1st of May.

The Night Will Glow.

1st of May weekend. The city will fill up with demonstrations, cops, open airs and parties. I am sure that things will happen.

This year the 1st of May ends up on a Saturday. For the working person this is not ideal. There goes another holiday without giving us a day off. But for everybody this means that a lot of things will happen at the same time. You can either go activist and spend you weekend protesting and supporting different causes or you go "Be The Weekend" and go all out party. Wonder which one I'm gonna choose.

Tonight is the windup for Saturday. For example Ritter Butzke has a long line up to get the crowds going. Golden gate also has something to offer. Then the party in Brunnenstraße 70 looks like it will take off. But the real show starts tomorrow. For example, I overheard a club owner yesterday saying "Saturday? first of May? All bets are off. It's gonna get crazy." Hmm maybe that not to strange to hear from a club owner but it really looked and sounded like he meant it.

Not only is the city gonna fill up with demonstrations, (and most likely fights with the police) but there are open airs in many of the parks and clubs are organizing more and more outside areas next to their locations. Talking to the Fulast guys the plan seems to be to hit up a open air and then go to Berghain, it being the opening party for their garden and almost all their resident DJs are playing. Bar 25 are also having their official opening this Saturday. But that is just a few things, the one that looks will find parties in crazy places this weekend.

It's gonna be a good one so make the best of it and try to just Be The Weekend!

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Revdes!

All New!

New clothes, new website design and new pictures. The Berlin brand goes all in this time.

Reversed Destruction is a street wear brand out of Berlin. I talked about their glow in the dark prints not long ago. This spring they went all out presenting their Schnipp Schnapp clothes and all their other classics.

What I think you see in Revdes is that they deliver a cleanliness in street wear that is hard to come by. Clean, basic logos that are to the point. That in combination with their use of colors and you got some nice stuff.

So go on over to revdes.com and check it all out.

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Oxia Sun Step

Step it up.

Here is another build up for the weekend. Oxia with his latest release. Sure it's from 2009 but it will still make you dance.

Oxia is a DJ from France that started out in the late 80's but first became a club DJ in 1991. From being a resident DJ in a club in Grenoble he is now one of the biggest names in the techno/house scene.

He had a gig here in Berlin not long ago but it's probably gonna take some time before he has another one. Not to worry, with releases like this you're bound to hear his tunes on a floor close to you.

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Troo

Tee Time!

As I've said before, the t-shirt is one, if not THE most important part of your getup. So here is another tuesday Tee.

This is a nice example on how a clean logo can make a simple white t-shirt into a really good looking tee. I personally like it when a tee doesn't have to much stuff on it. If the logo or print is good then you don't need more. Unfortunately not all manage to do basic designs that can hold up like this one.

The t-shirt is from Troo, a new brand from California. And I have to say that if they continue with making prints as clean as their logo then it's just a matter of time before they hit it big.

And remember -Sharing is Caring.

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Nike RT1 High 2010 Colorway.

Bright Blue.

Here it is again. The RT1 High. But this time around with a much fresher colorway. It's simply shining bright blue.

Back in September we took a look at the leather RT1 in grey. It's a very clean sneak. Now Nike released this version for spring/summer. It's the same clean model but with a colorway that is much more summer. Perfect for people who really like color and want to step it up a notch for the hotter times.

Sneakers, it would not be the same without them.

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Be The Weekend, Fase 2

Danger.

It is the best day of the week. It's the spring of the weekend. It's Friday and it all starts today.

The Gin and Tonic, just look at it. Simplicity at it's finest. A clear liquid with a hint of color. But looks can be deceiving, you should be aware of it's dangers. There is no real reason to have a picture of a Gin and Tonic drink today but it just looks so good that I could help myself.

But to connect this drink to the upcoming weekend is not hard. As the spring now has arrive to the city of Berlin so has wast possibilities of celebration and places to have a gin and tonic. It's like someone just flipped a switch and opened the floodgates. Each week offers a number of open air party's. Some in parks that get broken up by the cops, some in industrial areas where no one minds the noise. Usually they take the form as after hour gatherings on sundays. Their is a Stoffwechsel Open Air in Neukölln and many more to be found on facebook.

And what's going on today and tomorrow? Today Panorama is having N2DEEP, Hangar In Exile is having a party in the RAW-Tempel (before it's gone) and there is also a thing in Wilde Renate. Rumors are also going around about a club party in Wedding. After that it's Saturday. That's when Be The Weekend goes into phase two. It's also a great club night. Arena is having Swedenparty which will be nice, Suicide Circus is having Gruppenzwang: a marathon club that goes from saturday until monday both inside and outside. And that's just scratching the surface.

