We are coming to the end of the DUBLAB DECADE PROTON DRIVE fundraiser!!!  Many listeners from around the world have taken action and transformed into Protons.  These positive people have collectively generated $7661 so far.  Their funds will help keep dublab's creative music resonating through the universe.

We are still far from our total fundraising goal of $20,000 but with optimism and action we can make it together.  Now is your time to make a move!  Please give a tax-deductible Proton Grant to keep dublab's offerings of future roots music and vibrant visions bright as we move into the next decade and beyond. 

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24 HOUR "NO SLEEP SESSION" FUNDRAISER FINALE FUELED BY VTECH & YOU!

The good people at VTech are tuned in crystal clear to dublab's future roots music mission.  They believe so strongly in our vision and value that they have offered up a generous matching fund for the Proton Drive finale.  They will match the collective donations of Protons up to $2400 total.  That means every grant you give will have double impact.  Please don't let these funds slip through the cracks.  Help us meet VTech's call to action by giving a Proton Grant. 

MONDAY, November 23rd 10am >>> TUESDAY, November 24th 10am (Pacific Standard Time)

LISTEN LIVE >>> the dubstream

Featuring special guests:

MONDAY...
2pm: Kozyndan (dj)
4pm: Jogger (live)
6pm: Chico Sonido (live)
8pm: Dr. Who (dj)
TUESDAY...
1:30am: Devonwho (beat blast)
10am: the Books ("whacked out dj set")

+ More Music fun all night and morning from all the Labrats and special guest MC the Mexican Robot.  It's sure to get surreal so please tune in for all the delirious delight.

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VTECH WI-FI RADIO DRAWING. SCORE THIS MAGIC MACHINE!



Congratulations to Protons Eamon Ore-Giron, Erika Tazberik and Mona Ueda for winning the drawings for VTech IS9181 wi-fi internet radios.  We know they'll enjoy hearing dublab and thousands of other web radio transmissions from around the world on this magic box! 

We have one more drawing left.  Donate before the 24 HOUR NO SLEEP SESSION ends on Tuesday, November 24th 10am (PST) and you will be eligible to win.  Thanks to the good folks at VTech for their generous support and thanks for yours dear Proton! 

(Of course you are guaranteed a VTech wi-fi radio when you donate at the $300 total or $50 six month installment level.)

The DUBLAB DECADE PROTON DRIVE fundraiser is on!  From November 4-24th the Labrat djs and our talented friends will be broadcasting live, sharing electrifying sounds to inspire your support. 

The Proton Drive is a bi-annual affair that is absolutely essential to dublab's existence.  As a non-profit web radio station our positive music mission relies upon your donations.

We're celebrating a decade of dublab and looking towards the future with excitement.  Help dublab keep your senses vibrating with creative waves.  Please give a PROTON GRANT now!

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PROTON DRIVE LIVE BROADCAST HOURS

LISTEN LIVE >>> the dubstream

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7am-7pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-10pm
+ 24 hour No Sleep Session: November 23rd 10am - November 24th 10am

We buzz on Pacific Standard Time.  For an updated programming schedule CLICK HERE.

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DOWNLOAD the DUBLAB DECADE PROTON DRIVE theme song by matthewdavid!!!!

GIVE A PROTON GRANT AND KEEP DUBLAB GLOWING BRIGHT!

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*** PROTON DONATION LEVELS ***

DUBLAB IS A PROJECT OF FUTURE ROOTS, INC. A 501 (C)(3) NON-PROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATION.  YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.


ANY AMOUNT

+ A ZILLION VOLTS OF GRATITUDE RIGHT BACK TO YOU!!!

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$20+

+ DOWNLOAD: 10/10 = TEN OF OUR FAVORITE DUBLAB SESSIONS FROM THE PAST DECADE.

+ ENTRY INTO THE MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK DRAWING.

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$50+ (or $10 six month installment plan)

+ DOWNLOAD: 10/10 = TEN OF OUR FAVORITE DUBLAB SESSIONS FROM THE PAST DECADE.

+ DUBLAB 10 STICKER.

+ DUBLAB 10 POSTER.

+ DOWNLOAD: THE GASLAMP KILLER'S HELL AND THE LAKE OF FIRE HIT+RUN MIX.

+ DUBLAB FUTURE ROOTS MIX CD BY DAEDELUS.

+ ENTRY INTO THE MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK DRAWING.

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$100+ (or $20 six month installment plan)

+ DOWNLOAD: 10/10 = TEN OF OUR FAVORITE DUBLAB SESSIONS FROM THE PAST DECADE.

+ DUBLAB 10 STICKER.

+ DUBLAB 10 POSTER.

+ DOWNLOAD: THE GASLAMP KILLER'S HELL AND THE LAKE OF FIRE HIT+RUN MIX.

+ DUBLAB FUTURE ROOTS MIX CD BY DAEDELUS.

+ V-MODA BASS FREQ HEADPHONES.

+ ENTRY INTO THE MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK DRAWING.

+ 6 MONTH ACCESS TO THE PROTON ONLY MP3 PAGE WITH OVER 500 HOURS OF EXCLUSIVE DUBLAB SESSIONS DOWNLOADS.

