Fri, 11 May 2012 / Post a commentResident Advisor 4.5 / 5 review of the first Love Fever Recordings EP...
Purveyors of one of electronic music's wittiest blogs in Feel My Bicep they may be, but when it comes to production, this Northern Ireland-bred, London-based DJ duo have an aura that transcends the usual ersatz buzz. The ever canny Will Saul has already had the perspicacity to ink Bicep in for a release on Aus later in 2012—but "$tripper" is more than a whistle whetter. It is, admit Bicep, an unashamed celebration of '90s New Jersey garage—fruity, wild, sweaty, party music. It features a (possibly) orgasmic lady grunting, Nervous skippity-hop percussion, quivering bass stabs and a menacing single-note synth undertow. The key to its success is simplicity.
The flip, a sultry Studio 54-style disco burner called "A Man's Best Friend," is rather a mystery—but few will care that it's artist Unknown considering the A-side it shares the 12-inch with. Tantalisingly, "$tripper" is vinyl only at present—head to Bicep's Soundcloud page and there are punters lying prone in supplication, begging to be sent MP3 versions. They may eventually get their wish for a digital release. In the meantime, for those lucky few with the black stuff, "$tripper" is dance floor gelignite.
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 / Post a commentThe duo known for their debauched secret parties in East London launch their new record label with the first stunning release from Bicep
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 / Post a commentCheck out the latest photos from A&A's infamous Love Fever parties, this one taking place in a very special secret East London venue.
Tue, 05 Jul 2011 / Post a commentWe are pumped to have a mix from the masterminds of the party A&A, which was recorded live at Love Fever Studio Party on the 28th May. Anyone who has been to a LF party before can vouch, expect to hear the unexpected in a way that just makes sense
“Man that was crazy, raw, felt like The Warehouse” Larry Heard
“I love what you guys do, I was almost like ‘fuck london’ till this” Gadi Mizrahi (wolf + lamb)
“You’re the only guys that get it, this is the by far the best party I’ve played in London” Motor City Drum Ensemble
Harvey now famously said last week he didn’t know if there was still a music scene happening in London, well he needs to get down to Love Fever. LF has been at the fore-front of the underground scene in London over the last 2 years, keeping their parties on the low and not advertising guests until right before the event…This has created an atmosphere where people come for the party not for the name in lights, saying that they do have some nice friends who sometimes come and spin…Hunee, Nicky Siano, MCDE and DJ Sprinkles to name a few.
We are pumped to have a mix from the masterminds of the party A&A, which was recorded live at Love Fever Studio Party on the 28th May. Anyone who has been to a LF party before can vouch, expect to hear the unexpected in a way that just makes sense. Everything from NY house to improvised sax solo make their way on to the turntables, all in a coherent manner, A&A are really top DJs and vinyl purists at heart that know how to rock a party with ease.
Drippin with sleaze of the right kind, this mix is only the smallest of intros…and i’m sure this is only the start of the Love Fever world domination.
“methodical purveyors of mischief, with more internet indiscretions between them than your average new york senator” – A&A
Fri, 06 May 2011 / Post a commentCheck the pictures of Love Fever's fantastic first studio party of the summer season and read the 5***** RA Review, what what...
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 / Post a commentIn anticipation of their forthcoming party with RA Album of the year winner DJ Sprinkles on Saturday 2nd April, the Love Fever boys have dropped in with a slightly alternate chart this month. Rather than the house music that keeps the dancefloor packed, A&A have taken it down a tempo with a selection of tracks to round off the night or kick start the morning. Pure unadulterated sleaze.
Fri, 18 Mar 2011 / Post a commentSome pictures of London's sleaziest soiree...
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 / Post a commentA review from RA from our recent Larry Heard party. Oh what a night.
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 / Post a commentA review of our last Love Fever party from the RA crew...
When my time is up and I find myself stood at the pearly gates asking to be admitted, I'll be asked to look back on my life and ponder any regrets I might have. When St Peter asks me, "Thomas, my boy, is there anything you would have done differently?" I'll stand sheepishly and say, "Yes, in fact there is. In the August of 2010 I missed the Love Fever studio party with Gadi Mizrahi and Jacques Renault. I'm sorry, I don't know what I was playing at." I learned a hard lesson that night, and I was determined not to let Love Fever's next instalment pass me by.
As we entered into the space, a disco ball the size of a small planet hovered above a mass of wigs and Halloween costumes rebounding flashes of colour around the packed out Dalston studio. The boys at Love Fever are known for throwing the most glamorous of the East End's "secret" parties, and it seemed, with it being Halloween and all, that tonight was to be no exception. Balloons, smoke machines and glitter curtains were the order of the day, and even the toilets (of which frustratingly there was only one per sex) had hundreds of tiny glittery hearts strewn across them.
