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01 May
What's on at Audio Brighton this May Bank Holiday weekend
With the second bank holiday of the year upon us we thought we would just put a reminder out there of the lengths we go to ensuring we remain as one of the best nightclubs in...
12 Apr
Run Brighton Run
Brighton, our beloved city is fast becoming the epicentre of large community and charity events. We have seen thousands of cyclists descend on our city every year for the Brit...
09 Apr
Artist Insight: Kastle
Artist: Kastle
File Under : Future Bass, Dubstep, Garage, House, Electronica, R&B
Standout Track : Baby Keep It Real https://soundcloud.com/kastle/...
08 Apr
Warehouse Top 10 - March
Warehouse Top 10 - March
1. Dusky - Nobody Else (Aus Music)
There's not really much that can be said about this one, Dusky are irrepressible following up Flo Jam...
28 Mar
Easter Weekend Is Upon Us
The Big Weekend Is Here!
One of the biggest weekends of the year is finally upon us. Life has been stressful, hard work and undoubtedly extremely cold, in fact even jus...
12 Mar
A cocktail competition for all to enter
Cocktail competitions pop up all the time throughout the bars of Brighton and are normally scoped directly at cocktail bar tenders, it is rare to find a competition open to al...
05 Mar
Warehouse Top 10 - February
Warehouse Feb - Top 10
1. Applebottom - cold hearted
Paula Abdul? Paula fucking Abdul? Yeah that's right, topping the chart this week is a bootleg of the Paula A...
19 Feb
Cocktail of the Week: The Al Capone
Last week we were handed a bottle of Bootlegger to play with and come up with some simple serve drinks, we've found a few that work and are selling well at the bar but for coc...
06 Feb
Warehouse Top 10 - January
1. Kink vs Marc Romboy - Over & Out (Systematic recordings)
Alright mate, where you from? What you on? Reach for the lazers! Safe as fuck! Sorry, thought it was the...
01 Feb
Pick of the Menu: January
Each month we review our menu and how the cocktails on our menu are selling, in Pick of the Menu we share with you our findings and introduce you to a drink from our...
16 Jan
Cocktail of the Week: Plymouth Lemongrass & Elderflower Martini
As Plymouth gin makes the jump from premium pouring brand to super premium gin, and with it jumping out of our speed rail, we pay homeage to the brand (and the last of our 'ol...
04 Jan
Warehouse Top 15 - 2012
1. Maxxi Soundsystem - Stellas Way
This massive ballsy effort from local lad done good Sam Watts aka Maxxi Soundsystem. This track has been released on Maceo Plex's own impri...
12 Dec
Cocktail of the Week: Kamikaze Sour
A sizzling twist on the classic sour using Fireball cinnamon whisky and tobasco sauce to add some real spice to this drink. The drink itself is a simple mix of Fireball,...
04 Dec
Warehouse Top 10 - November
1. T Williams - Dreaming - [PMR records]
Rinse FM dj, and all around eclectic producer T Williams has always been one to watch, however turning his...
03 Dec
Album Review - Daniel Avery - Fabric Live 66
As long time Fabric resident under his Stopmakingme guise and protege to Erol Alkan, Audio favourite Daniel Avery makes a likely inclusion to the Fabriclive mix series. Sinc...
21 Nov
Artist of the Week #17
Artist - Flosstradamus
Sound like : Trap / Synth laden bass vibes
Standout Track - Major Lazer "Original Don" (Flosstradamus Remix)
See Also - Bauer, Lex Luger
Flosstrad...
21 Nov
Cocktail of the Week: Blackberry
This week rum was the winner in which spirit to base the cocktail of the week around and after a couple of hours of rum tasting at the bar we decided that Appleton Estate V/X...
13 Nov
Cocktail of the Week: St James's Request
This week we thought we would delve into the world of King's Ginger Liqueur. Kings Ginger Liqueur was specifically formulated by Berry Bros, situated opposite St James's...
