Donovan Murphy, Author at Decoded Magazine

A backpackers guide to clubbing in India

India is a land of intrigue for many. A hodgepodge of languages, cultures and religions, of exotic foods and exotic animals, of gold-plated temples and slums built from cardboard, of…

Maceo Plex’s 20-week residency at Pacha rewrites the Ibiza script

Event Reviews IbizaJune 10, 2016June 10, 2016

Ask any techno enthusiast what the best club in Ibiza is, and you’ll get one of three answers – Amnesia, Space or DC10. That’s the holy trinity of techno and…

Review : Birmingham goes under the Magnify glass

Party report UKFebruary 11, 2016November 15, 2016

This weekend saw the launch of Birmingham’s daring new melodic techno brand, Magnify, promising a music and vibe oriented policy above all else, and a desire to prioritise bringing different…

Review – Claptone, Cheap Drinks and the Happiest Crowd in the World : Circular’s 2nd Birthday goes off with a bang!

Event ReviewsOctober 5, 2015

I’d never stepped foot in Leeds before – although I’d heard many good things – but the second birthday of local promoter Circular seemed like a pretty good excuse to…

Review – Life and Death poised to offer something a little different with DC10 Ibiza

Event Reviews IbizaAugust 17, 2015August 17, 2015

DC10. It’s a name that is uttered with reverence and perhaps just a touch of fear. Renowned for its infamous Circoloco daytime parties beginning in 1999, DC10 eschews the polished,…