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$300+ (or $50 six month installment plan)

+ ALL THE PRIZES FROM THE $100+ PROTON LEVEL.

+ NOBODY'S WESTERN EYES & SERPENT'S BREATH HIT+RUN MIX CD.

+ V-MODA VIBE HEADPHONES.
 
+ VTECH WI-FI INTERNET RADIO!

+ EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA GEMS (gifts from our stash of cds, dvds, buttons, magazines, stickers, t-shirts and more).

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$500+

+ ALL THE PRIZES FROM THE $300+ PROTON LEVEL.

+ YOUR CHOICE OF AN ORIGINAL ART PIECE FROM THE DUBLAB CREATIVE CIRCLE EXHIBITION.  FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.  PLEASE INDICATE THE NUMBER YOU'D LIKE.

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* PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON WISH LIST.  THE FULL AMOUNT OF ANY PURCHASES YOU MAKE FOR DUBLAB WILL BE APPLIED TO A PROTON GRANT.

TAX DEDUCTIBILITY OF PROTON GRANTS

DUBLAB, operates under the umbrella of Future Roots Inc., a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit arts organization. Contributions to DUBLAB are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. If you choose to receive any proton prizes as a 'thank you' for your donation, the amount of your donation that is deductible from your federal income tax can only be the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the prize that you receive. For example, if you donated $100, the value of the prize DUBLAB sends you will be of $45, therefore only $55 can be claimed as deductible.  If you would like the full tax deduction select "I prefer downloadable prizes only" above.

Your Tax Deductable Amount = Your Donation Amount - The Fair Market Value

$50+ Donation = $15 Fair Market Value
$100+ = $70
$300+ = $250


MATCHING GIFTS

Another way to give to DUBLAB is through your employer. Many  employers participate in non-profit matching gift programs in which they will match the tax deductible portion of your donation. Please check with your Human Resources or Community Relations Department to confirm. Then simply obtain a Matching Gift form, complete the Employee portion and mail to: DUBLAB, Matching Gifts, 4519 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029.  Your donation to dublab will have double impact!

DUBLAB IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF TURNING YOU ON!  HELP US CONTINUE HELPING YOUR EARS FOR DECADES TO COME.  PLEASE GIVE A PROTON GRANT NOW!!!

PEACE,

the Labrats

DUBLAB.COM IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF TURNING YOU ON!!!

dublab is a non-profit web radio collective devoted to the growth of creative music, arts and culture. Since launching in 1999 our goal has been to share beautiful sounds and visions with the world.

What you hear on dublab.com comes straight from the hearts of our selectors. dublab djs dig deepest and elevate beyond classifications. Our expansive sound is called future roots music.

Over the years we have extended our creative action to bring you highly-themed art exhibits, original films, unique happenings and mind-blowing record releases. The dublab echo continues to expand across the universe and resonate in wide-open ears, eyes and minds.

Thank you for your support over the past decade. We hope you enjoy our 10th anniversary celebration offerings. This action is just for you and the future shines bright!

PEACE & LOVE,

the Labrats

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10.01

"VIBRANT VISIONS"







A retrospective of dublab's original art exhibitions: UP OUR SLEEVE, THE DREAM SCENE & INTO INFINITY.

+ Live t-shirt printing by HIT+RUN featuring exclusive dublab designs.

+ A video booth featuring clips of dublab's film projects: VisionVersion, mi casa es su casa, Secondhand Sureshots and more.

+ a dublab pop-up shop with limited edition vinyl, cds, stickers, posters, t-shirts and more.

+ "CREATIVE CIRCLE" art auction / exhibition with new works by our extended family of visionary artists including: Akiko Bharoocha, AllA, Augustine Kofie, Dale Dreiling, Eli Sipsas, Eric Broers, Fernanda Cohen, Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, JAO, Javelin, Katsuo, Kevin R. Ramos, Kime Buzzelli, Matteah Baim, Matthew Müller, Mel Kadel, Stephanie Usery, Sumi Ink Club, Teebs, Travis Millard and more!

7-11pm / Free / All Ages

CONTINENTAL GALLERY
400 South Spring Street
Downtown, 90013

* The gallery and pop-up shop will be open every Wednesday to Sunday from noon-8pm through October.

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10.02

A LABRAT MATINEE VII : THE DUBLAB 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION



Rarely seen music videos, new dublab VisionVersion films, comedy clips, out-there animation and other eye-melting magic.

FILMS BY:

Adam Hashemi

Andreas Nilsson

Andrew Gura

Ben Wolfinsohn

Brian Degraw
B+

Eli Stonberg

Eric Fensler

Eric Wareheim

Fernando Cardenes

Gabe Askew

Heath Ledger

Hiro Murai

Isaiah Seret

Jeremy M. Lundborg
John Famiglietti

Josh Lowman

Keith Musil
Martin De Thurah

Matt Amato

Michel Gondry (debut of a new video for Mia Doi Todd!)
Natalie van den Dungen
Randall Park
Raul B. Fernandez

Rinee Shah

Spike Jonze

Three Legged Legs
Walter Robot


+ mas mas mas

MUSIC VIDEOS FEATURING:

Alexandra Hope

AsDSSka
Benoit Pioulard

Busdriver

Chairlift
Dan Deacon

Death Cab for Cutie
Grizzly Bear

Hecuba
Health

Major Lazer

Mia Doi Todd
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and the Suite for Ma Dukes Orchestra

Modest Mouse
NASA

Quantic
Royksopp

Silk Flowers

The Woods

The Dodos
+ more

+ The debut of new dublab VisionVersion films featuring: El Guincho, Jennifer Furches and Tune-Yards!

