Live Review: Huxley, Shaddow Brothers, Tom Love, ParaKord, Eyan

This year has faced some grave losses to the weird and wonderful world of dance, with the unexpected deaths of two of the most important names in electronic music. Both spurring from the iconic American Midwest Windy City of Chicago, key pioneer of the footwork and juke movement DJ Rashad, and proclaimed 'Godfather of house music' Frankie Knuckles have both passed after having made a tremendous impact on the electronic scene. Faithful fanbases around the world have craftily transformed the typical bereavement process into one of celebration and remembrance in the only way they know how, and this was certainly no exception to the Huxley show. Tipping their collective hats, Huxley and local supports paid tribute with a night of nothing less than unadulterated house music, adorned with the appropriate accompaniment of Geisha Bar's sizeable glimmering disco balls residing above a heated dancefloor.

Perth boys ParaKord and Eyan teamed up as opening support to provide some lush deep house selections with a notable piano emphasis, with Tensnake's bouncy I Got U remix of Duke Dumont serving as a definite highlight as well as a lovely precursor to the impending main act. 

UK-based Michael Dodman, more commonly known as Huxley, has been producing since his late teens. Pushing a heavily garage influenced sound, Huxley saw to some moderate success before moving towards a distinctly deep house resonance in recent years. It was this natural progression to house music that truly shaped his signature sound as well as gained him deserved recognition, and it wasn't long before he was releasing acclaimed 12”s for some of most prolific labels in the scene, including the likes of Aus Music and Hypercolour. Huxley's performance on the night was nothing short of impressive, which is to be expected from anyone who has tuned in to any of his recent sets for Fact Magazine and Rinse FM. Spinning predominately the deep house anthems he is renowned for, with a splash of techno for good measure, Huxley's set was well received from an enthusiastic full house with excitement looming largest when his own production was played out.

More local deep house goodness from Shaddow Brothers and Tom Love followed, each pursuing a similar musical vein whilst still providing their own unique flavour to their respective sets.