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12" + CD
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LODUBS SR004EP
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"As for looking at the source material in another way (i.e. the remix), it, for us, is a bit like a skilled actor who is known for comedy who suddenly demonstrates a command of drama. Each of the tracks and their elements are so strong, that once we handed them to other artists known for different shades of music, we knew genius would emerge. SPL -- a pillar of drum and bass, known the world over for the massive tours he embarks upon as part of the Therapy Sessions -- has for a few years been exploring dubstep, with quite a few major successes in this sound under his belt ('Storm in my Heart,' 'Masters of Rave,' to name a couple). Here SPL Remixes 'Sempiternal' and in doing so transforms it into a fearsome beast never before imagined. Bryan Zentz is a singular name in techno, with releases on just about any important label one can name in that genre. He started experimenting with techno-based dub in the year 2002, but to a large degree kept his prototypes unknown. Here he alloys those discoveries to 'Dulcet' with a tinge of dark synth melody akin to '80s minimal wave, with outstanding results. Kuma is one of the original elevators of the sound in Vancouver BC, who had a featured shout out in the original Breezeblock Dubstep Wars, and has releases on Immerse/ Konspiracy/etc. We hear the hidden ghosts within 'Dulcet' with his spooky treatment. This, as a remix record, is the fourth in our Special Series releases, and will come packaged in a black dubplate jacket, hand stamped in silver."
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LODUBS 9013EP
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"One of the greatest things about this sound, and all its variants, is how it seems to be able to fuse to all styles and genres before it to itself. When we first heard the UK producer known as O-Dessa, it got us thinking of the same overall air of Burial. But as we started truly taking it in, and all the ideas inherit within the tracks completely resonated in our minds, it was clear this was not only a companion to the aforementioned realm of sound in feel, but something completely new otherwise. For starters, the rhythms lurking below the bassline where nothing short of a combination of old skool and something you might hear on a dirty South mixtape. But somehow, even with all that, in what sounds like madness on paper, it all managed to somehow commingle in a completely driving and breathtaking way. The subtle tearout nature of this producer is even more apparent in the second track, 'Million Dollarz' which is a gradual decent into layers of tweaked amens, but with a grandeur unlike anything heard prior, even with how much that drum has been chopped throughout the ages. Once again, we have to thank Starkey for hearing this material, and pulling our coat. You should hear much from O-Dessa down the line, on his path to reinventing the whole sound, as many have in their own individual way before him."
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LODUBS 9012EP
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"Sometimes things just don't work out. I mean, we all now what they say about good intentions. I guess that is all a matter of your perspective how true those sort of sayings are, but from our standpoint, with regards to LoDubs, there are many artists out there who are unleashing some truly earth shifting tunes, and although we want to help disseminate these works of art to the masses, sometimes you just have to hold back for the right material. Djunya is a perfect example. We first heard him, and his material a few steps back. Among that batch contained the future classics 'Subsol' and 'Contact' which firmly placed him at the top of the pile of practitioners of the sound from the 415. Like many others, we where blown away by these productions, and although they where not within the trajectory of our release schedule, we knew that akin to celestial orbits, things would line up down the road a piece. That happened with 'Elevate' and 'Puja Karna Sangit,' and quite suddenly I might add, as they are among our most recent signings. 'Elevate' is a sprawling gem of a track, which manages to run with a certain ferociousness without being derivative in any way, carrying its weight above a chassis of pronounced yet unheavyhanded breakstep by adding what is natural to such realms, thick layers of keys and bass, but with a purely optimistic feel, that seems to conjure a largely hidden aspect of the spectrum of bass music. Together, all elements seem so perfectly matched about 'Elevate' that is almost as though it is an object carved from wood; as if it is, and always was, meant to be, as it is."
