News — Dub

  • Artist Spotlight: Matt Interrupt (Reggae Roast)

    · By Tom Bibby

    This week's artist spotlight is another special one for us as we sat down for a chat with our very own Matt Interrupt, the producer, engineer and Dubwise maestro who co-produced both of our LPs 'Turn Up The Heat' and 'More Fire' as well as much more music that you have yet to hear! Matt Interrupt is a reggae/dancehall producer based in London, UK. He is a core member and music producer for Reggae Roast Soundsystem, and has also put out his own releases on labels such as Scotch Bonnet Records, Raider Records, Cubiculo Records, Chopstick Dubplate and Sound Transmission Records,as well as...

  • Introducing STEMS!... Make your own Dubs at home!

    · By James Harper

    Ever wanted to learn how to do your own Dub Mixes? Twisting knobs and creating out of this world soudscapes. Endless possibilities at your fingertips.  We want to help get as many people up & dubbing ASAP and start a Dubolution! Thats why were releasing Reggae Roast Stems.... Now you can use the stems from some of our favourite tracks. Heavy Roots tunes with instrumentation and vocals from true greats such as Johnny Clarke & Horace Andy.  Stem Packs are designed to let people experience the endless possibilities of Dubbing by giving them access to high quality recordings of different instruments...

  • The Story of 'I'll Get Along Without You'

    · By Tom Bibby

    Our latest single 'I'll Get Along Without You' featuring the great Earl 16, is out now on all streaming platforms, you can also download it in HD from our Bandcamp page here. The release also features a brand new Dub version of the track, mixed by Reggae Roast’s very own Matt Interrupt, which deconstructs the riddim, showcasing each element in the mix. We always love working with Earl 16, he is one of the most revered Reggae singers of his generation, having worked with the crème de la crème of producers in both Jamaica and Europe. He is a foundation Jamaican singer who has...

  • Dub Sirens and Outboard FX from Benidub

    · By Tom Bibby

    One of the best things about hearing a live Reggae Soundsystem, is the selector or DJ's creative use of sirens and outboard FX to add that extra unique flavour and spice to the mix.  As DJs, we know how satisfying it is hitting that button before a big drop, or slapping some lickshot delay on a transition. So when we were building our Soundsystem we searched high and low to find the best gear.  We were lucky enough to meet Sandro Musetti, founder of Benidub Audio Electronics who specialise in building the finest Dub sirens and outboard FX units.  Benidub products...

  • Genre Deep Dive: Dub (Part 1)

    · By Tom Bibby

    Welcome to the first in our new series of Genre Deep Dives, where we explore the origins of Reggae sub-genres and the impact they've had on the evolution of music. In this article  we look at the origins of Dub and how its' legacy has impacted so many of the modern genres that we know and love.

  • NEWS: Reggae Roast x We Are Lewisham

    · By Adam Prescott

    🔊 We're pleased to announce our Bank Holiday 1st May Reggae Roast Soundsystem session is going to part of the epic celebrations for the Lewisham: London Borough Of Culture backed by the Mayor Of London!