Have a great weekend!

And to some of you I say -Follow the TV!

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Boombox 2.

It's time again.

The Best Stuff I See has had posts about portable sound before, what was true last year in The Boom Box is true today. Just that here we have the updated version of the getto blaster.

Sure this boom box from Altec Lansing doesn't have that 80's style to it. But that is the only drawback. This one is from the start fully compatible with mp3 players and it has something no old school blaster has, a remote control. So this one can easily be used out on the town as well as in the home.

Whether you choose an original from the 80's or a new one the important thing is still the whole idea of spreading music. Listening to music with other people. Or like Denny Tanaglia says Music Is The Answer.

For more info about the Mix boom box go to www.alteclansing.com

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Jesper Dahlbäck Dash One

For Saturday.

To build up for "Be The Weekend" here is a track from Jesper Dahlbäck. It might not be the latest track released in the music world but it should make you want to move your feet.

Starting to make music with the age 17 you can hear that the man has experience when it comes to this type of music. That also might be the reason why this track is somewhat harder than what's being played in the charts.

Jesper Dahlbäck is playing at Arena Club this Saturday. An excellent opportunity to "Be The Weekend". But we all know what happens before that.

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Another Tee.

Can't have to many.

Maybe it's official now because here is another spring tee. This one from IM King is an example of a very "loud" t-shirt.

As we enter the warmer part of the year it's always a good idea to get a white t-shirt. Not only does it stay cooler than a black tee, it also has a lighter feel to it. If your are going to wear a white t-shirt then it should be in spring/summer. Just a white tee without a print will work. But if you want something that sticks out this one is a good option.

The brand IM King's T-shirts all have something in common, their loudness. The prints are all big and almost all of them draw your attention. For more IM King tee's check out the spring/summer line over at imking.com

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Alife Indoor Low

Low Living Sneaker.

The New York brand Alife just dropped a line of sneakers. As a Stan Smith and Adidas fan, one can't help but to like the Indoor Low.

The High version of the Indoor is also clean but it's the low one that grabs you attention. It is a type example of a clean sneak. All white in leather with Alife's name on the tongue. It's the classic shape that does the work. Truly less is more.

One could think that this is a collaboration with Adidas or that they stole the Stan Smith blueprints. Either way, check all the models out a Alife's web page www.alifenyc.com

And on a completely different note I just want to point out - I fucking hate Volcanoes!

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One Year!

YEAH!

Congratulations The Best Stuff I See. You did it, you have been around for an entire year.

It's amazing. One year ago I would not have thought it possible. But here we are and it's been a great time. It has had it's ups and downs but in the end it's been a great journey. And I would like to thank all the people who visit everyday. Without you this would not be what it is.

And to celebrate this extraordinary effort I will enjoy my vacation and visit my brothers wedding. Tomorrow I will fly to Stockholm and on Saturday I will be the best man. Without a doubt the best title I have ever had.

Stay tuned as The Best Stuff I See will be back on Monday for the start of year two.

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She & Him, Me and You

Another Project.

The lovely Zooey Deschanel and M Ward are She & Him. A low-key indie folk band. The song "Me and You" is from their second album entitled Volume Two.

This week will be a short week since I'm going to Stockholm on Thursday. And I'm not going for any old reason. My brother is getting married and I'm the best man. Finally a worthy title. So just to make sure that this week isn't without music, the song of the week is a bit early.

Anyone who has seen a movie with Zooey Deschanel knows that she likes to sing. She has managed to sing a song in almost every single movie she has been in. So it's not to surprising to find out that she is now releasing a second full length album with her band She & Him.

Simply a nice song.

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Adidas Grün, Nizza Hi

Ya Man!

Nizza Hi, one of Adidas thinner sneakers. A good alternative to any converse sneak. Perfect for the warmer times.

Not only is it a nice sneak, it's also apart of Adidas Grün collection. Which is suppose to mean that this sneaker is made under the best environmental circumstances. That the material used and the way it's been made doesn't waste too much of this planet.

I have no idea if that's true or not. I mean, is there anyone actually checking up on how this sneaker has been made? There should be.

Anyway, if it's something you might want to own and you can't find it in stores then just click yourself over to Six Feet Down.

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Long Nights, Short Days.

Be The Weekend!

There are places where you can walk in on Friday and walk home in the afternoon on Sunday. The nights easily get longer than the days.

