Psyscope hope to build a collection of reviews of the clubs they have been to from a clubbers and spinners point of view.

Ambivalence
Jacks, London

Just when we thought the years of tech trance had vanished, Ambivalent Records in association with Elluminate throw a party that gives us hope, that proper trance music is back.  It reminded us of when we used to go to the Enlightenment parties, when Atomic Records were producing some of the best sounds and evenings.

The good thing about the location of this party, was that it was near Crucifix Lane tube station.  The security seemed friendly and the cost of entrance (12 pounds), was excellent value for money.  The main room was spacious, with adequate seating and the bar was reasonably priced. The club did lack a little decor.  The main stage was well lit with an impressive large visual screen, other then that, there was not much else to look at.  The sound system was a bit quiet at times, but it was nice to be able to hear your mates talk to you.

Carrie Star played early in the evening and we were impressed with how much she had improved since the Elluminate Music & Ambivalent Records launch party. The main reason for going to this party though, was to see RAM, something we had been waiting for, for so long. "Was it worth the wait?" I hear you say. Absolutely, they blew us away with an awe inspiring live set.  In our opinion, there is nothing better in the world than the sound of phat, crunchy, tech trance.  Respect to Ady Conner who played three live sets that night (Scorb, RAM, Squid Inc.) and is producing some of the finest tunes around.

Squid Inc. (one half of Deviant Species, the other Scorb) were also amazing, dark searing sound-scapes over phat rolling bass lines. We didn't know much about these guys before the party, but will definitely be on the look out for them in the future.  www.ambivalentrecords.com

Rating: 8.5/10

The Music Box, Manchester

This was our second time to a Sunrise party at the Music Box in Manchester.  Although a bit of a small venue it has a large atmosphere, as any club we've been to.   

The drinks were reasonably priced, the decor was good, the staff were friendly and with well hide security, its easy to see why clubbers come here to gather. 

With some really banging DJs relentless to keep you on the dance floor and just enough room to spin in, this is a must go to night out.  Bit of a shame its 270+ miles from us or we'd go more often!

Rating: 8/10