Recently featured on iTunes IndieSpotlight > Ultre’s latest album sold 400 digital copies in 4 days. Ultre’s latest has been cast in the same realm as Prefuse 73, Four Tet, BoC & Clarke.

Crafted from guitar, piano, electronics and homemade beats, each track is set within a frame of flourishing musical activity. Ultre’s second album is an elegant, bold & extravagant example of modern composition.

Ultre - The Nest & The Skull

Release page: http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/AB018/AB018.htm

CD available now for only £6 + P&P

Audiobulb Records: http://www.audiobulb.com

Peace Corpse – taken from the forthcoming album – The Nest & The Skull

http://www.thewire.co.uk/articles/2026/

One reviewer likened Ultre’s music to aphex and autechre – i’m not so sure – its more based on traditional instruments and less DSP experimentation – but the beats are good and the tunes have the right amount of tactile darkness….

Have a listen and decide for yourselves….

Ultre’s album “The Nest & The Skull” is out March 26th on audiobulb records.

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David Newman

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Early Reviews | Previews | Interview

It is four weeks to go until the release of The Nest & The Skull, Finn’s keenly anticipated follow-up to All The Darkness Has Gone To Details. In preparation for the release we took the time to interview Finn to find about his thoughts on his music and the new album.

Ultre (Finn McNicholas)

Visit the release page to:

• hear previews
• read the interview
• read the first album reviews
• see Ultre’s promotional video

Release page > http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/AB018/AB018.htm

The Nest & The Skull is due for release on CD and digital download on 9th March 2009.

Audiobulb Records http://www.audiobulb.com

||1|| Ultre : Mini-film

Visit the website to view a curious video mini-piece from Finn!

These amazing CDs are currently being sent out for review in the build up to the big release of The Nest & The Skull – Feb 09.

||2|| Upcoming Releases

2009 is set to be the busiest year yet on Audiobulb with an exciting range of CD and digital download releases. Audiobulb is embracing new artists each of whom brings a unique perspective to the field of exploratory music.

+ Craque – Supple
+ Schreck Ensemble – Bass Box
+ Various – 2 | Favourite Places
+ NQ – TBA
+ Milinal – Honey Meridian
+ Jimmy Behan – TBA

||3|| Site Redesign

In line with this we are updating the site and shop. Each release will now have its own unique release page containing information, videos, artist interviews and reviews. We hope these developments support you to enjoy the work of each artist to its full. To visit a release page simply go to the RELEASES section at www.audiobulb.com and click on the relevant links.

The following pages include updated interviews and reviews:

He Can Jog : http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/HCJ-Middlemarch/AB017.htm

Calika : http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/AB015/AB015.htm

Effacer : http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/AB014/AB014.htm

Claudia : http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/AB012/AB012.htm

||4|| Top 10

The excellent Textura webzine has named 1 | Favourite Places in its top 10 compilations for 2008 http://www.textura.org/reviews/2008top10s.htm

Until 2009 – have a fantastic December.

Best wishes > http://www.audiobulb.com

|1| Subtle Noise Maker : Hardware

The Subtle Noise Maker (SNM) is a multiple oscillator little monster of a module. Each oscillator can be modulated and channelled through pots and switches.

The “Low Power Mod” evolves the unit into a versatile noise generator which sizzles and crackles like a beautifully broken radio. The SNM is a custom built unit designed for audiobulb featuring a print of Agraphies classic Exhibition #2 insect.

Designed and manufactured to the highest spec by Sascha Renner. This unit will be produced as a limited edition of 5 modules.

SNM sample 1 > http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/SubtleNoiseMaker/sng-one.mp3
SNM sample 2 > http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/SubtleNoiseMaker/sng-two.mp3

The price of the unit is £215 + £10 p&p. Contact Audiobulb to learn about availability and place your order.

|2| Middlemarch CD : He Can Jog

Planned release date June 20th 2008.

He Can Jog’s beautiful album Middlemarch has been sent off for review. Featuring a buzz of rarefied audio excitement, engaging melodies and detailed beats Middlemarch radiates with charm.

We will keep you informed regarding the release date and any reviews that come in. In the meantime have a look and listen to He Can Jog & Bryan Teoh’s emerging video work.

