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  • Music Montag: ASA 808

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    James Glazebrook
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    [EDIT: this competition is now closed. Click here to see if we’re running any open competitions]

    ASA 808 is the dark side of Ansgar Rudolf, bandleader of the ambient post-rock project Hasta la otra México! We’re really looking forward to his next release “Ignorance”, which is already getting airplay from the likes of George Fitzgerald. Cop a listen to it in ASA’s exclusive mix for Electronic Beats, and find out how to win guestlist to his awesome TOYS night at Prince Charles below.

    HOW TO WIN 2 X GUESTLIST SPOTS FOR TOYS AT PRINCE CHARLES THIS WEDNESDAY:

    Leave us a comment below. It’s that easy!

    You have until 6pm tomorrow, Tuesday 27th May. Good luck!

    The Boring Bit (yawn, RULES):

    1. You must be at least 18 years old to enter.
    2. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON!
    3. We will keep a record of each comment in a database and then a random number generator picks the winner.
    4. Remember to include your full (real) name or we won’t be able to put you on the guestlist!
    5. We will announced the winners via our Facebook page on Wednesday 28th May.

    2 Responses to “Music Montag: ASA 808”

    1. Mira Miaow says:
      May 27, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      aww would love to go there! :)

      Reply

    2. Marie Ponti says:
      May 27, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Hey guys :) ,

      I would be very happy to win the ticket :)

      xx marie

      Reply

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  • Metal Montag: Win Tickets to Progression Tour 2014!

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    By Mike T. West.

    [EDIT: this competition is now closed. Click here to see if we’re running any open competitions]

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    HIYYAAAAA! The last time we attended an evening of disgusting contemporary metal was Bonecrusher Fest way back in 2012, when we had slightly less dramatic facial hair but were no less incontinent. Now it is time once again to prepare thy underwear as one of Germany’s best metal bands Caliban are dragging four of their brutal peers across the nation. Next week they land in Neukölln – the centre of metal and Instagram in Berlin.

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    Formed in the forest of Hattingen, Germany in the late 90s, Caliban have released an epic nine albums before confidently creeping their way into their native top 10 music charts this year with current record, Ghost Empire. A formidable live act that comes with almost two decades of playing live – I predict 10.5 circle pits per riff.

    I Killed the Prom Queen Copyright Tom Barnes Photography

    Copyright Tom Barnes Photography

    Joining them is one of Australia’s best metal exports, I Killed The Prom Queen, who recently returned from a lengthy hiatus with vicious sounding third LP, Beloved. One track of which features guest vocals from John of The Ghost Inside, cause you know they’re mates innit. Here is the video for epic choon “Thirty One & Sevens”:

    Also appearing at the United Colours of Riffaton Bazaar™ are the aforementioned Ghost Inside and The Devil Wears Prada – which is indeed the new sludge super-group featuring cast members from the 2006 smash hit film of the same name. Honest.

    Foreplay comes from Switzerland’s only metalcore act Breakdown Of Sanity, which is exactly what you will suffer if you manage to survive the evening.

    COMPETITION TIME! The cool cats at Trinity Music are giving YOU a pair of tickets to the Berlin leg of Progression Tour 2014 this Thursday. Just tell us, in the comments below:

    What is your favourite German metal band? Boners points if you tell us why.

    Answers by 6pm tomorrow (May 6th) please.

    The Boring Bit (yawn, RULES):

    1. You must be at least 18 years old to enter.
    2. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON!
    3. We will keep a record of each comment in a database and then a random number generator picks the winner.
    4. Remember to include your full (real) name or we won’t be able to put you on the guestlist!
    5. We will announced the winners via our Facebook page on Wednesday May 7th.

    Meanwhile, tickets are still available by typing Progression Tour 2014 into Google and parting with your well deserved Euro pounds.The gig itself kicks off at the mighty Huxleys Neue Welt, 107-113 Hasenheide, on May 8th from half past six in the evening. MOSH!

    5 Responses to “Metal Montag: Win Tickets to Progression Tour 2014!”

    1. Annamarie Riddiford says:
      May 6, 2014 at 7:15 am

      I love Rammstein, can’t really tell you why but the music gives me an amazing feeling deep in my chest especially when I play it really loud!

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    2. Ferdinand Vogler says:
      May 5, 2014 at 5:36 pm

      At the moment clearly MAINTAIN. After hearing the Split EP with “A Traitor Like Judas” they really got me. Their songs never get boring and manage to surprise with some heavy ass breakdowns now and then.

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    3. Carol Westzov says:
      May 5, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Neaera!

      Because no one knows how to pronounce their name.

      Reply
    4. Timothy Manning says:
      May 5, 2014 at 7:42 am

      Heaven Shall Burn!

      Reply
    5. Ziggle says:
      May 5, 2014 at 7:41 am

      Disbelief
      https://www.disbelief.de

      Why? Because they are deep as Hell and they rip out your Soul if you see them Live on Stage!…i lost mine…

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  • Win the gift that keeps on giving: a coffee subscription from Silo!

