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Dab Records Volume One

Xylem is the collaboration between Emancipator, Rena Jones, and Flowerpulse. Richly textured and bursting at the seams with natural beauty, this full length album draws from each artist's unique style with dense, kaleidoscopic layers of live strings, synthesizers, guitars, and field recordings.

Xylem

Emancipator & Cloudchord - 'Citrus Fever Dream'

Emancipator & Murge - Sea To Sky

11th Orbit

Citrus Fever Dream is a true synergy between the Layering and Vibration Mastery of Emancipator, and the neo-soul/ chillhop instrumentalism of Cloudchord. The duo ended up getting psychedelic in Oregon one weekend, and Citrus fever Dream embodies those experiences they had.

This ep sums up to me what Cloudchord sounds like through the "Emancipator music filter." A lot of the core musical ideas are clearly from the Cloudchord neo-soul/ chillhop paradigm, but then Emancipator ran all these ideas through his "downtempo headnodic electronica layer prism," which is an area where I consider him a true master. - Cloudchord

Citrus Fever Dream is a tangy collection of songs soaked in lap steel guitar, flute, percussion, and exotic sounds. Cloudchord and I recorded most of this EP over a few days in Oregon, taking a laidback and open minded approach that is reflected in the music, and ultimately features our fortes of guitar and layered production. For fans of chilled out neo-soul, melodic lo-fi, and wavy tropical sounds. - Emancipator

Emancipator & Cloudchord - Tahitian Blues

Emancipator & Cloudchord - Tea Sprinkles

Emancipator & Cloudchord - Jade

'Lemon Lime' is the first single from the upcoming collaborative EP 'Citrus Fever Dream', a true synergy between the layering and vibration mastery of Emancipator, and the neo-soul / chillhop instrumentation of Cloudchord. 
Coming July 16, 2021 via Loci Records.

Emancipator & Cloudchord - Lemon Lime

Thumper is the 2nd single from 'Citrus Fever Dreams'.
Citrus Fever Dream is a true synergy between the layering and vibration mastery of Emancipator, and the neo-soul / chillhop instrumentation of Cloudchord.

Emancipator & Cloudchord - Thumper

The first collaboration between downtempo giant Emancipator and chill house producer Murge. Enjoy!

Parra For Cuva remixes 'Sea To Sky' by Emancipator & Murge.

Emancipator & Murge - Sea To Sky - (Parra For Cuva Remix)

'Sea To Sky' by Emancipator & Murge, remixed by deep house duo il:lo.

Sea To Sky (il:lo Remix)

Emancipator & Murge - Sea To Sky (il:lo Remix)

The powerful and energetic single “Lobetrotter” once again sees them cast their talents to the outer realms of dance music in an up-tempo organic house fusion with more than a handful of interesting and eclectic world instruments.

Emancipator & Lapa - Lobetrotter

Emancipator returns to continue his collaborative hot streak with the first single taken from a forthcoming album project with long-time collaborator, label-mate, and member of his live band – Lapa. 

“Souldia” is another interesting sonic turn for the musicians as they cast their talents to the outer realms of dance music and incorporate deep and tech house influences into an expansive and winding arrangement. 

The track starts with a calm feeling of mystery and anticipation that unfolds into a journey of non-stop forward motion, riding a razor's edge of lightness and darkness along the way before culminating in an unexpected orchestral disco peak section, fitting of Studio 54, where Lapa’s violin influences are on full display. 

This was one of the first tracks to be completed from the new album and acts as a calling card for the full length – showcasing a new and entirely open composition style where any instrument or influence is brought in to the fold and utilised in new and unexpected ways. 

It’s an experimental take on the roots of electronic music that sees the duo exploring uncharted musical territories more akin to DJ mixes than any of their previous material yet remaining accessible by the familiar anchor of four-on-the-floor beats.

Emancipator & Lapa - Souldia

Packed with potent dance-floor heaters and a plethora of exotic, worldly and other-worldly sounds, '11th orbit' sees the longtime collaborative duo, Emancipator & Lapa, concocting experimental takes on the roots of electronic music. Exploring uncharted musical territories more akin to DJ mixes than their previous material, they clearly enjoyed the process of progressing their sound along the way, filling these tracks with leftfield sonics yet remaining accessible through the familiar anchor of four-on-the-floor beats.

