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RISE
BOSTON, MASS, USA CAPACITY: 300
riseclub.us
NEW ENTRY
MASSACHUSETTSstate capital Boston isn’t exactly known as a jumping house hotspot, despite a few notable native sons who’ve emerged from there lately (like Soul Clap). But that could all be about to change if Rise Afterhours gets its way. One of a growing number of late night/early morning joints that seem to be spreading across the US like wildfire, Rise books cool house, techno, electro and even trance types, with recent visitors including Robert Babicz, Matt Darey and John Dahlbäck. Running from Friday through Sunday each weekend, from 1am through to 6.30am, the night owls with a hunger for machine drums have their appetites well catered for here.
BETA TORONTO, CANADA
CAPACITY: 800
betawaterloo.ca
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IT’Sonly two years young, but Beta’s past bookings already read like a rolling list of the Beatport top 10, with Steve Angello, Gareth Emery, Sander Van Doorn, Avicii, Zed’s Dead, Mark Oliver and Bloody Beetroots amongst those who’ve helped reach capacity time and time again. It might be a student town, full of kids doing all the things that they are encouraged to in their college years, but a no hats, no unfitted clothes policy keeps their patrons in ship-shape to match the plush interior, which features a granite bar and an epic lighting rig that looks capable of sucking the grid dry. Last year also saw a colossal Beta Festival, the likes of Chuckie and Wolfgang Gartner topping a bill next to local talent such as resident DJ Kurtbradd.
COCORICO RIMINI, ITALY
CAPACITY: 2000
cocorico.it
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PARADISO
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND CAPACITY: 1500 MAIN HALL (250 IN SMALL HALL)
paradiso.nl
STEEPED in history, soaked in Amsterdam’s rich counterculture, Paradiso has been a vital hub in one of Europe’s most musical cities since it opened in 1968 as the Cosmic Relaxation Center Paradiso. Today, it’s one of the most important venues in the city, hosting gigs as well as club nights that attract the cream of the DJ crop, from the most commercial to the most underground; everyone from Skrillex to Kerri Chandler, Modeselektor and Laurent Garnier played last year. Hosting five club nights a week in its main hall, Paradiso also has a smaller sister venue, the small hall, which hosts events from upcoming talent. Sticking to its countercultural principles in 2012, it remains an important cultural centre, with lectures, fashion shows and even classical performances taking place periodically. “Paradiso is and has been the No.1 music temple in Amsterdam, supporting quality (underground) music since day one,” opines Amsterdam DJ/ producer Tom Trago. “Numerous DJs and dance acts in all genres have played sets here. They promote all kinds of music as long as it is good.”
SOUL
CLAP TOP THREE CLUBS
01.ELECTRIC PICKLE MIAMI, FL, USA “No club comes close in the States. Great soundsystem, educated crowd, warm lighting and the coolest staff around.”
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CONTINUING to rise in the top 50 after last year’s new entry, Cocorico entertains thousands upon thousands of clued-up Italian clubbers each year. With a spectacular pyramid structure that represents the idea of mystic ascension, clubbing’s power to transcend the drudgery of everyday life for a night, and glass walls which evoke a vision of infinity, there certainly seems no limit as to who they’re able to bring to the club. From the house and techno-forged teutonic groove of Steve Bug and Ben Klock to the sawing basslines of Crookers, the post-minimal moodiness of Visionquest and the synth funk of Maceo Plex, the bookings across both their summer and winter seasons are bang on the money, covering every element of mainstream dance. On top of that, each summer they throw a festival, last year welcoming Paul Kalkbrenner to headline alongside Chase & Status, Maya Jane Coles and Simina Grigoriu.
02. TROUW AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND “We don’t usually love big rooms, but Trouw is something special. Funky Amsterdam vibes and ultimate professionalism make it one of the best in the world.”
03.WARUNG CAMBORIU, BRAZIL “Half-jungle, half-beach club with a terrace that stays open forever, plus the enthusiasm of the Brazilian crowd launched Warung onto our list.”
WARUNG CAMBORIU, BRAZIL
CAPACITY: 2500
warungclub.com.br
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TUCKED away under some jungle off the golden sands of Camboriu, it’s not only Warung’s paradisiacal location that makes it one of the most exotic clubs in the world. Inspired and themed by the culture of Bali, its name, meaning small family-run business (usually a cafe or bar) in Indonesian, may not be indicative of the size of this beachside superclub, but definitely its vibe. Featuring two rooms, one a giant teepee and the other an outside stage, Warung has carved out a reputation for electronic excellence, booking the likes of Art Department, Sven Väth and Seth Troxler as a part of its 2012 schedule. Rivalling any London basement, it’s no wonder Warung is the undisputed underground darling of South-East Brazil.
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