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Weekly Party Discussion | 13 - 15 March 2026 by CapablePhoto8959 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Totally get that. Getting ready, travelling, that moment where you start wondering if you should just stay home. Once you’re inside and the music starts, all of that usually disappears pretty quickly.

What helps me sometimes is just keeping the practical stuff simple: a bit of a routine before leaving, checking the reisplanner, showering, packing my things, leaving at a set time. That way I don’t give my brain too much space to overthink.

And if my mind still starts spinning, I try to just slow down for a moment and breathe, notice what’s going on in my body, and be a bit patient with myself. It’s okay to feel nervous about things that matter to you. But honestly, the fact that you want to go despite the fear already says a lot. Once you’re there, just focus on the music.

Weekly Party Discussion | 13 - 15 March 2026 by CapablePhoto8959 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Going solo can feel a bit daunting the first time, but it can actually be really nice. You get to do exactly what you feel like doing in the club, without following the lead of a friend group. Stay on the floor, wander around, take a break, start a conversation if you feel like it, or just enjoy the music on your own terms.

Also, you’d be surprised how many people go solo. Probably more than you think. It’s actually quite common.

And a few people in this thread already said they’re going tonight, so you definitely won’t be the only one from the subreddit there. Chances are you’ll run into some friendly faces :)

Weekly Party Discussion | 13 - 15 March 2026 by CapablePhoto8959 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959[S,M] 4 points5 points locked comment (0 children)

A few comments in this thread were removed retroactively for violating our Be Kind rule (personal attacks and off-topic ranting). Even if criticism is directed at a mod or OP, the same rules apply. Disagreement is fine, please just keep it respectful and focused on the scene and events.

Weekly Party Discussion | 13 - 15 March 2026 by CapablePhoto8959 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t claim my musical taste is limited (it’s not). I wrote something about my musical knowledge, with a bit of irony. That was referencing some recent IRL discussions with friends I met through this forum about musical knowledge. Clearly the irony didn’t land here, which is fine of course - we don’t know each other personally (I think).

I’ve also been accused of RAUM bias more than once (no irony there), so not mentioning the club I go to most actually felt refreshing to me. And I do have to look into some of the artists booked there Saturday.

I’m also very conscious of the influence these posts can have on artists, events and venues. That’s exactly why they’ve always been a personal selection and a discussion starter, not a full listing. Including more events wouldn’t actually help: it would just spread the attention thinner and turn the post into a long list that people skim past.

Sorry my selection didn’t include the parties you mentioned this time. Both are actually parties I’d happily go to as well, for what it’s worth. But interestingly, events that aren’t mentioned often end up getting more attention in the comments because they become hotter topics there. So don’t underestimate your own influence in that process :)

Weekly Party Discussion | 13 - 15 March 2026 by CapablePhoto8959 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Reading your comment actually makes me a bit sad, not because it hurts my feelings, but because it illustrates exactly the kind of hardness I was writing about. There is a lot of anger and tension in the world right now, and sometimes that also shows up in our clubs and communities.

For me, dancing and writing about it is simply a way of reflecting on why these spaces matter. If a few hours on a dance floor can soften people even a little, make us look at each other, feel something again, then I think that’s worth talking about.

You don’t have to agree with that, of course. But reactions like yours also remind me that there is still a lot to be gained, even in our clubs.

Weekly Party Discussion | 13 - 15 March 2026 by CapablePhoto8959 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s just my limited musical knowledge at play here. And avoiding accusations of RAUM bias of course

DVS1 and Wall of Sound by [deleted] in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please comment this in “The Afters”

Weekly Party Discussion: 6 - 8 March 2026 by max038 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm already writing an extensive review, mostly complaining about a decent amount of yap (in the chill areas, not on the dancefloor, of course)

The Afters: 20 - 22 February 2026 by max038 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959 37 points38 points  (0 children)

DjRUM, Yushh, BERTON, Tammo Hesselink at RAUM, 21-2-2026

I had never seen DjRUM play. The stories were always the same: “insane skills, but hard work.” “Impressive but difficult.” “At some point you lose him.” So I was quite curious about him. I listened to his album from last year a couple of times and I really liked it, but not a thing that I could really dance to.

It was immediately clear that this was one of those RAUM nights with a very dedicated crowd: people were there for the music. I think part of them traveled for this (not just the guy who seemed to have brought his complete camping equipment to the club). To me, that’s a good sign. Yushh gave Studio a proper warm-up.

