Sharing a life-changing experience with your partner in crime makes just about every emotion in your body multiply, so having a buddy on the dance floor can intensify your tune-appreciating pleasure to the max Imagine then, what it's like to be behind the booth with you bezzie - throwing out tracks stood shoulder to shoulder with your better half, making decisions in cahoots to the obvious and immediate approval of the adoring crowd below. We think it must be pretty good, so this week, we've collated a list of dynamic duos to see in action this week, because two is always better than one.
Drumcomplex & Roel Salemink LIVE / Music Is Revolution: Carl Cox at Space / Tuesday 16 August
As the wise words of Awakenings Festival said: “There are plenty of exciting projects in the pipeline for this exceptionally talented DJ, promoter and producer this year” regarding Roel Salemink, and they couldn't have been more right. Salemink is joined by his partner in crime Drumcomplex to perform live on the terrace at Space, securing their place as one of Carl Cox's favourites. Let the pair take you through a house journey that began in the 90s, and watch in admiration as this set sinks into the walls of Space and stay forever.
Pan-Pot / HYTE at Amnesia / Wednesday 17 August
HYTE has been taking the island by storm this season and blowing everyone away with live artists like Caribou and legends like Loco Dice. This Wednesday, party regulars and Berlin beat matchers Pan-Pot will show us how it's done in the main room. Tassilo Ippenberger and Thomas Benedix, AKA Pan-Pot take advantage of their differences to create something totally unique so you can always count on every performance being extra special.
Axwell & Ingrosso / Axwell Ingrosso at Ushuaia / Wednesday 17 August
If techno doesn't tickle your pickle but EDM is right up your street, Ushuaïa is the place to be this Wednesday. For anyone who doesn't know, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso are what's left from the legendary group Swedish House Mafia, and they're continuing that legacy at the island's favourite outdoor venue, Ushuaïa. The pair will single-handedly take you to another planet, with visuals too complex to comprehend and synth sounds so sharp they could knock down one of the many planes that fly above the crowd. Another duo join the boys for this party - Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano add to the theme of pairs to make this party extra special.
Leftwing & Kody / Solid Grooves at Privilege / Thursday 18 August
Privilege isn't just famous for being the world's largest club, it's also well-known for the diminutive Vista Club - a dome shaped, geometric room that houses Thursday night party, Solid Grooves, perfectly. Stay until the end and you'll catch the sun rays as they rise over the horizon - something we never get bored of. Leftwing & Kody set an example for musical duos - known for their working chemistry and releasing an impressive amount of tracks, it's no surprise they were nominated for 'Best Breakthrough DJ' by Mixmag. Join the pair along with the likes of Chrisoph and Denney in the castle that is Privilege and prepare your ears for a unique mix of house.
Kollectiv Turmstrasse LIVE / 10 Years Diynamic at DC-10 / Friday 19 August
10 Years Diynamic is yet another project from the mighty Solomun, who'll be celebrating 10 years of his label, Diynamic, with a one-off showcase at DC-10. Set to feature are label mainstays, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, and while any live set is golden, a live set by Hamburg/Berlin duo Christian Hilscher and Nico Plageman always take the house and techno combination to the next level. With a celebration on the cards, it's only right to get your party pants on and make Solomun and the crew proud.
99 Souls / Judgement at Eden / Friday 19 August
Whether you're a fan of the more commercial side of dance music or not, everyone has to agree that there's nothing more enjoyable than a sing song. 99 Souls are one to watch after their huge mash-up of Destiny's Child's 'Girl' and Brandy and Monica's 'The Boy Is Mine' to make 'The Girl is Mine' - a tune that went on to become the standout track of summer 2015. 99 Souls grace Judgement with happy house and tons of material for your memory bank, and Judge Jules joins the boys for extra tunage, so be sure to drop in.
Santé & Sidney Charles / Warriors at Sankeys / Sunday 21 August
It's time to get tribal and whip on your head dresses for Warriors, a party that has fled its grounds in Manchester and spread across to Ibiza, where it's made waves as one of Sunday's most popular fiestas. Sidney Charles has been climbing the ladder of creativity recently, mixing up his sound by dipping his toes into techno. Santé and Sidney resemble brothers in the booth, and this week they'll take over the Lab along with Detlef to shake the floor of Sankeys. Huge things are expected from the pair in the next few years, so catch them while they're at their prime to up your hipster game in years to come.
