Friday = Denver // Sunday = LA (Smog Sundays) // Tuesday = San Fran

West Coast, here I come.  I’ll have prescription sunglasses ready and everything.

First up, I getting wicky wicky: judging and showcasing at DMC Denver on May 11 at Casselmans.  Facebook event HERE.

Then Sunday, I’m very pumped to play at the seminal SMOG SUNDAYS party at Dim Mak studios w/ an awesome lineup.  Facebook event HERE.

I’m spending Tuesday right by da Bay.  San Francisco, bwoy!  Tuesday May 15 @ Som Bar, San Fran.  Facebook event HERE.

Announcing MOSTLY ROBOT: New NI Super Band // Sonar Barcelona 2012

I’m so excited for this!  Announcing MOSTLY ROBOT: Native Instruments’ new super band featuring myself, Jamie Lidell, Tim Exile, Jeremy Ellis, and Mr. Jimmy, with visuals by Pfadfinderei.  We are making our debut at Sonar Barcelona 2012.

“Mostly Robot is a real band, made up of exceptional artists: Jamie Lidell, Tim Exile, Jeremy Ellis, Mr Jimmy and DJ Shiftee. Truly ‘live’, each musician plays independently of each other – instruments are synced only by the human element, with no MIDI clock or prepared grid obstructing their creativity.

Placing themselves in the tradition of inspiring jazz concerts, Mostly Robot draw their magic from bringing highly skilled individuals together, creating a unique momentum. What’s more, the Sónar showcase is a rare moment to catch a glimpse of yet unreleased song material from individual band members.”

For more info on the group, check out the MOSTLY ROBOT mini-site.

Saturday in NYC @ Webster Hall BASSment!

Boom goes the dynamite!  I’m playing at the Webster Hall BASSment this Saturday in NYC for the Dubspot Presents series.  I promise to wear a good hat.

Here’s my set from the last time I played this party:
Shiftee – Live at Webster Hall 10.15.11 by Bassment Saturdays

Friday = LA // Sunday = New Orleans

Earning some frequent flier miles this weekend.

Friday 3/30, I’m in LA with the BWOMP! crew @ The Terrace (Pasadena).  Facebook event HERE.

Sunday 4/1, I’m in the land of Po Boys: New Orleans.  I’ll be judging the DMC NOLA Regional and then playing a Red Bull Music Academy after party @ Republic.  Facebook event HERE.

New SXSW Mix + Interview for Media Contender

Mixtape alert!  My new SXSW promo mix + interview just dropped over at the tastemaking Media Contender website.  Read about the effects of caffeinated  chewing gum and the exact sandwich I’d concoct for YOU.  Check out both the mix and interview here:

DJ Shiftee Interview & SXSW Mix for Media Contender

Here’s my description of the mix: “A varied array of some of my favorite 140bpm bass music jams. We’ve got my own music, music from friends, xxxclusives (cue Funkmaster Flex Bomp Drop), set staples, dubstep, 4×4, hip hop, and grime (if you can’t tell from the track list, I’ve become grime-obsessed), all put together with no regard for human decency. I do horrible things to these songs. Horrible, horrible things.”

And don’t forget to check me out at SXSW!

SXSW 2012 Tour Dates

Austin, here I come!

3/14 -
Dubspot DJ/Producer Education Sessions
Gear Expo @ Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701-4121
5pm-5:45pm

More Info – http://blog.dubspot.com/dubspot-sxsw-2012-edu-sessions/

3/15 -
SXSW Bassrush Circle Showcase
Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
1156 Hargrave Street
Austin, TX 78702
8pm-2am

More Info – http://nightculture.com/events/sxsw-bassrush-circle-showcase/
Other Acts – Andy C, Flux Pavilion, Dirty Phonics, Cookie Monsta, Crizzly, Tittsworth, Mista Jam

3/16
SUB.MISSION X SXSW
Barcelona Club
209 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX
1pm-7pm

More Info – http://subdotmission.com/events/submission-sxsw
Other Acts: Plastician, DJG, Distal, Chrissy Murderbot, Kush Arora, Juakali, Ishe, Coult45, Cacheflowe

3/17 -
Dubspot DJ/Producer Education Sessions
Gear Expo @ Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701-4121
4pm-4:45pm

More Info – http://blog.dubspot.com/dubspot-sxsw-2012-edu-sessions/

Friday = Philly // Saturday = Dubstep Music Awards, Atlantic City

Big weekend ahead!  First I’m playing with the homies Udachi, PLS DNT STP, BHB, and more in Philadelphia.  FACEBOOK EVENT HERE.

Then Saturday, I’m playing 2 sets at the unprecedented 2012 Dubstep Music Awards at the Showboat Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.  The line up is just bonkers!

Zeds Dead – Special Guest YelaWolf
12th Planet – Downlink – EOTO (Live Set)
Mista Jam – Gemini – Cookie Monsta – Koan Sound
Jakes – Flinch – Reid Speed – Photek – Mary Magdalan
Adventure Club – Big Chocolate – Arion – Run DMT – Shiftee
Joe Nice – Starkey – Deathface – Hellfire Machina – Udachi
KDrew – Alex Engligh – Space Jesus – Dubsef – BHB – Night Kids
Blonde Gang – Suga Shay – Schmo Hawk and more….

Catch me first at 9:30pm in the House of Blues for the award ceremony, then at Club Worship at 12:30am for the after party.  FACEBOOK EVENT HERE.