Emancipator & Lapa - Vortex Cortex

Emancipator and Lapa return once more to explore and experiment and recruit the services of North Carolina producer / DJ Marley Carroll on the final single ‘Mamba’ from their forthcoming album ‘11th Orbit’. 

A potent dance-floor heater packed with exotic sounds. ‘Mamba’ began life as an in-studio collaboration when Marley was in Portland and took many twists and turns before achieving its final form via remote collaboration.

Emancipator, Lapa, & Marley Carroll - Mamba

Emancipator & Lapa - To Infinity

Based around John Frusciante’s sizzling guitar instrumental “Untitled #6” and featuring a sample of Allyson Krauss’ “Down to the River to Pray,” this remix has a wild and free sound that attempts to capture the feeling of a hot summer day at the river - sunburn, nettle stings and all.

Instrument credits: violin and viola by Thacher Schmid, flute by Gina Sobel, bass guitar by Nickles D’Onofrio III, drums by Doug Appling.

Emancipator x Frusciante x Krauss - Down to the River Remix

Dusk To Dawn Remixes
Released 7/8/15 on @locirecords

http://bandcamp.com/emancipator



Dusk To Dawn (Frameworks Remix)

Seven Seas feat Madelyn Grant is the first single and title track off of the new Emancipator album "Seven Seas" out 9/25 on Loci Records.

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Catch Emancipator on the Seven Seas US Tour this Sept - Nov
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Seven Seas feat. Madelyn Grant

I heard two brilliant acoustic covers of MGMT'S 'Kids' and remixed them with my favorite song from the Truman Show soundtrack. It's been fun to play it at festivals this summer. Hope you enjoy it.

Catch Emancipator on the Seven Seas tour in Oct & Nov in the US
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Download the new Emancipator album 'Seven Seas"
http://emancipator.bandcamp.com




Kids / Truman Sleeps

Seven Seas by Emancipator, released 9/25/15 on @locirecords

http://emancipatormusic.com
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Barnacles

Honey

Oasis

Land & Sea Feat. Molly Parti

Ocelot

1993

All In Here

The Key (Live) 
Originally recorded as part of the Live In Athens show but held back because it was unreleased at the time. Now that Seven Seas is out wanted to let everyone have this as well. Enjoy!



Emancipator - The Key (Live)

Re-post of Emancipator's mix for KEXP's 'Midnight In A Perfect World' show which aired live on 8/27/16

http://kexp.org/programs/MidnightinaPerfectWorld

Tracklist:
Emancipator – 1993
Thoma - Moca
Tor - Days Gone
Frameworks - The Movement
Jamie Blake - Living In This World
Edamame - The Silver Lining
Hundred Waters - XTalk (KodaktoGraph Remix)
Ametsub - Snowy Lava
Sango - Me deAC Amor
Romare - It Began In Africa
Caribou - Dive
Teebs - for Phil
Es-K x Loupo - Sanctuary
Juan RIOS - Hawaii
Ian Ewing - FloatLife
DMVU - Guava
DJ Krush - Song 1
Tor - Star of Wonder x None Shall Pass (ft. Aesop Rock)
Nujabes - Blessing It Remix ft. Substantial and Pase Rock from Five Deez
John Frusciante - Untitled #2
Laya Project - Glorious Sun

KEXP 'Midnight In A Perfect World' Mix

Maps & Father King EP
Released 11/11/16 on @locirecords

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/66DbIW17E8At1CZr9DWU4F
itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/album/maps-father-king-ep/id1151676022
Buy on Vinyl: http://tinyurl.com/mapsfatherking

Maps & Father King

Maps

Out 8/2217 on @locirecords

Stream/Download: smarturl.it/GhostPong

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Ghost Pong

Goodness is the second single from Emancipator's forthcoming album "Baralku" out 11/17/17 on @locirecords

