THE ISHTAR GATE (PBR011)
1. Spirit of Evil
2. Hanging Gardens
3. Mesopotamian Madness
4. Cats of Arabia
5. Gilgamesh
6. Qita
7. Forbidden Fountain
8. The Ishtar Gate
9. Tigris Riddim
10. Meyhane
The Ishtar Gate, the second album from Peaky Beats, is a bold and electrifying fusion of UK bass pressure and the deep-rooted musical traditions of the Arab world and ancient Mesopotamia. Named after the iconic gateway of Babylon, this ten-track Arab-Bass opus channels a hypnotic blend of deep sub, syncopated breaks, and gritty low-end with haunting maqam scales, intricate darbuka rhythms, and reimagined motifs from Iraq, Syria, and beyond. From the ominous opener Spirit of Evil to the skanking sway of Tigris Riddim, each track pulses with its own identity—melding UK sound system energy with Arabic modal mysticism. Standouts like Gilgamesh and Cats of Arabia evoke mythic landscapes, while Qita and Meyhane drift into smoky, late-night territory. At the core is the title track, The Ishtar Gate—a towering, Acid-soaked anthem that bridges ancient echoes with futuristic breaks. Both a dancefloor weapon and a cultural statement, this is a sonic excavation and reinvention.
This album is dedicated to @sophie_cue_ , my love and inspiration I couldn’t have made this without you ❤️🔥❤️🔥🖤🖤
Artwork @nicoanizetti as per 🪬
❤️🔥PEAKY BEATS - THERE IS A LIGHTER THAT MY LOVE WILL STEAL❤️🔥
A Happy Hardcore edit of a British classic, something I’m sure everyone was wanting…. 😹
Originally a fun song written just for live set/ dj shows, now available to download
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🐀PEAKY BEATS - RATPACK🐀
Raw Hand made SH101 X MPC2000XL Dubstep written in 2021, a frequent in PB live shows over the years.
Download - peakybeatsrecords.bandcamp.com/track/ratpack