We are so proud to introduce this shooting star to Switzerland and host his first two gigs outside of the UK. Signed on Blood Musik (Fake Bloods own label), he released a few amazing tracks and remixes for artists from the like of Cassius, Booka Shade and Caribou. But listen for yourself:

Caribou – Sun (Bowski Remix). He first got some attention in the scene with this remix, where he turned a beautifully composed Math-Rock Song into a danceable Club-Track.

Bowski – Leggins. After hearing the above-mentioned track, Fake Blood had an epiphany and directly signed him to his own label, where Bowski released “Leggins/Talkbox”

Cassius – I ♥ U So (Bowski Remix). When Zdar (one part of Cassius) heard “Leggins”, he personally called Bowski to make sure that he would remix his track “I ♥ U So”. And the result is truly amazing! We think that it has the potential to become a summer-track of this year! Released on Ed Banger, the new approach of Bowski will help to keep the Label up to date…

If you’re still not convinced, check out his brand new mix on Official.FM or his other productions on Soundcloud. Already shaking with various body parts? We thought so. Here is all the info you need:

TETRIS, 14.April @ Nordstern, Basel
BOWSKI (Blood Music, UK)
DJ Dierlijk (Amsterdam/NL)
Florian Oberhauser (DKDNZ., ZH)
FREE ENTRY!

RANDOM, 15.April @ Superzero, Zurich
BOWSKI (Blood Music, UK)
DJ Dierlijk (Amsterdam/NL)
Stig (Orange Mouse, BS)
FRQNCY (DKDNZ., ZH/BS)
ENTRY: 15.-, or 10.- w/ Flyer

We sure hope to see you dance!!

Today is the International World Water Day and for this reason, we decided to dedicate our first TETRIS:SPECIAL w/ Frittenbude this coming Thursday to this very urgent cause. 20% of all entries paid go directly to Viva Con Agua, allowing them to supply people in needy countries with fresh and clean drinking water.

By the way: Viva con Agua sees itself as an open network – everyone can join in and do his bit! For example, you could buy the Special Viva Con Agua ticket for Thursday: Pay CHF 15 (instead of 10) to enjoy Frittenbude and M.T. Dancefloor at Nordstern and donate 5 bucks for fresh water at the same time. A nice opportunity to do something good, isn’t it?

Much love,

DKDNZ. & Viva Con Agua

Thursday

TETRIS will provide the kickstart with two of my favorite Zurich-based DJs (and people in general). Ryan Riot is the godfather of the iconic party series Discodust hosted at Exil and known for his well-sounding and uber-danceable electro style. Being an editor at Rockstar Magazine, he’s confronted with various music styles on a daily basis and he surely knows how to introduce his broad music understanding into his sets. Ryan is supported by Jack Pryce, an ambitious youngster with a rare feeling for the right sound at the right time. Finest back-to-back electro tunes assured!

Friday

I really wish I could split myself in two on friday. While negating a booking of Gesaffelstein 6 months ago, I know really would love to see him at Pfingstweide. The fact that Renaissance Man and Sinden are also playing at this date only adds to this wish. And support acts like The Stereo Youth and DiscoD make parts of me die a little.
But of course there’s a reason I can’t listen to this buildup of excellent bookings. And this reason better be good: It’s called Ça Claque, it’s happening at Nordstern and it’s going to be a night full of UK Funky, Futuresoul and Tropical Bass. No one less than Roska is lashing down his innovative club tunes on the crowd, supported by The Famous Goldfinger Brothers.

We draw 2 tickets for each KILLER & Ultraviolence at Pfingstweide and Ça Claque at Nordstern – just like this post and leave a comment below, explaining why you should win and where you’d like to go.

Saturday

I suggest starting the Saturday Night Fever with a drink and a little Modern Soul with Soul Sociedad at Cargo Bar and then hop over to I Love My Pony at Kuppel.
And if you are in Zurich: Don’t miss Svenskis B-Day-Bash at Revier with Katakombot, Svenski, Midnight Express and Cosmic Disco Ufo. A huge line up in a relaxed atmosphere. Although relaxed is a relative term here – once the four (!) lasers light up in the quite small former night club, you can’t really distinguish its dance floor from an Ibizan macrodisco.

Win 2×2 tickets for I Love My Pony and KATAPULT. You know how it goes: Post your comment below and enjoy the party for free!

Sunday

In Zurich there isn’t really much going on this sunday. All the more, in Basel you can feel the foreshock of the Morgestraich, the kick-start to the famous Basler Fasnacht which starts on monday at 4am. To celebrate this happening, Nordstern presents Carneval with Josh Wink. The Techno legend from Philadelphia is exclusively flying in for this huge gig and you really shouldn’t miss this.

And again, we draw 1×2 tickets for Carneval with Josh Wink. I’ll leave it to you figuring out how to get them..

