Wow. Probably the longest stint yet that nothing has appeared on the blog… Doesn’t mean to say we’ve not been upto anything — far from it and 2013 has much in store. To kick things off we’ve this little collaboration with the guys at Bleep, who I’m sure need no introduction.
Limited to 100 pieces worldwide, a 3 colour screen print on AA blanks, the T is available exclusively through the Bleep website.
BTG031 at SMS ft. Jimmy Edgar, James Fox, Call Super and BTG DJs
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Bridging the Gap are back at Stop Making Sense and we’re mad excited.
Our special guest is someone we’ve been a fan of for years. He has changed his sound since his early days but there has always been something unique about him. His new album sees him take this a step further and we love it. James Fox played an brilliant warm up set this NYE for secretsundaze at The Troxy and he is generally a solid dj. His releases are all brilliant too so it made sense to have him join. Call Super has played for BTG every year since it was founded back in 2009, ie he is one of our favourite djs. He released a brilliant EP last year which has been followed up by some high profile remixes this year. Count Choc is ecstatic to finally rep a boat party and won’t be throwing anyone of the pier this time around.
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BOAT PARTY / 02.08.2012 / 19:00-23:00
Jimmy Edgar (Hotflush) dj set
James Fox (TAKE/Well Rounded)
Call Super (Five Easy Pieces)
Count Choc
MAIN STAGE / 03.08.2012 / 18:00-01:00
Jimmy Edgar (Hotflush) LIVE AV set
James Fox (TAKE/Well Rounded)
Call Super (Five Easy Pieces)
Count Choc
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Discounted ticket link for BTG friends & family here.
![Reecha - GetMe! [mix]](http://btglondon.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/reecha_getme_mix-100x100.jpg "Reecha - GetMe! [mix]")
The first two t-shirt designs from our “Eight Bit” series, inspired by Islamic geometric patterns and third generation computer games.
An edition of 60 for each, the designs are screen-printed in 1 colour with water-based inks on American Apparel 100% fine jersey ring-spun cotton t-shirts. All orders taken through the shop come bundled with an exclusive Count Chocula mix tape.
Individually numbered and signed, manufactured in LA, designed in London and printed in Cornwall. Available now from our shop.
Our collaboration tee with Bristols finest street wear boutique Donuts is now available online. Hand silk-screened on 100% cotton ‘natural’ tees, these are strictly limited to a run of 20. When they’re gone, they’re gone.
We’re offering a 33% discount on anything ordered from our shop for this week only. Use the discount code 33RPM at checkout.
Code valid until midnight, Sunday 1st April.
We’re pleased to announce that a small selection of our poster artwork will be on display at the DESIGN 2012 show. We’ve printed a select few from the set in limited edition 1 and 2 colour prints (pics to come). So if you’re in the Old Street/Shoreditch area be sure to drop by the Dreamspace Gallery.
DESIGN 2012 is the next instalment of the annual Dreamspace Gallery open survey of contemporary design practice. The exhibitions represent a wide range of recent design projects emerging from or via the UK and aim to investigate trends running between the design disciplines. This year’s exhibition includes architecture, furniture design, product design, urban design, graphic design, typography and design interactions.
Exhibition Dates: 6—15 March 2012
Private View: Thursday 8 March 18:00—20:30
Admission Free
Opening times: Monday – Friday 9.00am—5:30pm
Dreamspace Gallery
Craftwork Studios, 3 Dufferin Street, London, EC1Y 8NA
info@dreamspacegallery.org / +44 (0) 207 562 8282
We started BTG in 2009 and we’ve had loads of fun over the past three years. Tonight is going to be special for a few reasons. 1) The D’angelo show in Brixton. It is sold out, but don’t worry if you didn’t pick up a ticket. We’ll be playing Brown Sugar + Voodoo in their entirety, back to back. If you did get a ticket, come back north with us after the show. 2) Our closest friends will be playing with us for the rest of the night. 3) Its the magic number, yo.