09 Nov
Artist of the Week #16
Artist of the Week #16 / Chris Malinchack
File Under : Sun kissed / Soulful / House Standout Track : So Good To MeSee also : French Express, Perseus, Aerop...
09 Nov
Warehouse Top 10 - October
1. Maxxi Soundsystem - Stellas Way (Ellum Audio)
Topping the chart this month is this massive ballsy effort from local lad done good Sam Watts aka Maxxi Soundsystem. Th...
07 Nov
Prins Thomas - II (Album Review)
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Prins Thomas believes so, although he casts the net wider. Existentially, what would the f...
07 Nov
Cocktail of the Week: The Fiery Buffalo
After returning from a trip around the Buffalo Trace distillery it seemed only right to turn our attention to this highly acclaimed award winning bourbon when it came tim...
01 Nov
Artist of the Week #15
Artist of the Week #15
Artist: Cyril Hahn
File under: Sensual Codiene Vibes
Standout track: Say my name (Destinys Child Remix)
See also: Lapalux, Dauwed, Bondax
Born in...
30 Oct
Cocktail of the Week: Lemon & Raspberry Vespa
Made famous by James Bond in the film Casino Royale with an Audio twist.
Fusing Gin and Vodka with homemade rosemary and lemon sugar syrup to create an exciting, refr...
05 Oct
Warehouse Top 10 September
1. Duke Dumont - The Giver
We’ve always felt this was a producer that never got the respect he deserved, but with his For Club Play Only EP’s on Turbo, that&rsquo...
02 Oct
Artist of the Week #14
Artist of the Week #14
Artist: Mackelmore x Ryan Lewis
File under: hip-hop and electronic beats with chamber-pop influenced string arrangements and a dose of hipster senti...
02 Oct
Flying Lotus - Until The Quiet Comes (Album Review)
Flying Lotus, aka Steve Ellison, returns with his fourth album 'Until The Quiet Comes'. Fans of his previous outings will recognise his inimitable brand of electronica fusing,...
02 Oct
Cocktail of the Week: The Devil's Three Way
A devilishly clever twist on the classic Bourbon Sour, blending Jim Beam Honey liqueur and the bold Jim Beam Devil's Cut, complimented with honey and cinnamon. A grandiose dri...
25 Sep
Artist of the Week #13
Artist of the Week #13
Artist: Ejeca
File under: Forward thinking house, with a retro tinge
Standout track: Tetra (Repercolated)
See also: Bicep, Chamboche, Waze & O...
18 Sep
Cocktail of the Week: The Peg Legged Marooner
A delicious Caribbean inspired cocktail for the pirate in all of us. Combining Smooth Jamaican spiced red leg rum with cinnamon and ginger spices, throw in a bit of lemon...
11 Sep
Cocktail of the Week: Bristolian Hopscotch
We like a challenge here at Above Audio, so when one of our regular customers who hails the land that is America asked us to create a cocktail using his local drink, Moonshine...
10 Sep
Artist of the week #12
Artist of the week #12
Artist: Bondax
File under: Intelligent bass with melody
Standout track: Baby i got that.
See also: Karma Kid, Disclosure, Bwana, Kidnap Kid
Yet a...
06 Sep
Audio Podcast 003
Warehouse headliner on 8th September, Mark Fanciulli provides a red hot mix of house music for the Audio Podcast series, including some tracks from his own Saved imprint.
Tra...
05 Sep
Warehouse Top 10 August
1. Hot Since 82 - Knee deep in Louise
One that has been bubbling away for a while now, and has been played with perpetual vigour by our residents. Also a quick nod to Moda B...
05 Sep
Audio Podcast 002
Following his amazing set for us last month, here is the Prince Club podcast for Audio.
Just An Illusion (MK Remix) - Amirali // Crosstown Rebels
Every Day - Dusky // Dogm...
30 Aug
Artist of the week #11
Artist of the week #11
Artist: Todd Terje
File under: Cosmic disco don
Standout track: Inspector Norse
See also: Lindstrøm, Prins Thomas, Diskjokke
Formerly know...
