Rex Club
The room where French techno was argued into existence, with a sound system maintained like an instrument rather than an amenity.
Neighbourhood
Paris
Energy
Sweatbox
Capacity
—
Price
$$
Age
18+
Opened
1988
Indoor / outdoor
indoor
Dress
No stated code
The vibe system
A controlled vocabulary, so two rooms tagged the same actually feel the same.
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