Ernest Gonzales – Been Meaning To Tell You LP

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A vibrant swirl of echoey guitar riffs and various organic instruments sit comfortably in the arms of hard hitting beats while riding on the coat tails of imaginative synth lines that come barreling over everything in sight with a flurry of deep gritty square waves leaves this avid music lover already yearning for the next album. This is truly music to my ears. A great start for FoF Music with their debut LP release from Ernest Gonzales. You’ll find that Its varied harmonic textures run fervent with soul and wonderment.

This album is unlike any other. The final collaboration will include 16 tracks from Daedelus, CYNE, Faunts, Yppah, matthewdavid, and copy. It will be accompanied by a full-color art book featuring original works from 14 visual artists. The book will be available in physical form from FoF music as well as in digital formats. Check out previews of the breath taking visuals at www.beenmeaningtotellyou.com. Album due out on February 19, 2010. Highly Recommended


“Falling Asleep To The Glow Of The Televison”

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Dublab Needs Your Support – The Dublab Decade Proton Drive Is In Full Effect

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Tonight! Low End Theory 3 Year Anniversary + Beat Invitational

On Wednesday, October 21st we are proud to present the official Low End Theory Three Year Anniversary. In conjunction with this special evening, we are bringing you Unreleased Beat Invitational #11 featuring Flying Lotus, Jneiro Jarel, Free The Robots, SAMIYAM, Dibiase and Matthewdavid. Complete funking insanity! Opening sets by Kutmah and My Hollow Drum. Residents Daddy Kev, Nobody and Nocando will also be on deck. Early arrival is always recommended for easy entry at Low End Theory:

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FLYING LOTUS
[Warp]
Flying Lotus is a massive force in independent music, redefining the boundaries of contemporary electronic music with every move. Plug Research dropped his first album 1983 to unanimous, global critical acclaim, while his most recent Los Angeles opus on Warp Records has been the template for beat music. That “next level shit” artists are always talking about? This is it. A certified Low End hero, Flying Lotus returns with brand new heat for the Beat Invitational.
http://www.myspace.com/flyinglotus

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JNEIRO JAREL
[Lex Records]
Jneiro Jarel (a.k.a. Dr. Who Dat?) has amassed a global following based on his stunning Beat Journey and Beyond 2morrow albums on the legendary Lex Records label. Imagine a parallel universe with drums, trumpets and various vocals, all cut to perfection using re-engineered Dalek lasers, pro-scratch mixers and brightly coloured computers that run on sugar cane.
http://www.myspace.com/jneirojarel

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FREE THE ROBOTS
[Alpha Pup]
Enter Free The Robots, a producer who pays homage to the past with a drive for the future blending elements of jazz, electronic, hip-hop, soul, psychedelic rock and noise. Somewhere between soulful-melodic bliss, head-nodding grooves and aggressively-driven rhythms, harmony and total freedom stands for those with open minds. A perfect example of the Low End doctrine.
http://www.myspace.com/freetherobots

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SAMIYAM
[Brainfeeder]
As one-half of the FLYamSAM production duo (countered by Flying Lotus), Michigan-transplant SAMIYAM is an exciting addition to the L.A. beat producer community. He recently dropped an EP on the renowned UK-based dubstep label Hyperdub, while his Rap Beats Vol. 1 on Lotus’ Brainfeeder imprint has been dropping jaws worldwide. No doubt, SAMIYAM will bring the pain.
http://www.myspace.com/samiyambeats

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DIBIA$E
[Alpha Pup]
Hailing from L.A.’s very own Watts, Dibiase a.k.a Diabolic’s productions run the gambit from video game classics to seductive soul. He’s lit the L.A. beat battle scene on fire, with countless victories under his belt, slaying competitors from far and wide. In other news, Dibiase also recently inked a full-length album deal with Alpha Pup Records. We’re geeked to hear the newness.
http://www.myspace.com/diabolic1

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MATTHEWDAVID
[Leaving Records]
It is indeed a pleasure for us to bring you a close encounter with one of L.A.’s most fabled new talents. Matthewdavid’s Spills EP on Plug Research exposed him to the masses, while his co-production on Flying Lotus’ Los Angeles cemented his rep even further. We are excited to hear matthewdavid unveil his newest beat creations at the Unreleased Beat Invitational.
http://www.myspace.com/matthewdavid

