Ashtech

Ashtech, the solo project of Italian-born, London-based producer and bassist Giuseppe De Trizio, represents a sophisticated evolution of the 'psydub' and 'urban dub' movements. His sound identity is fundamentally defined by his background as a live musician, specifically his five-year tenure with the influential Italian dub-world fusion group Almamegretta.

This experience informs a production style where the electric bass is the melodic and rhythmic protagonist, rather than a secondary support element. His debut solo work, 'Walkin' Target', was produced by the legendary Gaudi, cementing his place within the elite tier of European dub innovators. Ashtech's music occupies a cultural bridge between the Mediterranean dub scene and the UK's sound system traditions, often incorporating vocal contributions from figures like Cheshire Cat. Critically, he is respected for maintaining the 'roots' feel of reggae while aggressively experimenting with IDM-adjacent textures and psychedelic soundscapes. His work with the Meditronica project further highlights his ability to blend dark, industrial atmospheres with traditional dub structures, making him a key figure for collectors of Interchill and RareNoise records.