Modern Lovers Club

Described as ‘Scotland’s Premier Twisted Soul Night’ (Dazed and Confused) and an ‘innovative psychedelic soul mash-up,’ (The Face), Modern Lovers has established an unsurpassed musical reputation and gained such plaudits as NME’s ‘club of the week.’ A Trans-European beat happening, the club now runs residencies in Oslo, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Trondheim as well as appearing at a range of European festival. Began 10 years ago in a cramped Edinburgh pub basement, club founder Craig Jamieson wondered why others were so limited in their expectations. Avoiding packaging the past into tiny nichés, he wanted an ‘eclecto’ night with the whole spectrum of innovative music - from cult independia, retro roots of soul & funk, ska & reggae, psych, rock, krautrock & folk to the best in breaking new sounds - all tumbled into one joyous sonicl mash-up . Exclusive guest DJ and acoustic events have seen a prodigious array of contemporary musical talent showcase their musical DNA; from Belle & Sebastian, Metronomy, Franz Ferdinand, Babyshambles, The Coral, Kevin Rowland, Mogwai, Erol Alkan, Beta Band, Super Furry Animals, Idlewild, Kaiser Chiefs, Groove Armada, Stereolab; Glasvegas, Primal Scream, Camera Obscura, The Pastels, Saint Etienne and Teenage Fanclub, the club’s impressive guest DJ rollcall has shaped a unique space for music lovers interested in finding out more. A UK BEAT HAPPENING! Cult independia, Classic retro and the best in breaking sounds with residents Craig Jamieson and Axl.