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Kingbastard EP Now At i-Tunes

Hello,

the new Kingbastard EP [B a s t a r d i z e] is out now at






2007 is barely one month old, yet it is full steam ahead over at Herb Recordings. Along with Rubens' forthcoming debut, the Bastardize EP" by Kingbastard represents a busy start for the innovative Scottish label. This Ep is a quick-fix of frenzied beats, effervescent melodies and a lo-fi style production.

A number of tracks here, recall some of Richard D. James' acid-style sounds (especially those Anologue Bubblebath records). Opener "[Tripod]", for example, fearures a dirty melody and some mid-90's style beat production. Ending with a combination of vitriolic beats and a dark theme, ensures this Ep is off to an impressive start.

"[Boxclever]" is probably my favourite track here, it is certainly the most instant. Rapid beats are laced with a lethal melody, that proves to be an intoxicating blend. There is a fantastic middle section, where the beats merge into a triple drill style beat, that is both innovative and appeasing work.

"[Parenthesis]", meanwhile, is a large sounding number thats starts with hisses of static and computer bleeps. A beat soon pushes its way through the digital mass, along with some euphoric synths, that soon develops into a captivating tune.

As the name suggests, "[Data Rape Function Creep]" is a deranged track, thats uses a plethora of bit stream beats, dark drones and eerie sound clips. It vaguely recalls those industrial machine build-up's that Autechre are renowned for.

"[Goodbye Mr Bendigo]" surprisingly changes tact. While the 4 previous tracks are beat-laden and instantly gratifying, this one harks back to some of Kingbastard's work, on the "Run:>Ep". It is a sad sounding collage of cloudy sampled textures and melancholic synths. A perfect reference point here would be Radiohead's "Treefingers" from "Kid A". It's is not as instant, but repeated listens reveal a certain degree of emotion.

Thankfully, it is just a temporary moment and Kingbastard hasn't got all depressed on us. He is soon back with his signature buoyant beats and acidic melodies. The bizrrely titled, "[Got Milk_Duckstomping]", with its upbeat nature, works in perfect contrast to the sad synthscape of "[Goodbye Mr Bendigo]", and ends the Ep on an optimistic note.

The "Bastardize Ep" is a definite progression for Kingbastard. The beats are innovative and the melodies plentiful. There is some terrific work here, most notably "[Box Clever]", "[Goodbye Mr Bendigo]" and "[Data Rape Function Creep]". 2007 could very well be the year of the bastard!.

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The [B a s t a r d i z e] EP is currently available on a limited edition CD direct from the Herb Store


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Herb News

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The release date for the new Rubens 7” vinyl single is the 6th of August 2007.

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A Side – Puggies
B Side – Vertical Hold



The Rubens single is being distributed by Amato Distribution and will be closely followed by the 12” vinyl “Breaking Into Smile” Remix EP featuring some fantastic remixes from some legendary figures.

The Black Dog (Warp, Dust Science, Soma)
Dextro (Gronland, Border Community, 16k)
Kirk Degiorgio (Versatile, Ubiquity, New Religion)

Rubens – Carnivalesque Herb001CD is due for release in September 2007.

The first run of limited edition “Carnivalesque” CDs which feature different cover and disc face designs, are now available from the Herb site at the reduced rate of £7.99. You will need to hurry though as there are not many of these left.

Other News

Herb Digital have now opened a Myspace page, Herb Digital Myspace. The new page will be solely focusing on many of our quality digital releases that are distributed through INgrooves. Through Herb Digital, we will continue our policy of breaking new artists.

Our latest release through Herb Digital, is the ambient techno EP “Soundescapes” by Dublin’s legendary DJ “Mick Chillage. This will be closely followed by Minuit De Lacroix’s “Sustainable Landscape Modeling Within The Dream Realm” and Mosca’s excellent “Concourse Mass”.

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At The Beach – from the forthcoming EP “At The Beach”




Forthcoming Gigs

23rd June 2007 - Zerova Live At The Seefa Film Festival Berlin 8pm
29th June 2007 - Skytree Live At Planet Supply, St. Croix Falls Wisconsin 9.00pm
30th June 2007 - Skytree Live At Outdoor Amphitheater, St. Croix Falls Wisconsin 3.45pm
6th July 2007 - cheju Live At Antiworld Festival London 12pm
28th July 2007 - Engine7 Live In Merchant City Glasgow 10pm
28th August 2007 - Zerova Live In Riga 8pm
15th September 2007 - Skytree (DJ Set) Franconia Sculpture Park Minnesota (Time TBA)

Enjoy The Herb!

Rubens Single Release Date

Hello,

the new Rubens single going out on 7 inch vinyl is being released on August 6th.

A Side - Puggies
B Side - Vertical Hold

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Distributed globally by Amato Distribution

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