Rebūke is a DJ and producer creating something new and genuinely exciting. A soundclash of techno, house and rave records from the early ‘90s creates that elusive thing – a sound of his own. An ever present in the Beatport Top 10, he’s established his own ERĀ Music parties, kicking off with a sold-out Autumn 2019 Tour of UK and Ireland across nine cities and most recently selling out District 8 in Dublin – reflecting his huge popularity and the fan base he has gathered around him.
His ‘Rattle’ EP on Adam Beyer’s Drumcode followed both his previous singles into the Beatport Top 10, with the title track topping the techno charts to boot. Supported heavily by Adam himself, Carl Cox and Pete Tong, the EP marked a subtle and exciting shift in Rebūke’s sound, while still keeping the head twisting sonics that instantly identify a Rebūke track.
The high-profile releases continue into 2020 with a second three-track EP on Drumcode in September; along with a typically quirky, catchy return to Dirtybird with the Dial Tone EP in late June.
‘Along Came Polly’ was the game changer. A turbo charged rattlesnake of a track that sounded like nothing else, it signed to Hot Creations and rocketed to the top of the Beatport charts, staying there for a month - including 9 weeks at the top of the tech house charts. It was also 2018’s final Essential New Tune for Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. His follow up ‘Jump Ship’ was snapped up by Claude Vonstroke for Dirtybird and featured ‘The Pipe’ topping the Radio 1 Dance Chart for two weeks and another top 5 on Beatport – widening his fanbase still further and was lauded by everyone from Dubfire to Diplo, Sven Väth to Fisher. As a result, Danny Howard named him as one of three Future Fire BBC Radio 1 stars for 2019.
He’s been an ever-present on Radio 1 playlists ever since, gaining constant rotation from the likes of Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Danny Howard, Mistajam and Monki – not to mention nailing two Mini Mixes at the request of Annie Mac in April 2019 and May 2020, respectively. He’s also appeared live for Radio 1 at both the Rave Lounge in London and Radio 1’s Weekender in Ibiza.
On the remix front his version of Xpansions ‘Move Your Body’ on Shadow Child’s Food Music was playlisted across the board on Radio 1 and charted highly on Beatport. Other notable reworks include D: Mob’s ‘We Call It Acieed’ and ‘Inside’ from Better Lost Than Stupid, (aka Martin Buttrich, Davide Squillace and Matthias Tanzmann) and a head twisting take on Fatboy Slim and Eats Everything’s ‘All The Ladies’.
Still Weather
Rebūke Lyrics
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there are no two ways around it, we're aiming straight for the nerves
we will stop at nothing to be heard, any means for justice to be served
no time to be subtle when the future of our freedom's in our fucking hands
we will pay forever if we willingly and passively sit out our chance
the detonators are loaded, and the agreement is reached
bring them home - stop the war I know we didn't succeed before,
but that's no reason to quit trying
legionnaires with fists in air we'll prove again
that we don't care about the rules we're defying
like this we go on forever, not knowing when we will fall
our struggle has lost it's meaning, if it ever had one at all
"I won't mourn the loss of my father, he won't mourn the loss of his son,
you think you have seen the end but we haven't even begun!"
The song "Still Weather" by Rebuke is a powerful commentary on the need for action in the face of injustice and oppression. The lyrics urge listeners to use their voice and take strong actions, as words alone are not enough to effect change. The message is clear: if we want to achieve freedom and justice, we must be willing to take risks and fight for what we believe in.
The song begins by stating that actions speak louder than words. The band emphasizes that they are aiming straight for the nerves, meaning they are directly targeting the sources of oppression and injustice. They are not willing to be passive spectators anymore and vow to use any means necessary to achieve justice.
The lyrics also express a sense of urgency, stating that there is no time to be subtle, and that the future of freedom is in their hands. The band believes that the only way to make a difference is to take action, no matter the cost. The chorus echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of bringing an end to war and fighting for justice.
In the end, the song acknowledges that the struggle for freedom can last forever, and that it may not always be clear what we are fighting for. Despite this uncertainty, the message of the song is clear: if we want to make a difference, we must be willing to take risks and fight for what we believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
We arm our voice to these structures, actions speak louder than words
We will use our voice to bring down oppressive structures, because actions are more impactful than words
there are no two ways around it, we're aiming straight for the nerves
We have no choice but to be direct in our efforts to create change
we will stop at nothing to be heard, any means for justice to be served
We will do whatever it takes to make sure our voices are heard and justice is served
no time to be subtle when the future of our freedom's in our fucking hands
There is no room for subtlety when our freedom is at stake
we will pay forever if we willingly and passively sit out our chance
If we choose to sit back and do nothing, we will suffer the consequences forever
the detonators are loaded, and the agreement is reached
We are ready to take action, and have made a plan to do so
we'll disappear from the surface, now that the barrier's breached
We will go into hiding after taking down the barrier that was blocking us
bring them home - stop the war I know we didn't succeed before,
We will continue fighting to bring our loved ones home, even if we have failed in the past
but that's no reason to quit trying
Failure is not a reason to give up on our goals
legionnaires with fists in air we'll prove again
We will rally together and take action once more
that we don't care about the rules we're defying
We are willing to break the rules to fight for what we believe in
like this we go on forever, not knowing when we will fall
We will continue fighting indefinitely, even though we may not know when it will end
our struggle has lost it's meaning, if it ever had one at all
We may feel that our struggle has lost its purpose or never had one to begin with
"I won't mourn the loss of my father, he won't mourn the loss of his son,
I won't grieve the death of my father, and he won't grieve the death of his son,
you think you have seen the end but we haven't even begun!"
Although it may seem as though the fight is over, we are just getting started
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.