Being based in the Middle East puts the carefree European clubbing landscape into perspective on a regular basis. So, during the downtime of Ramadan I find myself and my partner in crime heading westwards yet again. The first stop on my musical tour de force is the German capital and indeed the centre of many a DJ’s universe… Berlin, being a law unto itself means open-ended weekends and debauched parties that would test the resolve of even the most hardened of party heads. In relatively small doses, this city offers something special that few cities experience on a regular basis and that is a tangible air that something special could happen...

With Barcelona being a rich and varied location for clubbing, during mid June the amount of options available becomes almost ridiculous….almost. This year the official Sonar festival lineup is fantastic but there is amazing parties to be found elsewhere around the city. Here is 5 parties that are well worth checking out. http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?701743 Having been releasing steadily on Michael Mayer’s Kompakt imprint for some time, The Orb’s long awaited new long player “Moonbuilding 2703 AD” is due to drop just after the Kompakt showcase, so getting the chance to see the lads perform the album live before its released is...