Normally I like to begin my weekend with some bangers (read: mixtapes) to get me in the mood for the weekend’s festivities. I share these with you in the hopes that it will help pump your weekend up with some new jams or much needed energy.  Hopefully it puts you in my headspace and we can run into each other at a party. This week, I have 2 mixes to drop on you.

Whisperlink’s Drop Time:

Hit the Jump to read the rest of Dick Dastardly’s Mixes of the Week, and for download links…

First up, the above Drop Time, came to me by way of my friend Mike who, like me, is always looking for that next jam. It’s the new dubstep mixtape by Atlanta’s own Whisperlink. I don’t really know much about him but I could guess that he likes to drink lots of beer and punch people in the face… or at least this mixtape will make you do the same. It’s MASSIVE with a capitol M.A.S.S.I.V.E. It’s filled with everything that’s completely gluttonous and masturbatory about dubstep… basically everything that makes dubstep a great genre. Download it HERE.

The second mix we have is the essential mix from Hostage, recorded in his hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland. The first time I heard Hostage was via AC Slater’s wicked remix of “Shake It”. This track erupts with some heavy bass, exactly what I look for in a plate. It definitely put Hostage on my radar of artists to check out. Although I haven’t had a chance to see him in person, I always keep my eyes peeled for a new drop from this dude. Needless to say, when I heard he released an Essential Mix last week, I knew that I had to get my hands on it. It’s a good mix of electro, bassline, and some dubstep elements. Lots of wobble! We can’t stream it, so you’ll just have to trust me — download it HERE.

Now go forth and blow out your car speakers.