Anthony Wharton headed to New Bird Street Warehouse in Liverpool to catch sets from Or:la and Dekmantel favourite Call Super.

Last updated: 3rd Mar 2017

Originally published: 22nd Feb 2017

Image: Meine Nacht

With new ventures starting every month, Liverpool’s music scene is expanding at an unstoppable rate. Amid this flourish of creativity, the Meine Nacht team stand out for their innovative approach to clubbing. Their rise to the forefront of underground music is a tale of hard work, talent, and intricate attention to the often-overlooked details that can make or break a night.

Since the event’s inception, self-confessed perfectionists Or:La and Jessica have consistently booked some of the finest established and emerging talent from around the globe. Their latest showcase brought the London born and Berlin based producer Call Super to the New Bird Street Warehouse for his Liverpool debut.

As we entered the warehouse, the residents were easing the crowd into the night with an eclectic mix of disco, breaks and house. Within a matter of minutes, a crowd as diverse as the Meine Nacht music policy had filled the dance floor, beckoned on by the pounding bass from the colossal speakers either side of the decks.

Or:La stepped up and immediately demonstrated the talent that has underpinned the upward trajectory of her DJ career, playing a selection of deep cuts that slowly bubbled with intensity. Fantastic Man’s ‘Galactic Ecstasy’ was a particular highlight; its 303-style acid bass rattled through the dance floor whilst its retro sounding chords provided the perfect melodic restraint necessary for a warm up slot.

Her set blossomed as the pensive vocals from DJDS ‘Love Songs’ echoed through the warehouse, providing a moment of introspection before the night’s festivities resumed with a renewed enthusiasm. By this point, the crowd was attuned to the sway of the night, and each percussive build and release of tension was greeted with growing enthusiasm.

Call Super took the reins from Or:La and steered his way through a set that spanned through decades and genres with ease. From new wave to techno, he cruised through the electronic spectrum, constantly surprising with a masterful track selection. He mixed unquantized old school vinyls with the utmost precision, seamlessly fusing disco and techno to the delight of the welcoming and open crowd.

Under the gleam of the red and blue light beams the crowd was soon lost in the rhythmic incantations and jangling piano of MD X-Spress’ ‘God Made Me Phunky’, a 90’s house cut that has seen a huge resurgence of late due to its timeless impact on the dance floor. However, the night hit full peak when the Berghain regular brought a little slice of Kreuzberg by playing Timo Maas’s ‘Der Schieber 1’, a relentless techno powerhouse that hooked the crowd in fits of fist pumps.

Leaving the event amongst a throng of happy club-goers, it was clear that Meine Nacht is here to stay. In a saturated and often homogenised market, the creative duo are a breath of fresh air. As they continue their ascension in the world of electronic music it’s difficult to envision anything standing in the way of their forthcoming projects. If their next guest is anything like Call Super, then it’s clear that we’re in for a treat.