Over the last week or so, some very important developments in the electronic music world have
emerged. Naturally I feel a duty to report on them....

RESIDENT ADVISOR'S 2010 'TOP DJ'S' POLL NOW OPEN

Last year, Richie Hawtin (above) was crowned 2009's number 1 DJ as decided by users of Resident Advisor, the world leading online magazine for electronic music. Known for its general appreciation for the very best music and DJs, RA's poll is perceived by many (including SOTW) to be the most reputable of all. I've already casted my top 5, which this year I've settled on Erol Alkan in first place, followed by Ricardo Villalobos, Boys Noize, Craig Richards and Dixon. Chris is yet to finalise his choices but his is inevitably similar to mine, although he justifiably fancies John Digweed to claim a spot. Agree with us? Probably not, we've all got an opinion on who has blown our minds this year, so go and have your say and take part in the most trusted and highly anticipated poll of the year.

Vote for your top 5 DJ's in RA's 2010 poll here (You will need to be a member of RA)


WATERGATE 07 RELEASE PARTY TO BE HELD AT LONDON'S XOYO


It may not have been around for long, but London's XOYO club just off Old Street has already proved to be a heavyweight among the capital's elite venues. On Saturday December 11th, it will be where German superclub Watergate will hold their release party for Lee Jones' excellent recent mix for the club's record label. In what we anticipate to be a sell-out night, expect some of the finest house and techno around, imported directly from Berlin.

Get £5 early bird tickets over at RA now!

BUSY P, CASSIUS & A-TRAK DO GLASGOW


On Friday December 10th, legendary Glasgow club The Arches will host what promises to be one of the most exciting nights I've seen for a while. Ed Banger's uber-cool boss and DJ extraordinaire, Busy P will headline along with vinyl mix-master A-Trak and French House legends, Cassius. Despite being based in London and faced with a train fayer of £65 just to get to Glasgow, it would probably be worth the cost and the journey, especially as early bird tickets are currently at the bargain price of £7. My advice is, no matter what your proximity to Scotland is, it's a night you won't want to miss.

Grab those £7 early birders now at RA