+ Between Two Ferns: Zach Galifianakis interviews Charlize Theron, Bradley Cooper (The Hangover), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Natalie Portman and her dog, Whiz amongst some foliage.

+ A live performance from DAEDELUS with live projections on the big screen by Dr. Strangeloop.



+ A special intermission screening from one of our favorite comedic minds.

+ A screening of the film "Parallel" directed by Paul Shepherd with a surround sound score by Languis.

+ After the screening grab a drink on the rooftop patio as Labrat djs share soundtrack selections.

+ Live t-shirt printing by HIT+RUN.

8pm-1am / $10 / All Ages


DOWNTOWN INDEPENDENT
251 South Main Street

Downtown, 90012


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10.03

THE 11TH ANNUAL EAGLE ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL



Far-out international sounds on the DUBLAB "future roots” STAGE....

Cumbias, jazz from the hills to the flatlands of LA, the crackling of rare records brought to LA from Central America or the Middle East and heard in family collections….

The “future roots” Stage, curated by the Los Angeles based non-profit collective DUBLAB as part of their the week-long 10th Anniversary Exploration series around the city, merges the sounds of global Los Angeles and presents them as evidence that— in a city like ours— the world and its eras are at our back door, found in the cultural makeup of its residents, and blended anew in every corner of Los Angeles.  DUBLAB is devoted to the growth of positive music, arts and culture from around the world that crosses genres, defies classification and bridges eras. Broadcasting independently since 1999, what started as a web radio collective has grown to producing events at institutions like the Getty and the Natural History Museum, creating alliances with like-minded artists, and giving back to the community by participating in free festivals like the ERMF!

4:00-4:45pm- Julia Holter  ..
One of dublab's favorite songwriter/composer/sound artists guides us to into the deep with live ethereal sounds incorporating avant-garde instrumentation, vocals, and poetics.

4:45-5:45pm - Nanny Cantaloupe ..
This DUBLAB / KXLU dj will share vibrant sounds from the global, post-modern primitive outernational universe. Cantaloupe is sure to shift your consciousness several degrees for the better.

5:45-6:15pm- Bali and Beyond  ..
Inspired by the cultures of Indonesia, Bali & Beyond features a variety of Gamelan, including sacred ritual pieces and secular music of the royal court, performed on bronze metallophones, gongs, and gong chimes, directed by Maria Bodmann and Cliff De Arment. Bali & Beyond perform Courtesy of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Recording Industries' Music Performance Fund through the assistance of the Professional Musicians Union Local 47.

6:15-7:15pm- The Gaslamp Killer ..
GLK, the Mount Washington based DUBLAB collective dj and Low End Theory resident, will blend the hardest and most fuzz-filled 60s and 70s psych from the Middle East, backed by mystic dancers.

7:15-8:00pm- Michael White Quintet ..
An organic jazz quintet led by violinist Michael White with jazz vocalist Leisei Chen that creates a timeless, ageless, clean and borderless Los Angeles jazz fusion sound incorporating originals, classics, bossa nova, and spontaneous improvisation. White is a groundbreaking composer, educator and violinist who has played with legends such as Alice Coltrane, Sun Ra and Pharoah Sanders, while Chen is a vocalist trained in the US and her native Japan.

8:00-9:00pm- Mas Exitos..
Tracing the connections between music made on two continents from the Andes of Peru to the Eastside of L.A., which finds its biweekly home at the Verdugo Bar in Glassell Park and has been featured nationally on NPR.

9:00-9:45pm- Buyepongo  ..
This Los Angeles County-based crew of young musicians dedicated to preserving cumbia and Colombian vallenato culture by embodying the music and echoes passed down through their families - from Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Los Angeles - and playing those sounds vibrantly, channeling cultural history on the streets and to the people of the LA.

10:00-11:00pm- Dub Club Echodelic Sound System
This heavy crew will close out the evening with many eras of Jamaican music, joined by MC Jah Faith and special guest Ranking Joe, a reggae legend who will be toasting over the Echodelic DJ selections in a authentic rub-a-dub style to "nice up the dance!"

Emceed by Carlos Nino, DUBLAB founding DJ and host of KPFK's Spaceways Radio

4-11pm / Free / All Ages

THE STREETS OF EAGLE ROCK
Colorado Boulevard between Eagle Rock and Caspar
centerartseaglerock.org

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10.04


DUBLAB MEETS PART TIME PUNKS



Resident djs Benny Shambles & Michael Stock of Part Time Punks welcome dublab's Ale, Hoseh, Kutmah and Marion for a Post-punk, Punk-funk, New Wave, No Wave, Hardcore, Indie-Pop, Twee, Electro, Minimal-Synth, Shoegaze, Baggy dance party sure to shake you.

+ A live performance from Oxnard's exuberant pop band Maria.