SEE THE VIDEO HERE > http://www.vimeo.com/963540

David Newman

A U D I O B U L B R E C O R D S
http://www.audiobulb.com
http://www.audiobulb.com/ab-shop.htm

Hi Everyone

Just a heads up to encourage you and your friends (if you think they’d be into our sound) to sign up for our new PHP mailing list >

http://www.audiobulb.com/lists/?p=subscribe

I will be giving away the gift of an EXCLUSIVE free download album for everyone on the list next month + some amazing news about a new audiobulb sound module!!!!

David Newman

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www.audiobulb.com/ab-shop.htm

1 | FAVOURITE PLACES – OUT NOW

Buy the CD now for £7.50 @ http://www.audiobulb.com/ab-shop.htm

Audiobulb is proud to announce the release of 1 | Favourite Places. Through audio, images and written word Taylor Deupree, Dot Tape Dot, Claudia, Biosphere, John Kannenberg, RF, Aaron Ximm, Build, Leafcutter John & Nomad Place reveal places of personal significance.

The album is receiving extremely positive reviews > http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/FP1/FP1-reviews.htm

Microphones capturing the field of sound; compositions expressing their creative reaction; photographs and words. This is an unique CD delivering a deeply personal viewpoint on the world in which we inhabit.

Each CD has a hand finished design which includes a poster inlay providing detailed information on the works of each artist. For example, RF details his visit to the Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto. His compositional response to the location is truly phenomenal > http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/FP1/rf-a_place_for_saving.mp3

Visit http://www.audiobulb.com to listen to more track previews.

web > http://www.audiobulb.com
shop > http://www.audiobulb.com/ab-shop.htm

|| 1 || Favourite Places – PRESALE NOW

Through audio, images and written word ten artists depict their favourite places in the world. Microphones capturing the field of sound; compositions expressing their creative reaction; photographs and words. This is an unique CD delivering a deeply personal viewpoint on the world in which we inhabit.

The first reviews are in > http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/FP1/FP1-reviews.htm

1 | Favourite Places features inspiring works by:

- Leafcutter John

- Taylor Deupree

- RF

- Biosphere

- Dot Tape Dot

- Claudia

- John Kannenberg

- Aaron Ximm

- Build

- Nomad Palace

The CD is further enhanced by a bespoke design perspective delivered by the Stereographic team. Each CD has been hand finished with individually placed location stickers. A poster inlay provides a wealth of information on the external and internal worlds of significance, both visited and brought to life through the works of each artist. 1 | Favourite Places is available as a presale now. Visit the ABulb shop here > http://www.audiobulb.com/ab-shop.htm

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|| 2 || Calika – Seedling Mother : OUT NOW

Simon Kealoha’s second album on Audiobulb continues to provoke and impress reviewers and listeners with its interplay of detailed electronic and acoustic elements.

All Calika reviews > http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/Calika-Seedling/calika-seedling-reviews.htm

+ 2 quarters make half a smile – mp3 preview http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/Calika-Seedling/Audiobulb-Calika-2_quarters_make_half_a_smile_(extract).mp3

+ every colour – mp3 preview http://www.audiobulb.com/albums/Calika-Seedling/Audiobulb-Calika-every_colour_(extract).mp3

Seedling Mother is available on CD and digital download from the ABulb Shop, iTunes & eMusic.

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|| 3 || Calika : LIVE

Simon Kealoha takes his beautiful electroacoustic sound on tour ::

+ SEOne Club in London – 8th Feb 2008

+ Robot Versus Dinosaur in Birmingham – 15th Feb 2008

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|| 4 || FZ-Bulb in the rig : CRAQUE

Craque details his stunning experiments with sound processing here >

http://sounding.com/bin/view/Sounding/BlogEntry19

His blog highlights the role of FZ-Bulb in his electro-acoustic rig. The outcome is his excellent Tangent album. Check out his blog and leave him a message!

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|| 5 || Audiobulb climbs higher : COMMITTED & HARD XS

Sheffield is situated in the heart of a climbing community based that is centred on the beautiful peak district. It seems that our music has touched the community with tracks from OTI, Ultre and Calika appearing on two newly released DVDs from award winning film makers.

+ Committed http://www.hotaches.com examines the diversity of climbing styles and locations that make the British Trad scene unique and respected around the world.

+ Hard XS http://www.slackjaw.co.uk is a collection of short films that provide a rip-roaring ride into the heart and soul of the British climbing experience.

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|| 6 || Audiobulb : SECOND LIFE?

