Funky Beats Bands and Soundsystems

From the album HOUSE OF WORDS. Streaming everywhere now. Get the CD and wavs: https://iroots.bandcamp.com/album/house-of-words

Po Tolo 
White speck of light
Star in the night

The Dogon priest say
There is a star in the sky
That eyes can’t see
Companion to Sirius Light
Extremely small and heavy
50 years been observing
Astronomers had seen it was wobbling 
Po Tolo is the name we call it

CHORUS

Smallest seed and star
White in color from afar
How did they know who you are
They could not believe African heart 
300 times harder than diamonds
3000 times more dense than diamond
Spinning on its axis 23 times
In a minute generate magnetically heights 
Two stars dance around each in a line
You have the lion share you rule the night
Every 50 years stars they align
When you rise anew you flood the Nile

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Fikir Amlak & King Alpha - Po Tolo & Po Dub

Time Lapse - Culture Dub Records CDRNET037

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Solar Wind feat. Mighty Bone & King Zoïs

Taken from the album "Dub addict showcase" #1 Pilah feat Zig Zag . 
Dubondub/Sounds Around december 2012

Struggle

Produced by : RoadTripper and Dub Effektor
Mixed by : RoadTripper
Mastered by : RoadTripper
Cover by : Dub Effektor

Dub Guerilla

Redwood, installé au cœur de son paradis trouvé en Ardenne Belge propose un nouvel album :

CONNEXIONS

Ben Redwood est un passionné de culture, de musique, d’art et de nature.
Tombé dans le chaudron magique de la Dub Culture depuis une dizaine d’année, c’est à chaque fois un aboutissement et une quête intérieure lorsque le moment de partager une œuvre créée dans le home-studio se présente. Heureux d'assumer une vision ouverte, engagée, sans frontière de la création artistique, c’est avec plusieurs Connexions que cette album s’est construit.
Tout d’abord avec le camarade belgo-suisse Woodub, dubmaker et instrumentiste confirmé de Oud et d'Ocarina notamment, qui est présent sur deux titres. Ensuite avec Janiss Anton, chanteuse française à la voix envoutante, qui nous fait l’honneur de proposer un titre engagé percutant sur la situation que nous vivons depuis presque deux ans. Enfin, Bruno (HDUD Mastering) qui a pu accompagner le processus de réalisation et assurer le mastering de ce nouvel opus.

https://www.mareebass.fr/redwood

Racines Et Culture Ft. Woodub

Dub Warning (ft Daba Makouredjah)

Tous les mois, Musical Echoes vous propose deux sélections 100% vinyles : l’une roots/digital et l’autre reggae/dub/stepper, plus actuelle. Ce mois-ci, c'est Albah du sound system provençal Welders Hi Fi qui prend le contrôle des platines!
Le selecta nous offre une solide sélection reggae/dub en laissant les tracks et leurs versions tourner jusqu'à leur terme et conclut par une méchante dubplate de Sama Renuka!
Run it Albah ! 

Tracklisting : 

1-Carl Meeks/ Chazbo meets Jah93 :"War cry/dub"-  Roots temple, 1

2-African simba : "Dem no love Jah/dub" - Bababoom, 12''

3-Ras Tweed : "Kingdom rise/dub" - Salomon Heritage LP

4-Johnny Clarke : "Sip it up" - Sip a cup LP showcase

5-Twinkle Brothers: "Jah I' - Twinkle Music 7''

6-Junior Dread : "Rise / dub"- Gorgon Sound 12''

7-Jah Melodie/Slimmah sound Love Fire burning / dub - Bush and Shadow 7''

8-African simba: "Poverty" - King Shiloh 12''

9-Iyah Binghi: "Praise him" - Black legacy 12''

10-"Naturally Flute cut" - Amoul Bayi Records 12" (Naturally/I'n'I EP)

11- Shaky Norman Roots/Ista Posse : "Roots Meskel Melodica"

12-Sama Renuka/Welders HiFi meets Drumsound : "Forgiveness" (Dubplate).

Au mois prochain pour un nouveau mix dub! 

