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Sandra Marron talks to DJ, producer, remixer and label boss Ivan Smagghe as he
gears up to guest at Return to Mono
\an Smagghe has :1 pretty impressiye ('\'. Along
with .\l:11'k (‘olin he l'oi'med \'olg:1 Seleet who
l‘t‘lt‘;l\t‘tl l't‘t'tll'tls till tll‘L‘l’ littsllltllltll‘lt‘ l'il'L'llL‘ll imprint ls'itsune. .Tllzlll Vision and Output as well as being responsible lot the 'l‘igei’sushi eompilation .S'ri luring [in] So (ii/ll: ("iii/r'i‘grruiiii/ I'i'i'lii'li .lliisir' I‘I" I‘M} and :1 host of i'emi\es. .loining forces with .v\1‘n:111d Reboutini he formed Blaek Strobe releasing their lirst I’lii'ix .li'lr/ ('il_\' in l‘)‘)(1. l'neomlortable with playing their musie liye. he left lilaek Strobe in jtlllo and now runs the Kill the DJ elubnight and label along with l).l ('hloe. He is also one ol the most in demand l).ls on the planet releasing 111.111} :1 HI 111i\ ineluding l'ii/ii'ii‘ [111' 3.1’ in the long running and e\u|1ed eompilation series.
l\:111 Smagghe started his eareei' like many :1 DJ before him reeoi'd shop ithe legendary Rough Trade) when a friend who was putting on parties asked him to play :1 l'ew tunes. (‘oineidently this was also where he met Reboutini.
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Nearly l5 years later l).ling is still taking 11p most of
his 1i111eespeeially :11 this time ol year. ‘I :1111 probably :11 home one day :1 week. but it‘s the same for eyery l).|.' he says. "l‘he summer is like that. Summer elubs are open during the week. liestiyals are happening and Hum is open. so it‘s always :1 may \ei'y busy season.‘
Smagghe‘s (ilasgow connections are strong. espeeially with the Sub ('lub. 'I haven't played in the Sub ('lub for ages. It was with ()ptimo about five years :1go when I played.’ While Smagghe claims he eannot really remember exaetly where and when he met 'l'witeh and Wilkes they are now lirm friends and label mates. Remember this is the man responsible for one of Seotland‘s most eagerly awaited eompilations. finally persuading ()ptimo to release their first mix (I). Hrm‘ In Kill I/H’ I)./ Part 2 in 2004.
For this Visit Smagghe is taking to the deeks alongside Slam at their Return to Mono night. The l'aet that they differ in style musically suits Smagghe down to the ground. ‘I don't believe in just one scene. It doesn‘t work like that. There are loads of dil‘l‘erent seenes like Slam and ()ptimo in (ilasgow which are eompletely dil‘l’erent.‘
The new Blaek Strobe album. Burn Yuur ()11‘21 ('liim'li may be the talk of the town but Smagghe is remaining tight-lipped on the subjeet. He is more eoneerned with his new releases ineluding his Kill the DJ label partner [)1 ('hloe‘s album. ‘lt's quite nice to be able to put out some niee musie even though you don‘t make any money out of‘ it.’ he laughs.
Ivan Smagghe, Return to Mono, Sub Club, Glasgow, Fri 10 Aug.
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‘ Baby Go Boom Taking laughter and dancing just one step further. Basically, it's a comedy show with Scott Agnew and Hugh Reed 8 the Velvet Underpants telling the Jokes followed by a disco to keep you moving. Genius. The Woods/do Social Club, Glasgow, Fri 7 0 Aug. '31 House Jama A new night at the Arches playing a mix of soulful house. electro house and just plain, pure unadulterated house. The Arches, Glasgow, Fri 70 Aug.
-T Return to Mono lvan Smagghe puts in a DJ set at his Glasgow hunting ground with Slam. Expect dark twisted electronic greatness. See preview. Sub Club, Glasgow, Fri 70 Aug.
1. Seismic Seismic continues its run of collaborations. This time Robot Disco Terror come out to play. Guests include Legowelt (pictured) and Orgue Electronique from Holland who drop their jackin‘ house bombs with explosive results. Black/mars, Glasgow, Fri 70 Aug. Killer Kitsch Residents Euan and David play a mix of electro, breaks, rock, house and tech beats each and every Tuesday. This week they welcome the awesome Tramp DJs from Manchester's midweek shindig. Kindred spirits. The Bull, Glasgow, Tue 74 Aug.
.." Pretty Ugly Pretty Ugly resident DJs, the Underskirts. play host to the first lady of girl punk and punky reggae, The Slits singer and now True Warriors frontwoman Ari-Up. Unmissable. The Admiral, Glasgow, Tue 74 Aug.
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