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    James Glazebrook
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    [EDIT: this competition is now closed. Click here to see if we’re running any open competitions]

    For us, this year’s coffee discovery was Silo, a beautiful Friedrichshain cafe run by Aussie expats with exceptional taste in the black stuff. We’re pleased to announce that Silo are now sharing their obsession with all things caffeinated beyond the Berlin borders with a curated coffee subscription service – AND that they’ve given us three months’ worth of coffee to giveaway! Introducing your prize:

    The Silo Curated Coffee Subscription is a guided tour through what we, the owners and operators of Silo, a specialty coffee shop in Berlin, think is the best coffee available.

    We will be sending out the best coffees that we can get our hands on. Subscribers can expect to receive coffee from renowned German roasters such as The Barn, Bonanza and Five Elephant on a regular basis, as well as some fantastic roasters from overseas including Drop Coffee, Coffee Collective, and Workshop. We are always looking for the finest coffees of the season and we will be sending out the best we can find. When we are able to, we will reach further afield and bring some coffees back from other renowned coffee roasting countries like Australia and the US.

    At the start of every month we select and send one 250g (or 1/2lb) bag of freshly roasted coffee to you. We select one filter and one espresso every month, and you can subscribe to either. If required, we can also grind your coffee to suit your equipment. We select your coffee with the aim of sending out a diverse and interesting range of coffee from a wide range of origins, roasters and profiles.

    We have a three month coffee subscription to give away, worth €35! To find out how to win, scroll down…

    HOW TO WIN A THREE MONTH SILO CURATED COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION.

    Just answer this question in the comments below:

    Silo’s first coffee selections were Gichithaini AA (blackcurrant, raspberry with wonderful mouthfeel) and La Divina Providencia (muted maraschino cherry balanced acidity with a syrupy body of fudge/caramel).

    If you had to produce a coffee inspired by Berlin, what would it be called and what would it taste like?

    You have until 6pm on Friday 27th December. Good luck!

    The Boring Bit (yawn, RULES):

    1. You must be at least 18 years old to enter.
    2. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON!
    3. Our favourite comment wins. It’s that simple.
    4. We will announced the winners via our Facebook page on Saturday 28th December.

    13 Responses to “Win the gift that keeps on giving: a coffee subscription from Silo!”

    1. Brian says:
      December 27, 2013 at 4:50 pm

      Name: Emergency Break
      It is winter in Berlin so it starts out dark, heavy and even a bit muddy, some would say gruselig. After a while it gets much brighter, finishing full and rich leaving you völlig abgefüllt.

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    2. Donna says:
      December 27, 2013 at 6:56 am

      Name: Javatopia

      Dark and rich espresso blend with hints of mocha and a smooth and smoky finish.

      Reply

    3. Marchel says:
      December 26, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      Green Ampel: a strong, commanding coffee, one that by mere heady scent and appearance will make you get up and go, go, go. Decaf: Red Ampel: same emphatic flavour, but no get up and go.
      p.s. Never confuse the two.

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    4. bosch says:
      December 22, 2013 at 11:00 am

      Floral notes of urban gardens with the sweetest sexiness of hot chocolate parties. Muted acidity of tourism an gentrification, but a very nice full body. And of course: best prepared as a very cool cold brew. Its name: Cüül Berlin.

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    5. Carol says:
      December 20, 2013 at 10:33 pm

      Name: Berliebe Express

      The beans would have a mild taste of roasted cacao combined with citric acidity. Just to bring some balance would be served as Milchkaffee, smooth but not too sweet.

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    6. Teixi says:
      December 20, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      Name: Berlinen Express
      Taste: Flavorings of Garden Flowers and Grass Green. Dark Colours. Strong and Deep Taste With a Little Spicy Surprises.

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    7. Jan says:
      December 20, 2013 at 2:49 pm

      Strong, full bodied, low acidty. I would name it for what it is: KeinMuckefuck

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    8. Jan says:
      December 20, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      Easy. Has to be strong, unpretentious, low acidity with a full body.
      I’d name it how it is: KeinMuckefuck

      Reply

    9. Vanessa says:
      December 19, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      Oh lovely! I do love Silo. Such great coffee!

      A Berlin coffee? Somewhat difficult cause I find Berlin a bit dirty and smelly…quite the opposite of what a coffee should be like ;)

      It would have to be a strong coffee, a bean with an edge. Large cup (cause people spend all day in cafe’s here..) with a bit of milk foam.

      The name? Expresso!

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    10. Marit says:
      December 19, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      A strong, black coffee that doesn´t leave any doubt about what you are drinking. The twist, however, is that it looks like water and can without problems be carried in a transparent plastic bottle (the coffee still has to be warm, though..) This would solve my greatest problem in Berlin: The fact that it´s not alloved to drink coffee in the libraries. Name: Überlisten

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    11. Anastasia says:
      December 19, 2013 at 11:54 am

      I’d call it Berlindern. It’d smell like a Berlin cold dawn, something between coal and cacao. Its flavor should be rich and surprise you by how not acidic it is.

