Dub FX
Electronic · AU · Active since 1983

Dub FX

High-energy street soul built from nothing but a voice and a loop pedal. Gritty drum and bass rhythms meeting smooth reggae vocals in real-time.

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Dub FX sounds like the pulse of a city street captured in a bottle. It is music that feels alive because it is literally being built in front of you, layer by layer. You can hear the breath in the kick drums and the human grit in the basslines, creating a sound that is simultaneously mechanical and deeply organic. It carries the heavy low-end of UK club culture but delivers it with the warmth of a traveling troubadour.

What makes Benjamin Stanford distinctive is his mastery of the loop station as a primary instrument. Unlike studio-bound electronic artists, his sound is defined by the limitations and possibilities of live performance. He bridges the gap between the technical precision of beatboxing and the emotional weight of a singer-songwriter, often shifting from rapid-fire social commentary to soaring, soulful choruses within a single track.

Start with 'Everythinks a Ripple' to hear the raw, busking-born energy that made him a global phenomenon. It captures the essence of his 'one man band' philosophy, where the imperfections of the street add a layer of authenticity that polished studio albums often lack. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves bass music but craves a human connection.

Benjamin Stanford (born 11 June 1983), better known by his stage name Dub FX (stylised as Dub Fx or DubFx), is an Australian musician and worldwide street performer. Born in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia, at the start of his career he was singing in a local alternative rock and rapcore band initially known as Twitch, which would later change its name to N.O.N (Never or Now). In 2004 they released a debut and the only album Exeunt Omnes. Soon after he moved to Italy and began a solo career. His trademark is creating rich live music using only his own performance aided by live looping and effects pedals combined with his voice. He creates intricate hip hop, reggae, and drum and bass rhythms. During the COVID-19 pandemic Dub FX moved from Victoria, Australia to Lisbon, Portugal with his wife Sahida, and two daughters Sahara and Kalila.
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Our Catalog8 Albums · 2004 · 2025
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