RUBBER TIJD revives with a newly recorded DJ set by Swamp Trax live from our first RUBBER TIJD evening at Garage Noord in Amsterdam. Swamp trax invites you to slowly sink or dance. Playing music with with a focus on their spatial transformative aspects, he assembles different narratives through sound. Expect a sonic adventure ranging from conventional and comfortable to experimental and transgressive.

Rubber TIJD at Garage Noord (Nov 2):
Marco Segato (DJ)
Dim Garden (live)
Swamp trax (DJ)

RUBBER TIJD with Swamp trax

Our yearly Christmas special has descended — a mix of experimental and off-the-shelf holiday music to lift the spirit.

This festive season is extremely off. 
Images of joy alternate with scenes of terror on our screens and in our thoughts. We hope that this Christmas is a moment not to look away but to gaze inward. Music not only soothes but also nurtures perseverance. Or as Death says, explaining the nature of belief in Hogfather (2006) — “You need to believe things that aren’t true. How else they can become?”

This year’s mix is collaged by Scrying the Landscape’s Hannah Pezzack and Elina Tapio, together with Rubber’s own The Social Lover.

@hannah-pezzack
@elinatapio
@the-social-lover

Tracklist:
Christine Sonntag & Ton Lebbink- Advent
Biosphere - Rotation
Fairy Pilots - I Dream Of Mighty Spirits
Oorbeek - Stillenacht
X Ray Pop - Christmas Bong
Atom Tm - Weißes Rauschen (Erster Teil)
Coil - Christmas Is Now Drawing Near
Culturcide - Depressed Christmas
Wojchech Rusin - Salvation
Dylan Henner - Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence
The Social Lover - Spiking the punch
Rev A.W. Nix - Death May Be Your Christmas Gift
Electric Sewer Age - Moon's Milk (Waning)
Xela - Of The Light And Of The Stars
Suicide - Hey Lord
The Jon Matthy Quartet - Misery And Suffering Forever
Hematic Sunsets - Der Im Keller
Ginji Ito - Hokori Darake No Christmas Tree
 The Craving For Wine
NEY - Ein Einsamer Vogel
'Belief' As According To Death
Saskia - Sloopy
Mondlane - Solstice
Ntski - Treesong
Ghadelia Tazartes - Assassins 2
Marcel - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Ambrosial - Spinning Around

RUBBER TIJD / X-Mess Special 6 (with Hannah Pezzack and Elina Tapio)

Plafond 8 — Ekolali / Tala Drum Corps (LP)

Vinyl/digital: https://bakk.bandcamp.com/album/plafond-8
Vinyl/distribution (Clone): https://clone.nl/item75975.html

A Ekolali — Totem Mollusca (14:45)
B Tala Drum Corps — tokyo subway (16:06)

Plafond continues, taking center stage after the mother label BAKK ceded. Here, two long-time collaborators, Ekolali, originating from Sweden, and Tala Drum Corps, from the Netherlands, await their returns. The former reappears with a characteristic approach earlier heard on 'Doggerland'. The latter did multiple dance releases yet now debuts for this series, expanding on his stylistic spectrum. 

Despite shared tempo, the energies of the track are each of their own. Pulsating with energetic urgency, Ekolali, towards hypnotic movement, Tala Drum Corps. 'Totem Mollusca' shoots for the sun, like a budding landscape, yellow rays, waterdrops – kraut-inspired yet club-like without seeking a climax. 'tokyo subway' has a marimba-ridden, timeless feel – a clock-ticking, crude atmosphere, as a dream long passed, slowly ascending. 

Known for its two-sided, two-songs format, Plafond offers two artists or artist combinations the freeform room for exploration and elongation of their respective sound and practices. This is the eighth in the series.

Music: Mattias Lagerkvist @ekolali / Tijmen Lohmeijer @taladrumcorps
Mastering: Sjoerd Oberman
Design: Mike Kokken and Ruben Verkuylen
Words: Luke Cohlen @lukecohlen

Plafond 8

BAKKPlafond8 | Ekolali / Tala Drum Corps (LP)

various artists - World of Rubber 4 (LP) | RUBBER012

A1 – MAP 71 — The Future Edge
A2 – JUZER — Layer Of Moleman (Unit Moebius Anonymous - Remix 11)
B1 – Senyawa — Puncak Dua
B2 – Peder Mannerfelt — Lifeline
B3 – The Modern Institute — Unitised Torment

Vinyl / digital: https://rubber-denhaag.bandcamp.com/album/world-of-rubber-4
Distribution (Clone)

