For me, New Year's is less about paying cover to pack bodies en masse into some random party than it is about that magical day after said party, when time stops and you can share the day with close friends, obligation-free. But let's be honest -- a good party can make or break your big night, as -- so first things first: here are a few good places you'll find peeps getting they shwerve on.
Toronto's rocksteadiest DJ duo, and Patrick Roots, bring their groovy things all over town this New Year's Eve.
At , they add to a mix that includes live ska from Random Order and knob-twiddling madness from . Their double trouble strikes again at the , featuring the Irie Band, a slew of sick DJs and community comforts like the smoothie bar, the all-night all-vegan Kind Kitchen and many more treats (stay in the loop ). Meanwhile, the dubby DJ pair's home lair at rolls along on that wave.
Fans of danceable, thumpa-thumpa-free electronic beats -- minimal house, electro, dubstep, grime -- have a few options: Adam Marshall's teases with "Bottle Poppin', Body Rockin' Pants Droppin'" fun, while the 's bash at the cozy Concord ($5!) brings IDM and electro goodness. Bonus track: The promises you diehards your "deep and dark" minimal techno fix at a "reasonable cover", starting at 7 a.
m.! (Lineup TBA) For more electronic music listings, s got you covered.
How about Afro-Latin grooves, jazz-blasting horns, homegrown hiphop or British invasions? No prob, Bob: The kids keep it tribal and deliciously sweaty at the Rivoli; and Co.'s jazz show, a little less frenzied perhaps, ; MC Abdominal, DJs Fase and John Kong come correct at Supermarket; and maintains its popular oldies-but-goodies affair with Stone's Place.
Play safe, kids, and we'll see you next year. Talk to you after the game.
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