‘TOO MANY PEOPLE IN THIS INDUSTRY WANT TO PIGEON-HOLE PEOPLE'
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His tracks have ripped up dancefloors the world over, but it was a last minute fill—in slot that gave Tim Deluxe his big break, as he tells Sandra Marron
‘ i\ct'sioti is all about good mtIsic at good D prices. and getting down to some seriously
good tuneage in a proper party atmosphere. We state our music policy as “dirty housc and twisted electro”. btit we‘re not afraid to try something new or a bit different.‘ Iilliott (‘astro. one oi tIic trio of promoters behind Diversion. explains the philosophy behind this new monthly party at the (‘lassic (irand.
Along with (‘hris and llamish. whom (‘astro had been playing with at the Basement nights. this month brings the third outing of the trio as residents playing alongside some top notch guests. The opening night played host to laptop musical wi/ard (‘agedbaby while this month Tim Deluxe takes to the stage alter a much talked about set at this year's Rock Ness festival.
Mr Deluxe has just returned to the [K alter playing at the Fuji Rock liestival in Japan. He's also been in Ibi/a. llolland. Scotland. Malta and Barcelona this summer. pltis a few more he says he can't remember.
Deluxe grew tip in London. and at the beginning of
his teenage years bagged himself a job in lslington‘s Time Is Right records. Among his fainous customers at the time was (‘1 Mackintosh. Meeting Mackintosh. as well as perfecting his mixing skills in the shop. led to him playing Ministry of Sotmd before his lb’th birthday.
Deluxe fills in the blanks: ”I passed a mix tape onto Mackintosh's girlfriend and promoter at the time. I was going to get a date in the bar but then a phonecall came saying tonight is the night and it‘s not the bar. it‘s the main room.‘
In actuality Deluxe had to fill in for (‘J at the last minute. So how does a young boy feel when he has to play his first gig in front of thousands'.’ 'It was very nervewracking as I hadn’t played before on a Urei Mixer and with decks that were on springs. The DJ booth was like a spaceship to me but once I got on and did a few ()K mixes my confidence went tip and I started to settle in.‘
Deluxe also has his own label Ice (‘ream Records. which was instrumental in the speed garage movement of the mid-90s. He has also done countless remixes for people including Kylie. Robert Miles. Black Grape and Ultra Nate as well as bootlegs for The White Stripes and (‘oldplayz His own tracks. such as 'Rll’ Groove” and his 2002 stormer ‘It Just Wont Do‘ have ripped up danceiToors the world over; the latter even earned him ‘Best Ibiza Anthem' at the 2002 Muzik Awards. He is also getting ready to release his album Iigu Dear/i this year in the UK. Not bad for a man that hasn't yet reached his 30th birthday.
The Deluxe sound is a varied one. and because of his use of different styles and influences people often find it hard to classify him. which is something be rather likes. ‘Too many people in this industry want to pigeon-hole people. That‘s why I like to keep it moving. At the moment I guess I‘m playing a bit more underground. ranging from tech-house. electro. deep house. bits of minimal whatever turns me on.‘
Tim Deluxe, Diversion, Classic Grand, Glasgow Sat 18 Aug.
THE BEST DANCEFLOOR ACTION
:1: Club Olum Glasgow's finest techno band Dirty Hospital cause mayhem this week. Bar Bloc, Glasgow, Thu 76 Aug.
:1: Death Disco This month the deathly disco welcomes the trash-tastic Kissy Sell Out. Dance smash ‘Her' caused grown DJs to fight like cat and dog in order to get their hands on the vinyl version last year. The Arches, Glasgow, Sat 78 Aug.
:2: Dig This All Tore Up's Neil goes solo at this new venue with his usual mix of classic rock'n'roll, vintage voola and everything else you can shake your shimmy to. All killer, no filter. The Flying Duck, Glasgow, Sat 78 Aug.
:2: Diversion Tim Deluxe can now easily claim the title of international Superstar DJ. He’s just back from Japan and Ibiza and now he's ready to take on Glasgow. The Classic Grand, Glasgow, Sat 78 Aug.
:2: Homegrown These guys deserve a mention for throwing a great Saturday party every week. Whatever you are in the mood for, you can't go far wrong. R88, hip hop, soul, rock and pop all under one roof. Bamboo, Glasgow, Sat 78 Aug. :2: Monox Glasgow's Darkest Day Part 3 features the fabulous French man that is Millimetric (pictured) spewing his dirty rock techno all over the Soundhaus. The Soundhaus. Glasgow, Sat 78 Aug.
:2: Subculture Again, we have to draw attention to the steiier guest at Harri and Domenic’s party this week: Berlin’s Steve Bug, king of minimal and tech- house is on hand. Unmissable. Sub Club, Glasgow, Sat 78 Aug.
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