Kuala Lumpur Weekly Bar/Club Guide : 9/11/17 : The City List
With a stream of club gigs large and small this weekend, you’d be hard pushed to decide where to go in Kuala Lumpur for a good night out. Here are a “few” selections to help you on your way to a good night out.
NOVEMBER 10
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ZOUK KL : 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Please call 03-2110 3888 / 016-332 3191 or e-mail rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
NOVEMBER 10
Raw presents André Honmen (GER)
To Honmen, house music is as much motherland as he is German born. André Hommen was introduced to the music he loves via the radio. Musically his hometown Nettetal in Western Germany doesn't have much to offer at first glance, although more than a few world-famous producers started their career there in the mid 90s.
For over five years now, he has played an important part within the creative and administrative team behind Dennis Ferrer's New York City based Objektivity imprint and has had the opportunity to develop projects by artists including Ferrer, The Martinez Brothers, Loco Dice, Henrik Schwarz and more. Jiro resident Alan Tand and local veteran Terence C will also feature for the night.
JIRO KL : 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL
RSVP call 017-663 3770.
NOVEMBER 10
Groovedoctor at Kyo KL’s Ren Room
With a pedigree that stretches back almost three decades, the Groovedoctor has played a seminal role in the development of club culture and the underground electronic dance music scene in Malaysia. Starting off his aural therapy excursions in the early 90s, he was influenced by the early club culture explosion from scenes of Ibiza, London, New York and Chicago. In the mid 90s the genre grew in popularity in KL clubs and the Groovedoctor has since carved a reputation as a pioneer underground music DJ, even picking up the title of ‘Best Local DJ 2002’, from lifestyle magazine – Juice and earning the right to the title of Malaysia’s ‘godfather of House’.
Groovy, pumping, tough and techy are his choice beats across a broad range of styles. The good doctor has administered therapy to thousands of clubbers, playing at almost every underground club and event in KL clubbing history as well as internationally, where he has rocked venues in Bangkok, Jakarta, Bali, San Francisco and Osaka. Dance music is about enjoyment; with an MD in beat surgery the Groovedoctor knows it better than anyone.
Over in the Kyo Room, Aku Ash and Nahsyk preside over hip hop and R&B music.
KYO KL : Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Admission (with one drink): RM40 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. Free entry to the Ren room before 11pm. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
NOVEMBER 10
Taboo 11 at Elysium Bar & Terrace Box
The lure this Friday for Taboo will be a special one as Marc Tanner, Mickey McLean, No Requests and Ken DMA take to the decks.
Let the bass take control and join them for a proper display of quality music of the non mainstream variety.
Elysium Bar & Terrace : Level 31/32, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur
Admission: RM30 before 3am / RM40 after 3am. RSVP & reservations call 03-2022 3818.
NOVEMBER 10
Sublime Friday at Supperclub KL with Blastique
Sublime Friday. Bringing you the finest house music. Live deep house session from Malaysia's pioneer electronic music export DJ Blastique, fused with Kuven on saxophone who has roots in soul and funk. From 10.30pm to 12.30pm. Then it’s Fridays at Supper Club with Thai Nikotin.
SUPPERCLUB KL : Lot E12-14, Electric Boulevard, TREC, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Cover charges apply. RSVP: Sam 012-264-8529Call 03-2110 0866 or e-mail bookings@supperclubkl.com
NOVEMBER 10
Da Funkie Junkie and Oddjob at Pisco
Pisco Bar presents Da Funkie Junkie and Oddjob. Their disco groove mixes will get you clearing out the dance floor with your crazy moves.
PISCO BAR : 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL
Call 03-2142 2900. E-mail info@piscobarkl.com
NOVEMBER 10
Behic Fellowes and Radio Rental at Le Noir KL
Behic Fellowes and Radio Rental plays you house, deep and tech house all night. International DJ Behic Fellowes (signed to Marshall Jeffersons label, Freakin 303 / DOG records) is on the roof again
this Friday and joined by the infamous Radio Rental (Bad Hatter Studios) playing some Deep Tech House beats.
Club Lounge: Attica with Charleston Cornelius, DJ K (open format) and J Dougie.
Admission (with one drink): RM40. To RSVP for free entry before 1am, simply click 'Going' on their facebook event page.
Downstairs: DJ Mie in the mix with R&B and open format. Free entry.
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.
NOVEMBER 10
Chill at China Bar
DJ Bernie brings you chill out, funk and house music for the night.
The China Bar : Hive, TREC, 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Reservations call 017-635 6525
NOVEMBER 10
JungleBird Fridays with Rocky Suave
Friday with Rocky Suave. First and foremost a record collector, Rocky's eclectic vibe is the product of years spent getting down to the noughties disco revival at parties like Low Life, Beauty and the Beat, ESP, and Black Lodge in London.