Musical Echoes reggae/dub/stepper selection #7 (avril 2015)

Ocean Drift" est une vague de douceur entre lo-fi et reggae, inspirée par l’océan Pacifique. Le morceau mêle des guitares planantes et des skanks discrets à une basse chaude et ronde. Les percussions légères et le souffle lo-fi apportent une atmosphère relaxante, idéale pour chiller ou rêver face à l’horizon. C’est un voyage sonore apaisant, où les couleurs reggae se fondent dans une ambiance océanique et contemplative #AI #AIMusic

Ocean Drift

Possibly the first ever band to promote the joys of gardening, food and sustainability through dance music, West Australian ‘ecological edutainers’, Formidable Vegetable Sound System bring you their latest single, ‘You Are What You Eat’- an infectiously bouncy electroswing track all about... Dirt!

Featuring Michael Barker (ex John Butler Trio/Black Sorrows) on drums, Mal Webb on horns, Kylie Morrigan on strings, Charlie Mgee on ukulele & vocals and produced by award-winning Melbourne electronic producer, Spoonbill, 'You Are What You Eat' explores the never-ending connectedness of the food-chain in the band's unique style of 'biodynamic-organic ukulele-electroswing'.

Soon after the track was released, it was picked up and shared by none other than the UN, who used it to celebrate the closing of the 2015 International Year of Soils - the kind of thing that could only happen to this one-of-a-kind band that have toured the world for three years performing brass-soaked ukulele electroswing songs about plants, peak-oil and permaculture.

More info at: www.formidablevegetable.com.au

Grow Do It

You Are What You Eat - Single

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Formidable Vegetable Sound System - You Are What You Eat (Radio Edit)

Down to Earth is a meeting place between the electronic music and the tribal sounds of the whole world, the real laboratory of sound interbreedings. This new mix is dedicated to all the slow Organic Techno lovers with tempo between 90 to 100 bpm.
Huge respect to all the usual spiritual suspects for their amazing music. 
Close your eyes, feel the vibe and enjoy the journey!

______Tracklist______
1. Peter Power & Bronze Savage : Peregrine Sun (@peterpower)
2. Matanza ∞ Oceanvs Orientalis :  La Luna y el Lobo (Jhon Montoya Expedition)
3. Nato : llusions (@nato)
4. Radiohead - I Will (Santi Edit) (@santi)
5. Dj Nirso : Lluvia (@djnirso)
6. M.RUX : Djoungou (@mrux)
7. Nicola Cruz : Bruxo (JAJA Remix)(@jaja)
8. Nu : Drug (@nu)
9. Lhasa de Sela : Anywhere On This Road (MiRET Edit) (@miret)
10. EXZ : Andada (@exz)
11. Polo & Pan : Canopée (@polopan)
12. Spaniol : Rio Japura na paulicéia (@spaniol)
13. Azamat vs Buika : Mamita (Live Reshape)(@azamat)
14. Lum : Toй  (@lum)
15. Nicola Noir : Stories (@nicolanoir)
16. Alton Miller & Amp Fiddler : When The Morning Comes (rampue Remix) (@rampue)
17. Voodoohop ft. JPATTERSSON : Protetores & Orixás (JPATTERSSON Trumpet Edit)(@jpattersson)
18. Ornette & Dupree : Crazy Junker (M.RUX EDIT)

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Down To Earth

Track 2 of 6 from the our new EP: July

Summer bangers recorded in Devon, UK.
Mastered using solar power

For Spotify/Beatport etc: donjohnston.fanlink.to/july

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Don Johnston & Captain Flatcap -  Rising Ft. Mazrah

Himemi EP

Violinbwoy - Yiwagali

The final release in the Eight Trigram series. Alpha Steppa concludes the Trigram series with an etherial heavyweight dub staying true to the Trigram sound. Super limited edition press housed in the reverse-board Trigram house bag. Raw, unadulterated tribal bass music with a deep roots foundation.

Alpha Steppa - Yamakhosi Dub (Preview)

Chapter One in DUB by Ondubground (2013) / free download on  www.odgprod.com
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ODG - A nice Dub

DOCTEUR GANJAH NE COMPTE PAS S’ARRÊTER LÀ, IL CONTINUE DE PROPAGER SA VIBE MILITANTE ET POSITIVE DÈS QUE CELA LUI EST POSSIBLE !
DOCTEUR GANJAH AUX SONORITÉS WORLD, AUX BASSES VROMBISSANTES, AVEC DES TITRES ORIGINAUX ET EXCLUSIFS,
LISTEN IT !

05- Wahran

Rizon Live | Quetek
DJ | Producer | Live Performer
Doubsquare Records (UK) | Locally Hosted (AUS) | Speakeasy Electro Swing (AUS Promoter)

From the heart of Far North Queensland’s underground music scene, Rizon Live (aka Quetek) has spent over 20 years shaping soundscapes and igniting dancefloors with his high-energy, genre-bending performances. A true sonic craftsman, he seamlessly blends Psytrance, Drum & Bass, Garage, Electro Swing, and Jungle, creating immersive experiences that take audiences on a journey through sound.

