HYBRID MAGAZINE

(London / UK)

Dubblestandart emerged from Vienna in the late eighties as an embodiment of rebellion to the conservative Austrian pop scene at the time. The dub scene being mostly non-existent in Austria, their early productions of experimental dub tapes and live shows led them to be pioneers of the sound.

Basing their music on reggae and dub influences as well as incorporating their own unique style of production, Dubblestandart have managed to work their way up to being a prominent force in the scene and collaborating with many other notable artists.
This is evident on 'Streets of Dub', their newest full-length release showcasing their latest work as well of some of their earlier material and also a number of remixes from local artists. These locals include names as large as the Mad Professor, Rootsman, Waldeck, and Freedom Satellite. The tracks presented are an excellent display of their style and show a great deal of diversity of moods and influences ranging from dubby techno to dirty drum n' bass.Think deep, dubby basslines grooving on crisp beats saturated with warm, spacey delays and melodies.Now, add to this mixture lush melody, vocoders and that irresistible Jamaican jive scattered about to give it that chilled out groove, and you have Dubblestandart.

For those unfamiliar with the dub sound but are curious to check it out, I would recommend this as a good starting point. The vibes put forth through their sound represent their concerns both locally and globally to raise the awareness of issues of a social and political nature while expressing that open-mindedness and good music can provide a solace from the confusions of modern life. - Daniel Merrill