The little club recast New York as a worldly musical epicenter and now its forward-looking indie record label attempts to capture the essence of its sound in twelve tracks. It's a musical curriculum vitae like no other: eclectic, innovative, and contemporary. The disc is a collection of sonic vignettes from bands either launched by Nublu (Brazilian Girls) or wisely picked up by the imprint (Sao Paulo's 3 Na Massa) in its quest to bring the world to the East Village. Other flagship Nublu acts such as the darkly decadent duo Kudu, the Brazilian, New York-based outfit Forro In The Dark, and trip-hop band Wax Poetic are featured on the compilation as well. The record opener, a fresh cut from I Led 3 Lives' spankin' new album, is a minimalist fusion of jazz and electronic accents, while the expansive finale, "Midsummer Sun," also incorporates electronic elements but within a wide-eyed, free-jazz context courtesy of Our Theory featuring Erik Truffaz. A slice of Nublu on disc, sustained by a viral, constantly churning state of musical evolution.
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