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Originally posted by 72hrpartyanimal Quite a few friends went to the Sphere for a few DJ shows (Dixon, Anyma, etc). Any thoughts from whoever went?

Was sick! Hard to beat those visuals!

I went the 1st night, the Dixon night. Got to see everything for the first time, so no spoilers for me.

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Originally posted by 72hrpartyanimal Quite a few friends went to the Sphere for a few DJ shows (Dixon, Anyma, etc). Any thoughts from whoever went?

pretty insane! to me it was a step forward similar to Daft Punk at Coachella 2006 in terms of how we experience dance music!

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Underworld is coming to the PNW! First time in over 25 years apparently. Going to see them in Portland in May. Can't believe they're coming here. Absolutely stoked.

Venue is just ok (Crystal Ballroom, sound isn't the best) but it's 20 minutes from my house. Can't argue with that.

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Originally posted by camshaft Underworld is coming to the PNW! First time in over 25 years apparently. Going to see them in Portland in May. Can't believe they're coming here. Absolutely stoked. Venue is just ok (Crystal Ballroom, sound isn't the best) but it's 20 minutes from my house. Can't argue with that. https://www.underworldlive.com/live

I got to see Underworld at the Hollywood Bowl, probably 8 years ago. It was the same weekend as EDC, so you had all the young ravers out in Vegas and all the old school folks in attendance for Underworld. Absolutely wonderful vibe. And of course, Underworld put on a GREAT show!

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Just purchased tickets for the Royskopp DJ set at The Fonda Theater in Hollywood. Friday of MMD weekend too! I originally thought it was going to be one of their LIVE shows which my wife went to last year. She said the music awesome! Don't know what to expect from their DJ set though.

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Yeah man! Can't wait for Underworld!

Hey I'm curious about Royksopp, saw their US tour dates. Loved Melody AM way back, I wonder what their DJ sets are like.

That reminds me, I saw a few other acts are coming to Portland for DJ sets...Rabbit in the Moon (with The Crystal Method), Phil Hartnoll (Orbital)...not sure if I'll give em a shot or what their sound is like these days.

Just got tickets to see Digweed in Seattle in 2 weeks. Decided to hold off on CRSSD this year. Seattle is an easy drive though.

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Originally posted by camshaft Yeah man! Can't wait for Underworld! Hey I'm curious about Royksopp, saw their US tour dates. Loved Melody AM way back, I wonder what their DJ sets are like. That reminds me, I saw a few other acts are coming to Portland for DJ sets...Rabbit in the Moon (with The Crystal Method), Phil Hartnoll (Orbital)...not sure if I'll give em a shot or what their sound is like these days. Just got tickets to see Digweed in Seattle in 2 weeks. Decided to hold off on CRSSD this year. Seattle is an easy drive though.

I'm not too sure about their DJ sets as well. The little I saw was not super impressive. Not bad but nothing mind blowing. Just 2 guys throwing down ravey/bumping tracks.

I've got a buddy of mines who wants to do a guys night out, so I'm trying to find an event for us. The only thing I saw that looked tempting was Sven Vath in March. I just know it'll be expensive though. And I can't do the late night parties anymore.

LA has a ton of events going on every week but nothing really appeals to me. It's all these new DJs who I don't have a lot of knowledge of but the younger generation seems to really dig them.

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Digweed killed it last night. Smaller club, packed and dark, drenched in sweat, great sound. Two hours of pure Digweed - impeccable mixing for a driving journey of heavy hitters. Lots of fellow dancers and trainspotters.

The last 40 minutes were absolutely punishing, starting with But Cherries Stained Her Lips which was a total facemelter. Just relentless after that. My legs still hurt a day later.

He ended with Saints & Sinners - Pushing too Hard (from Communicate) which was a treat to hear live. Lost my mind when I heard it come in.

What a set!

IDs I caught:

Moshic - I took your love (No vox dub mix)
Budakid - Freedom (Patrice Baumel mix)
Derderwandert - Clara
Guy J - Stranger in a Strange World
Works of Intent, Channan Hanif - But Cherries Stained Her Lips
R�verie - Impulse
Guy Mantzur, Khen - Nothing Lasts
Saints & Sinners - Pushing Too Hard
(maybe 8kays - Waves at some point?)

My wife saw a guy wearing a "retro trance addict" hoodie, didn't get a chance to ask if he was a TA.

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Anyone going to Sven Vath this weekend? Or Michael Bibi? Both are in Hollywood. Michael Bibi is a day event (ends at 11 or midnight) on Hollywood Blvd. I don't know who Michael Bibi is but I know a few that are going. If anything, I'd go to Sven. One of the rare chances to see the legend.

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Anyone get tickets to Autechre? I missed out, they sold out here in Portland in minutes. Saw em in 2015 when they came through, amazing show. Didn't think they'd still be selling out so fast in 2025...going for over $230 each on StubHub when purchase price was like $40. Madness.

Went to Sven Vath over the weekend and HOLY SHIT, was he amazing. The man is incredible. From the tracks he plays, to his personality behind the decks. I could not recognize one track he played. There is something beautiful about hearing vinyl being played too. Every now and then, you could hear a track skip a bit but it never bothered any of us. It's like the imperfections made it perfect.

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