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LODUBS 9001CD
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"LoDubs is pleased to present Starkbass, a DJ mix by Philadelphia's foremost native son Starkey, known throughout the world as the undisputed king of the dubstep/club/grime/hip hop/wonky/bassline hybrid sometimes referred to as streetbass. Although largely composed of the first aforementioned genre, this 25 track DJ mix, comprised of almost completely unreleased material, shows how just how the genius from the east can relentlessly tie all these elements together in a mix, with an air that sounds as if they where all part of some larger style all its own. If you have witnessed and thus heard his phenomenon in person, you will know all too well what we are referring to, and therefore must have been lucky enough to catch one of his dozens of much-discussed live sessions in recent history, on one of 5 of the 8 continents (he couldn't get a booking in Antarctica for some reason.............). Starkbass, as an album, captures this essence precisely. In the process of jumping around the globe with an arsenal of beastly tunes of his own creation, and the experience of being one of a select few to be featured on Mary Anne Hobb's 'Generation Bass' program, Starkey has developed a keen ear for hotness from both established artists and the newest/latest producers, allowing him access to the absolute freshest tunes, which is apparent in who is featured on the mix. From artists like Raffertie, who is just about to blow up large, with releases on Slit Jockey and Planet Mu, to established artists like Zomby, Joker, Geeneus, DZ, and Cardopusher, all came forward with their prime goods, and many with their exclusive bits they saved for just such a mega occasion. Throughout this 25 track mix, covering the entirety of a compact disc, it is clear that the hugely received full length Ephemeral Exhibits was far from a single lightning strike, and Starkbass is the step beyond, showing all the styles that make up the universe of Starkbass. Are you ready?"
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LODUBS SR002EP
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"Starting the year out with a bit of hybrid action, LoDubs is pleased to announce the return of Bombaman of Toronto, Canada to the fold. As with his first release on the Special Request imprint a little over a year ago, (LoDubsSR1, Solvent Think Like Us 12") the styles touched upon are instantly relevant, yet a combination not yet seen within the construct of our sound. Taking its source material from a well known synth/disco/house production/DJ duo based in the same city as Bombaman, 'Material' opens up the 12" with a mighty, shuffling piece of genius, which true to the sound is towed forward by a monstrous, oozing bassline. However, the backing rhythm and its stilted shuffling cacophony of drums may remind many of something more in the backyard of DJ Assault crossed with Herbert on a caffeinated day, rather than the 4 beat dubstep sound du jour. Purely out of its perfection as a pair, we have placed yet another Syntonics remix on the flip. 'Rock Tonight' follows a more open drum signature, which allows for a high/low frequency interplay that when properly amplified almost seems to make the air wiggle in front of your face, like a hot day in Arizona."
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LODUBS 8001CD
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"Lo Dubs is pleased to present Analog Clash, their first compact disc, mixed by L.A.'s 6Blocc, and destined to become the Rosetta stone of the dubstep sound emanating from all regions of the Americas. From Toronto by way of DZ, Bombaman, XI, and the doom metal group Nadja (remixed by Vex'd, an exclusive to this release), to Venezuela via Pachecko and Cardopusher, and back to the middle with Philadelphia's own Starkey and the mighty South3rn of Texas, all the earth encompassing the two continents is represented in a release that may very well be the first of its kind to represent the movement on this side of the pond. As a mix, 6Blocc has demonstrated once again his ability to thrill, compiling an hour plus recording that weaves through Lo Dubs' diverse list of releases, in addition to a host of unheard recordings, many of which will be featured on 12"s in their own right, following the CD release, thus continuing the cross-pollination process. As a bonus, included is a second disc, containing every Lo Dubs release to date, in full CD audio format, mastered to perfection. As Lo Dubs strongly opposes digital distribution (hence 'Analog Clash'), this will be the only way any Lo Dubs releases will be available in such a high quality digital format, a point which will be made clear in all aspects of promoting this release."
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LODUBS 8006EP
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"This record is HAUNTED. Not really in that poltergeist way, though. More in the Harbinger of Doom way, at least as far as record labels go. From what we have been informed, two different record labels have penciled it in for release, and both, due to a variety of reasons all their own, have ceased to exist. We here at Lo Dubs are not afraid of ghosts though, and even if the earth does swallow us up for releasing 'Fully Loaded,' it would be a fitting end. Ultimately, 'Fully Loaded' could be described as a bit spooky, but in that upsetter vs. the vampire way, with its reverb-drenched, echo-heavy skank. We were actually looking at these tracks before the ones that ended up being the first South3rn record on Lo Dubs, the much-touted Mangione Tribe Dub, But as stated before, the ultimate outcome was far from clear at that point. The two releases almost seem like a tome now, as 'Fully Loaded' is about as epic as roots-centric dubstep may ever get. Add to that the B-side, entitled 'Muslim Dub,' which is pure spring steppiness, with a lush, clean amplified riffing and lyrical toasting that evoke the feel of a soundclash dub, circa 2047. Lo Dubs is very pleased to present Fully Loaded/Muslim Dub, from the southwest masters of the dub, South3rn. As with all previous releases, this 12" comes mastered by Transition, and packaged in a hand-stamped, Kraft jacket."
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