Melbourne born Dub FX lived in a van for 6 years performing on street corners worldwide to build an underground fan base that rivals some of the most successful artists today. A pioneer of live looping, Dub FX builds each track in the moment by beat boxing a heavy groove, layering soulful vocals & warm melodic bass lines.
In 2009 Dub FX’s social media skyrocketed when Bristol filmmaker Ben Dowden captured live street performances and uploaded them to YouTube. With over 600k Facebook fans & 100+ million YouTube views collectively Dub FX promotes self-empowerment and inspiration to independent artist all over the world.
10 years strong Dub FX has played almost every major festival worldwide including Glastonbury, Coachella, Sziget, Boomtown, Shambala & Exit. Dub FX’s is now releasing his 3rd album Thinking Clear through his own label CONVOY UNLIMTED in partnership with German label Membran.
“I’m always evolving artistically. By working with Evan Tweedie (BASS) & Andy V (KEYS) I have been able to explore new territory in the song writing process” Recorded in his own “treetop studios”, Thinking Clear is a blend of urban genres sown together with soulful conscious lyrics.
“The album was recorded in 4 months but I wrote a lot of the lyrics while on tour. I feel like this album captures the essence of all aspects of my journey”.
Dub FX has a way of exploring social, political & spiritual subjects that leave you positive & inspired. The blend of live instrumentation over his signature beat boxing gives an edge to his unique sound.
“I wanted the album to sound live and electronic so I wrote & recorded the album with a bass player, pianist, percussionist and a 3 piece horn section.”
LIVE
- Oct 22, 2016 - AB Brussels
- Oct 26, 2016 - Melkweg Max Amsterdam