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Music & DJs January 14, 2015 January 15, 2015
10 years of Volar – in photos!
A decade is a long time in club-land, and VOLAR, Hong Kong's legendary nightspot has hosted DJs that would make any venue jealous.
Music & DJs April 29, 2013 April 30, 2013
Volar closing for renovations
The smell of spray paint was in the air as guests paid their last visit to the old Volar in Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area. The club, which recently celebrated it's 8th anniversary, is closing for a major renovation.
Music & DJs February 25, 2013 February 25, 2013
XXX is moving!
XXX, the alternative music space that shook up the Hong Kong scene and became the de facto home to all sorts of music outside the mainstream, is continuing its mission at a new address.
Music & DJs December 27, 2012 January 20, 2015
Inside Club Gala's grand opening!
Hong Kong's newest club opened with a splashy launch on December 20th, featuring not just the usual flowers and celebrities, but also a street lined with Ferraris!
Music & DJs December 4, 2012 January 20, 2015
Calvin Harris at Dragon-i Wednesday! + Roy Ayers & Luciano videos!
Calvin Harris, the man behind smash hits "So Close," "Bounce," and "We Found Love" (with Rihanna,) is taking over the turntables at Dragon-i, as the club continues to celebrate their 10th anniversary on Wednesday, December 5th.
Music & DJs November 17, 2012 April 8, 2015
Roy Ayers + Louie Vega Tuesday!
Dragon-i is putting on a series of major events to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The first is happening next Tuesday, November 20th, and will feature the amazing Roy Ayers, an extremely influential figure across five decades of music.
Places September 20, 2012 January 20, 2015
Racks returns! A sneak peek inside!
Stepping into the new Racks MDB was like seeing an old friend again. The same unpretentious vibe, good music, and international crowd that made…
Music & DJs June 2, 2012 October 6, 2013
Happy Birthday XXX!
Despite a far-away location, no liquor license, and a bathroom that made Racks seem classy, XXX Gallery, a music-centric club, has thrived over the…
Music & DJs April 12, 2012 April 8, 2015
Midnight & Co. (The new Yumla!)
With Hong Kong's high rents and unsympathetic landlords, we thought that Yumla, the small music club perched just above Lok Hing Lane Park, would…
Music & DJs March 6, 2012 November 13, 2013
Soulful sounds from Chicago!
Rising from the ranks of Chicago's party scene to become a frequent guest at in-the-know clubs around the world, DJ Rahaan will be demonstrating…
Music & DJs January 13, 2012 November 13, 2013
Dubstep originators Skream & Benga at FLY on Saturday!
As Dubstep continues to gain traction on international dancefloors (and even begins to influence Pop music,) Skream and Benga, two pioneers who helped shape…
Places December 15, 2011 November 13, 2013
Racks isn't dead, it just passed out!
Racks MDB, the casual, unpretentious nightspot that brought billiards and beer pong to Central's nightlife, is set to close its doors this weekend. After…
Music & DJs December 4, 2011 April 3, 2017
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre at Dragon-i (FINALLY!)
It was technically Thursday morning when Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre took the stage at Dragon-i. The two Hip Hop legends had never before…
Music & DJs October 12, 2011 November 13, 2013
Sound Unbound feat. DJ Spooky + Future Dancehall returns to XXX!
XXX is living up to its goal to provide a home for people with diverse musical tastes. Thursday night there's a live performance by…
Music & DJs August 31, 2011 April 7, 2015
Major Lazer's Skerrit Bwoy returns!
Skerrit Bwoy's first performance at Volar was truly legendary. At one point in the night, performing as hype-man for Diplo's Major Lazer Tour, he…
Music & DJs February 20, 2011 November 13, 2013
D.J. Spinna at Dragon-i, Tuesday!
Legendary music man D.J. Spinna, christens the new sound system at Dragon-i on Tuesday night. The talented New York-based producer is respected equally in…
Upcoming Events September 29, 2010 April 7, 2015
DJ Noodles at Hyde – Thursday!
Taiwan's DJ Noodles, the first female finalist in DMC history, will be performing at Hyde on Thursday night, September 30th. If you've been looking…
Music & DJs August 5, 2010 November 13, 2013
Uffie + Busy P + So Me + DJ Mehdi!!!
No time for a proper post, but just had to draw your attention to this! Friday, August 6th, features an Ed Banger double feature!…
Music & DJs May 5, 2010 November 18, 2013
Japanese Techno DJs take over Yumla!
This weekend features back-to-back Techno nights at Yumla piloted by five d.j.s from Japan. D.j.s Montea, Atsushi and Taku Hirayama, play the first night,…
HKSTYLE, Local Culture July 7, 2009 November 19, 2013
Smoking ends, but the d.j. plays on!
the scene last Friday in the Drum N Bass room at Cliq For years we've endured smokey clubs until the wee hours of the…
Upcoming Events July 3, 2009 November 19, 2013
PaE goes DnB! Featuring Supra1!
Pimpin' Ain't Easy is hosting a massive Drum n Bass / Broken Beat extravaganza this Friday night, July 3rd. The party boasts the d.j….
Music & DJs January 14, 2009 October 27, 2017
Why Hong Kong's raves deserved to die!
I just discovered some old photos from a rave party I attended eight or nine years ago in Hong Kong. Looking through them now…
Music & DJs September 11, 2007 April 6, 2015
Aura Club and M-88
[photopress:M_88_Wellington_Street_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] Last night I stopped by the soft opening of Aura, a new club located on the sixth floor of M-88 at 2-8 Wellington…
Fashion, Music & DJs July 8, 2007 July 9, 2007
Miskeen party feat. Pras from Fugees
[photopress:Miskeen_Model_Painted.jpg,full,pp_image] The body as a canvas; the t-shirt as art Thursday night I stopped by the launch party for the American brand Miskeen. Originally…
Music & DJs June 27, 2007 June 28, 2007
D.J. Cash Money returns to Dragon-i!
[photopress:DJ_Cash_Money_Dragon_i_HK_2.jpg,full,pp_image] I was attending a birthday party at HALO on Wednesday night, so I arrived at Dragon-i towards the end of d.j. Cash Money's…
Funky drummer Luisito Quintero at Dragon-i!
Saturday night at Dragon-i featured a stage crowded with drums for Luisito Quintero, the man behind many of Louie Vega's incredible beats. [photopress:Luisito_Quintero_Dragon_i.jpg,full,pp_image] Luisito…
Music & DJs June 10, 2007 August 18, 2012
D.J. Missill strikes Volar!
Volar continued its procession of international music talent last Thursday with the return of the charismatic d.j. Missill. DJ Missill rocking Hong Kong club…
Music & DJs May 27, 2007 April 6, 2015
JUSTICE and Busy P make Volar D.A.N.C.E.!
Volar solidified its reputation as Hong Kong's top club for cutting-edge d.j. / performers by hosting French dynamic duo Justice, and Ed Banger label…
Music & DJs January 1, 2007 June 30, 2014
Face recognition at HALO – H.K.'s newest bouncer?
Imagine walking up to the newest hot-spot and instead of being greeted or (in some cases,) intimidated by the burly bouncer, you simply look into a small monitor tucked neatly into a wall. A computer instantly analyzes your face, and decides whether to authorize entry – thereby sliding the door open, or reject you.
HKSTYLE, Local Culture July 6, 2006 December 26, 2012
World Cup Fever!
As a former British colony, in addition to inheriting a love of the Rolls Royce, Hong Kong inherited a love of "football" from the…