Introducing World of Rubber 4, a bold compilation featuring five cutting-edge tracks from trailblazing artists who push the boundaries of sound and embrace the label's signature non-conformity. This collection showcases a wide sonic spectrum, from experimental vocal pieces to club ready floor killers. 
With work of Indonesia’s Senyawa, where vocalist Rully Shabara’s electrifying range blends with Wukir Suryadi’s processing of (handmade) instruments. Hailing From the UK, MAP71 offers hypnotic poetry layered over pulsating electronics, driven by Lisa Jayne’s surreal lyricism and Andy Pyne’s ritualistic rhythms. Swedish experimental techno producer Peder Mannerfelt brings his raw energy and genre-defying sound. Dutch techno pioneer Unit Moebius Anonymous takes a second stab at Juzer, a project by Beau Wanzer and Dan Jugel, delivering heavy hitting industrial-tinged rhythms. Lastly, The Modern Institute brings their avant-garde, deconstructed take on techno, blending industrial noise and playful experimentation to create a truly unpredictable sonic experience.

Cut by simon the exhange, pressed on Opaque white vinyl, Limited to 200 copies

Mastering: Sjoerd Oberman
Artwork: Vanja Rakić
Text: Thomas van Linge

@andypuffinboy
@unitmoebius @bwanz
@senyawa
@the-subliminal-kid
@themoderninstitute

World of Rubber 4

World of Rubber

various artists - World of Rubber 4 (EP) | RUBBER012

Our third vinyl release lands just before the close of the year and it is a special one. Petros Spatharos leads with a set of bangers distilling perfectly the sound of the label. Athens-based artist is widely known for his dark, immersive industrial sound, so yeah expect nothing less.

Side A starts with ”Datura”, layering heavy drums with dark reeses and syncopations - solid stuff. ”Xorkia” is an eyes-down track which will keep you in the zone with stellar percussion and atmosphere. ”Vultures” closes the first side with higher energy levels and more distinct breakbeat elements.

On Side B, Randstad remixes ”Datura” and pumps up the tempo to create a mind-bending industrial electro track with aggressive synths. Boris Barksdale wrap-ups the physical release by remixing ”Xorkia” and changing the core to techno while reworking percussion to create an industrial heavy-hitter track.

On top of this, ”Reformer” from Petros Spatharos has been added to the release as a digital bonus which you can download exclusively from our Bandcamp page.

Enjoy!

Artist: @petrosspatharos
Remixers: @rndstd, @brxsdale
Release: Vultures EP
Catalogue: FERMAV003
Format: 200 ltd 12'' Vinyl
Release Date: December 5, 2024

Mastered by George Anyfantis
Artwork by Miro Taff

Tracklist:
A1. Datura [4:14]
A2. Xorkia [5:03]
A3. Vultures [4:37]
B1. Datura (Randstad Remix) [4:29]
B2. Xorkia (Boris Barksdale Remix) [6:08]
Digital Bonus. Reformer [5:33]

Physical distribution by Bordello

Available for pre-order through our Bandcamp page and usual online record stores.

ferma.bandcamp.com/

Petros Spatharos - Vultures EP (incl. Randstad & Boris Barksdale Remixes) [FERMAV003]

https://soundcloud.com/petrosspatharos
https://soundcloud.com/rndstd
https://soundcloud.com/ferma_athens
🛒 https://ferma.bandcamp.com/album/vultures-ep
🔊 https://youtu.be/suknhmEB6OM

Our third vinyl release lands just before the close of the year and it is a special one. Petros Spatharos leads with a set of bangers distilling perfectly the sound of the label. Athens-based artist is widely known for his dark, immersive industrial sound, so yeah expect nothing less.

Side A starts with ”Datura”, layering heavy drums with dark reeses and syncopations - solid stuff. ”Xorkia” is an eyes-down track which will keep you in the zone with stellar percussion and atmosphere. ”Vultures” closes the first side with higher energy levels and more distinct breakbeat elements.

On Side B, Randstad remixes ”Datura” and pumps up the tempo to create a mind-bending industrial electro track with aggressive synths. Boris Barksdale wrap-ups the physical release by remixing ”Xorkia” and changing the core to techno while reworking percussion to create an industrial heavy-hitter track.

On top of this, ”Reformer” from Petros Spatharos has been added to the release as a digital bonus which you can download exclusively from our Bandcamp page.