Tirelessly digging crates for the rare and less-explored grooves of this world, Mr Suave delights in seamlessly blending contrasting genres, all in the name of the good groove. Catch him on the decks this Saturday at JungleBird!
JUNGLEBIRD : 15, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, KL
Free entry. Call 03-2011 7715.
NOVEMBER 10
Shelley Yu’s presents Brown Rice
Don't miss out on this evening with the energetic and sensational duo from KL featuring Rimka and Lzzy.
SHELLEY YU’S : 49, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL
Call 03-2201 4139.
NOVEMBER 11
Zouk KL presents Kris Kross Amsterdam in the Main Room
First finding fame as a DJ duo playing around Amsterdam, Kris Kross soon started throwing parties in the city under the Kris Kross Amsterdam name where they could play exactly what they wanted to; an unconventional mix of R&B, hip-hop, twerk, trap and house, which could be appreciated by both men and many women. In 2014, MC Yuki Kempees joined the duo to perform vocal duties, taking their already raucous club shows to the next level and ready to take over the world.
Follow-up ‘SEX’ with Los Angeles outfit Cheat Codes exceeded lofty expectations once again, flipping Salt-N-Pepa’s classic ‘Let’s Talk About Sex’ on its head in a tropical R&B style. This anthem picked up over 370 million plays on Spotify alone and more than 70 million views on YouTube, breaking all the records. It was the introduction of Kris Kross Amsterdam to the entire world.
In December 2016 Kris Kross Amsterdam celebrated their fifth year anniversary, hosting a massive party in their city Amsterdam. Straight after their anniversary the trio continued with the release of their new single ‘Are You Sure?’, a collaboration with the UK popstar Conor Maynard and US hip hop artist Ty Dolla $ign. In a short time, their new hit already surpassed the 15 million streams and it still is on high speed. Also featured for the night Blink and HypeEmbeats.
ZOUK KL : 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Admission: NOV 11: RM45 before midnight / RM55 after midnight. For reservation please call 03-2110 3888 / 016-332 3191 or e-mail rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
NOVEMBER 11
Zouk KL presents Silento in Imperial
Silentó's debut single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)", gained over 2.5 million views. In April 2015, Silentó was signed to Capitol Records, who released the track as a single with an accompanying music video.
It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. In June 2015, Silentó performed at the BET Awards, alongside the cast of the show Black-ish. On the 11th of November, Silento will be performing at Imperial - right infront of you!
ZOUK KL : 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
For reservation please call 03-2110 3888 / 016-332 3191 or e-mail rsvn@zoukclub.com.my
NOVEMBER 11
The Sweatbox – A Manual Affair at Elysium
This Saturday's Sweatbox is rather special for several reasons. Head honcho of Manual Music/MNL, Paul Hazendonk (NL) guests, joined by two local DJ/producers who have released music on his label - Idham and Sweatbox resident Obadius.
Making his debut to Sweatbox will be Sanzy, whose sets are identified by a melodic , progressive vision. Also returning to Sweatbox will be Shazz, while Sweatbox resident will also be at hand.
Paul Hazendonk was born in the suburbs of Rotterdam in 1982. As a young kid he already developed an excessive interest for music, quickly discovering house music and noticing the deejays who were mixing records together. He got his first club gig at age 18 and after that it all seemed like one big rollercoaster ride. In the first years of his career he already played at some of his cuontry’s most infamous clubs, parties and festivals.
Paul started his first label, Technique, back in 2002 whilst working at the legendary record company and store Basic Beat located in the heart of Rotterdam. Nowadays both Technique and Basic Beat are defunkt but Paul is more active than ever in the record business, being the owner of the Manual Music company. Manual Music releases music on various (sub) labels, takes care of artist management, digital distribution and music publishing.
Having always been a DJ first and a producer second, it took some time before Paul got busy in the studio, but in the last couple of years his name as a producer is getting more and more known globally, after having signed to respected labels such as Hope Recordings, Diynamic Music, Sleaze Records, Einmusika, Sudbeat, Proton Music, Lowbit Records + naturally his own label Manual Music.
Both his DJ and production style has evolved throughout the years from full on techno to a more mature sound, music with an infectious drive, blending (deep)house, and melodic techno, depending on time and place of performance.
Elysium Bar & Terrace : Level 31/32, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur
Admission: RM30 before 3am / RM40 after 3am. RSVP & reservations call 03-2022 3818.
