My name came a long time ago in a cage on neverland ranch.

I have played all over P-Town and then some.
I love being on stage. In fact I relish it. Every moment I get to rock a crowd is tender and special, like turkey.

This is simple. The culture of the internet allows for the free and unfettered dissemination of music that was nearly impossible to find under the control of major label distribution models.

Nothing is impossible. Still, I don't see monkey's flying out my butt any time soon.

Bubbles bio
Bio

The word 'bubbles' conjures up all kinds of images, but none as enduring as that of glistening circles floating through the air in one big mass. It is an apt moniker for the electronic artist from Portland, as he is managing to not only keep afloat a wide range of musical styles (techno, pop, drum 'n' bass, electro, hip-hop, jazz), but his varying talents as well (DJ, MC, producer, promoter, management).

bubbles' styles and skills often bump up against one another, but they have never come together as perfectly as they do on his latest album, Commuter. Out soon on bubbles' own label BMS, the album is a stunning collection of electronic anthems. At first glance, Commuter is a perfect mish mash of styles and sounds, but the more you delve into the world bubbles has created on this album, the more coherent and complete it seems. And that is just what bubbles wants.

Commuter is a concept album, an instrumental narrative that follows Bill, the titular commuter who on one fateful day, gets dosed on the train taking him to work. Unable to remove himself from the train, the album uses a variety of moods and genres to evoke his physical journey, as well as the psychological and spiritual journey he finds himself on.

The clear-eyed vision that bubbles brings to this album is one that he has been honing for years, ever since he arrived in Portland. bubbles has had a hand in producing and promoting his fellow Portland musicians, not to mention his own hip-hop releases (I Ain't No Ape and The Food Service EP). As well, bubbles is one half of the improvisational electronic duo Jellyfish and bubbles. The two create freeform live collages of sound for both the rock club setting and for events like the Portland Marathon.

bubbles is able to encapsulate all of that experience and influences and abilities into a funky, fascinating whole, and if Commuter is any indication, he is just getting warmed up. This is a journey you do not want to miss out on, so buy your ticket now and hop on board.





This bio was written by music writer Bob Ham.

For More interesting bubbles Things check out music, photos and other fun pages on bubbles' website at www.bubblesmusic.net and don't forget to say hi.

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