This is a part of the city. A part of the city that brings in money. It's a blessing and a curse. People hear of the night life that is offered and travel a long way to get it. Asking the question - Why did you move to Berlin? more often than you think you get the answer - You know! It's Berlin.

It's hard to explain in words, you really need to see the person that answers the question. Because when they give that answer they normal give a very casual nod of the head and a little roll of the eyes. Their body language basically says - "Hey man! You know why I moved here. It's cheap, there is a lot of clubs and it's okay here to have a shitty job just to be able to party". It takes a while before you can read the signs but believe me, that's what they mean.

Even though you can find a party any day of the week, for the most of us the weekend is when we can go out and take part in the fun. This weekend check out Raum 18, Horstopian in Horst, Wir Kinder vom Schlesischen Tor, Fuck me now and love me later in Arena Club or why not Suicide Cirus or Ritter Butzke. Either way, if thing's go as they often do, we will all meet up in Golden Gate sooner or later.

Be the Weekend! It only comes around once a week.

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Spring Tee?

Cleptomanicx.

The most important piece of clothing when the temperature gets a bit higher is of course the T-shirt. Here's one from Cleptomanicx.

This Hamburger brand (the city Hamburg, not the food) is somewhat of a mixed brand. You could say that they are a skate brand that get their influences from the see. Maybe not the see, but the beach and the general vibe you get from being close to the ocean.

The ongoing theme is pastel colors and light designs. That's why you can easily say that their t-shirts go very well in spring and summer. They just have that easy feeling about them. I especially like the clean designs when they just use their logo and name.

Check out more of their stuff at their website www.clepto-shop.com

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Audio Bullys, The Future Belongs To Us

Round 3.

Third album dropped end of last month. With "Higher Than the Eiffel" the Audio Bully's are back. Are they still the same?

The last thing I heard from the Audio Bully's was their remix of Nancy Sinatra's Shot You Down. And that was back in -05. So what have they been doing all these years. One could have thought that they were sitting in some basement doing even better songs. That doesn't seem to be the case. They might have been in a basement but what they came out with is not as good as it once was.

The Future Belongs To Us is a good track, it's clearly an Audio Bully's track. It has all the ingredient that made the band big. But something is missing. What's missing is that little extra, that bit that just grabs you and make you move.

Good but could be better.

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Lakai Telford Welsh Newport

Blast From The Past.

When you can't find anything new, you can always take a look back. From 2006 we have the "Newport".

Lakai, the maker of this sneaker, is a straight up Skate Shoe company. It was started by two pro-skaters back in 1999. And as a skate-shoe maker most of their sneakers don't make it out of the skate shops. But in 2006 this Telford with it's Newport color design made it big.

It's not hard to understand. The model it self resembles a Nike basketball model and the color design is nothing else than fresh. Fresh in the sense that the turquoise works very nicely with the white. A really clean summer sneak that I wish would be manufactured again.

I hope you all had a nice Easter weekend. I had, even though I got a cold.

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Easter Just Got A lot Better.

Finally!

Easter doesn't have to be a calm and boring holiday. It can also be four days and nights of what ever you want.

I don't know if you agree with me but Easter is one of does holidays you just "have to" spend with you family. With tag-lines like, "We don't see each other that often" and "It's gonna be cosy". Don't get me wrong, I love my family. It's celebrating a holiday that's all about some bunny and some guy dying that's the problem. That and everything is closed and it's only crap on TV. It's might be cosy for an hour or two but you will most likely end up in front of the TV. And is that really what you want to do with your free time?

I don't. I want to drink, dance, laugh, see new thinks, fuck, experiment and in general just have a good time. So I thank, well myself, for living in the perfect place to do just that. Berlin Baby!

And looking at the share number of parties this weekend I can't be the only one feeling the same about Easter. Here are just some of the parties taking place in the city. Delikat is having Möbelrücken in Mädcheninternat with a bonfire in the court yard. Normal a lot of dancing and lots of cute girls.

Kleine Reise could be fun, seems like it will be a lot of jokes taking place. Hope not to practical. Either way Kleine Reise is a smaller club that has a nice atmosphere. Worth a visit. On Friday Tacheles is having drum n bass (for the ones that likes that sort of thing) with Klanggut. And Saturday Ritter Butzke is doing Life of Butzke which has very long and interesting line up. Would not surprise me if it's full and no one gets in after 2.

With that said I wish each and every one of you a Happy Easter. Do what the fuck you want and it's all gonna be good. See you on Tuesday when normal life starts once more.

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