- Mulletover has become something of an institution for the London house underground, and it has created a magnetism surrounding the nights that attract people from not just the capital city, but nationwide. The magnetism of the night started with its great name and "secret location" policy as much as it did the eople who played, but over time it's simply become a brand that encapsulates what makes underground music events so satisfying.
Resident DJ Geddes' attention-to-detail to the fundamental principles of a great club night is unquestioned. But unlike most other popular nights who have to only focus on which DJs could best represent their event brand, Geddes has the additional nut to crack with finding a new, secret, exclusive and suitably underground hub to decorate and throw people in each month. While no one could envy the stress level he must reach to make each event different—and at least as good as the last—it's hard not to be jealous of the success of every single event he holds. When the Geddes battalion throw nights, sweat drips from the ground up.
The aim of this one was no different. Set in a warehouse in Shoreditch, the place was a questionably legitimate setting for Mulletover's January Sale. The top floor had a kind of nuclear fall-out vibe as far as the rubble and dust went, but heading downstairs revealed the reason behind the choice of venue. It purposely lacked the tender loving care fabric is given.
Musically, the night was well-chosen and well-received. The night as a whole strutted across the lines between old house and new disco throughout, but it still went tough at times, particularly when Geddes took over. Soul Clap had probably the best set of the evening. They played a pretty straight blend of their newer work and some old stuff, such as "Conscious" and "3 Wheel E-motion." Foolish & Sly's "Come A Little Closer" was a highlight of their set, but above all, their set was based on personality. They genuinely looked like they were really enjoying themselves, and the crowd responded in kind.
Gadi Mizrahi played a disco and funk-filled set, culminating in Evelyn Champagne King's "Love." When it came on, the crowd jumped sideways across the room. Geddes, meanwhile, made the beats fall harder to the floor with a tougher take on the night, delivering a more tease-and-please straight-up house set.
Other aspects of the night, however, didn't get as many resounding nods as the setting or music. This isn't to say the night wasn't great, but Geddes and the gang suffered a few hitches: The sound acted up throughout, which jarred the usually devoted reaction from the Mulletover audience. And then there was the guy that struggled over to the decks and lifted the needle of one of Geddes' records. Not a happy reception all round. But although there were more faults to the night than your average Mulletover, the majority of the crowd were there to the end to hear the music carry on and on.