions straight from the bar. This Sunday’s line up: Eddy Carlos, Namus, Blackice, Mastakeylazz, Jinggo Balboa, Stickysicx, Sanzy, RizNyl, Areil Jay, ShazniAdi, Edy Edycted and Kumaraza. Free entry from 3pm but you can call 011-2630 0023 for information and reservations.

ELYSIUM BAR & TERRACE

32nd Flr, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan, KL

Sundaze Sessions with various DJs and guests, both local and international playing you house in the late afternoon and evening. 4pm start. Free entry. RSVP and Reservations: 03-2022 3818

PRIME TOUCH LUXURY

Level 31, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan, KL

Prime on Sundays. Your official hip hop and Afrobeat night. A night dedicated to hip hop culture and the craft of deejaying, rapping and MCing. With DJ Moma, MC King Lhota, DJ Phinans, DJ Loco and Mc Quickload. Call 03-2022 3818 / 017-247 5711.

WEDNESDAY

VELVET UNDERGROUND @ ZOUK KL

436, JalanTun Razak, KL

Mambo featuring Radzi and DJ Luqe. Rewind to the 90s and 2000s era of pop hits, where a treasure chest of musical gems rule. The familiar music collection at this wildly successful midweek party is a must-go, must-see, must-dance. Admission (with one drink): Before 11.30pm RM20 / After 11.30pm RM30 / After 2am – RM40. Call 03-2110 3888 ore-mail [e-mail]

QUINTE @ TRILOGY

2, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, KL

Quintessential Wednesdays with DJ Kuma and JonnyVicious. Information on cover and reservations call 012-232 5150.

ZION CLUB KL

31, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Phabric: Grind features DJs H3, Lemm, Killnic and Random K.I.D. and guest MC by Roshan Jamrock.

#808: Vibe featuring DJ Tchuno, HardKnights, Naro and Kyuzon the deck with EDM bangers. Best midweek party in town! Free entry for ladies. Call 03-2072 6887.

PISCO BAR

29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL

Pisco Bar puts a little twist on Ladies Nights by bringing you “Spin Nights at Pisco”. Come join them and DJ Vin, who’ll be playing a mixture of R&B, hip hop, disco and house. Free entry. Call 03-2142 2900.

COMO

TREC Electric Boulevard, 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Future Sounds with Casey Deadwood. Although a self-taught DJ, Casey is not shy of dropping some powerful and fresh mixes of progressive house and electro which has attracted a huge number of followers and fans. Free entry. Call 03-2142 2900.

PRIME

Level 31, Wisma Goldhill, 32, Jalan Raja Chulan, KL

Open format and EDM features DJ Raven & Vkndrs and MC Ash and group of 4 girls will get a free bottle of vodka. Reservations call 03-2022 3818 or 017-247 5711.

ELEVATE

20-2A, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Flipside Flava founded by Snoopy G and DJ Soya. A night specially dedicated to all hip hop lovers. Basically they are giving a platform for new upcoming DJs and DJs who have been out of the scene to showcase their talent. The initiative is to bring up the R&B and hip hop industry back to the lime light in Malaysia’s clubbing scene. Make your reservations at 016-222 5552.

THURSDAY

ZOUK KL

436, JalanTun Razak, KL

Main Room: Ghetto Heaven featuring Cza and T-Bone. Popto the inferno of hip hoptunes laced with braggadocio raps and musical poetry by KL’s most popular hip-hop duo Cza +T-bone. Admission (with one drink): Before 11.30pm RM25/ After 11.30pm RM35/ After 2am – RM45. Call 03-2110 3888 or e-mail [e-mail]

Phuture: 4Play featuring Goldfish & KenMaster. The midweek party gives dance floor ravers a deftly melded take on EDM leaping into a repertoire of Top 40 hits. Goldfish and Ken turn their deconstructed musical exercise with some surprising and imaginative dance floor moments. Call 03-2110 3888 or e-mail [e-mail]

ZION CLUB KL

31, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Phabric: Guilty Pleasure for the best looking ladies night in town with leading female DJs including Jenni F, Pauline and Ladybird. Call 03-2072 6887

COMO

TREC Electric Boulevard, 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Friday Eve with Givan and DJ Vin. 9pm onwards. Free entry. Call 03-2142 2900.

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]