Audiobulb is looking for a representative within second life to promote and distribute the music in that setting. Responsibilities will include promotion, marketing and sales within the SL2 environment. Payment will be commission based in Lindens. Apply here > contact [at no spam] audiobulb.com

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Until next time > spread the word > talk & blog > visit the shop > support indie music

web > http://www.audiobulb.com

shop > http://www.audiobulb.com/ab-shop.htm

|| 1 || Favourite Places – COMING SOON

The world is always changing for better and for worse. Favourite Places is a
snap shot amongst this movement aiming to capture something beautiful.

Featuring unique field recordings and compositional works by:

- Leafcutter John
- Taylor Deupree
- RF
- Biosphere
- Dot Tape Dot
- Claudia
- John Kannenberg
- Aaron Ximm
- Build
- Nomad Palace

Favourite Places will be a unique CD depicting places of significance within
the lives of contemporary artists.

Each individual CD features a unique location dot matrix representing the 10
tracks on the album. These hand made designs bring a unique design aesthetic
to the product package. The CD also contains a fold-out poster print with
written and visual information relating to each favourite place. Design &
art direction turned on its head by the talented www.stereographic.co.uk .

|| 2 || 2008 Release Schedule

2008 promises to be our busiest year yet. The Favourite Places release will
be the first in a series CDs to be released in the future. On top of this we
can confirm the following releases:

+ He Can Jog – Middlemarch (CD – May 2008)
+ Ultre – TBA (CD – August 2008)
+ He Can Jog – Tummies (MP3 – November 2008)

|| 3 || FZ-Bulb – One left!

We have one FZ-Bulb unit due for completion any day now. This will be the
last unit made available. If you are interested in purchasing the FZ-Bulb
please email contact@audiobulb.com.

|| 4 || Calika – Seedling Mother

Calika’s second album continues to be well received. His music has recently
been featured in climbing videos produced by the excellent  slackjaw &
hotaches. To purchase Seedling Mother or Small Talk Kills Me visit the
audiobulb shop > http://www.audiobulb.com/ab-shop.htm

|| 5 || Image Gallery

We have a striking new random image gallery on site featuring the work of
David Lu. David describes himself as “a quiet 30-something with lofty ideas.
He writes custom software to help create the drawn line. His computational
drawings are fueled by caffeine, moving, and bad weather. He plans on one
day naming his offspring Buffa.” http://computationaldrawings.com

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Best wishes for 2008.

audiobulb records
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http://www.audiobulb.com || exploratory music

http://www.audiobulb.com/ab-shop.htm

|| 1 || ROOT OF SINE – VOL 4

The latest root of sine collection demonstrates a clutch of talented artists
exploring the way of the sine. Employing diverse techniques such as the
glitch melodics of Michael Santos to the chaos patterns of Johan Zwart the
results are compelling.

+ local [michael santos]
+ remembered root of sines [celibacy club]
+ the queen of brooklyn [bluermutt]
+ just intonation [henry walmsley]
+ spine theft [stheft]
+ sinebulb 2 [unknown artist]
+ sinebulb 3 [unknown artist]
+ sinebulb 4 [unknown artist]
+ a sign in grain [johan zwart]

Root of Sine – Volume 4 is available from the PROJECT page of
http://www.audiobulb.com

|| 2 || CD – XMAS SALE

For the month of December only all CDs are being offered at a price of £5.50
(including P&P to anywhere in the world). Simply make a payment to
contact@audiobulb.com stating which release you wish to purchase.

|| 3 || FZ-BULB

Sold out! The FZ-Bulb distortion box has now sold out. However, we can make
a limited number to order for those of you who are desperate to get hold of
one. Send an email to sales@audiobulb.com to find out how to place an order.

|| 4 || PODCAST

A new edition of the podcast is out featuring rare, unreleased and album
tracks.

http://audiobulb.podomatic.com/

+ your open face [room]
+ phrotos [ultre]
+ too weak, too weak is the king’s bow [he can jog]
+ every colour [calika]
+ moriane [build]
+ one day in may, 1998 [oti]
+ composition 1 M [build]
+ swan song [calika]
+ some of their backs were frozen [nomad palace]

|| 5 || CALIKA – SEEDLING MOTHER

A new review at The Vibes cements Calika’s credentials as a leading new
figures in electroacoustic music.

http://www.thevibes.net/rec2007/smcalika.html

Seedling Mother is selling fast and available now from the online shop.

|| 6 || UNTIL 2008

Wishing you a peaceful, creative and fun holiday season.

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