Welcome to the first part of this weeks Rubadub digest. The new Mike Slott on Lucky Me is finally here and will be shipping tomorrow. To go alongside that we've got some vinyl goodness from Kirk DiGiorgio, Jeff Mills, James Pants and the Andres album on CD.
Seeing as its Christmas we've got Numark Omni Control's and KRK RP5 Monitors and if you're looking to freak out your loved ones then why not get them a Throbbing Gristle Gristleism Buddha Machine.
You'll also see a round up of all the New Years Eve Tickets we're selling at the bottom of the mail out.
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Recommended.
Mike Slott - Lucky 9teen Lucky Me - 12 Vinyl - £6.99
LuckyMe are very proud to present "Lucky 9teen" the new release from the innovative young producer Mike Slott.Representing the largest collection of his solo music released to date, this "Lucky 9teen" micro album showcases several different sides to Mike Slott from the serene atmospherics of 'The Now' to the breezy synth-pop of Gardening as well as his signature bass-heavy-slumper '40 winx'. Over the last few years Mike has cemented his reputation at the forefront of futurist hip hop production. With a style that is hard to pin down - encompassing a myriad of influences from free jazz to 80s boogie via golden age hip hop. His previous work alongside Hudson Mohawke as Heralds of Change set the benchmark for the new-school of dynamic beatmakers. Since then he has released 2 solo 7"s on All City, a split 7" with Dabrye, appeared on Beat Dimensions 2, Mary Anne Hobbs 'Wild Angels' compilation and provided high profile remixes for Warp and Citinite. Forthcoming projects include a collaborative EP alongside esteemed Dutch producer Martyn. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Kirk Degiorgio - Swarm EP ART - 12" Vinyl - £5.99
After the critical and commercial success of ART8, the resurgence of the legendary ART label continues apace with the first release in a newly formed "Dance Division Series". Signifying a shift towards more peak-time club material, the Dance Division Series kicks off with the "Swarm" EP. Consisting of three tracks from label-owner Kirk Degiorgio. "Swarm", "A Way Of Life" and "Distant Realm" cover the full-range of classic club-techno sonics, with a modern production edge that guarantees an extra punch on the dancefloor. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Christmas Equipment Deals!
KRK Rokit RP5 G2 Active Studio Monitor (Pair) Monitors & Speakers - £225.00
We're now doing these for £225 a pair for a limited time only. The next generation KRK Rokit RP5 G2 Active Monitors incorporate several technologies from the company's flagship lines, including sleeker curved edges that actually make them sound even better. KRK Rokit RP5 G2 features refined voicing and a new curved baffle that effectively reduces diffraction providing even better monitoring accuracy. The enhanced design custom drivers and the superior tweeter wave guide provide optimal frequency pattern control and focuses the sound outward, away from the cabinet. Click here for more info.
Numark - Omni Control DJ Control Surface (+ Free Headphones) Digital DJ - £229.00 OMNI CONTROL is all you need to plug directly into any sound system and perform. This high-quality, heavyweight, rugged DJ device is a performance hardware controller that comes with two DJ software applications and houses a professional digital audio interface to feed your headphones and the sound system.This complete, professional, computer-DJ package consists of a hardware controller with internal audio interface and Native Instruments Traktor 3 LE and MixMeister Fusion Live DJ software. You will immediately appreciate OMNI CONTROL's high-quality, rugged, heavy metal construction. Your hands will notice the selection of stiff, reliable knobs, faders, and buttons for precision performance. An extremely clean, high-quality sound card feeds pristine audio signal to two stereo outputs and your headphones. Ultra-low latency 44.1 kHz and 88.2 kHz-audio ASIO drivers deliver clean, accurate sound to the sound system and your headphones. You can even plug in a microphone and talk over your mix. Click here for more info.
Gristleism!
