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.
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.
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.
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.
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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!
[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.
[EDIT: this competition is now closed. Click here to see if we’re running any open competitions]
If you’re a fan of this blog, you’ll know that we recently launched our first book, What I Know About Germans: 101 Observations. Well, if you haven’t bought a copy yet, here’s your chance to win one – by telling us what you know about Berliners.
We’ve already written about how Germans stare, love their dogs and are refreshingly comfortable about nudity, but what makes Berliners special? According to our article You know you’re a Berliner when…, daily acts of crazy, lost weekends and regular Berlinergasms are signs that you belong here, but what about the people who were born and raised in the Hauptstadt? How are Berliners different to people from the rest of Germany?
We’d love to hear from you, and in return we’re giving away a copy of the beautiful print version of What I Know About Germans – plus one of these awesome überlin tote bags! Scroll down to find out how to win.
HOW TO WIN A “WHAT I KNOW ABOUT GERMANS” BOOK PLUS AN ÜBERLIN TOTE BAG:
Just answer this question in the comments below:
What Do YOU Know About Berliners?
You have until 6pm on Sunday 8th 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 Monday 9th December.
[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.
[EDIT: this competition is now closed. Click here to see if we’re running any open competitions]
How’s that for a lineup? Techno godfather Dave Clarke, leader of the new school Objekt and a very special guest from Berghain residents Ostgut Ton.
We can’t think of a better set of DJs to celebrate the classic !K7 mix series X-MIX at this awesome “audio/visual nightlife experience” at Stattbad Wedding this Friday. And we’ve heard that Pussycrew’s live video installation based on the original X-MIX archives is NEXT LEVEL.
Scroll down to find out how you can win two guestlist spots to the hottest event on the Berlin clubbing calendar!
But first, here’s a little remind of how far we’ve come: Dave Clarke’s “Electro Boogie” X-MIX from 1996 (accompanied by Lawnmower Man-calibre computer graphics) and a collection of Objekt’s feverishly fresh recent mixes.
HOW TO WIN 2 X GUESTLIST SPOTS FOR X-MIX 1993-2013 AT STATTBAD ON FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER:
Just leave us a comment below. Say something, anything. But be nice.
You have until 6pm on Thursday 21st 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 22nd November.
[EDIT: this competition is now closed. Click here to see if we’re running any open competitions]
By Mike T West.
Next week überlin shall continue its slow decline into being the grumpy old gits at the back of the venue during the very first Vans Warped Tour date in Berlin!
Scroll down to pick up a pair of free tickets, or keep it locked for our list of five bands you really need to see!
1. Parkway Drive
It’s a close call between these Aussie metalcore gods and the next band for the most bum wee expelled in anticipation. Parkway are celebrating ten years of colossal beatdowns and, um, surfing, so prepare yourself for what will probably be the biggest moshpit/brodown of all time.
2. Enter Shikari
Yes, Enter Shikari.
3. RDGLDGRN
Probably the most sore thumb band of the day will inevitably be one of the most memorable. Simply put, there are not enough good rap rock bands on this planet and RDGLDGRN (Red Gold Green) are here to rectify that. And some guy called Dave Grohl (?) played drums on their debut album…
4. Crossfaith
Did we mention Enter Shikari? Because Crossfaith are like them, only from Japan. They have a song called “Jägerbomb”. Make of that what you will.
5. The Wonder Years
Last on our list is an actual pop-punk band playing a pop-punk festival called The Wonder Years. They’re big favourites of ours so we’re mega pumped to hear their refreshing brand of melodic rock songs about touring, girls and “keeping it real”. POP PUNK AIN’T DEAD!
HOW TO WIN 2 X TICKETS FOR THE VANS WARPED TOUR AT ARENA ON 9TH NOVEMBER:
Ready to join the kids in the pit? Just answer this question in the comments below:
Which band are you most looking forward to?
You have until 6pm on Sunday 3rd 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 Monday 4th November.
Vans Warped Tour Berlin 2013 is at Arena, Eichenstraße 4, 12435, Samstag 9th November from 1pm until bedtime.
