Greenfields Open Air edition

For the most part, the electronic dance music movement has been predominantly male, or at least that is the case with the current leak into mainstream EDM. However, if you take the time to listen to Russian DJ/producer and singer Nina Kraviz, you will find a whole new perspective of electronic dance music.

Due to the nature of the music that she makes, Nina plays mostly clubs and raves. This translates to a large crowd looking to get their dance on, and Nina makes sure to deliver the proper music for this. In her leather jacket she looks like a badass, and carries herself so that everyone knows that she is just as good as anyone else is, even though she is debatably better. The meticulous movements of her hands to time everything so flawlessly is a wonder to watch, as the people around her, watching her intently, probably agree with. There are absolutely no interruptions because she tackles the transitions between songs as if they were nothing. She takes moments to listen to the music, then you can see her feel and analyze how she will make the next movement. Watching her is like watching an artist paint a complete picture from just a small amount of paint.

DJ-ing is a much tougher task than the vast majority of people give it credit for. It’s not only finding, playing and mixing the right music for the right night, it’s doing all of that while analysing the night itself as it happens and seeing if the crowd are feeling it. While also constantly thinking how the set should be changed if it’s not working with the crowd and on a more practical level, dealing with any technical hitches that might come up. Not to mention dealing with unwanted requests from wasted punters and, obviously the most important job of the night, roaring “EVERYBODY PUT YOUR HANDS UP IN THE AIR” at the right times in the night. It must be a hell of a job juggling all of that, so of course, Pot-Pan do all of that while singing at the same time. They also do it so well that the Berlin duo are basically two of the most respected underground DJ’s in Europe. Tassilo Ippenberger and Thomas Benedix are absolute naturals at what they do, sneaking in influences from experimental music into their powerful House sound and holding crowds of thousands in the palms of their hands. The European techno scene is at something of an all-time high, so those that stand out are truly the best of the best, and Pot-Pan stand out in a way that makes you excited for those that they’ll influence. There’s truly no higher compliment you can pay any musician and one hopes that they’ll inspire people who can create even half as good a live show as them. Highly recommended.

DJ sets are always a lot of fun, but when you see someone perform who is so influential and well known as Loco Dice, you know the whole show is going to absolutely blow you away. He’s a DJ who really reads the vibe and mood of the audience, so you never quite know what you’re going to get when you see him perform live, but you know it’s going to be great! His hip hop sound that he performed at the recent show was exciting, funky, and great to dance to.

He opened the show with Menina Brasillera, and had everyone dancing straight away. He had a microphone, and kept calling out to the audience to join in and dance along, although we didn’t need much encouraging, as everyone was going crazy from the word go!

He played a great selection of tracks, from new work on his mix tape, to the older original sounds. He also threw in some covers and remixes, which of course kept the audience on top form! He worked off of us in the crowd really well, bouncing around energy which was just incredible.

If house and techno is your thing then Adana Twins are the ones for you. From their uber cool exterior to smooth and deeper beats, the DJ pair have created a a new era of music, leaving you wanted more.

If Pete Tongs given them the thumbs up then they must be doing something right. Seeing the pair live is truly magical, their ultra slick remixes and smooth turnarounds are extraordinary, leaving you loopy with ear boggling pleasure. My favourites were “Everyday” and “Strange” which send your mind into ecstasy, dancing and swaying to the sick rhythms they produce. Definitely one of the best live DJ sets I’ve seen, and I would highly recommend them!

If you’re of all the generic and chart house that’s been bombarded into the mainstream the check out Adana Twins. They’ve comfortably launched their own, original sound consisting of sleek beats and ingenious sampling, which is all part of their musical visualization.

With the DJs set to be the next big thing in the house and techno wave, make sure you see them now at their peek before the likes of Radio 1 and Kiss FM stap them up.