Live Review: LDRU, Manilla Killa, Lolo BX

Barney Cools DJs mixed old with new to create a smooth mix, easing us into the weekend and Lolo BX's set. The DJ didn't sell himself very well, hardly indicating a change over in DJs except for a slight change in style. It was a bit early, so most of the crowd hung by the bar, and with an anti-climactic end to the set and easy transition back to the host DJs, Lolo BX's set was merely a blip on the radar.

In between sets, Barney Cools DJs and the crowd were filling the dancefloor shaking their booties to some classic party tunes.

Manila Killa, hailing from Washington DC via the Philippines, stepped the party vibes up a notch. He established himself as something different by incorporating mixes of his own tracks All That's Left and Youth, which featured some sweet and tantalising female vocals.

By the time LDRU took to the decks, the room was buzzing and the dancefloor began to feel like nightclub. The Sydney DJ has a host of performances under his belt, so he knew how to work the crowd with just his mixes - not being one to take the limelight away from his music.

The room erupted upon the first notes of Keeping Score, not surprising given its flogging on the radio is the reason most of the crowd were here, but newer track Next To You also went down a treat.

By set close, the energy was climactic, proving that LDRU has what it takes to be a household name (shame there's not many venues left to foster the scene). Thankfully, World Bar were hosting an official after-party, where many planned to spend the early hours of the morning.