So my label, Nightshifters,  has a new release today, it’s by my boy Rampage, and you know I’ve blogged him here a bunch of times.  Part of the Ghetto Division crew along side Rob Threezy, Charlie Glitch and MaddJazz, Rampage is out for blood with this second ep: War. Whether he’s taking on dubstep, putting a Bmore update on house, or making a stop at the rave, he’s always bringing new sounds to the party!

The Ep starts with the hybrid title track “War”, a rollercoaster of a tune swerving between rave and moody dubstep but over a skeleton of urban claps and kicks. “Loving You Is Easy” builds on the emerging house-Bmore style Rampage and his crew are known for, while “GTFO” is a stomper with thunderous synths and sampled shouts. “Southside Anthem” brings it all back to the neighborhood with Bmore trumpets and enough bass to shake the L Train.

We got some badass remixes too. The Italian duo Blatta & Inesha turn “War” into a galloping kuduro-fueled, rave-siren wailing beast of a track. While Manchester’s HeavyFeet drop 2 remixes- They add a bit more P.L.U.R to  “Loving you…” and then push “War” over the brink with a full-on Drum and Bass remix! Whoa! Didn’t see that coming, eh?

Get it from Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/178681/war_ep

Rampage – Loving You Is Easy.mp3 (320, direct link)

Ps: Nightshifters Twitter: @Nightshifters

My god, Skull Swap is the fucking B>E>S>T!

Great new stuff coming from Switzerland : Ghostape is a fresh satisfaction for summer 2009. Light and high. You may know his voice already. Heard on tracks of Platique de Rêve (see : the great compilation of DFA presents Supersoul). So small discography (1 maxi according to discogs) but a lot of love & hope !

Ghostape – Many Stars

Ghostape – Infinite Wave

By the way, Ghostape will play live in Toulouse – France – at the interesting Festival Siestes electroniques, which loves the newcomers. This year with, among others, Larytta, Alva Noto (tonight), Etienne Jaumet, the amazing Dominique Leone, Hudson Mohawke, Ariel Pink, Koze, Lawrence, Isolee, our budy Kim Hiorthoy, Fukkk Offf  etc….! Starting tonight !

(credit Pierre Vanni)

Do i really need to tell you more about these nights? Since 2007 they always brought us fresh and exciting lineup in a top venue for mid-range distorded keys and big bottomed bass!

The Beatproviders gently offer you, Birthdaypartyberlin blog reader 2*2 ticket! Send us a mail at party@birthdaypartyberlin.com and see you tonight!

Water_Lilly_&_St_Plomb – Shake_A_Leg – Jokers_Of_The_Scene_Remix (direct .mp3)

Probably my favorite lineup at Leisure System yet! If you’re up late and want to party (and party, and party, and paaarrrtty) then – no duh- Berghain is your place, and Friday the music is better than normal. You’re pretty much in for a solid night tomorrow as each act is different and awesome. Be sure to catch Vibert though. I’ve seen him play like 5 times and he’s always GREAT!

My bro Dj Elephant Power has been around for a few minutes and I’ve seen him cut up a zillion shows (literally) with his insane turntable skills. He’s an awesome Dj in every sense of the word – he’s got the ability, the ear, the selection, and the cleverness.  He dropped me an awesome (and thoroughly banging) mix he did for FM Brussels. This isn’t just your normal Dj mix of tracks you’ve heard; it’s cut up, layered, and maxed out. Fucking wikkid playlist after the jump…

Dj Elephant Power – June 2009 – FM BRUSSELS.mp3 (direct)

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One of my favorite movies is easily the 1974 John Boorman mega-flick Zardoz. Well, maybe not favorite, but definitely it holds my fascination. Shit, I even read the novel (nerd!) I’m not sure if I’m more interested in the swinging-English futurism or the good old fashioned nihilism, or maybe it’s just the hip-boots. Dunno.  It’s even sort of boring even though it’s def freaky all the way though. It’s sort of like the highest of trash. Anyway, there’s something about the high/low paradox in this great track by a fellow Scot going by the name Gravious that reminded me of the mood of the film.  It’s out now on Highpoint Lowlife, and you can get it directly from them, or over at Juno now.  The whole Ep is great and pushing boundaries in a “Hard Normal Daddy” sort of way mainly because it’s filed under dubstep.

Gravious – Jupiter Jazz.mp3 (direct link)

Turns out the other Neoteric is a company that makes personal hovercrafts. That’s fucking cool right? I’m always amazed that there’s this burbling underground for almost everything. Toaster clubs, animal grooming, and personal hovercrafts… Gotta love nerds.  But I got an email  from Dj Neoteric the other day. I didn’t know him, but he’s working with Dubsided, and seems like a totally cool dude. Look’s like he’s in Australia now and made a promo mix. Luckily you don’t have to be in Australia to listen to it. It’s f’n ace!

DJ Neoteric – June 2009 (Australian & NZ Tour Mix) (Zshare)

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JUST GO THERE NOW! It’s the f’n best!

So, if you’re like us, then your Mom probably finally figured out the internet this year and suddenly started forwarding you a bunch of useless junk. Well, the honorable folks over at “Rad Dudes” made a blog for just that. It’s at: http://momforwards.blogspot.com and it’s sort of hilarious and sort of like being tortured… But those cats got me chuckling at least…

BONUS RAD DUDES:

I’m super excited to catch Toddla T this weekend @ Villa! WOOOO! But also my man Paul Spymania will be there spinning, and his label- Spymania- was one of the best that ever existed back in the day, so we’ll be there will bells on! Come on out to the “secret” Villa and RAVE with us!!

WOOOOO!!

Bonus:

Kid 606 – European Barbarians Get Down mix (direct link)

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My homeboy  Local Hero over at Trash Menagerie made a great post about this new Dutch artist named RipTide a few weeks ago, and I meant to jump on it immediately (sorry for the delay).  He tells the whole story over there (it has to do with Fake Blood, The Internet, and miscommunication) but the end result is that you get more new music. This track, F#M, is some brilliant weird wobble techno or  maybe even something “new”. Who knows, but def worth watching out for more from him, I know we will will be!

RipTide – F#M.mp3 (direct link)

My homeboy Nicky Digital asked me to make one of his “Pre-Party Jamz” and I had the (maybe) good idea to make it to represent the feelings and moods one has while deciding to go out. Check it out over here. Playlist after ze jump.

Dj Donna Summer- Pre-Party Jamz.mp3 (direct link from Nicky Digital)

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Ah, sorry for the silence peeps! Was in Tokyo all last week! You can see some of my more goofy picts here!

Just follow this link and consider the wonderful world of text-bots…

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Allright, Twitter is probably the most retarded app ever done. I mean,  millions of people looking at what other million people are doing “right now”. Gold.

Andy Milokanis did a hilarious song about it, “Let me Twitter Dat”, and I just found the remix above from Rusko.
ah, internet :)

So my girl Miss Totes just posted up a really great interview with Diplo over at Discodust. Honestly, Wes rules. He’s smart, funny, cool, and in it for all the right reasons. A great read, check eeet out!