subatomicglue (written ''uncapitalized'', as a single word) is an internet musical group formed in 1999, the brain child of Kevin Meinert. They are part of the

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movement, and are among the first bands to use

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licensing. The band openly encourages collaboration and use of their music in other projects. Collaborators include Bob Rissetto, James Hindley, Herb Sawyer, Lewis Hill, Vavrek (of ), Basilisk, and Tony Nagy. ''subatomicglue'' is known for free instrumental electronic music that crosses several genres: including electronic rock,

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, industrial, IDM. 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

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and

, ''subatomicglue'' accepts requests for collaboration, submissions of song art, and cover art, and remixes of songs. ''subatomicglue'' has collaborated with several Internet projects. Song source material is available for remixers and artists.

Albums

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Albums are freely available in

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and

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format at the band's websit
www.subatomicglue.com
along with a frequently updated work in progress that anyone may listen to. The music can be found on P2P networks, such as

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/eDonkey,

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, or Slsk. ''subatomicglue''s first successful album, "''globalenemy''", debuted in 2001, with a limited supply of CDs for sale. The CD came with a four-page booklet in a jewel-case with much full-color art. Later CDs by subatomicglue are simpler and of the promotional CD-envelope style. CDs can be purchased or downloaded from the band's website, or from several mirrors or internet music mp3 websites. The band's most recent album is titled "''Inertial Decay''", and was officially released on in 2012.

Video games

In 2003, ''subatomicglue'' collaborated with the video game company Isotope 244 to create music for the game '' Atomic Cannon''. In 2005, ''subatomicglue'' created the soundtrack for ''Isotope244''´s '' Atomic Battle Dragons'' game that appeared on PC and pocket PC. Meinert has roots and apparently a day job in the

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Other projects

In 2005, ''subatomicglue''´s music appeared o
Upscale Chicago
a local Chicago show that highlights nightlife, upscale dining, and high society around the Chicago area. ''subatomicglue'' also builds synthesizers, including th
x0xb0x
(a

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clone), th
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and the 9090 drum machine. ''subatomicglue'' was covered i

about the x0xb0x they built.

References

External links

www.subatomicglue.com
(official homepage) * 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 * http://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 {{Authority control Musical groups established in 1999 Electronic music groups