Beatport Fridays continues its residency at Marquee Dayclub with a session from UK producer Bontan, whose house and tech-house sound has made waves on labels like Hot Creations and Sola. His productions lean heavy on infectious basslines and groovy rhythms that translate perfectly to an afternoon poolside set. The combination of deep house roots and contemporary production gives his music that quality where it feels both classic and current—the kind of tracks that work equally well at 2pm under the sun as they do at 2am in a dark club.
Marquee's massive dayclub setup provides the ideal environment for this style of music, with two pools and multiple levels where the sound carries differently depending on where you post up. The crowd for these house music sessions tends to be more focused on the music than your typical pool party, though there's still plenty of room to float around with a drink or stake out a spot near the DJ booth if you want to be in the thick of it. The venue's gaming area and various bars mean you can pace yourself through the afternoon however you want, whether that's dancing straight through or taking breaks in the shade between sets.