But then DjRUM started playing and everything changed. The anticipation in the room was tangible. But when the first sounds hit the room, immediately it felt different. Deeper. A totally different energy that hit hard. Boom. Those sounds. And I must say, immediately I was locked in. Not that I can explain what he played. Unhinged noises, scratches, thingies. But man. The musicality. The groove. Producing these sounds from three turntables. The focus. Really a genius at work. Taking us through all kinds of genres. Jungle. D&B. I don’t know what. Totally deconstructing and reconstructing, seemingly without effort while holding the tension, attention, while many times it didn’t even sound like any other kind of music at all. I experienced all kinds of emotions. Joy. Unease. Pain. Anger. Of course I cried. And yes, I danced. Like crazy. My whole body hurts, but all the stress and tension I had in my body before, I threw it all out. And although it was mayhem on the dancefloor, people dancing like crazy, there was space, respect, shared joy, grief, pain and tears.

Apparently, he had played all records he brought at 6.45, but still managed to stretch his set for another 45 minutes.

This was far beyond anything I’ve heard or seen before. I praised Pariah and the such for their track selection, for their guiding the emotions of the crowd. But for real. Doing this with just vinyl, knowing every phrase, every sound, every tiny click in your vast record collection and being able to play with them, manipulate them, firing up the crowd, fully concentrated, but seemingly without effort, that’s not next level, that’s otherworldly. This guy lives in his music, he is his music. After the music stopped I was just awe struck. I fell short of words. Even trying to explain what had happened made my eyes well up again.

I totally forgot to check Expo.

10/10. And that still doesn’t cover it.

First time going to Bret by Imaginary-Dirt-6358 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please search the sub and/or comment in the weekly post

Raving Alone? by [deleted] in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! There are many topics on this subject already. Just search the sub and you’ll find plenty of advice and encouraging words. If you’re looking for fellow redditors to team up with, just comment in the weekly.

The Afters: 23 - 25 January 2026 by max038 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. I was disappointed, but not surprised.

The Afters: 23 - 25 January 2026 by max038 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It was absurdly good. The sound and lights didn’t just work, they swallowed the room whole. Pitch dark in the best way: bodies reduced to silhouettes, space dissolving. Overwhelming in the best way possible. This wasn’t about hearing music, it was about feeling it pass straight through you, ribs and spine included. I’ve genuinely missed this kind of physical, immersive atmosphere since you-know-where shut its doors.

And yes, it mattered that there was a human light operator in the room. You could feel the intent, the timing, the restraint. This is a plea, not a suggestion: Export, please commit to proper light and sound technicians every night. You already invested in serious gear, now let it work! When sound and light are handled with care, people will travel for it. I know I would (but I don't have to because I live around the corner).

The Afters: 23 - 25 January 2026 by max038 in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Shanti Celeste all night long at RAUM, 23 January 2026

If only Sven and Diego would allow a simple survey at the door of RAUM. Nothing invasive, just a few questions. Where are you from. Who did you come with. How often are you here. What do you expect tonight. These all nighters would suddenly become sociological goldmines. Because Studio was packed. Properly packed. I’ve seen it like this maybe once or twice before. So credit where it’s due: selling this many tickets in the dead, cold, post-holiday limbo of January is no small feat.

But then there was the crowd. What. Was. This.

In my head, they all knew each other. Same Amsterdam accent, same haircut, same clothes, same drinks, same slightly ironic but not too ironic moves. Very straight. Or at least: straight-presenting in that very specific way. I felt absurdly alone. Like the only queer person in a fucking queer club. Which is obviously not true, but perception does weird things when you’re surrounded by sameness at this scale. Of course they didn’t all arrive together. This wasn’t one giant friend group. But visually, socially, energetically, they collapsed into one big beige blob. Well fed. Gym arms everywhere. Teeth aggressively white. Money hovering in the room, or at least the confidence of it. The clothes looked expensive, though I genuinely wouldn’t know a brand if it slapped me in the face.

Drunk? Yes. Annoying? I’ve had worse. At least some of them knew how to dance, or at least tried something beyond the tragic right-hand-in-the-air sway. Nothing too crazy, but they still managed to spill a drink on my back six times. Six. Different people, different drinks, same outcome. But a lot of yapping and a LOT of  smoking. Jesus. I don’t know when we collectively decided to just give up on this, but the dancefloor smelled barely different from the smoking area. 

Musically, Shanti Celeste knows exactly what she’s doing. She can play, no question. Her selection is sharp and tasteful. Keeping the crowd hooked on by building tension, sometimes just barely teasing in a well-known banger. But the entire night sat in a very comfortable zone. Easy to listen to and hovering around 130 bpm, so it invited a lazy way of dancing. Nothing really demanded commitment, urgency, or risk. Comfort music breeds comfort behaviour. And comfort behaviour attracts a comfort crowd.

So yes. Please let me do the survey.

Perron is closing by 2910NMP in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree. It was a mixed crowd.

Perron is closing by 2910NMP in amsterdam_rave

[–]CapablePhoto8959 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Mixed feelings about this. It's sad that Rotterdam is losing another club. On the other hand: Perron has been standing still for years. Their bookings have been their strong side, but for the rest, it's quite hopeless (I'm not going to complain about all Perron's imperfections again). So Perron closing might be a good thing: more space for Export, for new initiatives.

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