Throbbing Gristle - Gristlelism / Buddha Machine Industrial Records LTD - £20.99
Bastard offspring of now-famous ambient loop player the Buddha Machine, GRISTLEISM is part Industrial sound machine, part noise instrument. Featuring thirteen original and uncompromising loops, GRISTLEISM delivers a mix of signature TG experimental noise, industrial drone, and classic melodies and rhythms. Available in three colours - Black, Chrome and Red - the palm-sized unit (size: w67mm x h69mm x d35mm) features a built-in speaker, volume control, pitch-shift control and loop selector switch. GRISTLEISM features more loops and almost twice the frequency range of the Buddha Machine. GRISTLEISM is powered by two AA batteries and is the world's first and only portable TG aural exciter! GRISTLEISM was born from a collaboration between Industrial Records, Throbbing Gristle and Christiaan Virant, the creator of the original FM3 Buddha Machines. Gristleism comes packaged in a exquisite 'chinese paper-cut' wrapping, featuring a repeating TG logo pattern, foil embossing and UV ink. Click here for more info.
New Records.
Andres - II Mahagoni Music - CD - £13.99
Full album release from Andres featuring all the tracks from his two vinyl EPs on Mahogani. Fusing both his House and Hip-Hop sides this album is the missing link between KDJ and J Dilla. Check the slowed down version of Shari Vari for proof. Killer! Click here for sound clips and more info.
The Parallel - The Parallel EP Komisch - 12" Vinyl - £5.99
The third Komisch release is by The Parallel. With a string of digital releases to his credit, this talented new producer now makes his vinyl debut. ‘Abyss' gets down to business, as spacey textures melt into billowing chord sequences, underpinned by spiky claps and intricately woven pitch bent percussion. By the time the massive kick arrives, the seduction is complete. ‘Mind Reverse' is focused on the floor, its stomping beats and metallic, robotic synths becoming increasingly more claustrophobic until the track breaks into a ghostly breakdown. On the flip, ‘Nanotech' starts off in dreamy mode before a hammering drum and a fluid acid line lead it to a crashing snare-led climax. Finally, ‘The Parallel' ends the EP in mellow mode with a snaking, sensuous bass and raw drums fused with soft, resonating melodies. With more EPs planned for Komisch in 2010, this is not the last you've heard of The Parallel's universe. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Marcello Napoletano - The Space Voodoo Mathematics - 2x12" Vinyl - £12.99
Brilliant double pack from Italian producer Marcello Napolentano on Jamal Moss's label Mathematics. That is what a good deep house record should like - a mixture of smooth Larry Heard-esque synths but with those rough Mathematics style edges. Thoroughly recommend by us here at Rubadub. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Edit Select / Mark Broom - Dark Beat Remixes Dark Beat - 12" Vinyl - £5.99
Dark Beat is a new label from Glasgow, set up to promote its own take on deep, dark atmospherical techno. After the success of their digital releases this is our first Dark Beat Remixes vinyl which has cuts from the very popular Omen and Untamed EP's from label bosses Deepbass & Roman Toletski. On the A side we have Oddity with a massive remix from Mark Broom. His remix of Oddity is a no nonsense stripped back techno affair with a ripping synth line, the track teases you with a number off small drops before the massive atmospheric breakdown which would bring carnage on any dance floor. On the B side we have The Orb Theory with a remix from Edit Select who seems to be able to to no wrong with his string of releases on his self named label Edit Select Records. His remix explores the realms of atmospherical techno and has a straight up tribal feel about it, this track has been creating quite a fuss at Berlin's Berghain during the early hours. The track has a percussive drive with rolling snares and a beautiful synth line that rises and fades throughout the track. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Jeff Mills - Something In The Sky Axis/Something In The Sky - 12" Vinyl - £7.99
Sci-Fi Techno from Jeff Mills on his new Axis sub-label Something In The Sky. Fans of classic Mills style Techno and UFO's will not be disappointed. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Joker - Digi Design (Om Unit's Pop Lock Mix) White Label - 12" Vinyl - £5.50
