Download it here: http://soundcloud.com/liquid-stranger/liquid-stranger-bionic

Let’s hope the DJ’ing industry doesn’t get too tarnished by this insipid, soulless profiteering exercise.  Eurgh!!

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Hold tight for news of the next Braindrop party coming soon

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You can’t buy tickets online any more- but we’ve held some back for the door tonight.

If you need any more info re tickets for tonight, just phone 07793 754 866.

See you tonight!

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Braindrop family!

The time has come.  Saturday 2 July we hit the 7 seas for an EPIC voyage down the river Thames.

Just a few tickets left – FOLLOW THIS LINK to snap up yours up now.

** IMPORTANT INFO – MEETING PLACE AND TIMES! **

> Nearest tube: Tower Hill

> The boat will set sail promptly at 8.30pm. It will return at 2am. Please don’t be late as we have to set off on time and we can’t dock again until the end!

> Tower Pier is a short walk from Tower Hill tube. It’s right next to the Tower of London and is signposted very well. However please leave plenty of time to get your bearings.

> The merry ship is called The Dutch Master.

> We will be having pre-rave drinks from 5.30pm in local pub the Liberty Bounds if you fancy coming to say hi. It’s right next to Liberty square, which is right next to Tower Hill tube station. Liberty Bounds is a Wetherspoons, so expect decently priced pre rave booze

Check the map below which shows you how to get from Tower Bridge Station to Liberty Bounds (marked with a star) and then to Tower Pier (marked with a Braindrop)

> The boat docks at 2am.

> Fancy dress: Hippie Pirates – fearsome, peace loving, ganja smoking buccaneers from the flower power days.Think Jack Sparrow at Woodstock…

> The boat’s bar does not accept cards. So PLEASE remember to bring enough cash with you.

> If you need to get any more info, or need directions on the day phone Chris on 07793 754 866.

See you there! x

Please get in contact with us if you have any questions whatsoever – info@braindrop.co.uk

We are incredibly proud to announce that one of the original jungle legends will play the closing set at our boat rave this Saturday 2 July.

Remarc is one of the originators of jungle music, a supreme master and true pioneer of the art of chopping breaks. His first release came out on vinyl back in ’93 – not long after the term “jungle” was first coined. Leading the way with his prototype junglist experimentations, Remarc created a large following for himself and inspired successive generations of producers and ravers with his forward thinking drum programming and heavyweight sonic force.

Remarc systematically tore apart and rearranged the amen break like never before – creating timeless classics in the process. Tracks such as R.I.P, Sound murderer, Ice Cream & Syrup and Ricky still get rewound countless times at raves, shaking 21st century foundations with their mighty low end and catching ravers off guard with clever and playful edits. In recent years Mike Paradinas signed him to Planet Mu, joining the likes of Venetian Snares, Boxcutter, Luke Vibert and Milanese on a hugely eclectic and futuristic roster.

The legend himself kindly took time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions for us. Enjoy!

Hi mate – how are you and what are you doing at this moment in time?

I’m good man, and really just dj’ing and getting dubs done whenever I can get time to get in the studio – which aint been too much over the last couple months to be honest!

How would you describe your musical style?

Raw… oldskool.. organised mayhem (sometimes – lol!)

You are widely credited with being an hugely influential pioneer of jungle choppage. What originally influenced you to push this sound?

Nothing really influenced me to push it – I’ve always just done what I like to hear and what gets me going in the studio. From my first tunes, if you listen to them in succession, you can hear them experimenting more and more as they go on. I’ve always stuck too my style of production and I love and appreciate the fact that i can continue with it like 17 years on.

Why do you think the amen break has been used more so than any other in jungle music? What attracts producers / ravers to it?

As I always say… the amen is the most powerful, energetic break there is. You can simply loop it and it just sounds “right”. Then no matter what you do with it it still just sounds right, whether it’s a hard amen track or a processed amen to fill another break/drum pattern. It has its own atmosphere that no other break can reach so to speak… and I think the attraction to it is the energy in it for both producer and raver!

How has your production set up changed since you started? What hardware / software did you use and what do you use now?

Everything i use is software now. I used to use Akai samplers (950 and 3000) and Atari ST with Cubase on it back in the day. Now i mainly use NI Kontakt, still use Cubase and a small handful of plug ins.

Have you got any exciting news in the pipeline?

Im getting started on my website where i aim to start getting some tunes out there as well as other bits and pieces. I’m planning a limited edition picture disc vinyl release that should be sorted in the next couple of  months. I’ve got a couple of remixes to do so look out for them. And I’m fixing up my fourth American and second Australia/new Zealand tours for later in the year. So yeah
kinda busy and always keeping it jungle!

What’s your biggest tip for up and coming producers?

