Upon reminiscing my youth, I came across a collection of some old dub 7 inches that I used to listen to growing up in the UK.
I was always fascinated by the dub side of the single, which was mainly instrumental but full of delay, crispy drums and warm bass. So I’ve put together a collage / mixtape to celebrate these rare rhythms of 70/80/90’s dub culture, including interview snippets from some dub archives and pirate radio stations.   

ENJOY!
Billy

TRACKLIST:

(All Dub sides)

Keith Rowe - Groovy situation 
Freddie McKay - Tears Drop
Bim Sherman - Mighty ruler 
Errol Holt - Gimmie gimmie 
Barrington Levy - Who shall i be afraid of 
Johnny Clarke - Babylon
Prince Edwards Don't Laugh 
Creation Rebel Front Speach 
Carpenter Dub
Pablo Moses - We should be in 
Prince Allah - Jah give I love  
Max Romeo - One step forward 
Earth & Stone - Sweet Africa
Freddie McGregor - Sergeant Brown 
Bobby Melody - Try so hard 
Dennis Brown - A true 
D Roy Band - Hyde park 
Wailers band - Cobra style 
Carlton And The Shoes - Better Days
Bim sherman - Slummy Ghetto  
Noel Mc Koy and The Albians - The people 
Ruddy Thomas - Dry up your tears
Jah D - We're going to Zion 
The Scorpion - Move ya Skank 
Junior Delgado - Storm is Coming 
Desi Roots - Go Deh Right 
Capital Letters - UK Skanking
Creation Rebel - African space
Barrington Levy - Robin hood 
Junior Tamlins - Real love
Willie Lindo - Midnight

Billy Caso Presents Dub 7"s (Vinyl Tape)

Imagine youre hit by a freight train and at the very same moment youre tickled with a feather. Thats exactly how the groove of Dole & Kom feels like, and the track Phara Oh is another prime example. Bouncy beats and booming bass proclaim an unmistakable message: Its all about the dance floor! A melodic torrent accumulates with each and every bar before it finally erupts and cascades through the arrangement in shiny streams. Then exotic singing starts and the track takes off, leaving the grey world of everyday life a thousand miles behind. The Remix by The Glitz is just as compelling, yet completely different: Based on an extremely heavyweight bass line their version merges the organic warmth of the original into explosive Funk. Away is the name of the second strike on this record, and it is just as uncompromising in terms of push and pressure. Weightless delays, drifting sounds and subliminal siren singing remind us that the outbreak of spring is just around the corner. This again means that Kombinat100 may not be missing! The remix of the legendary combo from Mecklenburg draws its hypnotic power from lively percussions and a distinct feeling of deepness, creating their signature vibe.

The Phara Oh! Away

Dole & Kom - Phara-Oh - 3000Grad Records

London-based DJ and producer Cauê hits the spot again with Umbral. The tracks skillfully play with depth, space and detailed percussive elements, and once again demonstrate the rapid development of a talented musician who knows how to put the dance floor into hypnosis.
credits
released January 13, 2023 

music // Cauê Borba 
design // cargocollective.com/danaedasyra 
mastering // artefactsmastering.com
license
all rights reserved

Umbral

Évora

For our final release of the year we are thrilled to share this conceptual EP ‘An-Xileel’ from two aliases’ of Naarm based artist Daniel Jakobsson; Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr.

The world building for this release came through a necessity for escapism for Jakobsson. Across this release, he takes you on a vivid journey through Black Marsh, a territory that sprawls through tranquil yet wild swamplands into densely breathtaking rainforests.

Within this captivating landscape resides the Argonians, reptilian humanoid creatures who call Black Marsh home. The EP delves into the world of the An-Xileel, a mysterious anti-imperialist political faction among the Argonians. With sharp, obsidian eyes gleaming with ancient intelligence, they are dedicated to purging the former colonial influence and restoring the homeland to its pre-foreign rule state.

Opening the release, 'Sap Speaker' by Eastern Distributor sets the tone with a frenzied and energetic vibe, establishing the EP's atmosphere. Throughout the track, the crisp percussion maintains a sharp presence amidst the focused and intentionally immersive synthesis. The inspiration for this track stemmed from the swamp environments.

Moving on to Dam Dweller, the composition features cold, dark percussion alongside psychedelic sweeps that plunge the listener into a profound low-end groove. This groove undergoes a gradual evolution into a 4/4 eruption, accompanied by the delicate touch of gentle pads and strings. The inspiration behind this track draws from the water and cave systems of Black Marsh.