NOVEMBER 11
Epic Tribe presents Eternal at Under9
Epic Tribe, Malaysia’s , Malaysia's leading and growing Psychedelic Culture, Music & Art collectives returns to Under9 for a night of pure underground Psychedelic Trance featuring special guest artiste, DJ Jafar (Samaa Records / Sangoma Records / DigitalOm Prod) from Palestine. Along with Jafar, DJ Radzy and Baburs will also feature. With visual arts from Aumerta, and visionary live painting and art gallery from Art Of Nabura and ZEIDGEIZ. Alternative market area PASAR KITA will be there too. Epic Tribe prides itself by throwing legendary non profit parties with zero corporate sponsorship. Your support goes directly towards booking their acts, sound system, decorations, as well as operating costs of their location.
UNDER9 : Bangunan Ming Annexe, 9, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpu
Admission: RM25.
NOVEMBER 11
Hype at Jiro with Ollie’Des, DJ Sally and MC Deep
For over 10 years, Ollie’Des (SG) has moved thousands of crowds with his advanced turntable skills and tasteful record selections, scratching, beat juggling and mixing familiar old school hip hop with the new flavours of hip hop, R&B, funk, disco, dancehall, reggae, breaks, mash ups and dubstep into his sets. He has travelled across South East Asia, as well as to Taiwan and Australia to share his music and knowledge to the masses and spins in the loftiest clubs in the region.
He created the only official DJ crew in Singapore, Supafellaz!, which represents four other local DJs, one international DJ and one hype-emcee. The crew continues to grow.
JIRO KL : 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL
RSVP call 017-663 3770.
NOVEMBER 11
Circuitbreaker and Kuma at Le Noir
Le Noir KL present residents Circuitbreaker and Kuma on the Roof Terrace playing you deep and tech house all night. Who is Circuitbreaker? Well, he started his passion for music in the late 80s back in the UK with a love of early electro, then moving through genres such as acid house, techno, breakbeat and deep house.
With a music collection that literally spans decades, his sets truly demonstrate the often clichéd ‘journey’, playing the latest rockin’ tunes, hypnotising bass lines, undiscovered gems and some pure grin inducing hands in the air classics. Having played many clubs in the early 90s in the UK, under many different guises, he took a step back from the live scene, all the while continuing to provide a new mix every few months for those in the know. Circuitbreaker has recently decided to step out from the shadows once more and take to the decks when he joined Le Noir KL when the club opened over a year ago.
Kuma is now one of the very few established DJs from Malaysia who plays across Asia and Europe. With his signature underground techno and techno based sounds, he's earned himself something of a name in the Asian underground house music community, taking the music to dance floors across Asia, including the likes of Embassy (Philippines), Sound Club (Thailand), Womb (Tokyo), and festivals such as the Full Moon party on the beach of Haadrin in Koh Pangan (Thailand), Epizode (Vietnam), regular Jungle Experience (Koh Phangan) appearances to add to appearances in Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam and Ibiza.
And with his two releases in the last year, Kamagra and the Acid Flux EP creating waves, there’ still lots more to come from Kuma.
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.
NOVEMBER 11
House at China Bar
DJ Low and Afterlife with house music for the night
For Afterlife, it’s all about the mood and a deep, hypnotic groove, playing intelligent electronic music that gets your foot tapping and your head nodding without you realizing it, regardless of genre, tempo, style or release date.
Deep, minimal, techno, progressive and other house genres are proudly and harmonically served for an Afterlife Experience. Having got together as DJs in 2013 after an "Above & Beyond" concert in Bangalore, India to form Afterlife, they have since played in leading clubs in India and outside India, focusing on non mainstream house music churning out beats that make you end up asking for more.
Bharat started his DJing journey together with Sachin when they started spinning in the name of "Afterlife". Inspired by melodies, Bharat's sets include a lot intelligent underground non-mainstream music. Bharat is now, based out of Kuala Lumpur, where he continues to DJ in the name of Afterlife – taking the experience to different clubs across the city.
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.
The China Bar : Hive, TREC, 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Reservations call 017-635 6525
NOVEMBER 11
Pisco Bar presents Victor Trixter, ANRK and Tristan Smeeton
These deck mastros return to Pisco with their version of chilled out vibes that blend soul, disco and house.
PISCO BAR : 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL
Call 03-2142 2900. E-mail info@piscobarkl.com
NOVEMBER 11
House of Chemistry at Nagaba KL Rooftop
Kev Kenji and R.X.G take you on a house music journey for the night.
NAGABA KL (Rooftop) : 31, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL
Call 03-2141 0858.
