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Black and white photo of Creation Rebel sitting on a car

Six albums, and an anthology box set of the group's work, will be issued by the label

Seminal UK dub group Creation Rebel are to be the focus of a new reissue campaign by Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound label. On 29th March...

Benjamin Zephaniah death

"Too young, too soon, he had a lot more to give"

Legendary dub poet, writer, actor, and political campaigner Benjamin Zephaniah has died aged 65. The news was shared on his Instagram account in the early...

History and influence of UK sound system culture explored in new mixed media project, Our Yard: Listen

Lloyd Coxsone, Mikey Dread, Dubplate Pearl, Don Letts, Mad Professor and Valerie V Rocket are all involved 

The history and influence of UK sound system culture is being explored in a new mixed media project. You can listen to the first episode...

Jah Shaka

The dub and reggae sound system pioneer died on 12th April, aged 75

Jah Shaka's official Nine Night will take place on Friday 21st April at the Great Hall, Goldsmith's University, London. Doors will open at 3PM with...

Jah Shaka

Tributes have been paid to the inimitable sound system operator, record label boss and producer also known as the Zulu Warrior

Jah Shaka, the legendary dub and sound system culture pioneer, has died. While no official statement has been made as yet, friends, fans and peers...

Legendary dub vocalist Paul St. Hilaire, aka Tikiman, announces new solo album on Kynant Records

Self-produced in his Berlin studio, it's the artist's first solo album since 2006

Paul St. Hilaire, aka Tikiman, has announced a new solo album. On 31st March, the legendary reggae, dub and dub techno vocalist will release 'Tikiman...

Selections: Carmen Villain 2

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their Bandcamp collections. This week, Carmen Villain spotlights lush dub experiments, expressive club beats, intimate ambient music and more

There’s a tiptoe dynamism to Mexican-Norwegian artist Carmen Villain’s fourth album, ‘Only Love From Now On’ on Smalltown Supersound. An alchemical fusion of dub sonics...

New documentary celebrates life and legacy of dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry: Watch

Featuring archive footage and exclusive interviews with Jamaican icon

A new documentary celebrating the life and legacy of late dub pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry has been released. 'The Upsetter: The Life & Music of...

A number of Iration Steppas reissues will also be made available on vinyl ahead of the film's release

Leeds-based sound system and production duo Iration Steppas are to be the focus of a new documentary.

'Ina Vanguard Style', a film from Dubquake Records...

"I’ve wanted to work with the Late Night Tales crew from the get-go, we’re talking nearly two decades"

Don Letts, AKA The Rebel Dread, has mixed the next release in the acclaimed Late Night Tales series.

'Version Excursion selected by Don Letts' will...

Experts in everything from alte and asakaa to outsider country and lovers rock should apply within

NTS Radio is looking for new residents and genre specialists to join its roster. 

The online network, which broadcasts from global locations and maintains bases...

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their Bandcamp collections...

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their Bandcamp collections...

EVA808’s debut album on Innamind Recordings, ‘Sultry Venom’, is a 19-track body of genre-hopping bass brilliance. Hear ‘Drip Drip (Reflective Nikes)' now 

EVA808 will release her debut album, ‘Sultry Venom’, this Friday 18th December. 

Released on USA heavyweight bass label Innamind Recordings, the 19-track LP follows the...

He was central to introducing reggae to an international audience

Jamaican reggae producer Bunny Lee has died aged 79.

Born Edward O'Sullivan Lee in Kingston in 1941, and affectionately known as "Striker" Lee, the producer and...

Londoner Beatrice Dillon’s electronic experiments and intriguing collaborations have resulted in one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year. She talks to DJ...

Drawing a line somewhere between soundscape artists like Plaid and the inventive techno sensibilities of Objekt, Beatrice Dillon’s sound is forward-thinking and spacious. Now, it...

Om Unit kicks off 2020 with a six-track EP of 160 bpm slammers, ‘Submerged’. Hear the rumbling sub bass and anxious half-time rhythm of ‘Vertigo’...

Om Unit will release his new EP, ‘Submerged’, this Friday 31st January. 

The Bristol-based Cosmic Bridge boss and DJ Mag favourite is on top form...

On Cue is our flagship mix series, celebrating the pivotal DJs and producers whose influence has shaped the world of electronic music, both in their...

Next up on Bristol’s Livity Sound is Toma Kami with the ‘Negative Extasy’ EP. Hear the radiant and rhythmically complex ‘Aces’ now...

Ever-reliable Bristol label Livity Sound will release Toma Kami’s new EP ‘Negative Extasy’ this Friday 28th June.

The label’s first release of 2019 – following...

Etch’s forthcoming ‘Ups & Downs’ LP lives up to its name with a mix of fiery breakbeats and dark, moody bass cuts. ‘Black Rainbow’ captures...

Brighton producer Etch will return with his ‘Ups & Downs’ LP on 19th October. Set for release via  Sneaker Social Club x Gully the 12-track...

UK punk legend and iconic dub and reggae DJ Don Letts charts his ultimate Notting Hill Carnival tracks ahead of the annual festivities this weekend

Don Letts is a true legend of UK punk. A filmmaker, musician and DJ, the London-born icon has stood at the helm of the country’s...