Tracklist:

A1. Datura [4:14]
A2. Xorkia [5:03]
A3. Vultures [4:37]
B1. Datura (Randstad Remix) [4:29]
B2. Xorkia (Boris Barksdale Remix) [6:08]
Digital Bonus. Reformer [5:33]

PREMIERE: Petros Spatharos - Datura (Randstad Remix) [FERMA]

J A featuring Donato Dozzy - Sorella di confine | RUBBER013

A1 - Eclisse indolente
A2 - Era vitale
B - Sorella di confine

Vinyl / Digital: https://rubber-denhaag.bandcamp.com/album/sorella-di-confine
Distribution by @clone-distribution

Release notes by Hannah Pezzack @hannah-pezzack

Reuniting as a trifecta, J A returns to Rubber with a three-pronged EP. This time, Andrea Noce and Jonida Prifti are joined by Donato Dozzy—the Italian maestro of minimal techno, who threads liquid geometry into the pair’s vocal acrobatics.

Like a silver fog descending, ‘Eclisse Indolente’ opens. Not quite ambient—with field recording-esque emanations filling the backdrop—the spoken lyrics are moonlit incantations, spells for a mid-winter ritual. ‘Era Vitale’ showcases Dozzy’s hypnotic latticework in full effect, the operatic accompaniment gliding over a twitching beat. For the titular track—its thundering power a homage to the sound system—blasts of cold bass interject at intervals; a muted post-dub tirade, narrated by fractured, echoing whispers.

Building on their previous album for the imprint, enter ja, which leaned more instrumentally maximalist, this incarnation shifts to subtle, mesmerising sonics that let the lyrical prowess surge forth. A testament to the mystical nature of the voice, Sorella di Confine is pagan-folk for the club; a lunar chant, an ebony hymn.

The record serves as a sister release to Prifti’s eponymous poetry collection, published in 2024 by Marco Saya Edizioni. An extract from the collection’s afterword appears on the back sleeve, penned by the renowned lyricist, playwright, poet, and novelist Pasquale Panella.

@j-a-66 @andreanoce @donato-dozzy

Sorella di confine

Pre-order

J A featuring Donato Dozzy - Sorella di confine | RUBBER013

Buy here: flowtape.bandcamp.com/album/survivors-vol-3

Tracklist:
А1. Gegen Mann (@gegen-mann) - Dam Ester Move
А2. Velax (@iamvelax) - Inside Conflict
А3. Alpha Sect (@alphasectmusic) - Emergencia
А4. Randstad (@rndstd) - Energy Worker
А5. Nechkin (@nechkin) - Better Place

B1. Krokakai (@krokakai) - Esters Eye
B2. Artem Lastname (@artemlastname) - Wasted State
B3. Invalid User (@nvldsr) - Nada
B4. Chris Mitchell (@chris-mitchell) - Based Oscillator
B5. Boris Barksdale (@brxsdale) - Fruit Punch

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Mastering by Mu Mastering
Graphic design by Madek

Survivors vol.3 sampler (tape/digital) [OUT NOW]

This is the CLR Podcast 437 with a set by Rommek. Enjoy!

Support the artist:
SC: @rommek
IG: www.instagram.com/rommek_
FB: www.facebook.com/rommeksounds
Web: http://romekboyer.co.uk/

Tracklist CLR Podcast 437 I Rommek

Lanark Artefax - Tris [AD93]
Tommy Four Seven - O M 3 [47]
N:CK - Abstract Tone [Different Exhibition]
Veils - Destino [End Of Perception]
Angioma - Faded Flower [Dusk Records]
The Unborn Child - Asking For Help [Wrong Theory Records]
Sciahri - Hit and Run [Sublunar]
Rommek - Nautical Flex [EarToGround]
LSDXOXO - Mutant Exotic (D. Dan Remix) [FLOORGASM]
Dael Yaga -  Dedecus [SCORDISCI]
Nørbak - Sopro [Token]
Rommek - London Gutters (Gareth Wild Remix) [EarToGround]
Finalversion3 - Genuflexión [47]
Sorcery - Dark Scan [ARA]
VSK - The Evil Speech [TBC]
Operator - Running From The Man [Mord]
Kmyle - The End [Skryptom records]

CLR Podcast 437 I Rommek

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Randstad. "Energy Worker" comes off new v/a Survivors Vol. 3, forthcoming on FLOWTAPE. The release features 10 tracks across EBM, industrial, wave, techno and more. 

Out August 21st. Get it at: https://flowtape.bandcamp.com/album/survivors-vol-3

https://www.instagram.com/flowtape.rec
https://www.instagram.com/thomasvanlinge.randstad
https://on.soundcloud.com/wl6rre65n9UY98wU1T
https://on.soundcloud.com/xcs3iKkGixhsk4nm03

PREMIERE: Randstad - Energy Worker [FLOWTAPE]

Randstad @ Red Light Radio 09-19-2019

Bookings: thomas@bakk.nl

RANDSTAD is one of the performative entities of multi-media artist Thomas van Linge. He's co-founded the record labels BAKK and Rubber and curated the Rubber Tijd Podcast series. Van Linge currently lives and works in Berlin.