Joe Bryl has been sited as Chicago’s most interesting DJ. He’s been working in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. A true pioneer, with the aim to push international sounds as a DJ, and as the artistic director of Sonotheque he has come to present internationally renowned DJs. He also holds the monthly ‘Braziliance’ night showcasing the best Brazilain, soulful Samba and funky favela. Find out more about the man behind one of Chicago’s most diverse and forward thinking clubs. Read the interview

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The legendary drum n’ bass party, Movement will be hosting its final bash at Bar Rumba (London) on Thursday night (Jan 29th). After 13 years at the club they have decided to go out with a bang by inviting a sterling line up including the drum n’bass heavyweights Roni Size, Shy FX, Fabio, Jumping Jack Frost, Ray Keith, Andy C and of course the resident Bryan Gee. MCs Dynamite, Skibadee, Darrison and many more will be providing the running commentary on the night ahead. D&B fans all over the world will be listening in without fail. Listen to the show live!

Over the past 5 years the Qwartz Electronic Music Awards has become an important reference point for the more alternative electronic music labels to showcase their artists, artwork and experimental releases. This year’s president of honor is New York based sound artist and photographer Taylor Dupree, with jury members including Chloé Delaume and French singer Christophe. They’ve already made their selection and now it’s up to you to cast your vote (votes close in March), so get listening on www.qwartz.org. The ceremony and closing party will be broadcast live on Awdio on April 3rd. Find out more..

Celebrate Chinese New Year (the year of the Ox) on Tuesday 27th Jan with the sound of Yumla DJs; Wendy Wenn, Basil Tam, Kerri Monk, Yiannis Frafus and The Prawn & Ocean Lam. If you’re in Hong Kong and want to celebrate in the flesh, then take note that it’s a fancy dress party with a movie/TV character theme, so get creative! The Ox represents fortitude and hard work so as the saying goes, those who work hard will be free to play hard!

It’s all about fashion darling, be it good humored and unpretentious, but fashion none-the-less. The Boombox Sunday parties held in a small London east-end club have helped bring London’s homegrown style back to the forefront by attracting the right people wearing the right clothes. The popularity of these events can also be attributed to the attractive photos featured on photographer Alistair Alan’s website dirtydirtydancing.com. Their newest venture are the Ponystep parties in liaison with the fashion website ponystep.com. Tonight the crew is in Paris to show the locals how to do things the London way.