Two Worlds, One Vision:
🔹 Psytrance | Doubsquare Records (UK)
As a Doubsquare Records DJ and live act, Rizon represents the label’s deep, hypnotic, and psychedelic sound, delivering driving basslines, ethereal textures, and explosive drops. His sets are a fusion of precision production and raw energy, making him a key figure in bringing Doubsquare’s global Psytrance movement to Australian dancefloors.

🔹 Multi-Genre Fusion | Locally Hosted & Speakeasy Electro Swing
Beyond Psytrance, he is a master of musical fusion, weaving Drum & Bass, Electro Swing, Garage, and Jungle into a high-energy blend of underground sounds. With a deep respect for both modern bass culture and vintage-inspired music, he bridges eras and styles in ways few can. Whether it’s a soulful Speakeasy set or a hard-hitting festival showcase, Rizon delivers an experience that’s both unique and unforgettable.

Irise – The Psytrance Live Experience
As a core part of Doubsquare Records, Rizon co-founded Irise, a live Psytrance act with multi-instrumentalist Izak Scott. More than just DJing, Irise brings Psytrance to life, incorporating live guitar, percussion, saxophone, vocals, and FX into its performances.

With Izak’s fluid, improvisational harmonics and Rizon’s deep electronic mastery, Irise has become a defining feature of Doubsquare’s label showcases in Australia. Alongside fellow Doubsquare artists Miss Jade (Victoria) and Sharkra (New Zealand), the team is setting a new standard for hybrid Psytrance performances and showcase sets at festivals and club nights alike. Artists will be on tour in Australia and New Zealand this year—stay tuned!

Collaborators & Projects
Rizon is deeply connected to the underground music movement, working alongside some of the most innovative artists in the scene:

🎸 Izak Scott 
– Guitarist, saxophonist, percussionist & live performance partner in 
Irise and Jungle Bruthas 

🎷 Eliazar & Don Mescal – Founders of the Speakeasy Electro Swing movement, blending jazz-era sounds with modern bass music

🔊 Doubkore (Doubsquare Records) – Label collaborator and Psytrance force, pushing underground sounds globally

🎛️ Flowtek | Quetek (Locally Hosted Project) – A hybrid project fusing world beats, experimental electronic, and instrumental collaborations

🎤 Jesse Radja & DJ Martian – Co-creators of Xion Project, a live psy-music act integrating futuristic dj sets, with live instrumentation, Scratch DJ mastery, electric guitar and Vox.
🎙️ Wikermen (w/ DJ Martian) – A live vocal & DJ duo, crafting raw, high-energy performances
🎤 Soundbugz – A collaborative project founded by Dwayne Banham (Player One) with Wittika Net, evolving from Hip Hop to Glitch Hop and experimental beats, featuring Emcee Celestial Serpent and Systematical (aka Mr. P).

Beyond the Decks: A Force in the Scene
Rizon is more than just a DJ—he’s an architect of the underground, actively involved in event production, artist mentorship, and festival support through Locally Hosted Australia. Working alongside local promoters, festival crews, and community groups, he plays a major role in strengthening Australia’s independent music scene.

He has performed and worked behind the scenes at some of the region’s most notable festivals and events, including:

🎪 Shine On Gimuy Festival, Kuranda Roots Festival, Orin Aya, NYX Festival, Roots Fest, Berlin Calling, Grass Is Greener, Festival Cairns, and Port Douglas Carnivale.

After a 10-year network and development era in Victoria, Rizon returned to Cairns to perform at the 2012 Solar Eclipse Festival, marking a defining moment in his career. 
Since then, he has been a driving force in the revival and evolution of the Far North Queensland underground scene, supporting the next generation of artists and promoters while pushing boundaries as a performer and independent event curator.

Every Set, A New Experience
Whether delivering Psytrance label showcases, genre-bending festival sets, or live instrumental performances, Rizon continues to push the boundaries of underground music, keeping raw energy, deep musicality, and high-impact storytelling at the core of every show.