I have 2….

1) be original and

2) if your’e chopping amens don’t get carried away!!!!!!!

What are you all time top 3 jungle tunes?

Ermmm…you know i haven’t really got favourites anymore……when ever i get asked though Hypes remix of Hello Lover always jumps to mind as well as Babylon on Deejay Recordings. And maybe R-Type by Jo / DJ Lime.

Thanks Ree! Catch him at the Braindrop Boat Rave on Saturday 2 July alongside the mighty High Rankin The McMash Clan, Creecha and Nomad Noise! Details on the flyer below x

Arrrgh me hearties!

As you well know by now on Saturday 2 July the motley Braindrop crew will take over The Dutch Master, London’s finest party vessel, for an epic night time voyage of Bass, Joy, Fun and Happiness down the Thames.

We’re running a competition for 2 FREE tickets to the boat rave. Read on to find out how to enter…

COMPETITION FOR FREE TICKETS:

Post the link to your favorite Youtube video on the wall of the Braindrop Facebook event page. It can be anything at all – funny, beautiful or just plain mental. Anything goes! We’ll pick our favorite and the winner will get 2 FREE tickets to the boat rave.

Follow this link to go straight to the Braindrop Boat Rave event and enter now.

Good luck!

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We are incredibly proud to announce the return of moustachioed bass loving mentalist, toy monkey seller, celebrity sex therapist and self styled “jungle ponce” High Rankin.

Mr Rankin is a bonafide Braindrop legend. We first booked him for our 2nd ever party at Jacks club, London Bridge. Back then he was making a name for himself on the D&B scene with his hard edged, breakcore-esque junglist productions. We next booked him in December 2008. This time he gave us a special mix for us to distribute to the Braindrop family. It featured a selection of his own dubstep experiments – relatively new territory for him at the time.

Since then High Rankin has exploded onto the dubstep / bass music scene- bringing a huge and ever growing international following in his wake. He’s remixed Professor Green, The Count & Sinden and Si Begg to name a few. He’s taken the internet by storm with his comedy viral tunes “Meow Meow” and “Don’t Carry on Like a Rude Boy when Daddy’s got a Yaught”. And he’s overseen the rise and rise of his own Suicide Dub label – having released material by the likes of Hostage, Balkansky and Temper D.

High Rankin is headlining our 3rd annual boat rave. Expect maximum bassline carnage, ranging from the filthiest dubstep, through to skanky 4×4 business and junglist murkage.

We caught up with the man himself to ask him some questions. And we’ve included some free music for you to download at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!

BD – Ahoy there! How are you and what are you doing at this very moment in time?
HR – Radiant as ever

BD – Any exciting Suicide dub news / signings?
HR – We have a lovely free EP from ConRank coming out soon and i’m thinking about doing another compilation but frankly im too lazy to release even my own music at the moment so we’ll have to see.

BD – How do you maintain such an excellent physique?
HR – I strict diet of water, wine, wheat and women.

BD – How long did it take you to recover from your infamous and ill fated 2008 Jack Daniels / Ace of Spades fuelled Braindrop stage dive?
HR – Funny you should say that, i haven’t actually fully recovered. That same year before Braindrop i had fallen off my BMX in spectacular fashion and knackered my shoulder. It was just about better when the ill fated stage dive occured causing me to land on the same shoulder. I am still having treatment for it and has a tendency to hurt when i’m run down or go at it too hard in the gym!!

BD – You’re playing our boat rave. What can we expect from your set?
HR – Probably me crying in a corner wearing a life vest as i hate boats and water

BD – What hardware / software do you use to produce?
HR – FL Studio 9 and NI Komplete

BD – Biggest tip for up and coming producers?
HR – Make as many tunes as poss and never ask for praise. Always ask for criticism. And don’t be a prick.

BD – You’ve just released a pack of Massive presets. What kind of sounds can we expect?
HR – All the nasty bass sounds you will ever need

BD – What’s your top seduction tip?
HR – Being a twat. Has always worked for me

BD – What other producers are you rating at the mo?
HR – James Pryor and the Boss Eyed Brass Band is my hot tip for 2011

BD – All time top tune (anything at all)
HR -Tom Waits – Tango till you’re sore

BD – All time favorite Youtube video?
HR – I have probably watched Lips To The Floor more than any other youtube video so it would have to be that!

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High Rankin – America Fuck Yeah Mix (Free Download) by High Rankin

High Rankin – 2010 Round Up Mix by High Rankin

High Rankin – The Things You Do [Toronto Is Broken Remix] FREE DOWNLOAD by High Rankin

YOLANDA BE COOL & DCUP – WE NO SPEAK AMERICANO (HIGH RANKIN’S BAIT WOBBLE MIX) by High Rankin