237: Chaos In The CBD, House of Lords and Loxxe

Standard Time welcomes Chaos In The CBD, House of Lords and Loxxe! "Walked on the beach, went to a vineyard for lunch, smoked weed, drank too much and got to play my music all weekend: Etta James, '80s stuff, Winans Brothers Louie Vega remix, The Orb and John Tejada's Sweat On The Walls." Ms Helliker-Hales When your mum sends you texts like the above it's perhaps not surprising you find yourself with a musical career. For the Helliker-Hales brothers in Chaos In The CBD, it's strictly a family thing. They may well be one of the hottest propositions in the current house firmament, but they've still managed to maintain the homespun vibe that comes from growing up in the idyllic suburbs of Auckland. These days the duo — Louis and Ben (aka Beans) — are part of the tight knit Peckham dance community, but the chill summers of New Zealand's North Island still hold a place in their fertile imagination. Having been schooled in the wares of bands like The Cure and Joy Division from their music-mad parents, it's now the boys turning them onto house music and, yes, John Tejada. The music industry is littered with warring brothers, from Dave and Ray Davies in the Kinks to the Everly Brothers' Phil and Don. Chaos In The CBD couldn't be more different. "We wouldn't be here doing this if there wasn't two of us," admits Louis."There's just been too many scenarios where I couldn't have done it without him and vice versa. So we lean on each other a lot emotionally. Plus, if something goes wrong, it's only half your fault; if something goes right, you get to share it with someone." Amen to the Chaos. House of Lords are group of producers and DJs who have been shaping the city’s underground since their first event in 2018. Known for curating memorable nights, they’ve shared the stage with international talents such as Session Victim, Cody Currie, Black Loops, Demuja, Glenn Astro, Dam Swindle, COEO, and more. While rooted in house music, their sets are an eclectic journey through a blend of genres, keeping the dance floor energized and the atmosphere unpredictable. Whether its melodic, euphoric house, dark and moody techno or high energy, trance-infused anthems, Loxxe always strives for a deep emotional connection with the dance floor.