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Kail
True Hollywood Squares
APR-022 (CD/Digital)

 
    Label: Alpha Pup
Release Date: Apr 22, 2008
 
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The Grouch
Show You The World
SMM-010 (CD/Digital)

 
    Label: Legendary Music
Digital Date: Apr 1, 2008
Physical Date: Apr 8, 2008
 
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edIT
Certified Air Raid Material
APR-020 (CD/Digital)

 
    Label: Alpha Pup
Digital Date: Sep 18, 2007
Physical Date: Oct 9, 2007
 
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Carlos y Gaby
La Voz Sabia De Los Cosmos
APR-021 (Digital)

 
    Label: Alpha Pup
Digital Date: Oct 16, 2007
 
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Boreta
Bubblin' In The Cut /
Lobegrinder - EP

GMU-002 (Digital)

 
    Label: Glitch Mob Unlimited
Release Date: Dec 4, 2007
 
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Omar Rodriguez Lopez Quintet
The Apocalypse Inside Of An Orange
RLP-001 (Digital)

 
    Label: Rodriguez Lopez Prod.
Release Date: Dec 11, 2007
 
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Daedelus
Live at Low End Theory
APR-022 (CD/Digital)

 
    Label: Alpha Pup
Release Date: Jan 22, 2008
 
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Omid
Afterwords 3
APR-018 (Digital)

 
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Carlos y Gaby
Space Hammock EP
APR-017 (Digital)

 
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Carlos Niño & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Fill The Heart Shaped Cup
APR-016 (CD/LP/Digital)

 
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Scream Club
Life of a Heartbreaker
APR-015 (CD/Digital)

 
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Subtitle
Terrain To Roam
APR-014 (CD/Digital)

 
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Daedelus
Throw A Fit - EP
APR-013 (CD/Digital)

 
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Acid Reign
Time & Change
APR-012 (CD/Digital)

 
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Blackbird
Bird's Eye View
APR-011 (CD/Digital)

 
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Mike Boo
Dunhill Drone Committee
APR-010 (CD/Digital)

 
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AWOL One & Daddy Kev
Killafornia EP
APR-009 (CD/Digital)

 
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Ricci Rucker
Fuga
APR-008 (CD/Digital)

 
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Paris Zax
Unpath'd Waters
APR-007 (CD/Digital)

 
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The Grouch
Sound Advice
APR-006 (CD/2xLP/Digital)

 
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Daddy Kev
Lost Angels - EP
APR-005 (Digital)

 
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Daddy Kev
Classick Instrumentals Vol. 1
APR-004 (Digital)

 
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Busdriver
Cosmic Cleavage
APR-003 (Digital)

 
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AWOL One & Daddy Kev
Number 3 On The Phone
APR-002 (Digital)

 
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AWOL One & Daddy Kev
Souldoubt
APR-001 (Digital)

 
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GSL-39

 
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De Facto
Megaton Shotblast!
GSL-45

 
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GoGoGo Airheart
GoGoGo Airheart (3rd)
GSL-31

 
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GoGoGo Airheart
Rats! Sing! Sing!
GSL-88

 
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JR Ewing
Ride Paranoia
GSL-67

 
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Kill Me Tomorrow
The Garbageman And
The Prostitute

GSL-77

 
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Le Shok
We Are Electrocution
GSL-27

 
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The Locust
Flight of the Wounded Locust
GSL-41

 
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The Locust
The Locust
GSL-15

 
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The Mars Volta
Tremulant - EP
GSL-54

 
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Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez
A Manual Dexterity:
Soundtrack Vol. 1

GSL-90

 
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Young Dangerous Heart
GSL-98

 
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Various Artists
GSL's Special Twelve
Singles Series
GSL-DX001 (Digital)

 
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Funkadelic
Funkadelic
WB-2000

 
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Free Your Mind...
WB-2001

 
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Maggot Brain
WB-2007

 
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Funkadelic
America Eats Its Young
WB-2020

 
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Cosmic Slop
WB-2022

 
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Funkadelic
Standing On The Verge
Of Getting It On

WB-1001

 
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Funkadelic
Let's Take It To The Stage
WB-215

 
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Funkadelic
Tales of Kidd Funkadelic
WB-227

 
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Live
WB-1172

 
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Finest
WB-1182

 
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NEWS
May-2
Low End Theory NYC tonight
It's going down in a major way tonight in NYC. The third edition of Low End Theory NYC commences, with headliner Blank Blue, plus the entire resident DJ lineup from L.A. featuring Daddy Kev, Nobody, D-Styles and Gaslamp Killer. It all goes down at the Knittng Factory in Tribeca. All ages. 11PM doors.
 