Dam Dweller gracefully concludes, paving the way for Sand Shaper, a mellow yet robust track. With a focus on organic instruments, a gliding bass, and bowed strings, Sand Shaper captivates with hypnotising atmosphere and polyrhythmic percussion. The inspiration for this piece lies in the territory's sandy shores.

Root Mender brings the tempo back up, radiating positivity, vitality, and life. Thick sub-bass tones resonate through the body, and purposeful drum programming slice through the ever engulfing ethereal pads. An amphibious croak pulses beneath heavy kicks, accompanied by soothing vocals. Strings and acid basslines elevate the track, marking it as the EP's highlight. The inspiration for Root Mender is drawn from the tree homes of the Argonians.

Concluding the EP, Tree Minder adopts an introspective tone. Minimalist percussion and sharp automation contrast with angelic pads and echoing sounds. Flutes, bells, and bows collectively paint the spirit of an alien world, mirroring the hope brought by the An Xileel to the Argonian people.

Tracklist:
01. Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker
02. Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller
03. Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper
04. Jörmungandr - Root Mender
05. Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

PS017
Written, produced and arranged: Daniel Jakobsson
Mixed: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: w45t3
Format: Digital

Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker

genesis MIX (PUPPET)

Odyssey EP

Bandcamp

Vilchezz - Odyssey

Following our launch, VARIA presents the next chapter: a deep, brooding piece from @CVNSUMED. 

Download the free MP3 now; high-fidelity files are available via the artist's Bandcamp : https://cvnsumed.bandcamp.com/track/kur-nkatto

CVNSUMED shared : "I've been hard at work behind the scenes — selling and buying gear, exploring new techniques, and broadening my musical horizons. After a lot of experimentation, I'm happy to say I feel like I'm entering a new chapter... To crystallize this change in mindset, I've also decided to stop performing with the mask. I'm proud to launch this new phase with Berlin-based platform VARIA, which is welcoming me into their track series."

We're thrilled to feature CVNSUMED, a techno project rooted in Paris experimentation since 2015. Renowned for precise sound design, storytelling, intensity, and a refined, minimalist edge. With releases on labels like 47, ARTS, RAW, and Demian Records, and supported by respected artists, CVNSUMED has built a solid reputation.

The new track offers a meticulously crafted sonic environment where tension meets subtlety through intricate textures and restrained energy.

VARIA: Enduring electronic soundscapes for discerning dancefloors. Prioritising deep, nuanced rhythms and lasting artistry, championing only the most refined expressions.

Credits: Produced and Mixed by CVNSUMED, Mastered by @dtlsmusic, 

Artwork by @gannein

www.instagram.com/cvnsumed_ 
www.instagram.com/varia.berlin

Free DL

CVNSUMED - Kurīnkatto [Free DL]

'The stoic path is for the one who will stand tall above all'

Psychedelic and industrial tinged broken beat with depth.
As like last release, this will be FREE for 48 hours ! 

Head to BANDCAMP -> https://brainsynmedia.bandcamp.com
Art and Mastering by Synister
at o3 Studio Goa

Synister (IN) - Stoic Resurgence OUT NOW (Brain Syn Media)

For this new premiere, we are happy to feature Deranged with the upcoming track “Effect”, from the next Canticle Records CR024 to be released the 06/06/2025

“For this twenty-fourth EP we're delighted to welcome the young producer Deranged, who's come to deliver a groovy, hypnotic 3-track EP. It's a pleasure to have him on board for this new EP.”

Label: Canticle Records 
Track: Effect 
Artist: Deranged
Release date: 06/06/205
Catalog: CR024  

Buy link: https://canticlerecords.bandcamp.com/album/exiled-ep
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Mastering: Rene Wise

Support the Artist: 
Soundcloud: @derangedtecho 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/derangedtechno/

Support the Label:
Soundcloud: @canticle-records
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canticle.records/
Bandcamp: https://canticlerecords.bandcamp.com/music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canticle.records

Elata Premiere: Deranged - Effect [CR024]

a murky pulse // a unified rhythm :: London's basic chanel guides us through deep tunnels of thought, where pressure builds and slowly bends

https://soundcloud.com/basicchanel

I first connected with Chanel online a couple of years ago, and have been continually inspired by her thoughtful and connected contributions to the global music ecosystem. From her work on Untitled909, to in-depth conversations with artists ahead of Draaimolen, and her ever-evolving DJ practice.. I’m so excited to share this captivating mix for the PSFM series and to welcome her to our London lineup on August 31 at Vittoria Wharf for perspectives• x pure space → https://ra.co/events/2187860

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