Dub War NYC Podcast

A young producer from the unlikely bass oasis of Bridgeport, Connecticut steps up to revive Dub War's mix series after over a year in hibernation. Humble Dinosaur has inconspicuously built off the foundation of 2007-era dubstep while taking cues from many of the best developments of the sound in ensuing years. Incorporating weighty halfstep, Hessle Audio-inspired rhythmic wonkiness, and synth melodies that could be at home on Hyperdub or Night Slugs, Humble Dinosaur has crafted a sound that is uniquely his own while sitting comfortably alongside some of the best bass music of recent years. Watch for more from this man in months to come.

An hour of exclusive Moldy productions that hit frequencies which are sure to tickle your nether regions. The Portland, Maine resident and founder of Heavy Pressure Recordings has been quietly leading the charge of US dubstep producers from day one. In a club setting, his melodies insinuate themselves into your subconscious and his oozing sub-bass frequencies are known to unsettle even the most hardened raver. A first rate set of all original material by one of the most consistently under-recognized talents in dubstep.

Dub War resident Alex Incyde delivers a mix of techno-inspired dubstep on an experimental flex.

NYC legend Badawi shows off forthcoming original material for The Index label. Kode 9's remix of his "Den of Drumz" introduced him to the dubstep generation, but Badawi has been pushing the boudaries of experimental dub and bass music going back to the gritty 90's in NYC with his work as part of Sub Dub, as well as solo material including "Bedouin Soundclash feat Honeychild," and his modern compositions as Raz Mesinai. Look for Index 001 in stores soon including "El Topo" and the Shackleton remix of "DstryAllPrfts."

The young DJ and producer Headhunter from Bristol UK has built an impressive discography in a short time. His Nomad album on Tempa Recordings, as well as a string of 12"s have cemented his popularity with people across the spectrum of dubstep's various strains: from dark halfstep styles to the more running techno 4/4 flavors. His Dub War mix is a reflection of this delicate balance between experimentation and dancefloor impact which he has expertly managed in his productions and which has allowed him to carve out an instantly recognizeable sound of his own.

Dub War takes over the Mary Anne Hobbs Experimental show on BBC Radio 1. Nearly an hours worth of new and unreleased material mixed in rapidfire fashion for BBC Radio 1.

Londoner Subeena from the excellent Imminent Recordings label travels through a variety of sounds and tempos as she delivers a deep and thought-provoking hour-long mix for the Dub War series.

Raz Mesinai's "String Quartet For Four Turntables" is a composition for string quartet (comprised of 2 violins, 1 viola, and 1 cello), with each instrument recorded separately in the studio and then pressed onto 12" vinyl. The 12"s are played by 2 dj's who each have 2 copies of the 12"s and 2 turntables.  It was first performed by Dj Olive and Dj Toshio Kajiwara at the Lincoln Center Festival in 2000 but was never recorded nor released until now. Mesinai insisted on letting the vinyl sit, uncovered, for 9 years (so that the crackles and pops would be more present) before finally re recording the piece exclusively for Dub War. In this version Mesinai performs it himself, focusing on the tuning of the turntables, creating intense dissonant textures.

Ramadanman's superb Hessle Audio label has shown a hunger for variety and experimentation which have quickly placed it among the most forward-thinking sources for fresh dubstep material. This contribution to the Dub War Podcast series showcases the sort of minimalism and rhythmic inventiveness that have given Ramadanman a voice in defining the shape of dubstep as it continues to push forward into unexplored territory. Hints of techno, house and ambient are merely the tips of the iceberg hinting at what lies beneath. Freshness!

Dub War Podcast 04 comes courtesy of NYC newcomer Overcast Radio, who explores the experimental side of dubstep in a set composed of mostly original productions. Deep and laid back, this is one for the haze of summer.