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CONFUSION IS SEX Things are always a bit strange at Confusion is Sex, and here they take a turn for the even weirder as CiS host a ‘Hentai Tokyo Party’ for a dose of cortex searing neo-gothic Japanalia, as drag acts, Manga erotica, the Kamikaze Girls, burlesque and more perform for your viewing pleasure, while patrons are encouraged to join the cavalcade and dress appropriately. All soundtracked by electro, glam techno, surf, rockabilly, garage and punk across two rooms of the bizarre (also note only 350 tickets will be available). ■ Electric Circus, 226 4224, Fri 20 Aug, 11pm–5am, £8 (£6 in themed ‘dress up’).
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Xplict are Scotland’s prime purveyors of hard drum & bass and they don’t disappoint with their Festival date as they are joined by Shy FX, who helped to transform early hardcore into the drum & bass we know today with tracks such as ‘Jungle Love’ back in 1992 and breakthrough hits ‘Original Nuttah’ and ‘Shake Ur Body’ 82 THE LIST 19–26 Aug 2010
(and more recently can be found producing tracks for Dizzee Rascal). Completing their double bill will be dubstep producer Breakage (pictured), whose current album Foundations features deep dubby grooves, heavy bassy beats and collaborations with the likes of Burial and Roots Manuva, alongside remixes for Massive Attack, Plan B and Florence + The Machine. 5 words to describe the Xplicit experience? Innovative, creative, hyper, atmosphere, rammed. 4 things you love about the DJs/acts/bands on the bill Groundbreaking producers; new music; having both a dubstep and drum & bass DJ performing – and they never fail with incredible sets. 3 things you love about Edinburgh during the festival Late licences, drinking and Jim Jefferies. 2 you hate about Edinburgh in August People crowding the footpaths when I am in a hurry; really bad, cringe-worthy comedians. 1 thing you would change about the late night Festival scene I would like even later licences . . . 7am would suit! ■ Xplicit, The Bongo Club, 558 7604, Fri 20 Aug, 11pm–5am, £12 in advance (more on the door).
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✽✽ Confusion is Sex Things get a little weird as you step into the all encompassing world of CiS and their erotically charged ‘Hentai Tokyo’ burlesque party. Electric Circus, 225 6313, Fri 20 Aug, 11pm–5am, £8 (£6 in ‘dress up’). ✽✽ Soma Records Night Slam disembark from their Glasgow stronghold, with Funk D’Void and Harvey McKay in tow, for a night of quality house and techno. Cabaret Voltaire, 220 6176, Fri 20 Aug, 11pm–5am, £8. ✽✽ Xplicit One stop shop for all your drum & bass and dubstep needs as Xplicit are joined by Shy FX and Breakage. The Bongo Club, 558 7604, Fri 20 Aug, 11pm–5am, £12 in advance (more on the door). ✽✽ Mumbo Jumbo Good time house, soul, electro, disco and anything else to get the dancefloor moving with a distinct hip hop and funk vibe from special guest Martin Brew (Fat Cat Records, pictured). The Bongo Club, 558 7604, Sat 21 Aug, midnight–5am, £7 (£6). ✽✽ Wasabi Disco Edinburgh’s home of underground disco and leftfield party starters as Grimsby’s favourite son Bill Brewster guests. Sneaky Pete’s, 225 1757, Sat 21 Aug, 11pm-5am, £5 (members free). ✽✽ We Luv Music Delve into Edinburgh’s live music scene with sets from Tango in the Attic, The Mixups, Pose Victorious and more. The Liquid Room, 225 2564, Sat 21 Aug, 11pm-4am, £5 in advance; £8 on the door. ✽✽ We Are . . . Electric The fifth birthday party continues as WAE showcase their full residents roster for a mighty night of electro, punk-funk and EBM. Cabaret Voltaire, 220 6176, Wed 25 Aug, 11pm–5am, free. For Festival Index see page 128.