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Music writer Bob Ham has heard commuter and has this to say...

--Commuter is not an album that goes for the easy shot, the sucker punch of instant hooks and melodies made to send your subconscious into convulsive fits. Instead, like the dose that sends the album's protagonist on a physical and psychological journey, it builds slowly, immersing you in layers of image and sound, all comprising an elaborate structure unlike anything you've seen, or in this case heard, before. It is an experience that will linger with you long after the CD has stopped and you have arrived at your destination. Don't ask questions, just take what's been given to you and enjoy the ride. Bubbles will make sure you get to where you need to be.—Bob Ham

Thanks for your support. This is an album of synths and drums grooves that range in style from Drum and Bass, to ambient, to house. All songs were programmed one note at a time on a single drum machine.

Commuter is a groovy, well constructed, and expanding album of synths, drums, and bass with well defined textures.

bubbles' first album sure to be a techno classic.

A refreshing & ear opening blend of sound collage; combining breaks, downtempo, experimental, dub, and house with amazing production and much bump.

A refreshing & ear opening blend of sound collage; combining breaks, downtempo, experimental, dub, and house with amazing production and much bump.

Buy this album before it's out of print....Funny and serious older school type home stuff.

The one that started it all.

The debut by Future Preachers Club is a fusion of electro styles, live recordings, and progressive beats. The intricacies and sonic layers are reminiscent of psychedelic soundscapes, and the beats conjure up images of dub-infused hip-hop.

Future Preachers Club (FPC) is a collaboration of various artists. The studio manifestation includes two people: Andrew Lawless and Absence (aka Mike Riever). The project exists across state boundaries (Arizona and Oregon) and is a long time in the making. Andrew and Absence have been working together since the early 90’s. Past collaborations between these two artists include: the devastatingly hard experimental group Guano, and the even more obscure Machine Art Sextet. These two projects broke sonic barriers and simultaneously bewildered and entertained audiences in the Tempe music scene. Andrew and Absence eventually followed different paths, Andrew to Germany where he developed an appetite for electronic music and Absence to the Pacific Northwest where he honed his beat mastering and producing chops. The kinship and luv for music was too strong, so the two eventually joined forces to create Future Preachers Club in 2003, after Andrew returned to the States. Live manifestations of Future Preachers Club are in the works for the Phoenix area. Andrew is currently working with long time-amigo and drummer, Sergio Montalvo, from the pounding yet quirky guitar band “An Aesthetic,” to develop a live set. Absence is busy running his independent label (Transparent Productions) in Portland, OR and performing with his crew. The self-titled debut album for Future Preachers Club is scheduled for release in Dec. 2005, and the follow up recording is already under way. Check it out and spread the luv that is the Future Preachers Club.

Over an hour of electronic and hip-hop music from various Transparent Productions artists. This album is great for people who like variety in an album. Also great to download to your favorite MP3 player. This is music from the underground up.

"Transparent Productions Presents..." (2005) is a collection of songs from artists in a collective called Transparent Productions. Wildly diverse in musical styles the artist still find common ground in the love for interactive and accessible music. KingerG presents a unique view of suburban life with his intelligent and quick lyricism. BooSen brings to the table a sweet style of hip-hop that embraces many different influences. At times he's rough and tumble, at other times he's light hearted and fun. On the album you'll hear a fun and bouncing tune named "Fat people are happy" that will stick in your head. For strange new sounds that are born of a computer check out bubbles. On the compilation bubbles brings us "OK", a strange and bass heavy convergence of techno and experimental electronic music. The breaks of DJ Bootygravy will send you into a jungle frenzy. On the melodic side of electronic music waits Future Preachers Club. As a preview of things to come from FPC we hear "Slow Pull". This track recorded with him playing guitar and backed up by a myriad of electronic instruments. What is unique is the comfort with which the song exits your speakers, soft and heavy, clear and crisp. Absence brings you spacey Jupiter beats with his drum and bass influenced "V10". Not only is Absence an artist he is the producer extraordinaire of this project. Putting together this album from scratch Absence spent countless hours tweaking knobs and mastering tracks so you could hear high quality underground recordings.
This compilation album appeals to a wide range of listeners. This album is perfect for a gathering of friends there is a song to entertain even the most discriminatory of listeners. It is also quite suitable to rock an inventive dinner party or any party for that matter. So give in to you desires. Correctly priced, this album will begin your access to the underground.
Listen, we live your lives.

The Album is called 13 Years. The beats are thumping. The songs are irresistible. The production is extraordinary. It's the Boogieman Sensation, the Rum Rada, the Monopoly, Don Mateo, the one and only...

BooSen.

Released off Portland based collective Transparent Productions, BooSen is ready to represent with the boom that only the West Coast can provide. You know that thumping bass that lets your neighbors know you're coming from a half a mile away. But it's not just the West that enjoys the ripping lyrics and tight hip-hop and rock influenced beats, New York loves BooSen too.

A solid collection of music and personalities that gives the listener an inside look at exactly what BooSen can do. Using some of Portland's untapped talent such as hit makers DJ Kriz, bubbles, and the lyrical genius know only as KingerG, BooSen relies on the wizardry of hip hop/electronic artist, and fellow label mate, Absence for this project. The project works! Bringing a fresh sound to a recycling hip hop scene. BooSen also introduces you to his own style of beat making on "Another Link..."

This album is great music. Amazing production and unique lyrics are blended together to create a new sound from the Portland music scene. Bass lovers beware...heavy bass tones may bust yo head.

This album will tickle your fancy. Its innovative hip-hop at it's finest. A musical menu of lyrical styles and beats with a dash of ill behavior.

KingerG is the verbal artillery of the TransparentProductions team. His intellectual political beliefs can have an influentual impact on anyone who can relate. He tends to deliver full force leaving little choice but to listen to him voice his concerns. From current affairs to everyday struggles to the good life of partying he delivers a wide spectrum of uplifting rhymes that will make you just feel good as well as get educated.

The 4th release from Transparent Productions brings you KingerG. Edgy lyrics with a slight political bent are combined with powerful and original hip-hop rhythms. Short and sweet this Extended Play album packs in all the good songs with no filler. This is an album to nod your head to and shake your booty.
KingerG has been rapping in the Portland Underground circuit for years now. First debuted on the TP compilation release KingerG is now busy working on his first full length album. With even more growth and ability as an artist this guy is some one to watch. You'll be thanking yourself when you tell your friends I knew him when.

Conscience, political, down to earth, honest hip hop.

Pulsing Hip-hop with tight production straight from the Portland Underground.