Subatomicglue

subatomicglue (written uncapitalized, as a single word) is an internet musical group formed in 1999, the brain child of Kevin Meinert. They are among the first bands to use [http://creativecommons.org creative commons] , and is a good example of free music. The band openly encourages collaboration and use of their music in other projects.

Collaborators include Bob Rissetto, James Hindley, Herb Sawyer, Lewis Hill, [http://vavrek.com/ Vavrek] (of Tryad), Basilisk, and Tony Nagy. subatomicglue is known for free, high quality, instrumental electronic music that crosses several genres: including electronic rock, trance, industrial, IDM. Albums are freely availabile in mp3 and ogg format at the band's [http://www.subatomicglue.com website] , along with a frequently updated [http://www.subatomicglue.com/download/music/experimental/ work in progress] that anyone may listen to see what the band is up to. At the time of this writing, the music is easy to find on P2P networks, such as eMule/eDonkey, Gnutella, or Slsk.

Their front page states that subatomicglue is "groovy, dark, exotic, with elements of beauty and shadow. an exploration to the reality of your innerworld." In the spirit of [http://www.opensource.org/ opensource] and [http://creativecommons.org/ creative commons] , subatomicglue accepts requests for collaboration, submissions of song art, and cover art, and remixes of songs. subatomicglue has collaborated with many internet projects (see below for a few of these). Song source material is available for remixers and artists.

subatomicglue's first successful album "globalenemy" debuted in 2001, with a limited supply of CDs for sale. Quite rare these days, the CD was a 4 page bookletted CD jewelcase with lots of full color art. These days CDs sold by subatomicglue are simpler and more of the promotional CD envelope style. While CDs can still be purchased, they can also be download in full from the band's website, or several mirrors or internet music mp3 websites.

In 2003, subatomicglue collaborated with Isotope244 to create music for [http://www.isotope244.com/atomic_cannon.html atomic cannon] , later in 2005, subatomicglue returned to create an all new soundtrack for Isotope244's [http://www.isotope244.com/atomic-battle-dragons.html atomic battle dragons] game that appeared on PC and pocket PC. Meinert [http://www.subatomicglue.com/about.php has roots, and apparently a day job too] , in the video game industry.

Also in 2005, subatomicglue's music appeared on [http://upscaletv.com/ Upscale Chicago] , a local Chicago show that highlights nightlife, upscale dining, and high society around the Chicago area.

subatomicglue also builds their own synthesizers, including the [http://www.subatomicglue.com/x0xl0g/ x0xb0x] (a TB303 clone), the [http://www.subatomicglue.com/sidl0g/ MidiboxSID] , and the 9090 drum machine. subatomicglue was covered in [http://www.synthtopia.com/news/06_01/x0xb0x_blow_by_blow.html synthtopia] about the x0xb0x they built.

The band's most recent album is titled "selling your friend (for cash)" and was officially released on in late 2006.

subatomicglue likes science (From the [http://www.subatomicglue.com/about.php website] ): :: energies at subatomic scales do not behave as we would expect. :: they possess a completely different set of physics. :: when brought together these energies are strong and unforgiving, :: but far apart they amount to nothing. :: the subatomicglue keeps us from falling apart.Further evidence of their scientific/secular slant is [http://www.subatomicglue.com/blog/?action=entry&id=1101925435 here] , [http://www.subatomicglue.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=4&sid=a33e94f06848657ef3c55723048fbec2 here] , and [http://www.subatomicglue.com/blog/?action=entry&id=1123527653 here] . Looking at these links, religion and pseudoscience seems to be an amusing diversion for the band.

Sources

http://www.subatomicglue.com
http://music.download.com/subatomicglue
http://www.audiostreet.net/artists/001/422/subatomicglue.html
http://zebox.com/subatomicglue/
http://subatomicglue.iuma.com/
http://www.garageband.com/subatomicglue
www.synthtopia.com/news/06_01/x0xb0x_blow_by_blow.html
http://www.subatomicglue.com/blog/
http://www.vavrek.com
http://www.allofaudio.de/artist_item+M50fcfd3c266.html