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  Electronic music is no longer a passing trend. In clubs and lounges through the country, it is now considered the music of choice. Even in the middle of the desert in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one can find as oasis or two where the drinks flow and the beats thump away at electronic music clubs.
  
  

Lotus Nightclub & VIP Ultralounge

• Self-described as "Albuquerque's premier dance club," Lotus Nightclub & VIP Ultralounge is a swanky haven for electronic music in the state's largest city. The performers of choice at Lotus are strictly DJs, spinning genres such as house, electro and hip-hop. The big party nights are Friday through Saturday, when the floor gets packed for the weekend dance parties. The defining features of Lotus are the nightclub's VIP sections, which furnish plush couches and bottle service on request. Patrons often book these areas for birthday and bachelor/bachelorette parties.
  
  Lotus Nightclub & VIP Ultralounge
  
  211 Gold Avenue Southwest
  
  Albuquerque, NM 87102
  
  505-243-0955
  
  lotusabq.com
  
  

One Up Elevated Lounge

• One Up Elevated Lounge in downtown Albuquerque is home to drinks, food and resident DJs who spin electronic beats to go with the club's sophisticated ambiance. The genres range from the exotic, such as reggaeton, to more mainstream, dance top 40 hits. Saturdays are the big nights for techno enthusiasts, as One Up hosts the popular "Saturday Sessions" featuring "thumping house and dance beats all night long." Many nights require dress codes, and there are often specials on such top-shelf liquors as Grey Goose and Patron.
  
  One Up Elevated Lounge
  
  301 Central Avenue NW
  
  Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
  
  505-242-1966
  
  oneupabq.com
  
  

Olive Ultra Lounge

• The Olive Ultra Lounge is an all-electronic dance club and one of the more popular spots for gay nightlife in Albuquerque. It carries the torch of formerly popular, now-closed gay clubs such as Pulse. Each night of the week, Olive Ultra Lounge features DJs from around the state and country who spin everything from hip-hop to house music. Saturday is Ladies Night, while on most other nights the club offers specials on either beers or mixed drinks. While there is usually no dress code, the Olive Ultra Lounge does throw costume parties, such as "Carnival" night, where fancy dress is required.
  
  Olive Ultra Lounge
  
  9800 Montgomery Blvd. NE
  
  Albuquerque, NM 87111
  
  505-323-4490