The closing seconds of Funkineven’s Roland-propelled jam on 20th March will mark more than just the finale of a night at Scotland’s most revered nightclub. It will complete another year Rubix have spent plying their trade in Glasgow from their Sub Club home.
Established in the city in early 2012, having made waves in Newcastle’s bubbling nightlife scene the year before, Rubix arrived at 22 Jamaica St. intent on offering something new to Thursday nights. The collective, brought together by an avid love of good music, yearned to add its own ingredients to Glasgow’s flavoursome cauldron of sound. It’s method? Welcoming innovative artists to have their first spin in Sub Club.
So began a spate of parties featuring debutant headliners. Over the past two years they’ve brought a diverse batch of artists from the waters of techno, house and bass to strut their stuff at Subby for the first time. The list includes Karenn’s bludgeoning hardware show, Tessela’s bass-fuelled mayhem, the darker sounds of Boddika and Pariah, softer tones from Andrew Ashong, Dauwd and Werkha and other pioneers such as Bondax, Hackman, Arkist, Eliphino and South London Ordnance. Out of all their guests, only Objekt – entrusted with headlining last year’s birthday celebrations – had played Jamaica St. before.
There is such ripeness in Glasgow’s current music scene that continuing to book credible new acts is a tough feat. Yet Rubix managed to secure another coup for their second birthday celebrations, turning once more to a live performance after the success of Karenn in December.
The man and his machines is the one and only Funkineven. Stalwart on both Eglo and his own imprint Apron records, the Londoner has been churning out a range of stellar productions for the past five years. Drawing on funk, acid, techno, disco, and at times hip-hop, he has collaged an ingeniously crafted sound that stands alone. Putting your ear to a Funkineven record resembles hearing both an old classic from golden years past and a futuristic composition racing ahead of the game.
Exploits on his trusty Roland 303 and 808 have led to acclaimed collaborations with Fatima, Delroy Edwards and Kyle Hall, with whom he spawned the astounding Funkinevil project. Another Jamaica St. debut will see him bring his gear to the Subby stage for an exclusive performance: his new analogue hardware show.
It promises to be another special night for Rubix on 20th March at Sub Club as low-slung funk and acid techno tear up the dance floor. But as their second year comes to a close, the candle is far from blowing out, with exciting plans in the pipeline for their May date and beyond. After enjoying Thursday’s festivities, keep your ears and eyes peeled for even funkier things down the line!
Check out this Funkineven EPK interview where he chats about his haircutting days and musical influences etc…
See you inside!!