We all know that Summer Rites is going to be one of the parties of the summer that our fair scene has to offer the homosocial lovers and lover-boys of London town. But what are the other sub-genres within SR’s hallowed realms? This week we look at the big, bad, sexy bears! Each bear party gives us a little about themselves and their Top 3 Tracks!
MEAT
Meat is the cult London based gay pinup zine that everyone is talking about. Featuring unretouched pictures of regular blokes, stories and interviews, if you’re a fan of beards, underpants, hairy chests, hi-tops and tube socks, you’ll love it.
1. Kylie Minogue – ‘Slow’ (Chemical Brothers Mix)
The original is sexy, this is filthy.
2. Munk ft. Peaches – ‘You Can’t Run From My Love’
A disco classic given a messed up make over.
3. Quando Quango – ‘Love Tempo’
Pure Northern New Wave. You may not know it but it’ll make you move.
DIRTBOX
Dirtbox has been heating up the Vogue Fabrics basement with hot guys, plenty of facial hair and boiling beats for the last five years. We’re very excited to be representing East London’s more hirsute gentlemen and their admirers in Summer Rites Bear Arena. Expect the usual Dirtbox mix of skimpy outfits (strongly encouraged), the strong smell of amyl and deep throat house.
1. Hercules & Love Affair – ‘I Try To Talk To You’ Seth Troxler remix (MoshiMoshi)
The new Hercules album really ticks all the boxes, nothing fails and this remix although slow to start is clean, crisp and doesn’t loose any qualities of the original.
2. Kerri Chandler – ‘Think of Something’ (Watergate records)
Classic percussive vibes from Deep House Legend Kerri ‘Kaoz’ on watergate. This track has a fantastic bass line guaranteed to get the floor moving.
3. Ali Love – ‘Deep Into The Night’ (Crosstown Rebel Records)
First release from the much anticipated second album from a quarter of dance super group HOT NATURED. It comes as no surprise Ali stirs us with his dreamy house synth laid over the top with old school house vocals. Looking forward to the rest of the album as should you.
TONKER: DJ Tim Jones
Tonker is more than a club night, we are one of the longest running blokes’ night out in London, now every week at The Eagle. Hosting The Bear Pit at Out on The Dock we will bring our unique party atmosphere along so you just need to bring your best mates for a party not to forget!
1. ‘Beat Of The Drum’ – Gallo, Alaia -PornoStar Records
La Luna did the original version of this, here is an updated one ripping up the floor just now.
2. ‘Back To The Future’ – Pagano, Stewart Who?, Ralphi Rosario – Kult Label
Loving Stewie’s sexy vocals – great track, back of the net, big one for a party night.
3. ‘Wonderlust’ – Timo Garcia (James Harcourt remix) -Berwick Street Records
Love this track, it’s from 2009 but has had a makeover; very warm up clubbing special.
• Summer Rites: Out on the Dock is on Saturday 26th July from 12-11pm at the Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters’ Walk, E1W 2SF.
