Frenk Dublin ft. Clinton Sly – Good Vibes We Bring
Dub Communications 7”
I am not sure if anyone has coined the term ‘winter reggae’ before. I am not thinking of snow, mince pies and Father Christmas, but reggae that has a darker, colder, edgier feel to it. This new release from Dutch label Dub Communications called ‘Good Vibes We Bring’, featuring the vocal talents of Clinton Sly, is an example of what I mean. Despite the jolly title it hides a very dark industrial vibe, which to me, makes it a perfect soundtrack for our bleak Northern European winters.
Dub Communications
I can’t give you too much background on Dub Communications, apart from the fact that they seem to be one of those labels that excels in dropping heavyweight dub bombshells. The pattern is, the release causes a stir, it sells out and you wait in anticipation for their next one. If I had a record label (and if anyone fancies going into partnership, I am open to offers!) that’s how I would like to operate. Boom it’s here and then it’s gone, no repress, no fuss…