When the trio behind Dirty Vegas released its debut album several years ago, a little track called “Days Go By” went on to move millions worldwide and clinch a Grammy. And days may have gone by, but the group continues to do big business, remixing for heavy hitters like Madonna, Ladytron and Justin Timberlake, and creating tracks big enough to fill everyone’s dance floors. Catch the dance pop fever when they drop by Attica Too tonight.

Dirty Vegas plays Attica Too (3A River Valley Road, #01-03) on Saturday, 6 March.

www.attica.com.sg
www.dirtyvegas.com

On the one hand you have Jimpster, who’s got not only 17 years of DJ experience under his belt, but also boasts stints at well-storied clubs like London’s Fake and Tokyo’s Yellow. On the other you have Anoraak, one of the fastest rising stars of French electro-disco and fresh off the success of his synth laden Nightdrive With You EP. Put them together and you have one of the most promising double-bills of the year.

Jimpster + Anoraak play Stereolab (Pan Pacific Hotel, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square) on Friday, 5 March.

www.stereolab.sg
www.myspace.com/jimpster
www.myspace.com/anoraak

In an industry largely dominated by male DJs, Vancouver’s premier beatmaker is a platinum blonde breath of fresh air. Meet B-Traits, a music aficionado turned DJ that’s captivated dance floors on multiple continents with her genre-encompassing mix of electro, glitch hop, dubstep, house, et al – you name it, she’s played it. And when she debuts at Zirca, you best B-there.

B-Traits plays Zirca (3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Clarke Quay, #02-01-08) on Friday, 5 March.

www.zirca.sg
www.djbtraits.com

Danilo Plessow has been making genuine headway into underground house and beyond, armed to the teeth with some mean DJ and remix skills. Totally left field, he, as Motor City Drum Ensemble, has boldly melded a retrospective house sound with a Detroit spin, as well as hints of soul and disco. The results of that mix-and-match can be found on his awesome Raw Cuts series, in his deep and hypnotic manner of DJ-ing, and in the props he’s scored off Gilles Peterson, Karizma, Dixon, et al. Zouk, you’re in for a treat.

Motor City Drum Ensemble plays Zouk (17 Jiak Kim Street) on Wednesday, 3 March.

www.zoukclub.com
www.motorcitydrumensemble.com

Tired of the same old club smashers ubiquitous to the drum ‘n’ bass scene, DJs dBridge and Instra:mental banded together to form the musical super-alliance known as Autonomic. Since then, the duo has raked up a successful string of podcasts and club nights, plus one FABRICLIVE comp. We’re so proud of them and if you are too, check this party out.

Club Autonomic play Home Club (20 Upper Circular Walk, B1-01/06, The Riverwalk) on Wednesday, 3 March.

www.homeclub.com.sg
www.club-autonomic.com

West Side Jam is heading back for its third year running, promising yet more water sports, friendly competition and yup, beach babes. Adrenalin will be running high with the festival’s triple-wake competition, which sees a crazy mix of wakeboarding, wakeskating and behind-the-boat segments on a skill-challenging obstacle course. Wake competitors from all over the world, like Thailand’s Padiwat Jeamjan, will be down to ride out our waves and compete for sexy prizes, while Gator Boards’ pro wake riders, Erik Lutgert and Kyle Rattray, will also be on hand to impart tips and tricks. Also don’t miss highlights like Quiksilver and Roxy’s Beach Babe Contest, and fringe activities such as banana boat rides, party yachts and non-stop music provided by local and international DJs. Basically, it’ll be one brilliant weekend of sun, sand and sports on water, so prepare to get very wet.

West Side Jam 2010, presented by Maxout Hydrosports, takes place from 5 to 7 March, 8am till late, at Raffles Marina (10 Tuas West Drive). This event is open to public.

www.maxouthydrosports.com

Sied van Riel hasn’t spent four years on the trance scene for nothing. So far, he’s chalked up lots of hits, one album (In Riel Time) and heaps of props (from the likes of Tiësto and DJ Magazine), setting his warm and melodic sound in gold, as much as his cred. Get Riel when he debuts at Zouk this month – there’ll be mayhem, but in a good way.

www.zoukclub.com
www.siedvanriel.com

Come meet one half of Kitsuné, Gildas Loaec, as he flashes us surprises from his record bag. As you know, Kitsuné is a kingpin on the French electronic scene, which means it’s been matching beats and making taste like it’s their business (and it is!). So where better to drink it than from the source.

www.zoukclub.com
www.kitsune.fr

Only the maddest party lines form in Ashley Jones’ wake. As Treasure Fingers, he’s a wild frenzy of electro, disco, funk and house, and has recently found a home under A-Trak’s Fools Gold label. Give him a welcome he deserves.

www.homeclub.com.sg
www.treasurefingers.com

The fire in the Discopark burns ever-bright, as its latest installment brings in yet more young, hot electronic talent. First, feast your ears on Edwin van Cleef, the Leeds-born DJ who’s got his nu-disco sound locked down tight and right - BBC Radio 1 and Europe’s many clubs agree. Then, warm yourself up to Australia’s GLOVES, another nu-disco flame (also part of Damn Arms) who comes pitch and beat perfect.