29 Aug
Cocktail of the Week: Wild Fruit Sour
Introducing boutique brands superb Gvine Floraison gin, with its smooth vibrant and floral flavours. Blended with mixed wild berries, lime, sugar and egg white...
20 Aug
Cocktail of the Week: Spirited Away
Our latest cocktail of the week 'Spirited Away' is an extraordinarily elegant cocktail . Inspiration taken from Elder-flowers, one of natures finest edible treasures and...
13 Aug
Cocktail of the Week: Fool's Gold
Made by Nicky this week, his first offering to our books is a zesty little number using the much over-looked whiskey liquer Southern Comfort. Peach schnapps and orange juice g...
09 Aug
Artist of the week #10
Artist of the week #10
Artist: TNGHT
File under: Timbaland on acid
Standout track: Higher Ground
See also: Rustie, Timbaland, Lex Luger
Something a little different thi...
03 Aug
Warehouse Top 10 July
1. Bicep & Ejeca - You
Topping the charts this month is the massive new collaboration from Ejeca and Bicep, released on what must be one of the hottest label...
31 Jul
Cocktail of the Week: BBQ for Breakfast
We're celebrating a new kid on the block here at Above Audio; by 'block' we mean Vodka shelf and this 'new kid' is from our Swedish compadres at Absolut. The latest ed...
25 Jul
Artist of the week #9
Artist of the week #9
Artist: Storm Queen
Standout track: Let's Make Mistakes
See also: Metro Area, Mock and Toof, LCD Soundsystem
Storm Queen is a group made of one hal...
24 Jul
Cocktail of the Week: A Foxy Summer
We are forever trying to get our customers to experience more and more of or prestigious back bar so this week we have decided to combine two of the latest additions, Cremorne...
18 Jul
Artist of the week #8
Artist: Chromatics
File under: Synth pop to Drive to
Standout track: Kill for Love
See also: Glass Candy, Chairlift, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Probably best known...
13 Jul
Cocktail of the week: 43 Pisco Sour
A collaboration of the Spanish spiced vanilla liqueur "Licor 43" and the popular South American cocktail "Pisco Sour" is what we will be shouting about for the next week at Ab...
11 Jul
Artist of the week #7
Artist: Keep Shelly in Athens
File under: Soundtrack to your comedown
Standout track: DIY
See also: Sally Shapiro, Cocteau Twins, Summer Camp, Tropics
Keep Shelly in Ath...
06 Jul
Artist of the week #6
Artist: Karma Kid
File under: Disclosure's little brother
Standout track: It's always
See also: Disclosure, Joy Orbison, Bondax, Bwana
Kids these days, it used to be all...
04 Jul
Olympics Opening Ceremony Event at Above Audio
Friday 27th JulyAudio // Heineken // Disco Deviant present Greg Wilson, Toby Tobias, Pablo Contraband
In celebration of the olympic opening ceremony, Audio a...
03 Jul
Warehouse Top 10 June
1. Andre Crom - Reality - Dusky Remix
Deep-house duo go back to reality with this effort.
No prizes for guessing the sample, but used to great effect here. Dusky are absol...
30 Jun
Cocktail of the Week: The Bell Witch
A smooth after-dinner 'kick' is the theme this week, courtesy of our resident chef-turned-cocktail-expert, Lillie Dixon. Named after the Grandmother of the famous 'Bell' fam...
27 Jun
Artist of the week #5
Artist: Detroit Swindle
File under: House music with soul
Standout track: The Wrap Around
See also: Huxley, Charlie Banks, Eats Everything
Detroit Swindle, despite the n...
22 Jun
Cocktail of the Week: Luscious Limoncello Meringue
This week we have a sumptuously sweet offering from Ben Ringwood to compliment the wonderful weather we're finally having.
A refreshing take on the limoncello martini thi...