+ Post Punk focused projections from Sam Cooper.

10pm-1am / $7 / 18+

THE ECHO
1822 Sunset Boulevard
Echo Park, 90026

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10.05


GIVE UP



An evening of sad films & heart shattering sounds.  Watch depressing images flicker through wet eyes as dublab djs provide the sorrow-soaked songs to accompany tear-soaked cinema.  After your soul sinks to the bottom of the movie screen, shuffle to the patio for salty sweet ice cream served up by Scoops.  As the last of your melting cone drips down your arm grab a microbrew beer to cry in while dublab's glum selectors continue spinning bummer tunes to dash all glimmers of hope.  While you're out there moping in the depths let HIT+RUN make you a t-shirt to melancholy keepsake

Films curated by: Hadrian Belove & Pimpadelic Wonderland (Cinefamily), John Wyatt (Cinespia), Marcus Herring (The Directors Bureau) and Matt Amato (the Masses).  Plus a special sad music video offering culled from the best bummers of dublab's Labrat Matinee series.

Dj sets by: frosty, Jimmy Tamborello & friends.

7:30pm-Midnight / CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE $13 ADVANCE TICKETS / All Ages

CINEFAMILY
611 North Fairfax Avenue
Mid City, 90036

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10.06


DECKADES : A JOURNEY THROUGH GENERATIONS OF SOUND



The dublab "Future Roots" family will be in full effect as we time travel from the 1920's to the present day and possibly beyond.  Each selector will focus on sounds from a specific decade as we flash forward together.  You'll hear obscure and sublime gems excavated from all corners of the globe. 

+ Deckades will be broadcast live on dublab.com.

+ Enjoy one of the widest selections of draft and bottled beer available in all of LA.

+ Tasty food for sale: Traditional and vegan Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches from Mandoline Grill.
 
9pm-2am / Free / 21+

VERDUGO BAR
3408 Verdugo Road
Glassell Park, 90065

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10.07

THOUGHT FORMS & PARALLELOGRAMS: AN EVENING OF VISUAL MUSIC WITH LINDA PERHACS AND FRIENDS



A celebration of Linda Perhacs'seminal folk album "Parallelograms."  This mystic creation from 1970 is one of our all-time favorite musical works.  Linda's masterpiece will come to life in this historic multimedia happening.  She will perform publicly for the first time ever and be joined on stage by some of the most stunning contemporary artists for uniquely crafted musical performance, visual art, film and dance.

Featured musicians include: Aaron Robinson, Ariana Delawari, Ben Knight, Blank Blue, Crystal Antlers, Hecuba, Julia Holter, LA Ladies Choir, Mia Doi Todd, Rio en Medio, Tom Brosseau, We Are the World and more.

Original Films by: Alia Penner, Andrea Fellers, Brian Close, Daft Punk, Hecuba, Jeremy Rendina, Jessica Hundley, John Wyatt, Kelly Sears, Matt Amato, Maximilla Lukacs and Nicole McDonald.

New dances choreographed by: Ryan Heffington.

Art projections by: Alia Penner, Amber Halford, Amy Jo Diaz, Andrea Fellers, Arik Roper, Jess Holzworth, Lauren Dukoff, Mia Doi Todd, Nora Keyes, owleyes and Will Lemon.

Doors open at 7pm.  Enjoy djs, art projections and drinks in the lounge  / Show starts promptly at 8:30pm
$25: CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS / All Ages

REDCAT
631 West 2nd Street
Dwontown, 90012

* Presented in partnership with Draw-Pictures and REDCAT.

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10.08


DUBLAB AT THE DOWNTOWN ARTWALK



We infuse this monthly gathering of creativity seekers with highly-inspired sights and sounds.  Dig dublab's vibrant visions and wide soundscapes crafted especially for this evening of elevation. 

+ Live t-shirt printing by HIT+RUN.


7-11pm / Free / All Ages

CONTINENTAL GALLERY
400 South Spring Street
Downtown, 90013
downtownartwalk.com

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10.09


JOHN LENNON BIRTHDAY BED-IN RADIO BROADCAST





We celebrate the life of John Lennon by lighting up the airwaves with love.  Hosts Carlos & Azul Nino, frosty and Ale welcome musical friends to the KPFK studios for an evening of live performances and dj sets inspired by John Lennon's creative spirit.  Gather your friends and gravitate around the radio for an evening of unforgettable vibrations.  Potlucks, slumber parties, growing beards and bouncing in bed are all highly encouraged.

John Lennon focused dj sets, Beatles cover song megamixes, rare Beatles outtakes, giveaways and live performances from: Miguel Atwood Ferguson's Quartetto Fantastico, Mia Doi Todd with Andres Renteria and more!

8PM-1AM / Free / All Ages

A LIVE TRANSMISSION ON "SPACEWAYS RADIO" & "FUTURE ROOTS RADIO"
KPFK 90.7FM IN LOS ANGELES, 98.7FM IN SANTA BARBARA & KPFK.ORG ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

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10.10

THE DUBLAB DECADE FINALE BASH

The DUBLAB SOUNDSYSTEM will combine to bring you a mind-blowing offering of Future Roots music.  This will be the ultimate dance party!

+ Live t-shirt printing by HIT+RUN.

