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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...