dublab presents…FREEWAYS

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 Nino, 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.

• 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