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Goodness

The third single and title track from 'Baralku' out Nov 17 on @locirecords

Stream/Download: smarturl.it/Emancipator-Baralku

Emancipator Ensemble 'Baralku' Tour
On Sale Friday 10/27

 
1/30 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
1/31 - Boston, MA @ Paradise 
2/1 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
2/2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
2/3 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
2/7 - Milwaukee, WI @ Miramar Theatre 
2/8 - Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
2/9 - Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
2/10 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe
2/14 - Birmingham, AL @ WorkPlay
2/15 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity
2/16 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
2/17 - Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
2/18 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
2/20 - St. Louis, MO @ Old Rock House 
2/21 - Nashville, TN @ Exit In
2/22 - Charlotte, NC @ Underground
2/23 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre 
2/24 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
3/15 - San Diego, CA @ Music Box
3/16 - Los Angeles, CA @ Fonda Theatre 
3/17 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom 
3/29 - Vancouver, BC @ Venue 
3/30 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
3/31 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom

Baralku

Bat Country

Pancakes

Time For Space

Sands

Emancipator & 9 Theory - Chameleon (Single)

Cheeba Gold

Chameleon

Cheeba Gold EP

Bombilla

first snow - from soon it will be cold enough

first snow

02 wolf drawn

09 first snow

12 anthem

02 black lake

07 nevergreen

Twenty-Six timeless and dabbed-out instrumental vignettes exploring Lo-fi Jazz/Soul, minimal Hiphop, and abstract Beatwork all soaked in vintage palettes and woven into a seamless head-nodding flow.

Dab Records was created from the friendship of Doug Appling (better known as downtempo producer Emancipator and the creator of Loci Records) and Asher Fulero (session/touring keyboardist and multi-genre composer/producer). 

During some early-2016 idea sessions for new Emancipator music, the pair discovered a working flow in the studio that carried it’s own identity and decided to curate a new project around it. 

Over the course of the next four years between other albums and tours, Appling and Fulero spent countless hours in the studio together filling folder after folder with ideas and then patiently sculpting away, refining the vision and lovingly crafting a timeless piece of art that showcases some of the finest work from either.

Layers of vintage keyboards, jazzy samples, minimal beats and abstract synths get soaked in vinyl scratching and dirty atmospheres, all smoked and toked into a blissfully hypnotic masterpiece that is obsessively detail-oriented yet loosely off-the-cuff in captivating stoner perfection.

Emancipator & Asher Fulero - Dab Records - Gone For A Rip

Emancipator & Asher Fulero - Dab Records - Ivory Tower

Emancipator & Asher Fulero - Dab Records - Boardwalk Dulce

Emancipator & Asher Fulero - Dab Records - Surf City

Emancipator & Asher Fulero - Dab Records - Sunny Side Up

Xylem is the collaboration between Emancipator, Rena Jones, and Flowerpulse. Richly textured and bursting at the seams with natural beauty,  this full length album draws from each artist's unique style with dense, kaleidoscopic layers of live strings, synthesizers, guitars, and field recordings.

Emancipator, Rena Jones, & Flowerpulse - Matchbox

Emancipator, Rena Jones, & Flowerpulse return with 'Thus', the second single from their upcoming release 'Xylem'.
'Xylem' is the collaboration between Emancipator, Rena Jones, and Flowerpulse. Richly textured and bursting at the seams with natural beauty,  this album draws from each artist’s unique style with dense, kaleidoscopic layers of live strings, synthesizers, guitars, and field recordings.

Emancipator, Rena Jones, & Flowerpulse - Thus

Emancipator, Rena Jones, & Flowerpulse - Where The Owls Roost

Emancipator, Rena Jones, & Flowerpulse - The Sleeping Princess Stares

Iceland is the first single off the new collaborative EP album from renowned downtempo artists Emancipator, Rena Jones, and Flowerpulse. With lush strings and signature head nodding beats, the trio weave a mesmerizing tapestry of shimmering instrumentation and natural resonance.

Crystalline glaciers
Gently float through space and time
Before receding

Emancipator, Rena Jones, & Flowerpulse - Iceland

Mgmt/Licensing Inquiries: Keith@redlightmanagement.com

Booking US: jmoss@paradigmagency.com / j.kupperman@paradigmagency.com
Booking EU: guillaume@atc-live.com

PR: agreenberg@falconpublicity.com

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