Lights
Out 3
by Justin Kleinfeld
image courtesy of Global Underground
On October 4, Global Underground will release Steve Lawler’s
much anticipated new mix CD, Lights Out 3. Themed around
his distinct dark and dirty “twisted house”
sound, Lights Out (2002) and Lights Out 2 (2003) are amongst
the most popular mix compilations in the world. Lawler will
support this new release with a special Lights Out 3 tour
across North America this fall. As an added bonus, special
limited edition versions of Lights Out 3 will feature a
third bonus disc featuring an exclusive mix of tracks from
Steve Lawler’s own record labels: Harlem Records,
Harlem Trax and Harlem Electric.
Steve Lawler is a definitive DJ and producer, renowned
as one of the hardest working in the industry with an acute
ear for a tune and a technical ability that is second to
none. His rise to the top has been the result of pure talent
and dedication to playing and producing the finest quality
house music first. It's been a steady rise from the infamous
'motorway raves' of the early ‘90s, to his legendary
residency at Space in Ibiza, Harlem Nights at The End, and
his Lights Out tours of North America. Lawler continues
to build an ever-growing band of avid followers who pack
out any venue that bills his name. He is one of the most
powerful touring brands in electronic music – period.
Steve Lawler has been hailed the pioneer of twisted house.
His sound has evolved through the years but the main elements
remain meandering through deep, dark, chunky, driving’,
sexy house tracks. The track selection on Lights Out 3 reflects
this ideal, but also highlights Lawler’s love of the
underground. This isn’t just another mix CD with the
same old tracks you’ve heard before. This CD is full
of brand new gems, unsigned tracks and Lawler’s own
exclusive edits. These tracks – combined with Lawler’s
unparalleled mixing abilities – equal a mix CD that
truly defines what this artist is all about.
Steve Lawler is currently in the midst of the busiest time
of his life. In March, Lawler took the The Winter Music
Conference by storm with his remix of the Funky Green Dogs
classic “Reach For Me” and recently released
a remix of “The Conjure,” title track from the
Universal Pictures film “The Skeleton Key.”
Both tracks, along with his own new production “That
Sound,” have become among the most frequently played
by Radio One’s Pete Tong. In July, Lawler launched
his own weekly club in Ibiza with VIVA. Moving from his
Sunday residency for We Love, he’s standing alone
with his own night every Thursday at the refurbished Space
Ibiza venue. Joining him has been Sasha with his Fundacion
concept. VIVA is Lawler’s latest musical venture,
and is a name he’ll be using in the future around
the world.
Still evolving, still redefining boundaries, Lawler is
the stuff of legends and undoubtedly a staple diet of dance
music for years to come. The culmination of his busiest
summer to date, the third part of his ‘Lights Out’
trilogy is released through Global Underground on October
4 and will be accompanied by an extensive tour of North
America.
Steve Lawler - Lights Out 3 Tour Dates
10.06.05 - Trinity - Seattle, WA
10.07.05 - Mezzanine - San Francisco, CA
10.08.05 - Avalon - Los Angeles, CA
10.09.05 - The Standard - Edmonton, AB
10.13.05 - The Church - Denver, CO
10.14.05 - Bloom - San Juan, PR
10.15.05 - Space - Miami, FL
10.16.05 - House of Blues - Orlando, FL
10.19.05 - The Church - Charlotte, NC
10.20.05 - Surface - Ottawa, ON
10.21.05 - Spirit - New York, NY
10.22.05 - Vision - Chicago, IL
10.27.05 - Axis - Boston, MA
10.28.05 - Nation - Washington, DC
10.29.05 - The Guvernment - Toronto, ON
For the latest information on Steve Lawler, check out DJSteveLawler.com
, GlobalUnderground.co.uk
or Rephlektor
Inkorporated!