Danceable folk, bedroom disco, gentle funk and lost love laments; these are just a few facets of Rubies. Signed to Tellé Records for Europe, Rallye (Japan) and Hybris (Sweden), their dynamic sound ranges from huge, synth-led dance-floor fillers, to more intimate pop moments. The cosmopolitan sound of Rubies is fast finding fans everywhere from avantgarde discotheques in NYC, motorik infused warehouse parties in San Francisco and Stockholm, and many a late night afterparty everywhere from Big Sur to Bergen, Norway. Whether it’s Feist and Eirik Glambek-Bøe (Kings of Convenience) guesting on your album, or having longterm friend Devendra Banhart sing harmonies at your hometown gigs, it's fair to say that this Californian group Rubies is well connected. Explode from the Center – the band's debut - is an album of perfectly formed pop songs, born out of minimal percussion, beautiful arrangements and heartfelt lyrics. From the electro tinged warmth of tracks I Feel Electric, Stand in a Line and Diamonds on Fire, Rubies sound like some celestial amalgamation of Fleetwood Mac, Feist, Dusty Springfield, and Power, Corruption & Lies era New Order.