Apr-30 Unreleased Beat Invitational tonight at Low End Theory
For the first time in 2008, the Unreleased Beat Invitational shall commence at Low End Theory. Guest lineup includes Joe Beats, Maker, GB, Small Is Beautiful, Kenny Segal and Computer Jay. Plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, D-Styles, Gaslamp Killer and Nocando. $10 guests, $5 members.
 
Apr-29 Zechs Marquise on iTunes
We just signed a digital deal with Zechs Marquise from El Paso, and their debut album Our Delicate Stranded Nightmare is now available on iTunes worldwide. Click here and taste this epic sonic masterpiece for yourself.
 
Apr-28 No Megasoid at Low End NYC; Daddy Kev added to lineup
Sorry folks. Due to circumstances beyond our control, Megasoid will not be able to rock at Low End Theory NYC this Friday. In response, we're sending the don himself, Daddy Kev, to drop science on the NYC massive.
 
Apr-25 BrainFeeder signs to Alpha Pup
Flying Lotus' imprint BrainFeeder has just inked a digital distribution deal with Alpha Pup. The first release, Sam I Yam Rap Beats Vol. 1 will be hitting iTunes on May 6th. Stay tuned for more info on this.
 
Apr-23 Kail release party at Low End Theory this evening
To celebrate the release of True Hollywood Squares, the official record release party goes down tonight at Low End Theory. A headline performance by Kail, plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, GLK and Nocando (D is out of town). $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
Apr-22
Kail True Hollywood Squares now available on iTunes
At long last, True Hollywood Squares, the debut full length from Kail is now available on iTunes worldwide. CDs are also shipping from the Alpha Pup Online Store in the USA, with Big Dada handling Europe. Executive produced by Daddy Kev, this album is a stone cold classic. Record release party is tomorrow at Low End Theory.
 
Apr-21 Kail on OkayPlayer.com
True Hollywood Squares gets major props on OkayPlayer.com in the Bogarhythms section. Described as "note-perfect Summer jump-off music" by El Keter, they clearly get it. Click here for the full text.
 
Apr-20 Grouch on the road this week
For the next week and change, The Grouch will be rocking a series of dates in support of his Show You The World classic. Tonight he kicks it off in Palm Springs, followed by dates in Tucson, Hollywood, San Diego, Santa Cruz and Humboldt.
 
Apr-18 Megasoid and Blank Blue at Low End Theory NYC in May
On Friday, May 2nd, Low End Theory NYC shall commence in Gotham City. It's another double headliner situation, featuring Megasoid (from Montreal) and Blank Blue. D-Styles, Gaslamp Killer and Eliot Lipp will also be in the house. All ages at the Knit.
 
Apr-16 R.A.W., iCON the Mic King at Low End Theory this evening
Tonight, Low End Theory presents another spectacular evening, featuring guests R.A.W. and iCON the Mic King. Plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, D-Styles and Nocando (GLK is out of town). $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
Apr-11
Alpha Pup featured by M-Audio
We're featured on the front of the M-Audio website, with an amazing video featuring Daddy Kev, edIT, Nocando, Ooah, Existereo and more of your favorite Alpha Pup artists. Special thanks to Richard Ngo-Tran and the rest of the M-Audio crew for doing such a great job. Click here for the link.
 
Apr-10 Kail featured on Ministry of Sound 5PM interview
As the release date for True Hollywood Squares approaches, the buzz is starting to build. Today, Kail was featured on London's Ministry of Soudn 5PM interview. Click here for the dirty laundry.
 
Apr-9 The Grouch record release party at Low End Theory
Tonight, Low End Theory presents the official record release party for The Grouch Show You The World album. The Grouch will be performing new songs off the album, plus residents Daddy Kev, Gaslamp Killer and Nocando (D and Nobody are out of town). $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
Apr-8 The Grouch "Show You L.A." official contest details
In conjunction with the release of Show You The World, we are proud to announce The Grouch "Show You L.A." Contest. One lucky winner will get to spend an entire day with The Grouch in Los Angeles. He will effectively "Show You L.A." in his veggie oil-powered car. Click here for more contest information.
 
Apr-5 Low End Theory NYC tonight
The planets are aligned as the second edition of Low End Theory NYC commences this evening. Alpha Pup will be repped hard by edIT and Daedelus, plus Nocando and Nobody. It all goes down at the Knittng Factory in Tribeca. All ages. Doors at 11PM. Be there!
 
