On and on the riverflow, we the Undertow

Considering that I didn't even plan on going clubbing Friday night, let alone go to the Drome, I'd say that I had an outstanding night. Undertow seemed like a family reunion to me. I didn't know everyone, but the people there were being so nice, so friendly, that I just assumed they were my brothers and sisters. Well, they were pretty much. I mean, you can't get any closer to people than going to a down and dirty club and dancing to the most fucked up twisted psychedelic hard trance. There's a comfort level there that I don't see at any other clubs and not too many other nights. 

I'm not going to dwell on the fact that the average age at Undertow was about fifteen (what's up with that, anyway?). The night was fantastic, my first Undertow, and I'm sure it won't be my last. I'd like to say a big hello and thank you to the promoters and Drome staff. I don't know how you do it, but you do. I think the happiest I was all weekend was whilst getting filthy at my home away from home: The Drome. Undertow is my new favorite night, and the closeness of it all just enhanced the "home" feeling. I also met a few other Americans there. I've never met any Americans at clubs before, let alone sketchy clubs, so it was quite a nice surprise.

Neither will I dwell on the fact that Undertow was fucking amazing, but let me just comment that the music was phenomenal. If you like your music dirtier than your fingernails after you get done with the weekend, then this is the place for you. If you like to feel like you are doing something illegal JUST by listening to the DJs, than this is the place for you. If you like the feeling of licking the bottom of the floor, than this is definitely the place for you. No one will judge you here, everyone will be pleased with the fact that you're going completely insane. This is the place to lose your mind. If you frequently get upset at the pretentiousness of the London clubbing scene, and just wish there was a place for you to go and enjoy yourself without having to worry about what you want to wear or how you want to dance, then Undertow is one of the places for you.

To the promoters Undertow: may I suggest Undertow at the Fridge in Brixton? Or getting together with the folks at Pendragon, Samsara, Trancentral, and Antiworld for a full-on filthy party at the Drome with all the rooms open, and all the music twisted? Thank you for a wonderful time, and you will no doubt be seeing me at future Underworld parties, you have just made a new friend. 

xoxox 

Katy

Click here for soundbite of Drew's one sentence opinion of Undertow.