Kuala Lumpur Weekly Bar/Club Guide : 30/11/17 : The City List
Heading up for a week of clubbing goodness, here are just a selection of what’s out there in Kuala Lumpur’s Nightlife scene this weekend and beyond.
DECEMBER 1
Hayze at Le Noir KL
Malaysia’s underground house music hero and dance floor preacher Hayze (Noir Music / Defected / Strictly Rhythm) returns to Le Noir KL for his monthly residency in the Club Lounge.
Tonight he is supported by Eugene, himself a two decade plus pioneer in the Malaysian club scene.
Up on the Roof for tonight, DJs Charleston Cornelius and DJ K (open format) hold down their regular Attica Friday night slots in the club playing open format and EDM, with DJ Kooler in the mix downstairs.
LE NOIR KL : Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Cover charge may apply after 11pm. To reserve your spot:
Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table
Email: HERE / Phone/WhatsApp: +60122245416
Valet parking available.
DECEMBER 1
DJ Low and Fasha Anderson tonight
DJ Low: Club event promoter, DJ academy owner and Malaysian drum'n'bass pioneer, DJ Low has been in the forefront of the local clubbing industry for 18 years now and under the Loops Collective banner, chalks up a hefty list of A-grade artistes in the genre who have graced out shores this year, including the likes of Andy C, LTJ Bukem, Alix Perez and Black Sun Empire. House wise, he’s co-founded the House of Chemistry nights and he’s also label head to the now increasingly active Take Off Records, which is beginning to see releases in the music range of beats, bass, drum’n’bass, house, breaks and more.
Fasha Anderson: Not your ordinary female DJ, Fasha has been colouring the Malaysian DJ scene since 2008. And with influences from music and skills of the likes of Grandmaster Flash, Q-Bert, Jurassic 5, DJ Craze and DJ Nu Mark, she cuts a swathe through the likes of R&B, hip hop, funk, soul, Korean hip hop, trap, moombah and twerk.
The China Bar : Hive, TREC, 436, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Reservations call 017-635 6525
DECEMBER 1
Axel Groove at Ren
A self- professed late bloomer, Axel Groove found his inspiration following seven years in the wilderness, also known as the concrete jungles of Australia. The underground music scene here reignited his long lost passion to educate the masses with the sexy sounds that is house music.
Once back in Malaysia, he signed up with Excessive Studios where he honed his skills under the tutelage of legendary Bryan Burger. After a year or so, he ventured out on his own playing at venues such as Zouk, Vertigo, Establishment, Bedroom, Frangipani, Pisco, Marini’s on 57, The Roof, Marquee, Nagaba, and private events like Future Music Festival Asia, Red Bull Music Academy, Glenmorangie, Supermodel Me, Tropfest and Fred Perry Subsonic.
He has played alongside international luminaries such as Jamie Jones (UK), Hot Since 82 (UK), Eats Everything (UK), Osunlade (USA), M.A.N.D.Y (Ger), Sonny Fodera (AUS), Shiba San (Fra), Yuksek (Fra), Hercules and the Love Affair (US), Wankelmut (Ger), Africa Hitech (UK), What So Not (Aus), Haze (UK), Vibe Lime (USA), Ben Souled Tidy (UK) and more.
KYO KL : (Ren Room) Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Admission (with one drink): RM40 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. Free entry before 11pm. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
DECEMBER 1
Victor Trixter on the Terrace
On the Terrace, Elysium resident Victor Trixter holds sway with lots house music.
Elysium Bar & Terrace : Level 31/32, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur
Admission: RM30 before 3am / RM50 after 3am. RSVP & reservations call 03-2022 3818.
DECEMBER 1
Mr Chew’s Vinyl Sessions
Rizki and Ruud play music selector for tonight for a night of vinyl goodness.
MR CHEW’S CHINO LATINO BAR : The Penthouse, WOLO Hotel
Corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang/Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL
Call 03-4065 0168 or visit mr-chew.com for reservations.
DECEMBER 1
JungleBird Fridays with Da Funkie Junkie
Da Funkie Junkie is a pioneer of soulful house in Malaysia and one of Asia’s most important ambassadors of this genre. His work as a DJ/radio producer- presenter and pioneering promoter of international DJs has played a seminal role in the development of the clubbing scene in Malaysia.
JUNGLEBIRD : 15, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, KL
Free entry. Call 03-2011 7715.
