Easter may have been hard for any clubber in Madrid, but we must keep focused because April doesn’t look to be relaxing. Far from that, a new month full of great musical proposals is about to start in the city. In Xceed, we take a look on those that seem most interesting to us:
1. Code 130 | Marco Carola
Code is one of the most historic parties of the techno scene in Madrid. Always with an underground proposal and hosted also by one of the best clubs in Madrid, Fabrik, Code celebrates its 130th edition with the Neapolitan Marco Carola, one of the icons of Ibiza in recent years with his famous party Music On, in alongside with other great names like Ø [Phase], Cuartero, Art Department, wAFF or Fjaak.
Where: Fabrik
When: Saturday 21 April
Lineup: Marco Carola, Ø [Phase], Art Department, Bas Mooy, Cuartero, Fjaak, Leon, Radio Slave, wAFF, Nuke, César Almena, Parsa.
2. After Brunch @ Retiro with Rey & Kjavik
When there is a Brunch party, people always want more. We all know that. Therefore, Florida Retiro hosts a new After Brunch event on April 8 that will last until 2am and will feature Rey & Kjavik, a German producer who has been impressing everyone with his productions since 2012.
Where: Florida Retiro
When: Sunday 8 April
Lineup: Rey & Kjavik, Torrione, Luchino, Maik Miroux.
3. Stardust w/ Reeko (PoleGroup, Mental Disorder) + Svreca
Attractive offer for the strongest warriors. Stardust takes the Sala Cool to submerge it in the darkest and most underground parameters of industrial techno. The Asturian Reeko, one of the most visible faces of the mythical label Pole Group (founded by Oscar Mulero), and the young and local Svreca will be responsible for destroying the shoes of the attendees.
Where: Sala Cool
When: Saturday 28 April
Lineup: Reeko, Svreca.
4. Hardwell
For almost a decade, the Dutch Hardwell has been in the top positions of the prestigious DjMag ranking. It is one of the biggest in the world EDM scene, being headliner at events like Ultra Music or Tomorrowland around the world. He will be on April 7 in Fabrik.
Where: Fabrik
When: Saturday 7 April
Lineup: Hardwell, Kill The Buzz, Brian Cross, Raul Ortiz.
5. El Living w/ Los Suruba
The cool evening sessions of the Madrid scene return to the reconstructed Florida Retiro room, a warm welcoming place for all clubbers in the heart of the city. The Living proposes a session from 5:00 pm to 2:00 am with several resident artists and Los Suruba, one of the most acclaimed duos in the national industry. Settled in Ibiza, they transport the magic of the island wherever they go with their immersive sessions, full of emotion and festive spirit. Unmissable!
Where: Florida Retiro
When: Sunday April 15
Lineup: Los Suruba
6. Stardust w/ Tommy Four Seven (47)
The first Stardust party of the month will feature Tommy Four Seven, British DJ and producer based in Berlin who has maintained an original techno style far from the most common standards. With its curated selection, the musical quality of the event is more than guaranteed.
Where: Sala Cool
When: Friday 6 April
Lineup: Tommy Four Seven
7. 150 Fabrik | Radical Redemption, Korsakoff & D-Block & S-te-Fan
Lovers of hardcore can also feel lucky. At the end of the month, 150 brings some of the best hardcore DJs on the planet to the powerful Fabrik. The Dutch Korsakoff, commonly seen at the missing Pont Aeri, or her compatriot Radical Redemption are some of the ones selected to destroy the Walls of Fabrik with the one of the best sound systems in Madrid.
Where: Fabrik
When: Saturday 28 April
Lineup: Radical Redemption, Korsakoff, D-Block & S-te-Fan, Rufo, Vicente One More Time, Yeyo, System of Loudness, Reborn, Jimmy Twin, Blackboss, Serru, Tropsen, Later.