Radikal Guru Strong Dub RARE
Review: Ireland isn't the first place you'd think of when it comes to sturdy soundsystem dub flavours, but Cian Finn is quickly changing this perception with some deep, driving conscious mic craft. It's clear his years as front man for Irish festival faves Intinn have paid off as we're treated to a series of versions, each one paying attention to a different aspect of dub.
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Highlights include the sonorous hollow tones of Radikal Guru's version of 'Ireland Dub' and the raw stomp of Alpha Steppa's '9 Years Dub'. Serious soundsystem material! Review: Moonshine clearly can't let go of Subconscious, the 2013 album from Polish dubster Radikal Guru. Earlier this year, the label issued the Digitalizer Riddim 12', pairing up Subconcious highlight 'Stay Calm' with a triplet of superb version excursions. Now that same YT-featuring cut appears on this rather dashing green 12', given the royal remix treatment by Glasgow's finest, Mungo's Hi-Fi. In the hands of this quartet, 'Stay Calm' is transformed into a more conscious dubwise stepper and is complemented by the flipside take on 'Earthwalker' by Sekkleman.
Here the track is treated with all manner of delay, and boosted by some real sub heft. Review: Moonshine Recordings present Fire, a two track slab of future-programmed digi dub and jungle that joins the dots between Poland and Jamaica. Bouncy vibes rule the roost on the A Side original cut as Brother Culture lets rip with a heartfelt sermon with his distinctive gruff melodicism.
Need to up the ante? 320 x 240 nokia themes. Flip for the dub remix from HOT and submerse yourself in sea of timeless jungle. Heaving with amen action, it's testament to HOT's breadth and badness. Keep the fire burning!
Review: Moonshine Recordings present Fire, a two track slab of future-programmed digi dub and jungle that joins the dots between Poland and Jamaica. Bouncy vibes rule the roost on the A Side original cut as Brother Culture lets rip with a heartfelt sermon with his distinctive gruff melodicism. Need to up the ante? Flip for the dub remix from HOT and submerse yourself in sea of timeless jungle. Heaving with amen action, it's testament to HOT's breadth and badness.
Keep the fire burning!
One of the brightest lights of the roots-influenced underground community for the past half-decade, Poland born Mateusz Miller has pioneered a compelling and unique fusion of sounds that encompass dub, reggae and dubstep under his Radikal Guru moniker. Inspired by an appreciation of soundsystem culture, his music has become synonymous with suffocating degrees of dread bassweight, vibrant and eclectic palettes of tone, and varying energy levels that cater for both dancefloor focussed ruckus and for more meditative listening. Heavily influenced by the likes of King Tubby and Scientist, Matt first gained worldwide acclaim and recognition through a string of killer vinyl releases on leading reggae/dubstep imprint Dubbed Out, before forming a creative partnership with fellow label Moonshine Recordings where he has gone on to cement his reputation as one of the strongest proponents of the scene. His Moonshine discography boasts highlights that include his debut LP ‘The Rootstepa’ and the mighty ‘Dread Commandments’ 12”, and keep an eye out for some seriously exciting developments in the pipeline including the release of his second album. Not only a talented producer, Matt is also a fine selector, conveying his passion for music through DJ sets that pay homage to the sound and culture’s rich history as much as they showcase the freshest cuts of sonic innovation from himself and his contemporaries.
He has hit spots all around the world to assault soundsystems with bass-fuelled beats and positive vibes, including recent gigs with vocal collaborator Cian Finn at the legendary Subdub and Tokyo Dub events, as well as trips as far afield as Moscow and Johannesburg. Catch Matt bringing heat to a series of festivals this summer including Outlook and Boomtown, and with a landmark tour yet to be announced, there is plenty to look forward to on the horizon.