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72 THE LIST 11 Dec 2014–5 Feb 2015
MY YEAR IN CLUBBING: I AM
Matthew Craig, one half of Glasgow DJ / promoter i AM, takes us through his year spent in darkened rooms Your ultimate night out?
I genuinely cannot remember most of the nights this year because so many have been great; and I’ve been to far too many. Subcity’s Stereo 54 party was great, and the one time I managed to get a night off to attend Walk ‘N’ Skank was great, but in terms of euphoria, it still has to be any night in Sub Club, especially Subculture and Optimo. Oh, Loefah too. The most surprising?
Jackmaster’s Dance Mania and Dom Capello’s Disco Inferno were both great – but not exactly surprising, as they’re both badass across genres. Four Tet’s set was pretty adventurous – loungy jazz, afro/highlife sounds, garage, bhangra, house, techno, more garage . . . It’s a hard one to sum up other than it being a really awesome vibe. I missed Twitch’s So Low night but I know that would have been equally awesome.
Favourite night you put on? Probably DJ Funk. It’s his energy, whether playing his own music, other people’s music or doing live improvisations, and his sets are crammed full of fun ideas.
The biggest disappointment? The mysterious DJ Mayhem and Cloudo were due to play our Edinburgh night following the Sub Club date but Ross [Birchard, aka Hudson Mohawke, aka DJ Mayhem] had studio commitments in LA with Kanye, or something, which he had to uphold. Bit of a shame, but they were doing it for heavy mate’s rates so no beef there at all.
Who would you most like to book for 2015? Art Crime, Hugo Moya, Abida Parveen b2b Terrence Parker, Thomas Bangalter, Yellow Magic Orchestra with Nile Rodgers and Dan Avery.
Who’s been your hero?
Optimo (Espacio). Hottest tip for 2015?
Tsukasa Ito.
Describe your 2014 clubbing experience in three words . . . Sarbeni. Taxi. Marvellous. (Rosie Davies) ■ i AM featuring DJ Greenman and WSHOM (We Should Hang Out More). Stereo, Glasgow, Wed 31 Dec.
Events are listed by day of the week then sorted alphabetically. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication by using our ‘Add an Event’ service at list.co.uk Glasgow listings are compiled by Kirstyn Smith. ✽ Indicates Hitlist entry
GLASGOW Thursday Glasgow
■ Hex at La Cheetah. 18 Dec, 11pm–4am. £3 before midnight; £5 after. A fresh party with house and techno. ■ Inferno Ball at the Art School. 11 Dec, 11pm. £6–£10. With Konx-om- Pax, Yolk of Blood, P6 + FK Alexander, Crystalis Methodists, Cleoslaptra, Clip Art, Jaisu and Felix Welch. ■ Kunst v All Caps at La Cheetah. 11 Dec, 11pm–4am. £5. Five-hour session featuring Ryan, Matt, Kris and Frankie. FREE Out of Orbit at the Art School. 18 Dec, 11pm. Intergalactic voyages and themed nights. With Barberos.
Chart & Party ■ 50 Years of Union at Strathclyde Students’ Union. 11 Dec, Times tbc. £5 (free with a Hallowe’en All Nighter or Christmas Tear-Up ticket). To celebrate the ol’ half century, some old school tunes, Beatles tribute and 80s karaoke. ■ Christmas Day at the Shed at the Shed. 25 Dec, 10.30pm. £6. Del’s on the decks and, since it’s Christmas, requests are welcome. ■ Jelly Baby and Rubbermensch at O2 ABC. 11 Dec & 18 Dec, 11pm. £6.05. For indie, electro and pop lovers. ■ New Years Resolutions at the Shed. 1 Jan, 10.30pm–3am. £5. Start how you mean to go on – dancing. Friday Glasgow
■ Apollonia at the Arches. 12 Dec, 10pm–3am. £15 (early bird £10). Deep tech house from the inimitable three- man mixing team Shonky, Dan Ghenacia and Dyed Soundorom, aka Apollonia. ■ Buff Fridays at Broadcast. Weekly 11pm. £6–£7. Gordie and Jack play old school jazz, funk and soul upstairs, while downstairs it’s John Ross and Alex O with everything from funk to punk. ■ Celtic Connections: Beat Bothy at the Arches. 16 Jan, 9pm–3am. £14. A mix of dance beats and Celtic sounds. ■ La Cheetah Presents at La Cheetah. 12 Dec, 11pm–4am. £10. One of Glasgow’s most bangin’ basements selects a guest for your approval. Presenting Ben UFO b2b Spencer. ■ Christmas Masquerade Ball at the Shed. 19 Dec, 10.30pm. £5. Masks are a must-have and fancy dress positively encouraged at this night out with DJs Del and Andy. ■ Colours Winterparty at the Arches. 26 Dec, 9.30pm. £28.75. Traditional Boxing Day bash with Aly & Fila, Ummet Ozcan, Quintino, Jordan Suckley, Mightyfools, Michael Calfan and Ferry Tayle. ■ Faded presents Doorly at Industry. 12 Dec, 10pm–3am. £10–£12. Deep house, tech house, techno and disco. Pre-party is held in an office and streamed live online. Ticket for the club night includes entry to the pre-party.
✽■ Huntleys & Palmers Audio Club at the Art School. 19 Dec,
10pm–4am. £10–£12. Seventh birthday party with Talaboman and Highlife. See preview, page 71. ■ Pressure at the Arches. 19 Dec & 27 Dec, 10pm–4am. £18–£22. More techno action from Slam and guests. ■ Propaganda at O2 ABC. 12 Dec, 19 Dec & 26 Dec, 11pm. £4. Indie, electro, pop, dance and drum’n’bass. ■ Weird Science at Stereo. 12 Dec, 11pm–3am. £3. Appreciate the 80s (it’s not all big hair and bright leggings you know) with classics from the decade.