Apr-2 OBEY/GLK record release party at Low End Theory tonight
It's the official I Spit On Your Grave record release party for GLK's mix CD/7-inch on Obey Records, featuring special guests Flying Lotus, Sam I Yam and Kutmah, plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, D-Styles, Gaslamp Killer and Nocando. $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
Apr-1
The Grouch debuts iTunes exclusive pre-release album
The wait is over. The first classic rap album of 2008 has arrived. The Grouch Show You The World is now available on iTunes as an exclusive pre-release. Get it one week early, before any of the stores have it. Now available on iTunes worldwide.
 
Mar-31 Busdriver back to Europe
The style monster has announced a slew of European dates, splitting atoms in France, Belgium, Norway and Sweden. For specific dates, check out his MySpace page.
 
Mar-29 Low End Theory NYC next week
Saturday, April 5th at Knitting Factory, the second edition of Low End Theory NYC commences. It's an Alpha Pup double-headliner situation with edIT AND Daedelus, plus Nocando and Nobody. Sick!
 
Mar-28 Kail album debuts April 22nd
The highly anticipated True Hollywood Squares masterpiece album from Kail will be available on iTunes April 22nd, and all across Europe the day before via Big Dada. Stay tuned for more info.
 
Mar-27 edIT rocks WMC tonight
Tonight in Miami, Alpha Pup MVP edIT will be rocking a headline slot at Churchill's Pub. Jimmy Edgar, Machine Drum, Phoenecia and Junc Ops are also on the bill. If you're at WMC tonight, don't miss it!
 
Mar-26
Free Moral Agents, Pig Out at Low End Theory tonight
Tonight we feature local favorites Free Moral Agents featuring Ikey Owens of TMV, openers Pig Out (from New Zealand), plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, D-Styles, Gaslamp Killer and Nocando. $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
Mar-22 Paid Dues Festival goes down
The biggest indie hip-hop festival in the West commences today in San Bernadino. Alpha Pup affiliates The Grouch and Busdriver will each rock solo sets to the giant crowd.
 
Mar-19 Bass Science, Epcot and Salva at Low End Theory tonight
If you like bass, then you will love tonight's line-up. First we feature L.A./Tokyo duo Bass Science, openers Epcot and Salva (from San Francisco), plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, D-Styles, Gaslamp Killer and Nocando. $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
Mar-15 The Echo Chamber studio opens to the public this summer
This July, Daddy Kev's famed Echo Chamber recording studio in Downtown L.A. will open to the public for the very first time. Stay tuned for more information. We'll be taking reservations soon :)
 
Mar-12 No Luck Club, iNSiDEaMiND at Low End Theory this evening
It's two Canadian turntable bands tonight at Low End, featuring No Luck Club and iNSiDEaMiND, plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, D-Styles, Gaslamp Killer and Nocando. $10 guests, $5 members.
 
Mar-10
Low End Theory Blog Update
In response to the situation with the Fire Marshall and the City of Los Angeles, we've posted a lengthy blog on the Low End Theory MySpace profile. Please check it out here and leave a comment with your thoughts.
 
Mar-7 The Grouch digital pre-release
Because we love you, we've decided to pre-release The Grouch Show You The World album one week prior to the CD release date. So on April 1st, the full length will be available on iTunes worldwide.
 
Mar-5 Thavius Beck, Kutmah at Low End Theory tonight in L.A.
Sorry for the late notice on this one. Tonight at Low End it's local favorites Thavius Beck and Kutmah, plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, Gaslamp Killer and Nocando (D is out of town). $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
Mar-2 Daedelus goes to Europe
Our very own Daedelus will be making the transatlantic trek to Europe this month, with a string of dates in France, Italy, UK, Belgium and Switzerland. Check out the Live section for more details.
 
Mar-1 Low End Theory NYC tonight
The day has finally arrived. Tonight in Manhattan, the infamous Low End Theory launches its east coast monthly edition at the Knitting Factory NYC with headliner Flying Lotus. All of the L.A. resident DJs will be in the house (Daddy Kev, Nobody, Gaslamp Killer and D-Styles) plus local resident Eliot Lipp. $12 at the door, all ages.
 
Feb-29 New Yorker and Village Voice on Low End Theory NYC
The local press has chimed in, and it's nothing but love for Low End. Glowing previews from both the New Yorker and Village Voice.
 
Feb-28
The Grouch "Artsy" video now streaming on YouTube
As Alpha Pup prepares to distribute The Grouch's Show You The World full length to the digital sphere on April 8th, we're thrilled to tell you about his new video for "Artsy" streaming now on YouTube. Click here to peep this masterpiece.
 
