In summer of 2023, the global dub landscape delivered a series of tracks that fuse tradition with innovation. These twelve selections stand out, not just for their geographical diversity—ranging from Germany’s precise beats to Japan’s ambient intricacies—but also for their ability to capture the moment’s essence. While the warmth of the season naturally lends itself to the hypnotic rhythms of dub, this compilation takes it a step further, presenting a sonic snapshot of both introspection and exuberance.
Together, these tracks offer a clear look at where the genre is right now: confidently striding forward while remaining rooted in its foundational sound.
deemkeyne – wanderkrieger
German artist deemkeyne’ seductive and deep music comes back for the summer with this singular release on Nadja Lind’s dub label lucidflow. smoother atmospheres with a darker touch makes up this EP, matching the lucidflow universe just perfectly.
dive craft – aquarium rave
Dutch imprint spclnch has announced consistent and solid releases over 2023 and so far this new album made of deep, atmospheric and luscious dub tracks is forever surprising as it floats on with minimal elements, making this album a great selection for any dancefloors. Some vocals take us on an unknown territory.
markus mahsur – midsommarkransen
After releasing another episode of the dub theory, the founder of the forward-thinking Insectorama label comes back with an elusive yet intriguing album on Lithunian Greyscale label. the rhythm and delays are loyal to Mahsur style yet we can notice a tender sunset as laidback as these tracks.
Microcosm – liuos
These dubby tracks unveil the real rhythm of the summer as we sneak into some comfort zone for some chill out moments. dub artist and minimal techno purist Liuos gives us the right mood with these 4-trackers released on cold tear records.
anchorage – phases of gravity
Dub techno as soundtracks marks this personal, introspective album by Hungarian artist on greyscale, phases of gravity. playing harmoniously with field recordings and endless loops of freedom, the album unleashes some mesmerizing music with organic elements for deep inner self quietude or digging into the imaginary self.
mourning ghost – warmth
Dub ambient and ambient artist Agus Mena, also known as SVLBRD and warmth comes back with a highly sought after ambient masterpiece, under his own imprint archives. this track is in tune with a late summer nite sunset or a morning walk under the sunrise, and would match perfectly a dub techno set.
colorization – old school dub techno producer remix of davor tosovic
A tender summer dance would come as nice as ever with this low key remix of Davor Tosovic’s colorization dub track, released on piranha Siberia dub label, the imprint of siberian artist old school dub techno producer.
Repeatability – altone
Japanese dub artist Altone from spclnch released this new 5-trackers EP last May to introduce us to a warm and smooth summer. Slow bpm yet effective harmonies loyal to dub techno with a deep touch makes this album that definitely works nicely over a chill out summer evening.
little prince riddles – anton kubikov
Dub techno to dance to with mysterious elements symbolizes the sounds of Anton Kubikov and translates very well into this new EP released late July. Claps, hi hats and dub chords with a minimal feel take us gently to a sunny dancefloor or outdoor music festival.
yuzu – nae.tek, microlot
A dub summer without a nae:tek track would not be complete. And as summer echoes long hot nights, refreshing music is on the menu. we can unleash ourselves on this elegant and ethereal dub track for a nice evening out.
slam – re.vila, g-day
A nice contribution and work by re.vila and dub artist g-day gave birth to this very groovy and danceable dub track with unique sounds, released on piranha Siberia dub late June.
bizarre love rectangle – martin jarl including Schulz Audio and Alexander Bogdanov remixes
The sounds of Martin Jarl are ethereal and deeply atmospheric and with a unique structure / groove and choice of instruments that makes this music enchanting for both dancefloors and mixes. the 5_trackers EP includes remixes by dub artists Schulz Audio and Alexander Bogdanov and their own interpretations loyal to their style of dub techno.
French producer & DJ Angel began her career in London as a music journalist and event promoter for a small DJ bar in the British capital. Ever since, she appeared as a DJ in Tokyo, Berlin, Bali and began producing music in 2016. Her work is inspired by ambient producers and dub techno artists as well as nature, travels, and meditation.
