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Happy Holidays, ya’ll.  Here’s a techno jam tape I did when I was 16 or so.  Rough, kinda wack, etc. etc. ENJOY.

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December 12th, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BRIAN BOTKILLER ANNOUCES THE “BOT BOX” ANTHOLOGY BOX SET

(ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO) brian botkiller, electronic musician and producer, has announced the release of the BOT BOX, an anthology and collection of his works from 2002 to present.

The limited edition box set Includes brian’s first CD, “The Sky EP”, a limited run copy of the “Against all odds” EP, “Welcome to Postwar USA”, (brian’s 2010 release, the title track of which features a collaboration with En Esch, Slick Idiot frontman and former KMFDM member), a live concert DVD, and a copy of Vertigo Venus’ “SOS” (brian is the drummer In the band).  It also includes buttons, stickers, a t-shirt, and a USB flash drive containing over 20 unreleased and rare tracks and remixes, not available anywhere else.  The music explores many musical styles, including Industrial, Techno, Chiptune, Acid-Jazz, and more.

The box set is limited-edition, and hand made by the artist for each fan who orders one.  As such, the production of the box can take up to a week.  It Is handsomely priced at $50 (or more, if the buyer wishes), and available via brian’s bandcamp site at http://brianbotkiller.bandcamp.com .  brian will donate 5% of All BOT BOX purchases before December 31st, 2011 to a charitable organization helping animals.  In addition, all buyers will receive a one-year subscription to brian’s digital releases.  They will receive rare tracks, pre-releases, and more before the general public.

A video overview of the BOT BOX is available here: http://bit.ly/botboxvideo

As the box set is limited edition, press copies will not be available.  However, digital copy is available for review.

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I’ve done a guest blog for CDbaby! Please have a read:

http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2011/10/dealing-with-band-politics-why-it-doesnt-have-to-be-so-complex/

Hey all,

Tomorrow, I will be doing a workshop on Ableton Live at QUELAB (1122 2nd st., Albuquerque, NM), for “Music of the Electrons”, a showcase of electronic music creationism and information.

I speak at 7pm, the event is $10, and there will be lots of good stuff about electronic music and other goodies!

From Quelab:

This month, are exploring all things audio. Check out Ehren Saavedra’s circuit bent rhythmboxes, speed control for tape players, and learn how to chop and screw. Snoop on inducted sound with Adric. Trace Norris will be showing us how to make electronic drum pads and integrate them with software. Brian Botkiller will be showing off some of his music creation process. You’ll also get to play with synthesizers, off-the-shelf, homemade and otherwise. Make a simple speaker with household materials and more!

Please pre-register on Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1705018757

Facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=212229378798183

I hope you can make it out!

-brian

 Hey everyone! 

This Friday, January 7th, our new video will be premiering on the internet! Before it, does, we’ll be doing a live internet performance from our studio via the web at: 

http://www.ustream.tv/user/vertigovenus

Join us at 6:30pm MST on Ustream for a live performance from our studio. followed by the premiere of the Video on YouTube.com.  The Video will premiere at 7:30pm MST at our YouTube channel at 

http://www.youtube.com/vertigovenus

We’re very, very excited about this video, so we hope you join us for it. This is the first video we’ve ever had that features all of us in glorious HD, professionally shot video.  Rip Williams (http://www.ripwilliamsphotography.com), a great local Photographer, shot it, along with Steve Groves (http://www.esi-media.com), Jason Alexander (www.wolfnetarchives.com), Deyona Gundlach (www.otakuphy.com), and Brad Cole ( www.i-systems.us)  We’re very lucky to have the group of people who shot this for us, so we hope that you’ll join us for it.

To RSVP for the event, click here: 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187807004564362

Please spread the word, tell others, tune in!  Thank you all for your support! 

-brian, Vertigo Venus 

We’d like to thank everyone who came out to our Shop Til You Rock show at Coronado Center in Albuquerque on Aug. 21st. You guys MADE IT HAPPEN!

Now, send us the videos you shot at the show. To do it, just upload them to your youtube account, then submit them as a video response to this video:

We’ll download all the best ones, and complile them into one big music video. We’ll also send you some cool free stuff for helping us out.

Thank you, as always!

It’s finally here.  ”Welcome to Postwar USA” see the light of day tomorrow when I release it at Burt’s Tiki Lounge (313 gold SE), with The booty green and my band, Vertigo Venus.

the facebook event is here:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141509209198410&ref=search

I’m really excited about this, so I hope to see you out.

Not in ABQ, and want the CD? Buy it from my online store.  These are limited to only 100 copies! Signed and numbered.  Buy yours here:

http://www.brianbotkiller.com/store

Thank you, as always, for your support!

All ages Pajama Party CD release for Vertigo Venus this Saturday!

This saturday the 17th, we’ll be hosting our all ages Pajama party CD release for our new CD, “SOS”, at Revlis Gallery (712 Central, Albuquerque, NM).  Admission is only $3 if you’re in pajamas!  It’s $6 if not, there will be giveaways all night, a raffle, and a best PJs contest!  This is sure to be a really fun show!

Click the link for the Facebook event, and we hope to see you there !

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=136833559674819&ref=ts

My new CD releases on Saturday the 24th!

The CD release for my new CD, “Welcome to Postwar USA”, is coming up, too!  Saturday July 24th @ Burt’s tiki Lounge (313 Gold Albuquerque, NM), Vertigo Venus, The Booty Green, and myself will take the stage to celebrate! Click the flyer below for info:

Buy the new Vertigo Venus CD!

Wanna buy our new CD, but not in New Mexico?  Buy it from us direct! Each purchase of SOS gets you a digital copy of our previous release, “Run for your lives”, so you get two albums for one!

To buy the CD, Click below:

www.vertigovenus.com/store

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