NOVEMBER 11
Baba Boogie with Yohan & Rivers
Yohan & Rivers are serving special sauce, joints and jams for your pleasure this Saturday at Shelley Yu's. Expect nothing but tasty tunes. Yohan & Rivers, no strangers to Shelley Yu's, curate the new groove for Bangsar in 2017. The recipe combining Shelley's sweet decor, delicious drinks and Y&Rs signature sound baked together in Bangsar, births "BABA BOOGIE", a new reason to go out and get down. Starting from 10:30pm every Saturday throughout 2017. Occasional special guest DJ's, Dancers and various performers are to be expected so keep an eye out for the event posters and follow Shelley Yu's social media accounts.
SHELLEY YU’S : 49, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL
Call 03-2201 4139.
NOVEMBER 15
Femme Fatale at Supperclub KL with Alex Martin
Pre-party starts at 10PM by DJ Alex Martin with Axam on saxophone; followed by DJ Thai Nikotin spinning from 1am till late. Complimentary cocktails for all ladies, dress stylish and redeem special treats on the bar.
SUPPERCLUB KL : Lot E12-14, Electric Boulevard, TREC, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Cover charges may apply. RSVP: Sam 012-264-8529 or call 03-2110 0866 or e-mail bookings@supperclubkl.com
NOVEMBER 15
Kyo Wednesdays
Geisha Playground in the Kyo room with CZA, supported by Zaxk and Nahsyk.
Ceza Mutyara, better known by his stage name DJ CZA, is a DJ, music composer, video producer and an entrepreneur out of Medan, Indonesia. CZA manages his own content and production company, Czakutfilms Sdn Bhd, branded as the "New Heat" with over one million hits to date.
As a DJ, CZA performs and has headlined tours around Asia, hosts his own shows on and remixes music from various artists such as Joe Flizzow and Dandee. His business portfolio also includes a creative marketing and branding agency, production house, management company, as well as a retail lifestyle store chain, VICI. As of 2013, CZA can also be see as a co-host and personality on the first ever Hip Hop Travel Show, Hip Hoppin Asia.
The Ren room meanwhile goes Disco Underground with Adrian G. whom having, started his DJ career some 20 years ago, Adrian is one of the few remaining DJs around that experienced the retro, old skool R&B, new jack swing revolution in Malaysia.
KYO KL : Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Admission (with one drink): RM40 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. Free entry for ladies. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
NOVEMBER 16
Brennan Heart in KL at Fuze Club
Hybrid Music Asia presents Brennan Heart in Kuala Lumpur, in collaboration with Fuze Club KL and Creative Events Solution. As a representative of Dutch dance industry, Brennan Heart is one of the leading brands in international hardstyle music. Brennan Heart (real name: Fabian Bohn) has an impressive track record as a DJ and producer with over 100 releases.
He's known for his unrestrained efforts and perseverance, constantly improving his skills and studio setup.He experimented with several styles of music like techno, hard trance and tech trance, before focusing on hardstyle and establishing his own universal sound. Supporting local acts: KyoRi, Boris Foong, Slash Saiful Hassan and CK Crossfinger
FUZE CLUB KL : 1, Jalan Kia Peng, KL
9.30pm till late : Online Early Bird: RM58 / Regular: RM68 / Door sale: RM80 **All tickers are inclusive of 1 drink
Tickets and VIP packages can be purchased from www.hybridentertainment.com.my
NOVEMBER 16
Red Party with Yellow Claw at Play Club KL
Play Club KL’s annual Red Party on features Yellow Claw (NL). Yellow Claw have enamoured audiences everywhere from Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival to Coachella, Bonnaroo, EDC Las Vegas and Jack U’s New Year’s Eve at Madison Square Garden. Yellow Claw has been on the rise to electronic dance music for the past seven years. Jim Aasgier (Jim Taihuttu) and Nizzle (Nils Rondhuis) have pioneered sounds of fusing elements of European dance music
and gritty trap seamlessly; and from there the best parties and dance floors of the world beckoned! Prepare to embrace bass thumping goodness as Yellow Claw takes over to bring you an unforgettable night.
Supporting the night are our local DJs – Nasshrix, Edz and Ashtin. Mark your calendar and get your tickets early to avoid disappointment as this show will be fire! Dresscode is strictly red.
PLAY CLUB : The Roof, Sky Level, 1, First Avenue, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya
Pre-sale tickets are available online on Galactix.com and in outlet at RM70 and door sale RM100.
For booking and RSVP, call/text 013 270 3111!
NOVEMBER 16
Dejavu at Jiro KL
Dejavu returns to Jiro KL with Ed Dix, Moreno and Alan Tand playing you house music for the night.
JIRO KL : 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL
RSVP call 017-663 3770.
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