Call Super released a great ep last year called “Staircase.” He has recently remixed Renaissance Man and has forthcoming material on Throne of Blood.
Amit completely smashed it on NYE at secretsundaze. He has been dying to show off his solid garage collection, so I figured this would be the perfect opportunity.
Andy and Kaz run somethinksounds, one of my favourite new labels. Their taste in selection is definitely on a BTG tip and this won’t be the last time we rock a party together this year.
Free Entry
03.02.12
21:00-03:00
Buses: 67, 76, 242, 243, 149
Overground: Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland
Ill Blu have released an EP on both Hyperdub and Numbers and are gearing up towards their next Hyperdub release. They will smash up the dancefloor just like they smash the airwaves on Rinse. Jonny Dub is the co-founder of Manchester’s Hoya:Hoya. Somehow his rep isn’t as big as his record collection (yet). Count Choc is happy to finally play back to back with one of his favourite people to bump into at warehouse parties, White Tyson.
The Alibi
Free entry
02.12.11
21:00-03:00
Buses: 67, 76, 242, 243, 149
Overground: Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland
We’re back from destroying the beach bar at SMS, Croatia. Been back for a solid month, actually. We’ve recovered and are ready once again to enjoy our favourite basement, Friday 7th October.
Nightwave released “The Feel” EP on Svetlana Industries in late June. Her dj sets are a playful take on the current Juke sound. Paul Pre shouldn’t need an introduction by now. He played for us a few months ago and was with us at SMS, flying in especially from Germany. Count Choc is glad to be back. And very glad to have our good friend Beagle finally joining the party. As always its free entry all night, open until 3.
View the event on Facebook.
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The Alibi
91 Kingsland Road
Dalston, London E8 2PB
Free entry
Friday 07th October
21:00—03:00
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Buses: 67, 76, 242, 243, 149
Overground: Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland
After selling out our first shirt we thought it would be nice to make a piece of clothing that was season specific, and true to our nature we got it all sorted a little bit late. That said, we are really happy with the outcome and feel its been worth the wait.
The vest (or tank) design is a collaboration between Ross Gunter and Rauri Rochford. Ross drew a sun and Rauri wrote a Flash script to fill it will 1000′s of tiny intricate circles. Inspiration came from us being booked this summer for Stop Making Sense Festival in Croatia. The eagle-eyed of you may notice the similarity to the poster.
Once again, this is a limited run (40) and we don’t do reprints.
Pick yours up from the shop.
We’re off to Croatia on Aug 11th for Stop Making Sense festival. Before that, we have a big lineup consisting of Brainfeeder fam (Kutmah) and the man behind many Various Production releases (Mr Lager).
Kutmah has been tearing shit up since he arrived from LA just about a year ago. Lager has been in the shadows for Various for a long while and recently finished a remix for DJ Shadow. Count Choc has been reading short stories by Khalil Gibran and only recently heard Octavia Butler was worth checking out.
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Kutmah / Mr Lager / Count Choc
subfreq.co.uk / various.co.uk
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The Alibi
91 Kingsland High Street
Dalston
London E8 2PB
Free Entry
Friday 5th August
21:00-03:00
Buses: 67, 76, 242, 243, 149
Overground: Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland
So, we had our regular bi-monthly party down The Alibi on Friday. Thanks to everyone that stopped by and huge thanks to Izzy Lawrence and Josey Rebelle. Both played outstanding sets. We’ve just realised that we’d neglected to mention the party, or even post the poster up here. This was due in part to myself only getting it finished a couple of nights before. Still. Very. Very. Lame.
Our next party is happening August 5th with us, Mr Lager and Kutmah. Same time, same place. More info on that to come soon. Promise.
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A limited edition of 35 12″x12″ prints designed to commemorate our 2nd birthday party. Hand silk-screened in silver on Fedrigoni Sirio Nero 210gsm by Loren at Loligo. Individually numbered and signed.
Available to pre-order now. £25 + shipping. Sent recorded in study poster tube. Available for general purchase from 04th April 2011.