20 Jun
Artist of the week #4
Artist: Jessie Ware
File under: ex-bass music vocalist turned indie songstress
Standout track: Running
See also: Florence & the Machine, The XX, The Invisible
Having...
11 Jun
Cocktail of the week: Bombay Bicycle Club
After the Above Audio's success in Bombay Sappire's 'Blue Room Cocktail Competition' we thought it only fitting that the winner of the Gin & Tonic round, James Markandoo,...
07 Jun
Warehouse Top 10 May
1.Zombie Disco Squad - Twerk That feat Dj Funk
Once a duo, now just Nat Self on his own as the last zombie standing. Whilst the line up may have altered, the philosophy has...
06 Jun
Cocktail of the week: Something Green
Had enough of red, white and blue after the mammoth Jubilee weekend?
We have at Above Audio, so here is a little 'Something Green' to keep you going. Alan Coulter has created...
05 Jun
Artist of the week #3
Artist: Mmoths
File under : End credit music for subtitled foreign films
Standout track : Heart (feat Keep Shelley In Athens)
See also : Koreless, Gold Panda, Air, Ko...
30 May
Artist of the week #2
Artist: Nordic Giants
File under: Cinematic post rock
Standout track: Shine
See also: Sigur Ros, Cinematic Orchestra, Mogwai, I am the Architect, Stina Nordenstam...
29 May
Cocktail of the week: The Cold Shoulder
Big thanks to Monkey Shoulder Whiskey and it's hugely knowledgeable brand ambassador, Dean Callan, for coming into Above Audio this week. A thoroughly enjoyable training...
23 May
Artist of the week #1
Artist : Grimes
File under : Hipsters dream
Standout track : Oblivion
See also : The Knife, Animal Collective, Beach House, Kate Bush, Horse Shoes, Tap Tap, Mir...
20 May
Cocktail of the week: Barbed Water
Bringing a bit of luxury, this Cocktail Of The Week would truly be at home in an affluent hotel or 5 star restaurant. Using the Herefordshire-born Chase Rhubarb Liqueur and Ki...
20 May
A Good Old Fashioned Naked Grouse
Successful times are upon us here at Above Audio. This is due, in no small part to the cocktail competitions that are cropping up all over the place. One in particul...
16 May
Drum & Bass top 10 of 2012 so far
1. Spectrasoul ft. Terri Walker - Light in the dark
Shogun audio starlets and local heroes Spectrasoul come up trumps with this track in anticipation of their forthcoming L...
14 May
Cocktail of the week: Lemon Merango
Just been out for dinner? Didn't go for dessert and wished you had? Then this dink will satisfy those cravings for something sweet. With the added flavour of Mango...
09 May
Warehouse Top 10 April
Here is our pick of the top 10 biggest tunes from last month!
10. Jordan Peak - Move with it (Huxley Warehouse Dub)
When two of the uk's hottest talent combine, you know y...
08 May
Cocktail of the week: Aguas De Marco
Another delicious drink graces our infamous Cocktail of the Week board with it's presence. This time with a very classic, summery, 'tea-and-scones-with-croquet' feel to it. 'A...
30 Apr
Cocktail of the week: Simple Italian Pleasures
A twist on the Classic Champagne Cocktail, we've exchanged Champagne for Italian Prosecco, regular bitters for orange bitters and cognac for the well-known Italian Brandy; Tua...
18 Apr
Best Bloody Mary in Brighton
Bloody Winning
Firstly, I’d like to start off by thanking the Mixology Group for organising the ‘Bloody Mary Mix-Off’, which Above Audio dominated! Ou...
17 Apr
Audio Podcast 001
Audio's inaugural podcast comes from the excellent Round Table Knights.
In a land that has no ego and a table that has no head, Round Table Knights are constantly pushing the...
31 Mar
Warehouse Top 10 March
10. Zombie Disco Squad - Righteous Sound
As well as having one of the greatest names in dance music, ZDS also make some pretty good tunes. With Lucas Hunter parting company...