Arguably one of the top ranking dubstep / bass music releases of the past 12 months, and undeniably one of the most widely loved and heavily played, Joker’s epic synth track ‘Digidesign’ now gets the rework treatment from Om Unit, ramping up the rhythms and hitting the hard-bap pedal with extra weight to create a wobbling headnodder fix with a touch of off-centre (un)balance. This remix has been doing the rounds since late summer with support from the likes of Mark Pritchard aka Harmonic 313, Plastician, Jamie Vex’d (Planet Mu/Hotflush), Alexander Nut (Rinse/Eglo), and Joker himself. Om Unit is a new production moniker of Jim "2tall" Coles, a London based DJ and producer who has been active in the hip hop and electronic scene for several years. Other forthcoming releases under the Om Unit name include a 7" on All City and a 12" on Plastician’s Terrorhythm label. Issued with the full blessing of Joker and Hyperdub, this one-sided white label pressing will only be in print for a limited period, so get your pre-order swerve on without delay. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Sticky - Jumeriah Riddim Mixpak - 12" Vinyl - £6.99
Richard ‘Sticky' Forbes built his reputation as one of the country’s leading club music producers at the height of the UK Garage scene. His distinctive sound not only made his music unavoidable in the clubs during this era, but also launched the careers of a number of the UK’s leading talents, including Ms. Dynamite. Sticky re-emerged on the scene in 2009 with a fresh sound and quickly grabbed strong radio support. One of his biggest tracks this year, ‘Jumeirah Riddim’ goes hard into the genre of UK Funky house. Rising Jamaican dancehall star Natalie Storm is on board to voice the riddim, and her catchy monster version also appears here, called ‘Look Pon Me’, which in turn becomes a heavy bass epic remix courtesy of bassline mastermind Dexplict. This EP additionally contains ‘Jumeirah Riddim Sequel’, a variation on the cut, plus a clean edit of ‘Look Pon Me’. Click here for sound clips and info.
SBTRKT - Right Place Not On Label - 12" Vinyl - £5.99
SBTRKT version of Radiohead's "Everything In It's Right Place". If you were lucky enough to get his re-rub of Metalheadz's Inner City Life then you will lap this up. We've only got a few of these so you know what to do. Click here for sound clips and more info.
James Pants - Seven Seals Stones Throw - LP Vinyl - £15.99
Seven Seals is the brand new album from Stones Throw's resident loonball James Pants. He's got a unique sound that manages to weld psyche rock, early 80's New York No Wave and Synth Funk into one glorious mess. A daft but engaging listen. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Boris Dlugosch - Bangkok (Roska Remix) Phantasy Sound - 12" Vinyl - £6.99
Phantasy are proud to present their sixth release, 'Bangkok' by Boris Dlugosch. Already a staple in Erol Alkan's recent club sets, 'Bangkok' (co-produced/written with Raik Fargo of Hey Today!) has been one of the most enquired about records in recent memory. Remix duties are provided by London's fast rising Roska, whose recent releases and remixes have won fans all over Europe. This is a limited edition of 500 copies on pink / purple vinyl. Click here for sound clips and more info.
New Years Eve Tickets.
Numbers & Ballers Social Club Hogmanay 2009 / 2010 Ticket - £15 + Booking Fee
Massive Numbers and Ballers NYE party with special guests Dorian Concept, Brackles and Guido plus a whole crew of Numbers and Lucky Me DJs. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Optimo Hogmanay Party 2009 Ticket - £26 + Booking Fee
Optimo's annual mega-bash at the Fruit Market. This time they're celebrating the end of the decade with Hudson Mohawke, Drums Of Death, Divorce and The Nailist. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Melting Pot New Years Party Ticket - £20 + Booking Fee
Melting Pot celebrate NYE at the Admiral with special guests Greg Wilson and The Revenge. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Slabs Of The Tabernacle NYE Party Ticket - £15 + Booking Fee
Slabs Of The Tabernacle with Mark Du Mosch, Elektrick Drago, Casionova and more. Click here for sound clips and more info.
Soundhaus - The Big Bang, Hogmanay Party Tickets - £19.75
See in the new year at The Soundhaus with an allstar team of Soundhaus DJs. Click here for sound clips and more info.
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