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Listen: The best of UK bass from 1989-2011 as mixed by Optimo7

Listen: The best of UK bass from 1989-2011 as mixed by Optimo

By daverh 10th May, 2011

Hope you’re settled in and don’t need to hang a piss for the next two hours or so because we’ve got some mix material for you to wrap your ears around.

Stereosonic @ Sydney Showgrounds (27/11/2010)

Stereosonic @ Sydney Showgrounds (27/11/2010)

By Henry Johnstone 15th Dec, 2010

Taking in all aspects: organisation, sound, performers, crowd, amenities and atmosphere, you’d have to say that all in all Stereosonic Sydney 2010 was a success.

Stereosonic @ Claremont Showgrounds, Perth (28/11/2010)2

Stereosonic @ Claremont Showgrounds, Perth (28/11/2010)

By DJHerbie 6th Dec, 2010

It’s that time of year again - festival season! - and what better way to kick off summer than a 35-degree scorcher for the Perth leg of Stereosonic.

HAHA Versus: Round 2 feat. Juan Atkins & Vince Watson @ Marrickville Bowling Club, Sydney (27/11/10)1

HAHA Versus: Round 2 feat. Juan Atkins & Vince Watson @ Marrickville Bowling Club, Sydney (27/11/10)

By holzmarktstr 25 2nd Dec, 2010

On a night billed as a 'Versus' battle, there was one clear winner. Vince Watson was an instant favourite after his last HAHA appearance, but now, after another mesmerising live set, he’s won more fans in Sydney.

The search is on for the greatest DJ of all time166

The search is on for the greatest DJ of all time

By daverh 21st Sep, 2010

Our desk-bound dance brethren over at Mixmag are doing a list of their own, attempting to find and crown the greatest DJ of all time.

Optimo lives on1

Optimo lives on

By daverh 17th May, 2010

While the chorus of Optimo fans voiced their disappointment at the closing of the club night, it turns out that that very outpouring of support for the Optimo way of clubbing inspired the duo of JD Twitch and JG Wilkes to keep the dream alive...

Optimo take the reins on Fabric 522

Optimo take the reins on Fabric 52

By JackT 26th Mar, 2010

While it might be the end of an era for the Optimo club-night in Glasgow, its fearless leaders are soldiering on with the 52nd edition in the evergreen Fabric mix series.

The curtain closes on Optimo1

The curtain closes on Optimo

By daverh 15th Mar, 2010

It’s a very sad day for club diehards everywhere, with news emerging that the long-running Scottish club night run by beloved DJ team Optimo is coming to a close after twelve long years in the business of boogying.

Golden Plains @ Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Victoria (06-07/03/10)11

Golden Plains @ Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Victoria (06-07/03/10)

By LeBron 11th Mar, 2010

For people who are patrons of one musical genre, Golden Plains brings an amazing array of variety to cynical or jaded tastes.

Optimo: keeping the vibe alive1

Optimo: keeping the vibe alive

By JackT 4th Mar, 2010

JD Twitch and JG Wilkes have a thing or two to share about putting on a great party. This month the Optimo partners-in-rave will bring their anything-goes attitude back to Australia.

Optimo set for club tour in March6

Optimo set for club tour in March

By daverh 8th Feb, 2010

In news that should make local punters rejoice, Optimo will be back in Australia this March for an extensive club tour.

Optimo @ The Toff, Melbourne (13/02/09)1

Optimo @ The Toff, Melbourne (13/02/09)

By ross_annabel 20th Feb, 2009

Glaswegian DJ titans Optimo bring the magic down under.

Beck's Music Box Opening Night feat. Optimo DJs @ Beck's Music Box, Perth (14/02/09)1

Beck's Music Box Opening Night feat. Optimo DJs @ Beck's Music Box, Perth (14/02/09)

By ladyflash 18th Feb, 2009

The Perth International Arts Festival kicked off at the Beck's Music Box with Scotland's Optimo DJs playing the party sounds.

Optimo's call to "spit on the grave of electro"3

Optimo's call to "spit on the grave of electro"

By skrufff 20th Jan, 2009

Twitch from upcoming Australian visitors Optimo has told Scottish magazine The List that it's time we all "spit on the grave of electro".

Optimo coming back to Australia5

Optimo coming back to Australia

By angy 20th Jan, 2009

Optimo have been hailed as one of the most respected DJ/producer duos working in underground dance music in the UK, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have time to lend their remix skills to acts like The Presets. They're back for a club tour shortly.

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system_ system_ said on Wed 11th May, 2011
"yoink!"
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DJHerbie DJHerbie said on Mon 13th Dec, 2010
"Completely agree...unfortunately I am one mere mortal man..."
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tadtietze tadtietze said on Tue 7th Dec, 2010
"Nice review; captured the vibe well. I agree Watson was a..."
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asadi asadi said on Wed 19th Jan, 2011
"I don't know enough about the tech/house djs to comment b..."