Preview

Would you care for a break from the three most beautiful days of the year? Join us for the Mittelstraich on tuesday night at Nordstern! At 11pm, just after the last Guggemusig played their Schranz in the city, we open the club for an exclusive night with the family and enjoy finest Techno from Oli K, Fran-G and Critical Mitch.

Win 2×2 tickets for Mittelstraich. Leave your comment, blabla.

So, this was it. A huge program with a huge jackpot for a huge weekend. I hope you enjoyed it.

Roska at Sonar 2010 from Favier Simon on Vimeo.

Renaissance Man – Brainstorm EP from Renaissance Man on Vimeo.

Party on,
Funky Monkey

He’s a Canadian Superhero signed to L-Vis 1990′s label Night Slugs, THE label that generated the new funky hype in the last months. Night Slugs will host their Label Night in London on Saturday to celebrate the release of Bible Eyes, the new Night Slugs EP by Egyptrixx himself. And only one night earlier we will celebrate Egyptrixx’ Swiss debut with you in the depths of the Superzero Club in Zurich….. How awesome is that???

You can find the Facebook-Event here.

Here are my three favorite Egyptrixx-tracks:

Drive U Crazy, which is also in my Top20:

Everybody Bleeding:

Battle for North America:

Here is a Liveset from last December
And here his XLR8R-Podcast he did a year ago

Now let’s talk about his new EP. It will be released next week, Liberation Front is already available on the Night Slugs Compilation, everything else is new material that will of course be played on Friday!

1 – “Start From The Beginning”
2 – “Bible Eyes”
3 – “Chrysalis Records (feat. Trust)”
4 – “Liberation Front”
5 – “Naples”
6 – “Rooks Theme”
7 – “Recital (A Version)”
8 – “Fuji Club (feat. Trust)”
9 – “Barely”
10 – “Recital (B Version)”

This is the first Track to the new Bible Eyes EP. Just imagine when Egyptrixx will begin his Liveset with this Banger!

For further information, you should read this Blog Post, written by a guy with a PhD in Music that analyzed all releases of Night Slugs, including the first EP of Egyptrixx. (WARNING: You may need more than 1h to read everything)

Anyway, hope to see you all there!

-p

Friday

The Famous Goldfinger Brothers are hosting their first night at Nordstern. Dudes Party will be a fresh approach with a funky party series in an otherwise more Techno-oriented club. The guys were playing tonight at TETRIS and presented a very appealing DJ set to a fabulous crowd appreciating their skills. And apart from the sound they will host their very own legendary White Russian Bar. A must for everyone in Basel.
And for the Zurich crowd: Visit Dario Dessiena at Urban Art Studios at Langstrasse in the afternoons and then head over to SUOL Nacht with Fritz Kalkbrenner live at Hive Club.

Saturday

On saturday there’s only one place to be: ULTRAVIOLENCE hosted by our fellow DJ and producer duo The Stereo Youth at EXIL in Zurich. Ultraviolence is known as one of the last events presenting really good electro. The special thing this time: Cryptonites will play their newest productions, supported by a live visual show from me, Le Funky Monkey.
And of course, don’t forget: Seth Troxler will be at Nordstern. Just a hint for everyone missing the last train to Zurich or being too wasted to drive.

Seth Troxler interview – Gare Club Reopening clip from Nuno Beira on Vimeo.

It’s gonna be an awesome weekend!

Much love,
FM

The film Rubber by Quentin Dupieux aka Mr Oizo is about a tire called Robert who comes to life and enjoys to destroy things around him. Quickly he discovers his telepathic powers and uses them to blow up crows, rabbits and heads, always under the observation of a sensational audience. Then he meets Sheila and falls in love with her, but unfortunately she don’t notice the handsome tire. Anyway, while there is still one spectator left Robert continues his killing spree and the police is right after him.

Critics had divided views on Dupieuxs work, but if it’s now a fiendish good marketing strategy for the album release or a masterful tribute to the “No Reason Philosophy”, the movie convinces with his brilliant pictures and a great soundtrack. YOU SHOULD WATCH IT!

Saturday evening i watched the new movie Rubber from Quentin Dupieux with some good friends. Really recommendable for those of you who like it bizarre and who like the sound of Mr Oizo and Gaspard Auge. But more of this in the next post. After the movie we went to the Hinterhof where Kenton Slash Demon had a live gig. This guy from Copenhagen creates a great sound where you easily can loose yourself. Support came from Féline and B- Movie Diskomurder and to top everything off Suffix showed us their skills for great visuals.

Victor Watel a.k.a Panteros666 is exactly one of those. He grew up in the cold North of France surrounded and influenced by a strong Hardstyle and Jumpstyle community. A couple of years ago he started experimenting with electronic music and created with a mix of tropical dancehall, African house, South American dance music and his special addition Gabber and Jumpstyle a distinctive new sound.

Latest tracks by Panteros666 (Club Cheval)