lavenders (Curator)

WHOOSH. Another year of incredible recordings out the window! Our Sprout Sessions last year were all so out of this world it was actually a (kind of awkward) chore to choose the 'best'. Rest assured knowing that these are at least SOME of the most incredible live moments we captured last year.

We're super excited for 2012 and the musical adventures it will bring. We'll be busy with organizing concerts and broadcasts around the world, and are even more psyched to share them with you and the amazing folks here at the FMA. 2012 is sure to be a much livelier year for us as our tiny organization continues to grow and grow. Thanks for tuning in to our part of spectrum - and happy new year!

These Silk Flowers, hand delivered from New York City, grow on you. You might as well just put this live session on repeat, because silky seeds are being sowed in your brain as soon as you push play. Several listens later, the odd and enigmatic shades of gray which first confronted you bloom into a prismatic synth world populated by kaleidoscopic colors, unique song structures, and haunting, strangely poignant vocals. Remember — although not of the natural world, life-like Silk Flowers never die.

Courtesy of Post Present Medium.

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Stellar Om Source flashed into the dublab universe on a wave of bright light. She came to unlock deep signals. With electric keys she translated cosmic codes from deep, unknown universes. Stellar Om Source channeled these dark matter messages and unfolded them into billion star brilliance. Tune into this transmission. These waves flow through you to find you.

Toro y Moi has the feeling of your favorite sweater tossed on as you rush excited from your home into a crisp winter adventure. The warmth of the cloth and million tiny sparks hug and dazzle you with electric comfort.

Scratch that…Toro y Moi is the sound of a choir of angels singing forms of cottony clouds into a sky scattered with floating bongo drums and brilliant dreams. You and those angels are all riding skateboards to a potluck hosted by a being of pure light down the block. While everyone else is outside getting drunk on the sky porch that being will show you an obscure film that will change your creative life forever.

Scratch that…Toro y Moi is the moment you realize that sitting outside the club listening to a Smiths tape in your car is one million times more joyful than being inside with the all the sweat and posturing. The two however need each other because this realization was only made possible by the boom of the bass through the brick wall. Its vibration spinning the wheels of your mind into motion and your body into bliss.

Final scratch…Toro y Moi is Chaz Bundick who is making warm and beautiful music in many forms and blessed dublab with this live set sure to fill your ears with happiness and be permanently filed onto the “classics” shelf of your heart.

When the mysterious and intentionally obscure Fol Chen materialized in the dublab studio and left behind nearly twenty minutes of skewed pop perfection, we didn’t ask any questions. We just sat back and reveled in the happy-making melodies, skewed lyrics, and supremely danceable songs that helped this band cruise onto the roster of Asthmatic Kitty and delight all those they’ve come into contact with. After our initial mesmerized moments, we devised an elaborate plan to capture the elusive Fol Chen in action. However, when we flashed our nets they were already gone. At least we’re left with these wonderful sound memories.

"Gangi" is like a bright ray of sunshine breaking through charcoal clouds on a rainy day.  With their meditative riffs mixed with their thundering drum sounds, their eclectic style truly mimics the beautiful and drastic changes of the weather.  Their content is amazing from beginning to end, leaving the listener on the edge of their seat in suspense of epic proportions; completely appropriate for "Gangi's" epic sounds.  From their singing style to their lucrative drumming techniques, it's safe to say that versatility comes with ease for this duo.

L.A. based Cameron Stallones nee Sun Araw has been popping up all over dublab these days, so naturally the man eventually wound up in our studio for a far-out “sprout session.” This cool cat delivered on everything that the tuned-in and keen kids have come to expect from him: a sweltering riverboat cruise into waters of warmer dimensions. Not content to rest on his laurels even after ripping through arrays of mind-expanding explorations, this vigilant visionary blasted off in his futuristic cruiser to complete his next opus, the awesomely ambitious x2 LP “On Patrol,” available now on Not Not Fun.

Asura is an ambassador from the universe of beautiful fuzz and melody. He has brought greetings from this land in the form of brilliant soundwaves. These messages paint a picture of a world that shines with delicate rays and bold love. Asura’s elegant transmissions are warm and familiar like the sky above your home but filled with forms that keep ears electrified with exploratory urges.

Asura was joined on this voyage by the voice of sound navigator Ana Caravelle. She floats in to gracefully guide us to new, glowing angles. Soak in these sights and bask in the bright light. After you’re entranced by this initial contact you can continue your discovery of Asura’s world by visiting the welcome center at nonprojects.net.

Our amazing friends Lucky Dragons have created this “Open Wide” Proton Drive theme to activate your positive action! Get tangled in these jungle sounds and tune into dublab all week long for incredible sessions from labrat djs and our extended family of music pioneers.

We will be sharing electrifying sounds to inspire your support Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm and during our 24 hour "No Sleep Session" Marathon Broadcast starting May 24th at 12pm and ending May 25th at 12pm PST. (All times GMT -7)

We're celebrating over ten years of future roots radio transmissions and creative art action. The Proton Drive is a bi-annual affair that provides over 40% of our operating budget. These funds allow us to bring infinite streams of amazing music to the world. You can help these vibrations shine bright by spreading the word and giving a generous PROTON GRANT today!