Simorgh - Another thought...I probably should have suggested
these even before the Echospace stuff, this is the root of
what they are about and most of what today's dub techno is.
Basic Channel ... there are many folks that use them to
define the whole genre, ie they don't call it dub techno,
they call the genre Basic Channel. Mark Emestus and Moritz
von Oswald aka Basic Channel/Rythm & Sound/Maurizio. This is
where it pretty much grew from and their work is stellar.
I'd say if there is one knock on Echospace it's that they
did totally rip from these guys but that is sort of how
music evolves anyway, right? I'll list what I think are
absolute must have's:
Rythm & Sound [Rythm & Sound][RSD-1] - They have a slew of
12"s, this compilation is pretty much 02-06 in the
series. Essential. I think they are starting to release all
of the 12"s digitally on Boomkat.com too but this
compilation is a great place to grab a chunk. If you're up
to it, you'd be better off getting the 12's (vinyl or web)
as they are edited versions on the compilations. The R&S
12's are probably the most essential dub techno I could
think of. They do lean much more to their reggae roots but
this is a good thing:)You'll find that they have several
releases collaborating with reggae/dance hall artists.
Rythm & Sound - The Versions [Burial Mix][BMD-3] Again,
essential.
Maurizio - Maurizio [Maurizio][MCD] - This is another
compilation of 12" released on CD...and essential.
I put the label and catalog info, these releases get
confusing. Have at it with those! I think you will enjoy,
possibly even more than the Echospace stuff.
these even before the Echospace stuff, this is the root of
what they are about and most of what today's dub techno is.
Basic Channel ... there are many folks that use them to
define the whole genre, ie they don't call it dub techno,
they call the genre Basic Channel. Mark Emestus and Moritz
von Oswald aka Basic Channel/Rythm & Sound/Maurizio. This is
where it pretty much grew from and their work is stellar.
I'd say if there is one knock on Echospace it's that they
did totally rip from these guys but that is sort of how
music evolves anyway, right? I'll list what I think are
absolute must have's:
Rythm & Sound [Rythm & Sound][RSD-1] - They have a slew of
12"s, this compilation is pretty much 02-06 in the
series. Essential. I think they are starting to release all
of the 12"s digitally on Boomkat.com too but this
compilation is a great place to grab a chunk. If you're up
to it, you'd be better off getting the 12's (vinyl or web)
as they are edited versions on the compilations. The R&S
12's are probably the most essential dub techno I could
think of. They do lean much more to their reggae roots but
this is a good thing:)You'll find that they have several
releases collaborating with reggae/dance hall artists.
Rythm & Sound - The Versions [Burial Mix][BMD-3] Again,
essential.
Maurizio - Maurizio [Maurizio][MCD] - This is another
compilation of 12" released on CD...and essential.
I put the label and catalog info, these releases get
confusing. Have at it with those! I think you will enjoy,
possibly even more than the Echospace stuff.