Still Going, Manik, Justin Vandervolgen, Matrixxman Public Works, Monarch 12/31/12 Better than: Normal business hours. The clock projected on the wall read 11:59. It was almost midnight on New Year's Eve and we were deadcenter on a packed dancefloor at Public Works. The round organ stabs of Bicep ... More >>
Two-thousand-twelve was an especially good year for electronic dance music in the Bay Area. Local club culture is experiencing a full-on renaissance that's bringing a whole new group of producers, labels, and promoters pushing exciting new sounds. There's a lot of stuff out there to choose from, but ... More >>
While some of us might be horrified to discover an 11-year-old on the dancefloor of our favorite club, Santa Cruz promoter and house DJ Robin Simmons' club experiences began at that precise age, at an underground party accompanied by none other than his mother. Inspired by the positive vibes and ene ... More >>
Pull out your rabbits feet and/or any other good luck charms, because Friday the 13th is almost here. And while it might not be as good of an excuse to party as Halloween, we've got a full roster of events to keep you busy. Besides, isn't 13 lucky in some cultures? Read on -- your weekend awaits. F ... More >>
