21 October 2022 - 0 Comments

L.A.B have today returned with a brand new album L.A.B In Dub.

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Watch the Shadows Dub Live Mixdown Video HERE

The 10-track album features an array of dubbed-out L.A.B tracks by Italian producer Paolo Baldini DubFiles. Eight tracks are also accompanied by a Live Mixdown Video.

With the tracks hand picked from L.A.B’s catalogue, L.A.B In Dub see’s Baldini bring a new light with his dubbed-out versions. Combining a range of L.A.B’s eclectic sounds including funk-inspired tune Fashion Dread and reggae-pop fan favourite Why Oh Why, the album sees Baldini bring his signature dub-filtered sound, approaching each track with his analogue techniques inspired by Jamaican pioneers King Tubby and Scientist.

This collection of tracks has been lovingly crafted by Baldini at his Alambic Conspiracy Studio in San Foca, Italy. Each dub has been created live in the studio, with Baldini working live on the stems of each track. These new versions are all created in one take with no overdubs or edits, creating entirely new versions.

"The main ingredient for a good dub album, before a dub master, is proper songwriting. I am extremely thankful to L.A.B for giving me the opportunity to work on these super tunes that perfectly represent the soulful nature of reggae music from the southern hemisphere, and for letting me to add my personal touch and re-interpret them in a dub fashion!" says Paolo Baldini.

The release comes as the band are prepping for the release of not only new material, but also gearing up for a run of regional shows in NZ this coming summer. Winner of four awards at the 2021 Aotearoa Music Awards, L.A.B have also just received five nominations for the 2022 Awards, including Single of the Year, Album of the Year & Best Group. This follows on from a year that has already seen them perform capacity shows across NZ, and a sold-out Australian headline tour. They have also just been nominated for best New Zealand Act at the European Music Awards.

Following on from multiple number one singles and albums, alongside a growing list of platinum sales and awards across New Zealand and Australia,this is the band's first ever full length remix album in collaboration with Loop and German-based Dub-focused label Echo Beach, further cementing L.A.B as one of NZ’s hardest working acts. This is a project which has been in the works for a number of years, and has continued to expand as L.A.B’s catalogue has grown.

With an extensive catalogue both performing in reggae and dub outfits and composing his own originals, Paolo Baldini has been a key figure in the Italian reggae dub scene for over 20 years.

Through his collaborations with artists and time with bands such as Italian reggae-royalty Africa Unite, he has immersed himself in the dub sound and culture. Under his DubFiles moniker, he has released many collaborations, solo albums and even a film score.

L.A.B In Dub sees Baldini adding his spin on dub to an eclectic range of 10 originals from L.A.B. Given the blessing of the band, Baldini took his pick from L.A.B’s catalogue, one which includes number one singles and multi-platinum tracks. However, the resulting collection combines some deeper cuts from the catalogue with some of the more well-known tracks. Staples of their unmatched live set such as Baby Will You Let Me and Rocketship appear, alongside tracks like Like Fire and Running which have never been performed live.

A lovingly crafted release inspired and driven by the dub sound that serves as a constant inspiration, L.A.B In Dub is a special album made not only for dub lovers, but also one which will look to bring new fans to the way of the dub.

Catch L.A.B live this summer on tour:

Friday December 30, 2022 - Wharepai Domain, Tauranga

w/ The Black Seeds, Katchafire, Summer Thieves, Bailey Wiley & Aacacia
Tickets HERE

Saturday January 21, 2023 - Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings

w/ Ocean Alley, Katchafire, Summer Thieves & Aacacia
Tickets HERE

Saturday February 4, 2023 - Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei

w/ The Black Seeds, Katchafire, Troy Kingi, Bailey Wiley & Aacacia
Tickets HERE

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