10 Years of Mutation: Drop Dead Festival returns to Berlin
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October 16, 2012
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# 10 Years of Mutation: Drop Dead Festival returns to Berlin
"Drop Dead" isn't just something you'd say to an enemy; it's also an
invitation for friends. For the second year in a row, the underground
DIY music and art festival Drop Dead returns to Berlin for five days of
occult art and sexy musical weirdness. From October 31 until November 4,
the [Berlin Decay][1] team, along with 40+ bands, DJs and vendors, will
be holding court in Neukölln's massive CUBE club: the perfect location
to bring ten years to a close. Indeed, the word is that this will be the
final edition of the festival, so fans: get your tickets!
This year's festival kicks off with an [October 31st Halloween party][2]
drenched in occult sigils and bass. Like every edition of the festival,
multiple floors are used to create a labyrinthian, chaotic atmosphere
and to cater to your darkest delight. Berlin noisemaking collective
**[PURGE][3]** channel the spirit of evil with live performances from
[**Deathface**][4] and [**Crim3s**][5], as well as an all-night '[Blood
Rave][6]' of pummeling bass and grimey nastiness. Other highlights of
the evening include a drum installation from **Einstürzende
Neubauten**'s N.U. Uhnruh, esoteric art installations, an actual haunted
house (something truly rare for Berlin!) created by the [MindPirates][7]
collective, and a post-punk dancefloor.
This is, of course, only the beginning. All five days are arranged with
a theme, with special lineups to reflect it. There's plenty of fresh and
exciting young blood appearing this year, and **[Pictureplane][8],
[Bestial Mouths][9]**, [**Young Hunting**][10], [**Dandi Wind**][11],
[**Butterclock**][12], [**Low Sea**][13], [**reliq**][14], and [**Animal
Bodies**][15] are just a few of the shining stars in the diverse lineup.
As with every Drop Dead, one of the special features is also a selection
of exclusive performances and reunions of underground '80s groups. This
year includes, among others, new wave songstress [**Lene Lovich**][16],
French coldwavers [**Kas Product**][17], and Factory Records legends
[**Sad Lovers & Giants**][18]**.** This wide variety of sounds
assures that, while wandering from room to room, you'll always be
hearing something new, from shoegaze to throbbing dance beats.
Check the full lineup and schedule [here][19]. After [the marvelous
mayhem of last year][20], we're already salivating in anticipation. Get
out your best blue lipstick, paint your nails black, and get ready for
five days of Drop Dead delights.
[1]: https://www.facebook.com/berlindecay?fref=ts
[2]: https://www.facebook.com/events/323745104390078/?fref=ts
[3]: https://www.facebook.com/PURGEPURGEPURGE?fref=ts
[4]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=11900
[5]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=11283
[6]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7FTMwduGoI
[7]: http://www.mindpirates.org/
[8]: http://soundcloud.com/pictureplane
[9]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=10442
[10]: http://soundcloud.com/younghuntingscotland
[11]: http://soundcloud.com/dandi-wind
[12]: http://soundcloud.com/goldenbruise
[13]: http://soundcloud.com/low-sea
[14]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=10841
[15]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=22920
[16]: http://www.stereosociety.com/lenelovich.shtml
[17]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ki2R9OieiY
[18]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg5tBerJEfM
[19]: https://www.facebook.com/events/243739372344142/?fref=ts
[20]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=10691
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text: '<p>“Drop Dead” isn’t just something you’d say to an enemy; it’s also an invitation for friends. For the second year in a row, the underground DIY music and art festival Drop Dead returns to Berlin for five days of occult art and sexy musical weirdness. From October 31 until November 4, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/berlindecay?fref=ts">Berlin Decay</a> team, along with 40+ bands, DJs and vendors, will be holding court in Neukölln’s massive CUBE club: the perfect location to bring ten years to a close. Indeed, the word is that this will be the final edition of the festival, so fans: get your tickets!</p><p>This year’s festival kicks off with an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/323745104390078/?fref=ts">October 31st Halloween party</a> drenched in occult sigils and bass. Like every edition of the festival, multiple floors are used to create a labyrinthian, chaotic atmosphere and to cater to your darkest delight. Berlin noisemaking collective <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PURGEPURGEPURGE?fref=ts">PURGE</a></strong> channel the spirit of evil with live performances from <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=11900"><strong>Deathface</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=11283"><strong>Crim3s</strong></a>, as well as an all-night ‘<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7FTMwduGoI">Blood Rave</a>‘ of pummeling bass and grimey nastiness. Other highlights of the evening include a drum installation from <strong>Einstürzende Neubauten</strong>‘s N.U. Uhnruh, esoteric art installations, an actual haunted house (something truly rare for Berlin!) created by the <a href="http://www.mindpirates.org/">MindPirates</a> collective, and a post-punk dancefloor.</p><p>This is, of course, only the beginning. All five days are arranged with a theme, with special lineups to reflect it. There’s plenty of fresh and exciting young blood appearing this year, and <strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/pictureplane">Pictureplane</a>, <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=10442">Bestial Mouths</a></strong>, <a href="http://soundcloud.com/younghuntingscotland"><strong>Young Hunting</strong></a>, <a href="http://soundcloud.com/dandi-wind"><strong>Dandi Wind</strong></a>, <a href="http://soundcloud.com/goldenbruise"><strong>Butterclock</strong></a>, <a href="http://soundcloud.com/low-sea"><strong>Low Sea</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=10841"><strong>reliq</strong></a>, and <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=22920"><strong>Animal Bodies</strong></a> are just a few of the shining stars in the diverse lineup. As with every Drop Dead, one of the special features is also a selection of exclusive performances and reunions of underground ’80s groups. This year includes, among others, new wave songstress <a href="http://www.stereosociety.com/lenelovich.shtml"><strong>Lene Lovich</strong></a>, French coldwavers <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ki2R9OieiY"><strong>Kas Product</strong></a>, and Factory Records legends <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg5tBerJEfM"><strong>Sad Lovers & Giants</strong></a><strong>.</strong> This wide variety of sounds assures that, while wandering from room to room, you’ll always be hearing something new, from shoegaze to throbbing dance beats.</p><p>Check the full lineup and schedule <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/243739372344142/?fref=ts">here</a>. After <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/?p=10691">the marvelous mayhem of last year</a>, we’re already salivating in anticipation. Get out your best blue lipstick, paint your nails black, and get ready for five days of Drop Dead delights.</p>'
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# 10 Years of Mutation: Drop Dead Festival returns to Berlin "Drop Dead" isn't just something you'd say to an enemy; it's also an invitation for friends. For the second year in a row, the underground DIY music and art festival Drop Dead returns to Berlin for five days of occult a...
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Other highlights of the evening include a drum installation from **Einstürzende Neubauten**'s N.U. Uhnruh, esoteric art installations, an actual haunted house (something truly rare for Berlin!) created by the [MindPirates][7] collective, and a post-punk dancefloor. This is, of course, only the be...
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After [the marvelous mayhem of last year][20], we're already salivating in anticipation. Get out your best blue lipstick, paint your nails black, and get ready for five days of Drop Dead delights. [1]: https://www.facebook.com/berlindecay?fref=ts [2]: https://www.facebook.com/events/32374510...