+ More surprises to be unveiled soon!


VENUE TO BE ANNOUNCED DAY OF THE EVENT

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Special thanks to VTech for their super support of the dublab 10th anniversary!

hi dubhead!

It's time for collective construction! From May 5-21st the Labrats and super special guests will be broadcasting live worldwide asking for financial support from dublab listeners. These "Proton Grants" power the lab's creative operations and continued growth. Get hands-on and help dublab bring you beautiful music!

For more information and to donate please visit: dublab.com/protondrive

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PROTON DRIVE LIVE BROADCAST


MAY 5-21, 2008


Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7am-7pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-10pm


+ 24 hour "No Sleep" Session: May 20th 10am - May 21st 10amTUNE IN > dubstream
CHAT LIVE > dublab.com/chat

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PROTON PRIZES


ANY AMOUNT+


HIGH FIVES & LOTS OF LOVE


$20 +

+ 10 HOURS OF EXCLUSIVE DUBLAB SESSION DOWNLOADS
+ ENTRY INTO THE "MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK" DRAWING

$50 +

+ DUBLAB SUPER STICKER
+ LIMITED EDITION DUBLAB "REVOLUTIONARY HANDS" T-SHIRT
+ 25 HOURS OF EXCLUSIVE DUBLAB SESSION DOWNLOADS
+ ENTRY INTO THE "MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK" DRAWING

$100 +

+ DUBLAB SUPER STICKER
+ LIMITED EDITION DUBLAB "REVOLUTIONARY HANDS" T-SHIRT
+ DUBLAB FUTURE ROOTS MIX CD - HOSEH'S "POPPY SOL"
+ J.MENDEZ & MICHAEL STOCK "GIVE UP" DOUBLE MIX CD SET
+ THE GASLAMP KILLER "I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE" OBEY MIX CD
+ 6 MONTH ACCESS TO THE "PROTON ONLY" MP3 PAGE FEATURING OVER 100 HOURS OF EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOADABLE DUBLAB SESSIONS & OVER 150 MP3'S
+ KOZYNDAN "URBAN MYTHS" POSTCARD SET
+ ENTRY INTO THE "MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK" DRAWING

$300 +

+ ALL THE PRIZES FROM THE $100+ PROTON LEVEL
+ A MIX MADE JUST FOR YOU BY THE DUBLAB DJ OF YOUR CHOICE.
+ LOTS OF EXTRA ACTION (surprise treats from our vault of cds, dvds, buttons, magazines, stickers, t-shirts and more)

** PLEASE ADD FOR SHIPPING : $5 DOMESTIC / $10 INTERNATIONAL

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BUILDING BRIGHT


dublab is now non-profit so your Proton Power goes even further. For information about: dublab's fundraising goals, your tax incentives and employer matching programs please click here.

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"HELPING HAND" SPONSORS


Thanks to these stars who've supported dublab through prize and product donations:


AIM
Alpha Pup Records
Anticon
Apolis Activism
Beggars Banquet Records Ltd
Blue Bell Records
Catalog Records
Clif Bar
Cold Sweat Records
Domino Recording Co Ltd
Dry Soda
DWELL magazine
Everloving Records
Fader Label
Ghostly International
Greenopia
High Point Low Life
Hit + Run
Hollywood Bowl
Honest Tea
Kozyndan
KRAAK
Lara Bar
M Audio
manonthemoon international
Mochilla
Nation Limited
Ninja Tune
Notenuf Records
Obey
Opening Ceremony
Plastica
Poo-Bah Records
Porter Records
Secretly Canadian
Stones Throw
TBTMO
The Beautiful Music
Theo Chocolate
Topo Ranch
UCLA Live!
XL

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PROTON "HAND POWER" GALLERY


We want to show off the helping hands that build dublab's universe of beautiful music and art. Please send us scans, photos or drawings of your hands!

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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPER SUPPORT!!!!


PEACE,


the Labrats

Monday, November 5th - Monday, November 19th

We're celebrating our 8th anniversary with a flash forward. This is a call to action. Zoom into the future now with dublab. Activate your Proton Power and join our positive movement!

The Labrats will be broadcasting live throughout the Proton Drive. Explore the wide expanse of infinity through future roots music. This magic is made possible by you. Your contribution ensures dublab's creative existence and growth. Please give a Proton Grant now and feel turned-on forever!

>>> CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW >>>

((( TUNE INTO THE DUBSTREAM FOR LIVE PROTON TRANSMISSIONS )))



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PROTON LEVELS & PRIZES
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"TODAY" = Any Amount

+ OUR ENDLESS LOVE & GLOWING GRATITUDE

"TOMORROW" = $20 +

+ FUTURE ROOTS FOREVER "PROTON ONLY" MP3 SET
+ ENTRY INTO "MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK" DRAWING

"FUTURE" = $50 +

+ FUTURE ROOTS TO INFINITY LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT
+ DUBLAB SUPER STICKER
+ FUTURE ROOTS FOREVER "PROTON ONLY" MP3 SET
+ ENTRY INTO "MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK" DRAWING