DECEMBER 1
Shelley Yu's presents Hazardious
Hazardious is a DJ/producer who is based in Kuala Lumpur
and is influenced by acid jazz, blues, indie rock, jungle and house.
SHELLEY YU’S : 49, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur
Call 03-2201 4139.
DECEMBER 2
Savage presents Waio and Eddie Bitar at Soju Sunway
Ever wonder what will happen when two titans join forces for a one night event? Introducing, one of the biggest name in the psychedelic trance scene, Waio,
followed by tech trance heavyweight, Eddie Bittar, both set to destroy the dancefloor.
With support from Fizz Froxie, Leey Houdini, Gautam Khaw and Erultronic, Savage is a total next stop for peak-time 138 lovers and clearly not for those faint-hearted.
SOJU SUNWAY : LG2, 119-120, Sunway Pyramid, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Tickets from http://releventasia.com.my/ . RSVP e-mail
DECEMBER 2
Deviate at Le Noir KL
Nesh, C7 and MC Kal hold down their regular Deviate Saturday night slot in the club lounge playing R&B, hip hop, funk and trap, with Charleston Cornelius in the mix downstairs.
LE NOIR KL : Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Cover charge may apply after 11pm. To reserve your spot:
Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table
Email: HERE / Phone/WhatsApp: +60122245416
Valet parking available.
DECEMBER 2
Alex Martin and Mie at Ren
Malaysia’s Alex Martin has been a fixture in the local and regional scene now for the better part of this new decade. Custodian of deep, rhythmic dance beats and a care-free atmosphere. That’s how Alex describes himself as a DJ, never afraid to go too deep, his emotive musical selections are his own therapy.
Today this translates into sets where he picks apart and infuses together all the pieces of this music that he loves best – beautiful synth work, ethereal backdrops, brooding basslines, and occasional vocal hooks.. all on top of a pronounced foot-shuffling house beat.
“For me, it’s all about emotions and a deep, hypnotic groove… playing racks that get you tapping your feet and nodding your head without you realising it, regardless of genre, tempo style or release date.”
A natural musician, with early self-taught training on bass and guitar, Alex developed a passion for house music in the early 2000s and by 2010 he was playing to big room audiences at Quinte and Desire on Heritage Row, Kuala Lumpur.
As resident and founder of the underground house club, Quinte, along with KL techno-house veteran DJ Kuma, from its conception in 2010 to 2014, Quinte was notably one of the clubs that stuck to a strict underground music policy. And since July, this year, he’s co-founded and co-runs one of the most talked about Pool Parties in the Kuala Lumpur scene in recent years.
He has graced the podium alongside names such as Marco Bailey, Jay Lumen, Mark Farina, Daniel Portman, Marco Loco, Ahmet Sendil, Randy Seidman, Graham Gold, Nakadia and many more.
He is also a frequent guest resident in Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party, Jungle Experience, Sramanora Waterfall Party, Echo Beach and Mellow Mountain Full Moon Night.
DJ Mie has a sophisticated appeal and charisma in putting together the best music and selection in his sets. As early as his first residency in 1993, he has always put a mark of influences on people who come to listen to his musical styles, making him one of the most sought after DJs in the industry. His versatility and efficiency in changing styles makes him a proud owner of his success as a disc jockey.
Based in the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, DJ Mie has been through many terrains in the club circuit gaining more experience and momentum through sheer consistency. He definitely has what it takes to entertain people from all walks of life, be it local and international. Whether he is easing them into a soulful vibe with the chill-out sounds of r&b, or lifting them up with pumping house, he knows how to rock a party.
KYO KL : (Ren Room) Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Admission (with one drink): RM40 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. Free entry before 11pm. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
DECEMBER 2
Music Is Love at Bait Intermark
Saturdays at Bait Intermark on Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur sees the Da Funkie Junkie curated Music is Love nights with Da Funkie Junkie and Kubika on resident music duties.
The music policy for the night, in terms of vibe and ambience, is to capture the spirit, essence and music integrity of legendary clubs and nights like “Paradise Garage”, “Body & Soul”, “The Loft”, “The Shelter” and “Cielo” in New York; “The Warehouse” and “Music Box” in Chicago, and more contemporary clubs like “Respect Is Burning” and “Secret” in Paris; the early days of “Ministry of Sound” and the funk and cheekiness of “Scaramanga” in London.