🔥 High-energy performances
🔥 Seamless genre fusion
🔥 Cutting-edge Psytrance & underground bass music
🔥 Live improvisation (VOX) & instrumental collaborations


2025 & Beyond
✅ Expanding Locally Hosted’s independent artist platform
✅ Bringing Doubsquare Records DJs & international talent to Australia
✅ Reviving vintage & bass-driven events with Speakeasy Electro Swing
✅ Supporting local promoters & festival teams
✅ Showcasing original Psytrance & multi-genre collaborations with 'Irise'


A Comment on Supporting Independent Music

"Mainstream streaming platforms don’t fairly compensate artists, which is why I choose to support independent music. As a freelance artist, I don’t rely on major streaming services— instead, you can find my music on Bandcamp and SoundCloud. I also support independent artists and labels by purchasing music through Beatport or directly from their websites or in person.

The industry is evolving, and I believe in a future where artists and producers are paid sustainably for their work. There are many networks and avenues out there—each to their own—but for me, it's about keeping the music and the artists at the heart of it all."

DUB ADDICT SOUND SYSTEM
                 Hiver 99 : venue successive des Sound System anglais Aba shanti I et Jah Shaka à lyon . Les basses puissantes et le coté mystique du reggae poussés à son apogée, c'est une révélation pour Pilah & NineteenDub !
Respectivement producteur et dj, Ils créent un collectif, construisent leurs premières enceintes : Dub Addict sound system est né .
Le collectif s'étoffe rapidement du chanteur Joe Pilgrim et des producteurs Boudou (rip), Roots Massacre et Anti Bypass .
La grande particularité de Dub Addict est d’adapter en live les méthodes de production habituellement destinées au studio: support multipistes, cuts et mixages des effets en direct .
Au fil du temps la sono grossit, les dates se multiplient, ainsi que les rencontres et les productions discographiques, plus particulièrement la série de 5 EPs/vinyles intitulée S.O.U.N.D (Sounds Around/Jarring Effects) et l’album « Showcase #1 » (Sounds Around) sortie en 2013, toujours en vinyles .
Aujourd’hui ils partagent leur attrait pour cette musique et communiquent leur passion du sound system avec un public toujours plus nombreux .

PILAH 
Electro Dub Steppa 

Guitariste de Kaly Live Dub, Pilah mixe ses productions en live avec une table 
de mixage et divers effets. Il offre un set mélangeant du reggae-dub incisif, 
des bricolages sonores, de l'électro et les voix de chanteurs comme Learoy Green (UK) , Shanti D ou Joe Pilgrim . 
Un live très abouti qui se démarque de la scène steppa dub française par un style et des arrangements 
uniques... 

ROOTS MASSACRE 
Massive roots dub 

Massacrer le reggae pour en faire du dub!! oui, mais avec style. Sa méthode 
de production est digne des années d'or de la musique jamaicaine . 
Son premier maxi "Fools Policy" feat Learoy Green a été salué par la presse et joué 
par les plus grands sound system anglais. Il est accompagné au chant par Joe 
Pilgrim. 

ANTI BYPASS 
Tubby's disciple 

Le terme "bypass" désigne un mode qui coupe le son d'un effet. Parfois c'est 
utile... mais il semble que ce soit un peu diffèrent sur les productions d'Anti Bypass. 
Un live 8 pistes dans la plus pure tradition du Roots-Dub a la King Tubby des 
années 70'. 
De l'enregistrement des morceaux jusqu'aux techniques de mixage en passant 
pas la fabrication et la modification "maison" d'une partie de son matériel, ce 
live devrait ravir ceux qui comme Anti Bypass ont bloqués sur le son des vieux 
studios jamaïcains sans jamais y avoir mis les pieds. 

TOUS CES SETS SONT MIXE EN LIVE ET EN MULTIPISTES COMME EN STUDIO !!!

BR JOE PILGRIM 
Conscious singer 

Chanteur officiel de Dub Addict Sound System, sa voie mélodique résonne à 
l’image des années 1960’/70’.
 Compositeur doté d’une grande sensibilité et humanité, ses chansons sont une ode à la liberté, la paix, l’amour, la nature tout en etant critique sur le system ... 
Il accompagne tous les lives du crew . 


NINETEEN"DEMOLITION"DUB 
roots & future of dub 

A force de rencontre a travers toute la france et l'europe , Ronan aka 
NINETEEN DUB , a cumulé les dubplates et autres spécials . Très pointilleux 
sur sa séléction , il retravaille en live dans la tradition du sound system mais 
avec une french touch qui le caractérise . Dubwize , no compromise !!! 

Struggle

DUB ADDICT SOUND SYSTEM

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