"INFINITY" = $100 +

+ FUTURE ROOTS TO INFINITY LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT
+ EMBROIDERED PROTON PATCH
+ "BRASILINTIME" DVD FROM OUR FRIENDS AT MOCHILLA
+ DUBLAB "INFINITY" CD MIXED BY KUTMAH
+ FROSTY'S "BOLLYWOOD BLAST" MIX CD
+ DUBLAB SUPER STICKER
+ FUTURE ROOTS FOREVER "PROTON ONLY" MP3 SET
+ ENTRY INTO "MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK" DRAWING

"FURTHER THAN FOREVER" = $300 +

+ ALL THE PRIZES FROM THE $100+ PROTON LEVEL
+ A MIX MADE JUST FOR YOU BY THE DUBLAB DJ OF YOUR CHOICE.
+ EXTRA ACTION (surprise treats from our vault of cds, dvds, buttons, magazines, stickers, t-shirts and more)

*Please note: Proton grants are not tax deductible but ARE very kind.

Thanks for your support!!!

hi dubhead,

Let's grow big and bright! It's time for the "DUBLAB SPRING SPROUT PROTON DRIVE." You can plant seeds and make them blossom by supporting dublab's positive music mission. We need your support to spread future roots music far and wide. Proton Grants fund dublab's music transmissions and ensure our continued creative existence and growth. Get involved and sprout with us!


***** CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW! *****



SPROUT DONOR LEVELS
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SEED = any amount

+ you'll receive our endless love and gratitude (priceless).



LEAF = $20+

+ 3 EXCLUSIVE DUBLAB SESSION DOWNLOADS
+ ENTRY INTO MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK DRAWING



TREE = $50+

+ 3 EXCLUSIVE DUBLAB SESSION DOWNLOADS
+ ENTRY INTO "MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK" DRAWING
+ LIMITED EDITION DUBLAB T-SHIRT
(DESIGNED BY ABCNTMNDED & PRODUCED BY PAUL FRANK)
+ DUBLAB SOUNDSYSTEM SUPER STICKER
(PRINTED BY STICKY RICK'S)
+ TREE TREATS: we send you a few extra goodies from our treasure chest of cds, vinyl, buttons, magazines, dvds, books, t-shirts, bags and awesome accessories.



BLOSSOM = $100+

+ 3 EXCLUSIVE DUBLAB SESSION DOWNLOADS
+ ENTRY INTO "MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK" DRAWING
+ LIMITED EDITION DUBLAB T-SHIRT
(DESIGNED BY ABCNTMNDED & PRODUCED BY PAUL FRANK)
+ DUBLAB SOUNDSYSTEM SUPER STICKER
(PRINTED BY STICKY RICK'S)
+ BLOSSOM BONUS (we give you extra extra extra treats from our vault of cds, vinyl, buttons, magazines, dvds, stickers, books, t-shirts, bags and ultra-awesome accessories)
+ MP3 CD FEATURING OVER 10 HOURS OF THE BEST DUBLAB SESSIONS
+ CUSTOM MADE T-SHIRT FOR BLOSSOM PROTONS


*If you're donating $50 or more please include your t-shirt size and mailing address.


DUBLAB SPROUT T-SHIRT DESIGN >>>

Designed by ABCNTMNDED & Printed by PAUL FRANK.

DUBLAB SOUNDSYSTEM SUPER STICKER >>>

Original design by Struggle Inc.
Layout by Brandy Flower.


MEGA PROTON PRIZE PACK: one lucky winner will receive this incredible package including...

- Cornelius "Music" CD (Everloving)
- Cornelius "Breezin'" CD (Everloving)
- V/A "Monika Force" CD (Monika)
- Languis "Live at NHM" CDr (Simballrec)
- Grizzly Bear "Yellow House" CD (Warp)
- Boom Bip "Sacchrilege" CD (Lex)
- Lusine "Podgelism" CD (Ghostly)
- Subtle "For Hero: For Fool" CD (Lex)
- Cornelius "I Love Love/I Hate Hate" CD (Everloving)
- Samamidon "But This Chicken Proved Falsehearted" CD (Plug Research)
- Acid Reign "Time & Change" CD (Alpha Pup)
- Subtitle "Terrain to Roam" CD (Alpha Pup)
- Carlos Nino & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson "Fill the Heart Shaped Cup" CD (Alpha Pup)
- Awol One & Daddy Kev "Killafornia" CD (Alpha Pup)
- Peanut Butter Wolf "Chrome Mix" CD (Stones Throw)
- Artic Monkeys "Brianstorm" CD (Domino)
- The Television Personalities "My Dark Places Remixes" CD (Domino)
- Bonde Do Role "With Lasers" CD (Domino)
- Junior Boys "So This Is Goodbye" special edition CD (Domino)
- V/A "Music and Non Music" CDR (Simballrec)
- V/A "Elevation Through Sound, Volume 1" CDR (Simballrec)
- Warp Vision, The Videos 1989-2004 DVD (Warp)
- Cornelius "Sensuous" LP (Everloving)
- Ghostly test pressing LP (Ghostly)
- V/A "Sitar Beat" LP
- Clark "Throttle Clarence" MiniCD (Warp)
- Eddy Fresh "Oh No You Didn't" 7" (Lex)
- 2 Nightmares On Wax color vinyl 7" unreleased (Warp)
- Kozyndan "Daedelus" poster
- Cornelius poster (Everloving)
- dublab tote bag by Hit and Run
- dublab t-shirt by 2K
- Picnic bag by Plastica
- Portable radio by Plastica
- CDs organizer by Plastica
- iPod FM transmitter by Griffin
- Alpha Pup t-shirt
- Greg Davies t-shirt
- Mush t-shirt
- Beta Records t-shirt
- Saul Williams t-shirt
- Gudrun Gut "I Put a Record On" CD (Monika)
- Mark of the Beast book by Brandy Flower
- Radical Face "Ghost" CD (Morr Music)
- F.S. Blumm "Summer Kling" CD (Morr Music)
- Benni Hemmhemm "Kajak" CD (Morr Music)
- Fat Jon & Styrofoam "The Same Channel" CD (Morr Music)
- Contriva "Separate Chambers" CD (Morr Music)
- Arkitekchur "Should" CD (TBTMO)
- Accelera Deck "Ipsissima Vox" CD (TBTMO)
- Collette Carter "The Information and the Last Nite" CD (TBTMO)
- Various Artists "Vibon 2: Blip-pop Click" CD (TBTMO)
- James Figurine "Covers" 7" single (Plug Research)
- Assortment of magazines, postcards, stickers, and buttons