According to Da Funkie Junkie, aka Donovan Tho, the focus is to capture and innovate, but not duplicate.
The musical ethos is inspired by legendary DJs Larry Levan and David Mancuso and their modern incarnations, Dimitri from Paris, Joey Negro and Danny Krivit.
The early hours will provide customers with an opportunity to discover the “roots” of dance music i.e. soul, funk, jazz, disco and Afro-latin beats. The latter stages of the night will build towards current and classic deep soulful house, disco house and garage.
As Bait Intermark is a restaurant cum bar and not a full-fledged club, the music will be down-tempo to mid-tempo but uplifting, exuding positive energy. The music will be soulful and organic, classy and elegant.
BAIT INTERMARK : Lot G-19, Grd Flr, Intermark Mall, 348, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala lumpur
Call 03-2181 1268
DECEMBER 2
Ronggeng Sound System 14
Ronggeng Sound System is back again with another edition of face melting bass night. Wrapping up 2017, residents Typo D and Renry Hollins will be dropping tunes with newcomer selector Hazardious and their regular guest, Malaysia's first lady of bass, Fatim.
They’re here to dance and not to prepare for an exam. As usual, expect a lot of low end vibrations from their selection of tunes – dub reggae to dancehall, stepper to grime, jungle to drum’n’bass.
Ronggeng Sound System is all about keeping the tradition alive and introducing fresh flavours, from Kingston to London, and right to our favourite basement in Kuala Lumpur.
This is the final Ronggeng of 2017 and it has been a good year for them. They’re giving a assive shout out to everybody that came and returned to their nights, and hope to see you again this Saturday and upcoming first Saturdays of 2018. You know what to do, kick the negativity out of the door and come with good vibes.
UNDER9 : Bangunan Ming Annexe, 9, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Admission: RM15. Jom Ronggeng!!
DECEMBER 2
Mr Chew’s Vinyl Sessions
JonnyVicous plays music selector for tonight with more vinyl goodness.
MR CHEW’S CHINO LATINO BAR : The Penthouse, WOLO Hotel
Corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang/Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL
Call 03-4065 0168 or visit mr-chew.com for reservations.
DECEMBER 2
Saturday at China Bar
Pak Yeong and Kiamot aka The Bakery Brothers take over the decks for the night.
The China Bar : Hive, TREC, 436, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Reservations call 017-635 6525
DECEMBER 2
Boogie Magnifique at Pisco Bar
Gregoire Pagnoux aka El Gringo with Phil K Lee.
Disco house all night long with these two on the decks.
PISCO BAR : 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail info@piscobarkl.com
DECEMBER 2
Reincarnation V 2017 The Epilogue
One last session of Reincarnation progressive for the year with deep house, techno, progressive, trance and tech house from the Reincarnation foundes Izmir, Areel, Phil K. Lee and Suhan,
JIRO KL : 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur
Cover info and RSVP call 017-663 3770.
DECEMBER 2
Shelley Yu’s presents Baba Boogie
Baba Boogie with Yohan & Rivers serving special sauce, joints and jams for your pleasure this Saturday at Shelley Yu's. Expect nothing but tasty tunes.
SHELLEY YU’S : 49, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur
Call 03-2201 4139.
DECEMBER 3
Lazy Sunday Open Decks edition at Pisco Bar
They are back with yet another Lazy Sunday! This time they have assembled an extra special musical crew who'll be channelling their inner DJs. The line up is: Noura, Hannah & Issy Bange, Greg "Rocka Zulu" Fraser, Paulo Coelho, Marcus Chan, Andrew Browning, Czuczu, DJ Joao Reino and DJ Chris Mixwell. And of course they’ll have the usual BBQ, booze and beanbags.
PISCO BAR : 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
3pm onwards. Free admission. Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail info@piscobarkl.com
DECEMBER 6
Dracula’s Donuts Ladies Nights
A new venture with Dracula’s Donuts, a new back to back project featuring Niza Minx and Biscuit. Niza Minx's progressive, funkier, deeper and old school take
plus Biscuit’s techy more minimal and experimental side will blend in in sessions whose only aim is to make you dance and bring some freshness to the already awesome music scenery here in Malaysia.
Elysium Bar & Terrace : Level 31/32, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur
RSVP & reservations call 03-2022 3818.
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