Plus opening sets by

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KUTMAH
[Dublab]
One of L.A.’s greatest DJ talents, the goliath behind the decks known as Kutmah has been holding down Angelino hotspots like Firecracker and Soundlessons for years. He’s rocked Low End on countless occasions, and we’re glad to have him on the team for this week’s show.
http://www.myspace.com/kutmah

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MY HOLLOW DRUM
[Los Angeles]
My Hollow Drum is a collective of aspiring DJs, musicians and artists devoted to their fixation of art and sound. From individual and collaborative efforts, these artists collide sound collage chemistry with death drum anthems, dimlit psychedelia, sugar-coated dirt, moments of melodic bliss along with the squishiest of textures, lounge boom-bap and art of all mediums.
http://www.myspace.com/myhollowdrum

As well as your residents

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DADDY KEV
[Alpha Pup]
Batting first on the Low End Theory lineup is legendary producer and label boss Daddy Kev. As a producer and engineer, he’s spent the last decade crafting classics for the likes of AWOL One, Busdriver, The Grouch, Sage Francis, Mix Master Mike, Abstract Rude, D-Styles, Freestyle Fellowship, The Shape Shifters and many more. His DJ sets are a high-tech affair with Kev primarily engaged in live remixes, slicing experimental beats and hip-hop classics to shreds.
http://www.myspace.com/daddykev

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NOBODY
[Plug Research]
From his adventures on the road with Mars Volta and Prefuse 73, to his production and remixes for Postal Service, Mystic Chords of Memory and Busdriver, coupled with his own solo work on labels such as Rough Trade and Plug Research, Nobody is a living tour de force of creative genius.
http://www.myspace.com/nobodyelvin

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D-STYLES
[Funkshitup]
His virtuoso skills on the turntables have been compared to that of Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane. As a former member of Invisibl Skratch Piklz and Beat Junkies, he toured the globe, helping transform turntablism into a global phenomenon. Now, the legendary D-Styles is back on the frontlines of underground culture, shredding your soul every week at Low End Theory.
http://www.myspace.com/djdstyles

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THE GASLAMP KILLER
[Low End Theory]
Over the course of the last few years, Gaslamp Killer has established a solid rep for devastating beats and intricate cuts. This nomadic West Coaster has steadily smashed the scene from San Diego to Los Angeles to San Francisco, earning the respect of heavyweight players in the process. Bear witness to one of his epic sets and see what the buzz is all about.
http://www.myspace.com/thegaslampkiller

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NOCANDO
[Alpha Pup]
He’s no longer a secret. After winning the 2007 Scribble Jam MC Battle Championship, Nocando has been catapulted to new levels of international fame. He spent many Thursday nights honing his skills at Project Blowed, and has broken the dreams and hopes of countless would-be-MCs.
http://www.myspace.com/nocando

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Simple Pleasures The Experience

Simple Pleasures

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Curators Jessilisa Morretti and Matthewdavid hosted Simple Pleasures at Subliminal Projects last night and I was completely taken by surprise. I heard a few bits and pieces about what was going to be presented but it didn’t really hit me until I got there.

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As I entered I was greeted by unexplainable sounds that operated through different dimensions, frequencies, and unspecified instances of existence that reverberated through the walls and through the bodies of hypnotized listeners that were creating collages, lying on the ground, or just staring blankly into space.

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I wish I had a real explanation for what was taking place but check out this video and maybe you can kind of understand what I’m talking about. Sound vibrations are created from touching the metallic tree sculpture and the sounds are running through tape- that big machine with tubes on the right. It delivered rich, warm, and powerful tones that for some unexplainable reason I enjoyed every bit as much as I would listening to a well composed/played piece of music. The frequencies were definitely affecting everyone’s brainwave patterns…I began to feel like mine were as time progressed. (If someone can comment- elaborate more on this it would be much appreciated)

I then decided to check out the tape cassette players hanging up on the walls. Each player contained a looping cassette tape playing different recordings of layered atmospheric sounds. That’s when it finally hit me on how amazing this all was. I think it was my first time experiencing sound being the entire focal point of an art exhibit. Listening to each tape was like looking at a painting. You couldn’t help but try to pick out the different textures, colors, and emotions within each recording.

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I wish I would’ve stayed longer. Fortunately I was able to catch a little bit of Ras G before I left.

You’ll definitely be seeing me at the next one….hopefully I’ll remember to bring a pillow to sit on next time around.

 

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