Feb-27 Busdriver and Mikah 9 styling at Low End Theory tonight
In the spirit of our famed Beat Invitational nights, we starting a new series of special events at Low End called Vocal Acrobatics: Styling Exhibition. We're kicking it off with two of L.A.'s supreme style kings, Busdriver and Mikah 9. Plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, D-Styles and Nocando (GLK is out of town). $10 guests, $5 members.
 
Feb-22 edIT featured on The Craft
Kind of like an indie VH1 Behind The Music, there's a new online TV program called "The Craft" that has featured edIT in their debut episode. An extremely well-done interview, check it out here.
 
Feb-20 DJ Vadim and Yarah Bravo live at Low End Theory tonight
We're bringing you a special evening tonight with DJ Vadim and Yarah Bravo, plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, Gaslamp Killer, D-Styles and Nocando. $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
Feb-13 Hezekiah at Low End Theory
Holy moly! Without further adieu, we are proud to be bringing you a very special show tonight at Low End Theory with Hezekiah from Philly. Plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, Gaslamp Killer, D-Styles and Nocando. $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
Feb-11
Nocando wins The Pit Finals
Last night at Knitting Factory, Nocando emerged victorious at The Pit's Best On The West MC battle. He pocketed $3,000 in cash plus an opening slot on the upcoming Lil Wayne tour in March. Congrats!
 
Feb-7 Daedelus contest winner!
Jackson Darby of Montreal is the official winner of Daedelus' Alive For You contest. Jaskson will be getting his very own, hand-picked custom mix of Daedelus classics. Thanks again to all of the other contest entrants. Maybe next time.
 
Feb-6 Sam I Yam, DJ Morse Code at Low End Theory tonight
Tonight is another legendary night in the making at Low End. We'll be blessed by a set of original beats by the one-and-only Sam I Yam, an opening set by DJ Morse Code, plus residents Daddy Kev, Nobody, Gaslamp Killer and Nocando (D is rehearsing for a Grammy party). $10 guests, $5 members, 18+.
 
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BORETA
May-9SAN FRANCISCO, CA
@ Mighty (w/Glitch Mob)
May-24SANTA BARBARA, CA
@ Lightning In A Bottle
BUSDRIVER
May-8WASHINGTON, DC
@ 9:30 Club
May-9PHILADELPHIA, PA
@ First Unitarian Church
May-10NEW YORK, NY
@ Webster Hall
May-11CAMBRIDGE, MA
@ Middle East
May-14PONTIAC, MI
@ Crofoot Ballroom
May-15CHICAGO, IL
@ Abbey Pub
May-16MINNEAPOLIS, MN
@ Triple Rock Club
May-21SAN FRANCISCO, CA
@ 1015 Folsom
May-22LOS ANGELES, CA
@ El Rey Theatre
Jul-5ROTHBURY, MI
@ Rothbury Festival
D-STYLES
May-2NEW YORK, NY
@ Low End Theory NYC
May-7LOS ANGELES, CA
@ Low End Theory
DADDY KEV
May-2NEW YORK, NY
@ Low End Theory NYC
May-7LOS ANGELES, CA
@ Low End Theory
DAEDELUS
May-23LONDON, UK
@ Corsica Studios
Jun-20BARCELONA, SPAIN
@ SONAR Festival
Jul-20READING, UK
@ Glade Festival
Aug-1HEREFORDSHIRE, UK
@ Big Chill Festival
EDIT
May-9SAN FRANCISCO, CA
@ Mighty (w/Glitch Mob)
May-14LOS ANGELES, CA
@ [ERASER] @ Low End Theory
May-17BOISE, ID
@ TBA
May-24SANTA BARBARA, CA
@ Lightning In A Bottle
KRADDY
May-9SAN FRANCISCO, CA
@ Mighty (w/Glitch Mob)
May-24SANTA BARBARA, CA
@ Lightning In A Bottle
NOCANDO
May-7LOS ANGELES, CA
@ Low End Theory
OOAH
May-9SAN FRANCISCO, CA
@ Mighty (w/Glitch Mob)
May-24SANTA BARBARA, CA
@ Lightning In A Bottle
SCREAM CLUB
May-5ANN ARBOR, MI
@ The Blind Pig
May-6COLUMBUS, OH
@ East Village
May-8INDIANAPOLIS, IN
@ The Melody Inn
May-16MINNEAPOLIS, MN
@ PI Bar
May-17FARGO, ND
@ The Aquarium
SUBTITLE
May-6TOULOUSE, FRANCE
@ La Mediatheque
May-7MONTPELLIER, FRANCE
@ Le Baloard
May-8MONTPELLIER, FRANCE
@ Esplanade
May-10NIVES, FRANCE
@ L'Imprimere
May-16GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
@ Ballers Social Cub

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