Joined at the Soul by a Pair of Headphones

Dub Fx is an Australian born musician who started out, originally, as solely a singer and guitar player for a reggae band in high school. Now, he is so much more.

Dub Fx busks all throughout Europe, avoiding big record labels and signing companies like the plague. He won't go near them; for him, the streets is where he created his music, and it's where he wants to stay. Dub Fx uses effects pedals and his natural beatbox and singing talent to create and layer the beats and harmonies that make up a song. He creates all of the beats on the spot, no pre-recorded music, and that lends him creative leeway that most artists seem lack these days. Using the loop he can layer anywhere between 5 and a dozen different levels of music. When listening to his music, it's almost impossible to think that it's only one man.

He's produced his two albums thus far independently, and has every intention of continuing to do so. He sells his work through a website he created with a couple other artists, Mr Woodnote and Cade, as well as the man who films his videos, Ben Dowden. You can find his work here: www.dubfx.net

Dub Fx works often with Mr Woodnote, a man of similar talents to Dub Fx, with the addition of a saxophone to the mix. He too layers his music with the loop function, lays down phat beats with his own voice, and then solos over it with his sax, creating a beautiful blend of genres that is truly original and creative. You'll be hard pressed to find anything else like it.

A friend of mine sent me a YouTube video of Dub Fx yesterday, and I've become obsessed with his work. I truly enjoy listening to the music I've downloaded, but the real treats comes from watching him and Mr. Woodnote perform, because that's the way the music is meant to be experienced. On the street, where anyone can listen to it, where it was created. I want to share this with as many people as I can, because I feel that these guys are going to become huge someday, major influences on music and attitude, both in the performance and the industry.

Watch these videos. See if you agree.

Flow, ft Mr Woodnote

Hip Hop

Rude Boy

Get Down

Wolf