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Six years after its initial release on Emperor Norton Records dublab is proud to announce the digital re-release of its first compilation album, "dublab presents: freeways." This visionary collection, produced by frosty & Carlos Niño, gave the world an early taste of many, now-familiar artists and defined dublab's future roots aesthetic. "freeways" is an inspired view into Los Angeles' vibrant musical landscape. It is a living time capsule that remains light years ahead.

The landscape presented on "freeways" is expansive. Glowing pockets of beauty from the wide sprawl of Los Angeles are merged into a unified spectrum. These diverse, progressive songs reflect every shade of creative California soul and provide a roadmap to infinite adventure. "dublab presents: freeways" continues to speed sweetly into the future.


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1. Languis & Fer Chloca - the sky below
2. Daedelus- a mashnote
3. Mia Doi Todd - digital, version 2.1
4. Dntel - if i don't return
5. John Tejada - i'll see you in a place with lights
6. Mannequin Lung - is it live?
7. Yesterday's New Quintet - soul searchin'
8. Divine Styler - shen
9. Damon Aaron - don't get up again
10. Nowhereman (aka Nobody) - seathrough dolphin smile
11. Ammoncontact - chord (parts 1-2)
12. Skull Valley - death zone reflection
13. Adam Rudolph – nawa
14. Daedelus – lover's dub (digital bonus track)


"Essential and soon-to-be-recognized-as-seminal compilation."
- PITCHFORK (RATING 8.6)

"This record proves you can use machines to extend the sounds of the body, instead of using them to build up an ever-mightier electronic fortress." - LA WEEKLY

"A blissed out compilation of sun drenched music from the city of angels."
- BOOMKAT


PEACE,

the Labrats

dublab.com

positive . music . driven . lifestyle

He sat on stacked cinder blocks and waited. This concrete kept shopping carts safe inside the Thrifty Bin parking lot but had a higher purpose, to border the sidewalk that cradled her perfect feet. She glided this path daily from school to her front door. Oh that front door! He had spent countless afternoons hiding in the bushes trying to sniff her hairspray through the wood. Now he sat on this wall waiting and although she had never glanced his way before he knew she was coming.

Her, with bubble gum breath and sunny skirts. Him, with pass-me-down corduroy shorts. Her with buoyant breasts in bright tube tops. He with sweaty, grey gym socks. She with seductive shampoo scent. He with belly button lint. She with locker full of pop stars. He with rusty matchbox cars.

What our hero lacked in style he made up for in sky high hopes. He had such grand love to give if only she could scale his shyness. He sat whispering sweet nothings to her passing ghost. The shopping carts and cicadas swooned. Time ticked by and as afternoon shadows grew long so did the beard on his thirteen year old face. It was the longest beard in the universe and although invisible to others he felt the bristles itch his knees.

He waited and waited and waited knowing any minute his Mom would call her herd in for casseroles, kool-aid and simmering teen angst. On a family trip to Texas she had acquired the ultimately embarrassing alarm, a large brass cowbell. At that moment of intense anxiety SHE, HER, THE VERY DREAM OF DIVINE BEAUTY appeared as if from the folds of heaven. Her hair flowed. Smooth intentions bounced around his mouth like silent marbles. Her tight corduroys swished. His heart beat an awkward rhythm. Then she looked his way with a slight smile and his being soared but * CLANG * CLANG * CLANG * the cowbell came and her face twisted to a smirk as if to say, "I know you are the cowardly calf being called." A tear rolled from his eye, down a chubby cheek, off the curled tip of his lonely beard and down the rough cinder block wall.

- frosty


........................we invite you to come Give Up again on March 25th. turn your teary eyes to dublab.com for the full sad scoop.....................................................................

They had been trekking through the mountains for 17 days, chewing on coca leaves and their tongues. Fog covered the path so thickly that every step was a great risk. Those in the lead fell first thus the human train was a hierarchy.