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    12. suddendef says:
      December 19, 2013 at 11:01 am

      Easy. It should definitely have a taste of milk and sugar, preferably without any bitterness and coffee taste at all. Let’s call it Berliner Milchkaffee.

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  • BLOG PARTY 3.0 – Guestlist up for grabs!

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    James Glazebrook
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    [EDIT: this competition is now closed. Click here to see if we’re running any open competitions] 

    Yippee ki-yay melonfarmers! Our blog familitary is regrouping on Friday to lay down a carpet-bombing of hip hop and RN’B classics from the golden era of the 90s and 00s. Back at Fluxbau, Blog Party 3.0 will feature banging sets from Lucy vs. the Globe, Nordic by Nature, Ponydanceclyde and Demons Galore, as well as your friendly überlin selecta! We have 5 x 2 guestlist spots to give away – scroll down for your chance to win. But before that, I should warn you that  lately I’ve been listening to lots of UK garage, grime, two step… woteva you call it.

    Let me kick you off with this classic UKG video…

    …which for some reason, doesn’t feature this leg end:

    HOW TO WIN 2 X GUESTLIST SPOTS FOR BLOG PARTY 3.0:

    Leave us a comment below. Now would be a good time to request your ultimate garage anthem!

    You have until 6pm on Thursday 28th November. Good luck!

    The Boring Bit (yawn, RULES):

    1. You must be at least 18 years old to enter.
    2. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON!
    3. We will keep a record of each comment in a database and then a random number generator picks the winner.
    4. Remember to include your full (real) name or we won’t be able to put you on the guestlist!
    5. We will announced the winners via our Facebook page on Friday 29th November.

    Full event details here.

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  • BLOG PARTY 3.0 – Guestlist up for grabs!

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    James Glazebrook
    Category:

    [EDIT: this competition is now closed. Click here to see if we’re running any open competitions] 

    Yippee ki-yay melonfarmers! Our blog familitary is regrouping on Friday to lay down a carpet-bombing of hip hop and RN’B classics from the golden era of the 90s and 00s. Back at Fluxbau, Blog Party 3.0 will feature banging sets from Lucy vs. the Globe, Nordic by Nature, Ponydanceclyde and Demons Galore, as well as your friendly überlin selecta! We have 5 x 2 guestlist spots to give away – scroll down for your chance to win. But before that, I should warn you that  lately I’ve been listening to lots of UK garage, grime, two step… woteva you call it.

    Let me kick you off with this classic UKG video…

    …which for some reason, doesn’t feature this leg end:

    HOW TO WIN 2 X GUESTLIST SPOTS FOR BLOG PARTY 3.0:

    Leave us a comment below. Now would be a good time to request your ultimate garage anthem!

    You have until 6pm on Thursday 28th November. Good luck!

    The Boring Bit (yawn, RULES):

    1. You must be at least 18 years old to enter.
    2. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON!
    3. We will keep a record of each comment in a database and then a random number generator picks the winner.
    4. Remember to include your full (real) name or we won’t be able to put you on the guestlist!
    5. We will announced the winners via our Facebook page on Friday 29th November.

    Full event details here.

    10 Responses to “BLOG PARTY 3.0 – Guestlist up for grabs!”

    1. Rachel says:
      November 27, 2013 at 4:29 pm

      Ms Dynamite Boooo!!

      Reply

    2. Cat Anderson says:
      November 27, 2013 at 9:59 am

      I’d die happy if you slipped in a wee bit of “Sweat (A La La La Long)” by Inner Circle. Tehehe.

      Reply

    3. Katherine Brownell says:
      November 27, 2013 at 9:42 am

      Also going to go with anything from Burial!

      Reply

    4. Ami Bloomer says:
      November 26, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      21 seconds So Solid Crew – just for the pure cheeeese.

      Reply

    5. Estefania says:
      November 26, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      Re-Rewind!!!

      Reply

    6. Yoram Roth says:
      November 26, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      Honestly, I’m deep down this Nu-Disco thing… And it ain’t even that new, but I’m requesting the Exx & Fomichev Remix of Lissat & Voltaxx’ Groovejet… Or any Todd Terje.

      Reply

    7. xavier antoinet says:
      November 26, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      Daniel Bedingfield / Gotta Get Thru This (uk version) !
      that’s ultimate !

      Reply

    8. Madara Šulce says:
      November 26, 2013 at 12:41 pm

      The Streets, Dry Your Eyes

      Reply

    9. Seb says:
      November 26, 2013 at 11:36 am

      Anything from Burial will do!

      Reply

    10. Anna says:
      November 26, 2013 at 9:08 am

      Thong Song (Artful Dodger Remix) WOOP WOOP!

      Reply

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