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Matrix & Futurebound – Don’t Look Back (Ft. Tanya Lacey)
If you haven’t heard Matrix & Futurebound’s forthcoming single Don’t Look Back, then you NEED to give it a listen. It is a stunning song that will definitely be heading to the top of the charts. This song means a lot to me, because I actually first heard it last year at Global Gathering during their set. The song had no vocals, but I was in love with it. I tweeted the duo after the festival and asked them what the song was, but they said it had not been finished yet. After nearly a years wait, I was ecstatic to find out it had finally been released! To me, it’s a real summer song that will always remind me of my first festival, Global Gathering.
A Decade of Viper – Fire London, 07.03.14
A good sized room with a brilliant crowd
It was my first time attending a Viper Recordings event, and it will definitely not be my last. It was a truly incredible night that was near perfect. The venue, the lighting and the music were all on top form.
In particular, the lighting needs a special mention because it was magical. There were strobes and lasers going the whole night. I find the lighting at an event makes a huge difference to the atmosphere. If the lighting is in sync with the drops then it makes the experience that bit more special.
The spectacular lighting at Fire
There is no doubting the fact that Viper Recordings is a very underrated label. It is undeservedly overshadowed by giants RAM Records and Hospital Records. There are some brilliant DJs signed to Viper, many of which were present at the Decade of of Viper event.
An outstanding line up
Viper really outdid themselves with this event. Normally most drum and bass nights only have one or two big headliners, but this event had five in my eyes. It’s tough to pick my favourite act of the night, but I would probably pick Matrix & Futurebound, who are the heart and soul of the label. One of the most annoying things about line ups like this is the obvious issue of set clashes. Most disappointingly, DC Breaks and Brookes Brothers clashed. At the time I hadn’t seen either of these acts before, so I ended up seeing 30 minutes of each, which wasn’t enough to fully appreciate the structural brilliance of the sets. Alternatively, I also think Six Blade deserve a special mention. It was my first time seeing them perform, and I was really impressed. They played a brilliant fast-paced set that had the crowd roaring. They’re an under rated, talented duo who deserve more publicity.
Want to see the madness that went down that night? Then click on the video above to watch TC’S early set that got the crowd going.
Conclusion
A great night that was very special due to the fact that I had not seen half of the acts perform before.
Highlight of the night – The sheer wealth of brilliant music on in both rooms
Disappointment of the night – Didn’t get to see Koven’s opening set, which turned out to be fantastic
Rating – 8.5/10
Best dance memory of 2013 – My first major festival – Global Gathering
Easily the best weekend of my life so far and one of the highlights of 2013.
Global Gathering lasts for two days and has become one of the biggest dance music festivals in the UK, attracting the biggest dance music DJs from around the world. It was like another world being at GG. Everyone was in high spirits and the sun was out for the most part! Thinking about it makes me miss summer. I would highly recommend this festival as it really does feel like you are in another world when you are there.
The above picture was taken in the Hospitality tent on Saturday the 27th of July. I am at the front middle of the crowd. The Hospitality tent was absolutely incredible. I spent a total of around 9 hours in that tent on the Saturday.
Highlight of the weekend – The Hospitality tent
Disappointment of the weekend – London Elektricity having to pull out last minute
I cannot wait to return this year.
Rating – 10/10
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