The hopeless twelve led with bulky items expendable as their flesh. They were ghosts melting into mist. Next came men hauling bundles of food, ammunition and alcohol. Four guides followed within earshot. Hearing was their greatest tool, for treachery ahead was indicated by audible death.

By rope, the guides pulled stubborn llamas carrying GOLD * GOLD * GOLD. These glittering nuggets were pried from the ancient Earth under the close inspection of seven foreign "emisarries" whose guns had long ago given them governance. These gringos followed the pack as they had ruled them, with elitist ignorance and cruel disregard.

They drove the expedition like a primitive automobile. The accelerator: their hasty greed. The pedal: pistol shots fired ahead. These bangs brought a hastened pace, tumbling bananas and often, bones shattering on steep cliffs.

Soon after one such "rev of the engine" the caravan came to a sharp corner. The natives disappeared around the bend followed by the buttocks of gold-bearing llamas. Once they curved around the mountainside the path widened and the gringos found themselves face to face with a tobacco skinned woman bearing dark, ebony eyes. Her bright shawl sparkled in the sun and her teeth glinted razor sharp but this odd apparition surprised them far less than the disappearance of their entire entourage. So as they panned the trail for their precious cargo the gringos growled, "Where is our GOLD woman?!!" Then she spoke without moving her lips...

I

WILL

EAT

YOU

ALIVE

WICKED

!!!!!!DEVILS!!!!!!!


The pale "emissaries" froze but in a flash all that remained were seven empty hats and a fine, bloody mist floating on the breeze.



Illustrations by: Kozy
Story by: frosty

These images & words will be appearing amongst illustrious others between the glowing covers of Kozy's "Unknown Portraits" book. Visit kozyndan.com for the full scoop.

FRIDAY, January 12th
My phone buzzed steady through the early morning hours. It was an international number many digits long * buzz * buzz * buzz * but I didn't answer knowing it would be an expensive conversation with a mysterious voice. After hopping in the shower, really mine has a trampoline floor, I checked my messages and solved the mystery of the morning caller. It was my pal Annie in India. One month ago we finished a six week journey around the amazing country and after a short trip to Africa she returned to India to work on Wes Anderson's new film "Darjeeling Limited." She was calling to see if I could hop on a plane in two days to deliver a wig to India. I exuberantly answered, "Of course, anything for a head of hair!"

SATURDAY
I picked up a handmade wig and extensions from a local home workshop. It was accompanied by a mannequin head bearing pen marks illustrating the wig's placement and "Anjelica Huston" written across the forehead.

SUNDAY
Following a morning of meetings I did a load of laundry and packed my valuable cargo. In the early evening I started my airborne adventure -> LA -> Munich -> Delhi.

MONDAY
mmmmmm....airline food.

TUESDAY
I cruised through customs at the Delhi airport. "Anything to declare?" Never. I then rendezvoused with Dinesh, the film's man in Delhi. He passed along two more wigs. Three's a charm. Now I was big-time! After a delayed departure (adjust watch to Indian time: slow motion and high commotion) I flew to the always exciting Rajasthani city of Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City for its beautiful clusters of blue homes. Once in the place to be, I dropped the wigs on target and was paid in the oh so common currency of Tanzanian Shillings.

MORE TUESDAY + WEDNESDAY
I hadn't planned on being in India at all so my itinerary was open. I spent my time wandering casually with wide senses. I strolled down narrow alleys and gazed at blue buildings, cows and goats. I ventured through bustling markets and met curious people, elephants and camels. I walked up steep, winding roads to unknown destinations and waved to children, goats, puppies and passing motorcycles. On a lark I boarded a bus crowded with Rajasthani men (gold earrings, huge turbans and spectacular mustaches) and women (dark skin, sparkling eyes and brilliant saris). After many dusty fields and scattered farms I ended up in a small village called Osian. Here I met a huge crowd of wide eyed school children, explored 8th century sandstone temples, and whistled afternoon greetings to peacocks, wild boars, and green parrots. Just another day electrically alive.

THURSDAY
After a morning of more exploration I boarded a plane to Bombay. Upon arrival in this raddest of cities my mind was laser focused on Haji Ebrahim's Radio Repair and Record Shop deep in the Null Bazaar across from Handiwala Masjid. I jumped into what I soon discovered to be the slowest taxi on Earth. Due to my Hindi illiteracy I must have missed the words "SNAIL JALOPY" emblazoned across the side. The driver stopped every few minutes to have a snack, make a phone call, ask for directions and request I give him a spray bottle of shirt starch (of course, I carry these everywhere). Meanwhile I was wringing my hands with the fear of missing my record shopping opportunity. Luckily Haji's crew was on high alert and once in the vicinity we were greeted by a motorcycle escort through the packed streets. I spent the next few hours digging through a blissful bounty of amazing Bollywood vinyl. I walked out with a treasure of amazing wax and a smile on my face. This quickly faded into an expression of fear as I swooped into the turbo taxi yang of my earlier cabbie's molasses yin. We sped through the streets at a dangerous pace barely dodging humans and other animate and inanimate thingies.

FRIDAY
After 24 hours above the clouds and in airport lounges I was back where I started in sunny Los Angeles. There was one major difference. My luggage was filled with amazing music in place of artificial hair.



For photos from the wigged out episode click here.

-frosty