Photo credit: gioa on acid
Mancunian DJ Trus'me had been a late announcement behind the decks, and, as the crowds quickly gathered to descend onto the floor, he served up a fine selection of slo-mo house held together with the glittery thread of disco. Special praise must go to the lads behind the bar, who—although subjected to manic scenes not unlike Tom Cruise's first shift in Cocktail, and with limited stock—kept cool under the pressure and managed to appease the hundreds of thirsty clubbers with a smile. The atmosphere was overwhelmingly friendly, and it seemed to resonate around the room. Everybody danced with everybody—boys and girls, young and old, clowns and zombies, all came together under the omnipresence of the spinning mirror ball.
Later in the night the dance floor thinned out, but those that were left were treated to a more noticeable move towards straight up disco and boogie classics, kicked off by Donna Allen's "Serious," a tune that has experienced a Robert Downey Jr-sized comeback over the last year. The decision to throw in Eric Clapton's "Cocaine" was a brave (and no doubt tongue-in-cheek) move, but it came off well.
With the man behind the decks expertly manipulating his way through some deep disco anthems, the remaining dancers were taken to almost orgasmic heights with Carl Bean's anthem "I Was Born This Way," which had the entire floor with their hands in the air singing along irrespective of sexual orientation. We were brought back down to earth lightly with a few soulful house tunes being floated our way, the highlight being Joey Negro's now classic mix of Erro's "Change for Me." My one and only complaint would be that it was all left a bit too late. Just as we were really getting into our stride it was lights on and get your coat time.
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 / Post a commentAn exlusive Love Fever mix from Wolf + Lamb guests for our next Love Fever party at a secret Dalston space this Satuday 21st August
Somewhere along the Kingsland Road resides a breathtaking art gallery space and studio that has long been the backdrop for many a fashion shoot and art exibition, never a club night.
Stark white walls with skylights to the stars, laneway out the back, a completely raw space wit a perfect capacity of 250-300 over 2 rooms of discotheque-ing drama.
On seeing the space (last Tuesday!), Alex and Andy decided there was only one thing to be done. Lock down the venue, call up Wolf + Lamb and Jacques Renault, order a giant neon love heart, bespoke state of the art sound, disco balls, balloons, lighting, bean bags and throw their biggest night to date!
Go.
Love Fever Studio Party
Saturday 21st August
10pm - 5am
House Room
Wolf + Lamb (Gadi Mizrahi)
Alex Bradley & Andy Bird
Disco Sleaze Room
Jacques Renault (DFA)
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 / Post a commentThe Love Fever boys are back with their biggest event yet, albeit somewhat last minute... a stunning gallery space in the heart of Daston with special guests Wolf + Lamb (Gadi) & Jacques Renault hosting the sleaze room.
Somewhere along the Kingsland Road resides a breathtaking art gallery space and studio that has long been the backdrop for many a fashion shoot and art exibition, never a club night.
Stark white walls with skylights to the stars, laneway out the back, a completely raw space wit a perfect capacity of 250-300 over 2 rooms of discotheque-ing drama.
On seeing the space, just a few weeks after rocking Images strip club Alex and Andy d...ecided there was only one thing to be done. Lock down the venue, call up Wolf + Lamb and Jacques Renault, order a giant neon love heart, bespoke state of the art sound, disco balls, balloons, lighting, bean bags and throw their biggest night to date!
Go.
Love Fever Studio Party
Saturday 21st August
10pm - 5am
House Room
Wolf + Lamb (Gadi Mizrahi)
Alex Bradley & Andy Bird
Disco Sleaze Room
Jacques Renault (DFA)
Tickets Here
resident advisor - http://bit.ly/ab6V1f
ticketweb link - http://bit.ly/b2OWhN
This is a secret location party to keep private and how we like, The address will be made public the day before the party with very limited tickets on the door. So we suggest getting your tickets in advance!
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 / Post a comment'A tribute to the ocean breeze, to the dream of another way....oil on her skin and sunsets in the distance. A journey through a portion of the music programmed by us last summer from the beach bar at the D3K music festival, Croatia. Best experienced from a lido with a lover onboard.'
track listing...
1. lani hall - 'love song'
2. zig zag - 'le prophète'
3. crosby, stills, nash and young - 'cowgirl in the sand' live
4. 10cc - 'im mandy fly me'
5. shuggie otis - 'island letter'
6. ned doheny - 'get it up for love'
7. sea level - 'living in a dream'
8. eddie hazel - 'california dreamin'
9. jean luc ponty - 'renaissance'
10. candi station - 'rough times'
11. st tropez - 'violation'
12. weldon irvine - 'here's where i came in'
13. nat adderley - fun in the church
14. george harrison - something
15. henry mancini and dudley moore - 'it's easy to say'
