colione98
02-15-2013, 08:42 AM
I am in the process of moving up to the surrounding DC area from Miami and actually quite looking forward to it. It’s based on a job offer but having lived in the surrounding VA area before, I know what to expect in terms of general day to day living.
However, I have been doing a lot of research. I notice that DC has a lot going on at various clubs but it seems to be low key. I don't know if that is a good or bad thing. But it’s just my perception from the outside. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am playing ignorant to the fact as I have absolutely no clue as to how the dance scene is past 2001.
In terms of dance music- I see there are a lot of high commercial acts but mainly at the same clubs such as Glow, armory, and one other major club. These acts are the likes of alesso, hardwell, guetta, all the big synth acts. I rarely see any midline djs. I believe Mark night made it up there but I rarely see midline acts along his caliber being advertised such as The Shapeshifters, Prok & Fitch, defected records, ministry of sound. I always see the djs I follow from the major record labels advertising for LA, Chicago, Canada, Miami, NY. Rarely do I see them posting DC acts.
At the same time, I sense that DC is a baby. I feel that I may be coming into a time where DC may really open up and get into its own.
The vibe here is Miami is heavily influenced by the Europeans such as the german, Russians, Italians, and French. Latin America has a big influence as to why there is massive percussive house sets. Its like an Ibiza on the Space Terrace. Sun in your face, glitter, magic, money…. Its that vibe…
So I am really interested into hearing your take on where DC nightlife is heading..
However, I have been doing a lot of research. I notice that DC has a lot going on at various clubs but it seems to be low key. I don't know if that is a good or bad thing. But it’s just my perception from the outside. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am playing ignorant to the fact as I have absolutely no clue as to how the dance scene is past 2001.
In terms of dance music- I see there are a lot of high commercial acts but mainly at the same clubs such as Glow, armory, and one other major club. These acts are the likes of alesso, hardwell, guetta, all the big synth acts. I rarely see any midline djs. I believe Mark night made it up there but I rarely see midline acts along his caliber being advertised such as The Shapeshifters, Prok & Fitch, defected records, ministry of sound. I always see the djs I follow from the major record labels advertising for LA, Chicago, Canada, Miami, NY. Rarely do I see them posting DC acts.
At the same time, I sense that DC is a baby. I feel that I may be coming into a time where DC may really open up and get into its own.
The vibe here is Miami is heavily influenced by the Europeans such as the german, Russians, Italians, and French. Latin America has a big influence as to why there is massive percussive house sets. Its like an Ibiza on the Space Terrace. Sun in your face, glitter, magic, money…. Its that vibe…
So I am really interested into hearing your take on where DC nightlife is heading..