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Clubbing top picks – November
HiLife Hifi Live
It would be fair to say that this will be a club night with a difference. Not content with blending classic and contemporary African music with an array of bass music influences, the HiLife Hifi crew has invited two scintillating live acts along for the ride. Alongside local hero Bass Clef you’ll find Africa Express member Mim Sulieman, who will be accompanied by a six-piece band playing an exciting mix of disco, Afrobeat, house and electronica.
Exchange
November 7
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Happy Skull
The Kelly Twins present a rare label showcase from their acclaimed imprint Happy Skull, which specializes in “raw music with melody, colour and soul”. Expect “dystopian dancefloor fantasies” (I.E techno and house) from Kemaa, Rhythmic Theory and the twins themselves.
Cosies
November 21
Soulworks v Hot Buttered Soul
You shouldn’t need an excuse to head to The Plough in Easton, home of one of the city’s best soundsystems and a string of killer parties. This disco and house session from two well established local crews looks set to be another cracker.
The Plough
November 22
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Room 237
Few promoters understand the industrial roots of techno better than Room 237. This month, they welcome German techno stalwart Mike Dehnert to Bridewell Island for another dark and murky subterranean session. Expect the best kind of raw, bleak beats.
The Island
November 28
Futureboogie
It’s almost 13 years since Futureboogie put on their first party in Bristol. Here, the party crew-turned-booking agency-turned record label returns to Motion with a sizeable line-up of international talent. Look out for sets from US house legend Lil Louis, former Panoramabar Berlin resident Prosumer, new Futureboogie signing Mark E, and Glaswegian party-starter Jackmaster.
Motion
November 29