House specialists Steven and Stewart play some special House.

Special ninja party guests RBRBR bring the ninja party.

£3 entry / members free

Touring as a five piece live band, Pitchfork favourites Neon Indian deliver equal parts synthetic nostalgia, Dreampop lullabies, and grinding guitar noise to create something eerier than the sum of its parts. This Festival Freebie is set to be very busy , Sneaky Pete’s has been full to capacity most nights in August, so mind to turn up Early!

Finally the UK has a Hip Hop instrumental band to champion in the form of The Illersapiens. Here to break the current wronged perceptions of Hip Hop as violent and sex orientated music, the vibrant 7- piece quartet from south London generate positive vibes wherever they venture. Returning to the backbone of the culture, through addictive horns, drums and base to uplifting and beautifully moving vocals from new soul talent Katie Brian (Rinse FM) the band hold the essence of a good party in their fingers. Instigator and rapper Mr Man completes this charismatic bunch with insightful, fun and velocity wordplay.

The Illersapiens’ sound is unique and one that fuses all the best bits of Reggae, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Broken Beat and even dance elements like House and Drum n Bass with sounds from the metropolis they call their home. It’s no wonder then perhaps that comparisons to US greats like The Roots, Digable Planet’s and Arrested Development keep flying in from all corners.

Already famous for their live shows up and down the country, and gaining a colossal following of critics and fans a like, they have recently gained the deserved support and salute from certified talent finder Ras Kwame. Having recently been invited down to perform at the legendary BBC Maida Vale as part of his Homegrown show.

Elevate, the groups first EP, consists of 5 feel good tracks offering an honest pulsating window into their influences and passions. From the inner city romance of ‘Sweetness’ and addictive rhythmic ‘Bap Bap’ to home inspired ‘Brixton’ each song mixes sweet harmonies, thought provoking lyrics with energy explosive noise.

The Illersapiens have a monthly residency in Brixtons Ritzy cinema every first Thursday of the month.

Author of Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, the history of DJ culture, and How To DJ Properly, the art and science of DJing, Bill Brewster’s knowledge of DJ culture is unequalled. It informs his sets, where he’s a hit playing Hip-Hop, Disco, and Northern Soul.

£5 entry / members free / open til 5a,

BASS SYNDICATE … is back in business! The boys return to celebrate the club’s 4TH BIRTHDAY and launch a new Monthly residency at SNEAKY PETE’S slap bang in the middle of the EDINBURGH FESTIVAL mayhem. It’s a combination guaranteed to blow the gates to party nirvana wide open with residents on the night mixing up BREAKS, HOUSE and everything in between!

Featuring Resident DJs
BELIEVE (EQ Magazine / Split)
G-MAC (Underground Solu’shn / Volume)
SILVER STORIC (Fresh 12)

LAUNCH DATE : SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST 2010
Then Every 2nd Saturday of the Month Thereafter

The Come collective help this big festival special blow up into an art and electronics beast.

£3 entry / members free

Minimal house and techno for sick puppies and kittens.

FRE ENTRY

Bass all over the place, Volume are Edinburgh’s premier Dubstep DJ crew, also bringing in B’more, Electro, Breaks and D’n'B flavours.

£3 / members free

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Indie-electro with capable residents the Sick Note DJs.

£3 entry / free to members