The Beijinger Blog - DJs

One Flew into the Cuckoo's Nest: Birdy Namnam at Yugong Yishan Tomorrow Night

Jerry — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0800

Birdy Namnam are no mere knob twiddlers - the four-man French DJ "band" take an instrumentalist's approach to turntables and collaborate to create beat-laden compositions out of sampled sounds and instrumental parts pressed on vinyl.

Taking their name from a Peter Sellers film (The Party, 1968), the group met as members of DJ crew Scratch Action Hiro (winner of the 2000 World DMC Team Championships) and went on to take the title themselves in 2002. Four years later they dropped their self-titled debut album and have since released three others, including their most recent LP Defiant Order.

The Beijinger Beer Festival 2011: Talking Beer With Usami, Bitesize Buddha & Hugjiltu

thebeijinger — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0800

Tickets are now on sale for the Beijinger Beer Festival, which takes place at Villa Castanea on Saturday, July 23. It will be a day of drinking the finest beers available in Beijing while being entertained by some of the city's best musicians. Patrick Yu, Usami, Nassdak and Bitesize Buddha will man the decks while Ajinai and the Randy Abel Stable take to the stage. Whether you are a craft beer aficionado, want to find out how to brew at home or just like fun in the sun, there is a reason to come along. We caught up with Usami, Bitesize Buddha and Hugjiltu (of Ajinai) to talk beer.

The Beijinger Beer Festival 2011: Talking Beer With DJ Nassdak, Patrick Yu & Randy Abel

thebeijinger — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0800

Tickets are now on sale for the Beijinger Beer Festival, which takes place at Villa Castanea on Saturday, July 23. It will be a day of drinking the finest beers available in Beijing while being entertained by some of the city's best musicians. Patrick Yu, Usami, Nassdak and Bitesize Buddha will man the decks while Ajinai and the Randy Abel Stable take to the stage. Whether you are a craft beer aficionado, want to find out how to brew at home or just like fun in the sun, there is a reason to come along. We caught up with DJ Nassdak, Patrick Yu and Randy Abel of the Randy Abel Stable to talk beer.

Creators Invade 798

kopde — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:58:36 +0800

The Creators Project started its world tour in June in New York City, and has since made footprints in London, Sao Paulo and Seoul.
This weekend, from September 17 to 19, the Creators Project comes to Beijing, bringing together nearly one hundred artists, filmmakers and musicians to display their works and performances at 798 Art District.
Things kick off on Friday at 10pm, with Tresor. Beijing transforming one of 798’s disused factory buildings for a night of techno and other electronic sounds from German DJs. Entry is RMB 50. The Rose Bud, 706 North 1st Street, 798 Art District. Please note the Tresor event listed in this week’s 7 Days Newsletter for Saturday is in fact a panel discussion – the party is on Friday only.

Techno Out, KTV In: Lantern to close this Saturday

danedwards — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:14:23 +0800

More bad news for clubbers, as Lantern will close its doors following a farewell party this Saturday night (September 4). Karaoke chain Kuzi is taking over a sizeable chunk of 3.3 Shopping Mall’s basement, spelling the end for Lantern, the arcade beside it and other businesses.

Last But One: Ben Klock Plays White Rabbit's Penultimate Party

danedwards — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0800

Ben Klock’s marathon sets are just one reason why Berlin warehouse club Berghain is revered as among Europe’s most exciting venues for electronic music. Klock’s Beijing set will fall far short of the ten-hour mark, but will still be one of June’s must-see events - not least because of the news that it will be the second-to-last party at White Rabbit's Tongli space before the club closes and seeks new premises. We talked to Klock about remixing pop songs, the fall of the Berlin Wall and his World Cup predictions.

ELVIS.T on the Tribulations of INTRO

thebeijinger — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 +0800

Ahead of INTRO 2010 this Saturday, we spoke to DJ ELVIS.T about the early stoppage of last year’s event – and why he doesn’t see the same thing happening this year – as well as what we can expect on the weekend.

All the Electronic Under the Sun: INTRO 2010 this Saturday

thebeijinger — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:40:00 +0800

Get your glow sticks ready to dive into INTRO’s outdoor electronic music festival this Saturday, May 22 at D-Park in 798.

Mass Appeal: DJ Premier coming to Yugong Yishan

Jerry — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:47:25 +0800

Here's one for you true heads: The one and only DJ Premier will make his first ever performance in Beijing at Yugong Yishan on Thursday, June 24.

With a who's-who of production credits to his name (Common, KRS-ONE, Mos Def, Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Dilated Peoples, Bahamadia, Mobb Deep, D’Angelo, Jay-Z, Limp Bizkit, Christina Aguilera, Ludacris, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, and many more), the 44-year-old DJ/producer is one of the most prolific in the game and already a legend.

Having risen to fame as one half of the legendary Gang Starr, Premier's first appearance in the Chinese capital has a special significance on the heels of the recent death of erstwhile Gang Starr partner Guru, who passed away from cancer just last month.