The roots of dub reggae are earthed in the musical soil of Jamaica harking back to the 1960s. The sound would later become an intricate part of the fabric of England as various West Indian sound systems shook up the country with bass-heavy, meditative rhythms that captivated skins, punks and general music lovers alike. The lineage of the sub-genre were later found in stitching of jungle/drum & bass, UK garage, grime and the infamous culture of dubstep. And sure dub music has also been embraced by producers and musicians in countries like Japan, America and more, but the country of Switzerland may not be the first place to land in one's psyche.
Back in 2012 Resonators released their debut LP ‘The Constant’, a perfect five-star album of dub reggae stamping both the roots of Jamaica with the best additives of England, with even Sir David Rodigan proudly boasting about its authenticity of sound. With four years having past, the big question was, how would Resonators’ sophomore attempt pair up with the first? The answer...very well. ‘Imaginary People’ is a proper continuation from where they left off years back, with an even bolder confidence reflecting that they are indeed one of the best bands of today recording dub reggae.
Back in 2010 Anika released her self-titled debut LP which fused the sounds of post-punk, …
Whilst there have been a number of bands to try to recreate the sound of ska and afrobeat, Leeds band Nubiyan Twist have done it well...extremely well. In 2015, they released their self-titled debut album which garnished support from the likes of David Rodigan and Huey Morgan, just to name a few. With their forthcoming EP 'Siren Song' scheduled to land May 27th on Wormfood Records, the 12 piece band now unveil their new track 'Headhunter'. Heavy-hitting with a roundhouse kick of ska, the festive song is an instant warmer, giving more credibility to the idea that Nubiyan Twist are one of the best to do it in these modern times.
For centuries men and women have searched the world over for the lost kingdom of El Dorado, a land believed to have streets paved with gold, layered with lakes of fresh water and green jungles - a land so beautiful you would never want to leave.
This year, for the first time ever, the gates to El Dorado have opened! Taking place on 1-3 July in a the grounds of Eastnor Castle, we invite you to join us and thousands of other like-minded explorers as we escape everyday life in search of something far more compelling.
Dub4Life celebrates it’s 1st Birthday Bash showcasing everything dub related….. Expect a heavyweight night and …
Critically praised albums, a MOBO Award, collaborations, remixes and features which include iconic artists such as Nas, Ziggy Marley and Tricky, an official recording for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, worldwide performances including shared stages with Gnarls Barkley, Femi Kuti and Lenny Kravitz, not to mention the ever constant comparisons to Lauryn Hill by the press: for many artists, these sort of credentials would be like holding a lucky lottery ticket, however for Nneka Egbuna, the mission of her work weighs heavy with far more importance.
Interview and words by Art Jefferson
Photography by Hugues Lawson and Patrice Bart-Williams
Critically praised …
!K7 Records will reissue vinyl copies of Kruder & Dorfmeister’s classic compilation The K&D Sessions…
DUB4LIFE IS HERE TO PAY HOMAGE TO THE MANY STYLES OF MUSIC INSPIRED BY DUB & SOUND SYSTEM CULTURE.
WE BRING YOU A NIGHT FULL OF DUB, AND ROOTS & CULTURE WITH A MODERN AUTHENTIC TWIST
EXPERTLY GUIDING YOU ON A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE MANY GENRES AND STYLES INFLUENCED AND INSPIRED BY THE HEAVYWEIGHT DUB BASSLINES
