Name: Countdown 666 by Marc Laidlaw
Duration: 6 min 11 s
Description: First experiment sampling with the Ableton Move's direct line in, cut to a drum kit, building up from there.

First foray into dub techno. Also first actually mastered track. See live performance at https://youtu.be/ljyCTPAb-8A

Zero Dub Bling

An Opposing Earth

modern haze expert ft vürn

Dark, atmospheric, and experimental, this mix is a haunting journey where each track weaves a web of introspection, pulling you into the underworld of the shadow self. The deep, pulsating basslines, eerie textures, and unsettling soundscapes reflect the intensity of confronting one's hidden fears, emotions, and desires. 

The mix is inspired and amplified by the intense energy of the most recent Blood Moon eclipse on 3/13/25. The Blood Moon's energy manifests in moments of tension and release, as the mix ebbs and flows between chaos and clarity. It's a sonic ritual—both meditative and intense—where the darkness becomes a powerful force for transformation and healing.

Blood Moon Eclipse Mix

Top Down - ReCycle Contest Main Mix #recyclethebeat

Trial/Error

First experiment sampling with the Ableton Move's direct line in, cut to a drum kit, building up from there. 

Countdown 666

We continue our series of Dub Techno podcasts🌲🌲🌲
Our 279th fresh episode is out today, 6 May 2025.

Welcome to our weekly music show, dear listeners, this time the guest mix for our DUBBISM podcast was recorded by a dub techno DJ and producer from Los Angeles, United States. Materielle

Cover photo provided by the author of the mix.



#DUBBISM 279

Selected and mixed by Materielle

Tracklist:
1. 💢00:00💢Rich Oddie - Driftwork [SURFACE] @richoddie
2. 💢04:44💢Deemkeyne - Soul Tower [Deeptakt Records] @ueberlingen-deemkeyne, @deeptakt
3. 💢07:07💢Hiss Is Bliss - Brake Dub (Etheral mix) [777Hz] @user-215768905-640296683
4. 💢10:24💢Pedro Capelossi & Aeikus - Between Realities [ARTS] @pedrocapelossi, @aeikus, @artsltd
5. 💢14:28💢Exploit - Chordism [Mutex Recordings] @exploit-mutex
6. 💢18:06💢Franck Roger - Warriors [Earthrumental Music] @djfranckroger
7. 💢21:00💢Gudj - Nine Divines [mezin] @user-gudj, @mezinmusic
8. 💢24:24💢Pedro Capelossi - High on Your Own Suply (Dubtommy Remix) [REFRACTION RECORDS] @pedrocapelossi, @dubtommy1, @info-refraction-records
9. 💢27:54💢Aeikus - Landscape [REFRACTION RECORDS] @aeikus, @info-refraction-records
10. 💢32:46💢2030 - Timeworm (Deep'a & Biri Interpretation 1) [Black Crow Records] @2030-music, @deepa, @black-crow-records
11. 💢37:37💢Gearotica - Parallels [Lamp] @gearotica
12. 💢42:24💢Oreste - The altar underneath [Annulled] @oreste-music, @annulled_music
13. 💢45:54💢Holy Tongue - Ambulance Dub [TRULE] @holytongue
14. 💢47:03💢Oreste - The altar underneath [Annulled] @oreste-music, @annulled_music

Biography: 
Materielle is a Los Angeles-based techno artist whose deep, dub-influenced sound draws heavily from the rhythmic syncopations and atmospheric textures of '90s Detroit techno. Mixing elements of heavy, hypnotic basslines with complex patterns and immersive reverb, Materielle's music harnesses the raw energy and experimental edge of underground techno, with an eye for subtle detail and emotional depth. A self-taught producer with a decade-long career in music technology, Materielle has developed a distinctive sonic palette shaped by the teachings of pioneering artists such as Rødhåd, Claudio PRC, and Richie Hawtin. The name of Materielle is inspired by the fine art of weaving - an analogy to an artist's approach to music, where sound is created through layers and textures, much like fabrics are woven together to create something new.

Since 2019, Materielle has been honing her craft as a DJ, seamlessly transitioning into production with her single tracks Satin and Organza on Delusional Records and the release of her debut EP Fabrique on Northern Parallels. Featuring tracks Nylon and Neoprene with remixes from Mike Derer and Raytek, the EP gained attention for its unique blend of hypnotic grooves and emotionally charged atmospheres. Materielle’s recent release, a remix of Orly Gal’s The Man Without a Face, was selected by Beatport for their November Techno 2024 (peak/drive) shortlist, further cementing her growing presence in the techno scene. In early 2025, she contributed the track Kevlar to the Synthetik Minds VA compilation, a charity release in support of the Los Angeles fire relief efforts. Featuring leading artists from across the global techno scene, the collection highlights Materielle's commitment to both artistic collaboration and community impact.

Through her work, Materielle invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world of complex sound design where the boundaries between space and rhythm blur, creating a meditative yet immersive experience. Using an approach that is both technology and art-based, Materielle continues to explore the intersection of sound, texture, and human emotion in the ever-evolving techno landscape.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/materielle_music
https://linktr.ee/Materielle

DUBBISM #279 - Materielle

Materielle

L.A. TACO Mix Series: Summer 2025 - El Keamo

Story Of My Life

Here's the full set from my Dub Circle performance live from the rotunda in Camperdown Park, Sydney recorded on Nov 9th 2019. This was my first ever live performance using laptop, Maschine and an additional controller.

Dub Circle is a project developed together with visual artist Gabrielle Bates, which aimed to activate the park and create a new, modern interpretation of traditional ritual. 

Over 18 months I recorded sounds from Camperdown Park and the surrounding block using various mics and a zoom recorder. Exclusively using these sounds I created riddims combining field recordings, found percussion and melodic elements to create the soundtrack for the event. I also recorded and used reverb convolutions from spaces around the park from alleyways, basketball courts, kids slides, etc. If you're curious about any particular sounds leave a comment in the set timeline and I'll get back to you on how it was sourced. 

Dub Circle was performed from the rotunda in the park during a stunning sunset on Nov 9th 2019 on Sydney's infamous Inner West Reggae Disco Machine Soundsytem, also built in the local area. Dancers and community members of all ages and walks of life participated in a procession & dance around the cricket oval. Costumes and masks had been created throughout the year by Gabrielle Bates and additionally through a series of local workshops with community schools in the area. 

Big thanks and respect go out to my friend and collaborator Gabrielle Bates, Stevie Dubs and the Innerwest Reggae Disco Machine sound crew, Victoria Johnstone and Amanda Buckland @ the Inner West Council for your support, Liz Birch for loaning me some badly needed working space, Jean Magalhaes for additional recording assistance, Gini Botros for additional choreography, all the volunteers on the day helping out, the residents of Camperdown and last but especially not least my amazing family for all their love & support through the year.

Countdown 666

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