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Life In Dub Podcast with Steve Vibronics

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Reggae
Joseph Lalibela
Dub Music
Dub & Reggae Music
West London
Sound Systems
Dub
Vibronics
Ital Power Soundsystem
Ethiopia
Birmingham
Hip Hop
Fikir Amlak
Fitness
Dub Sound System
Freedom Masses Sound System
Roots Reggae
Dennis Mixman Blackamix
Mexico
Brazil

Talking to people who live their lives in Dub & Reggae. A series of in depth interviews with artists, sound systems, promoters and all kinds of people that have spent their lives in the world of Dub & Reggae. It's hosted by Steve from Vibronics, who has been producing Roots Reggae Dub for over 20 years, runs the SCOOPS Records label and performs regularly all over the world.

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This week my guest is Mark, the man behind the Mostec brand of pre-amps and studio equipment. Hand made specialist reggae-focused music tech that’s used all around the world, we met at his home & workshop, surrounded by components, circuit boards & s... more

This week my guest is Clive aka Professor P from Freedom Masses Sound System in Manchester. You want authentic reggae history, growing up with reggae, building sound systems as a child - that’s the kind of life Clive has lived, we shared a very nice ... more

This week my guest is Hugh from Sinai Sound System in Sheffield. He travelled down from Yorkshire to visit me in the dub cupboard studio in Leicester and we sat down & learned about his unique story growing up in the Iration Steppas Sound system and ... more

This week my guest is Mick from Ital Power sound system in west London recorded at the Ital Power HQ talking with Mick Ital about this interesting part of London that is such a big part of the UK scene. We hear about how he & his brother  immersed th... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Mostec
Maker of Mostec preamps and studio gear
Mostec
Episode: Life In Dub #41 with Mark Mostec
Mick Ital Power
Member of Ital Power Soundsystem in West London
Ital Power Soundsystem
Episode: Life In Dub #38 with Ital Power
Fikir Amlak
California-based vocalist, songwriter, sound system owner, and fitness fanatic.
Episode: Life In Dub #37 with Fikir Amlak
Joseph Lalibela
UK born vocalist known for his string of big sound system anthems
Episode: Life In Dub #36 with Joseph Lalibela

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Steve Vibronics
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Give thanks !

    amazing to hear interviews with Artists & Sounds that I’ve followed for over 20 years.Big Up to Steve Vibronics.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Dubwise.MCR
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Adrian Sherwood

    I so loved hearing his story. I was so impressed by a Bim Sherman show in 1979/80 that I named my daughter Bim - so maybe I have Adrian to thank for that encounter!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sarah CrowEST
    Australia5 years ago
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    Sick!

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    Sick1111
    Russia5 years ago
  • Give thanks for this podcast

    amazing to hear interviews with Artists & Sounds that I’ve followed for over 20 years.Big Up to Steve Vibronics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ManchesterIsRed
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Amazing Podcast!! 🔥🔥 100% love it! Keep them coming Vibronics 🙏🏼

    Bless up 👊🏼

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    Ferdinand 007
    Germany5 years ago

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Fans praise the depth of interview conversations and the chance to hear from artists and sounds they've followed for years.
Listeners note strong storytelling, historical insights, and a welcoming host who draws out detailed experiences from guests.
Episodes are described as essential listening for anyone into UK dub and sound system culture, with appreciation for the community focus and historical context.

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Life In Dub #37 with Fikir Amlak
Q: What role does fitness play in your life?
Fitness has been a part of Fikir Amlak's life for many years; he believes in the importance of health as primary wealth. He has become a certified personal trainer and aims to pair his musical career with a healthy lifestyle.
Life In Dub #37 with Fikir Amlak
Q: How did you start with music?
Fikir Amlak began listening to music at a young age, eventually discovering a guitar in his garage that initiated his musical journey. He took advice from his father to get guitar lessons but found more value in teaching himself through listening.
Life In Dub #36 with Joseph Lalibela
Q: What led you to discover sound systems?
I got swept up in hip-hop during the early 80s, but a few years later I discovered sound systems and started getting involved with them at about 14 years old.
Life In Dub #36 with Joseph Lalibela
Q: Can you tell me about your early experiences with music?
For me, music has always been part of my life, starting from childhood when I would play records from my parents' collection on the radiogram.

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What is Life In Dub Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on long-form conversations with people embedded in the Dub and Reggae world, from artists and sound systems to promoters and scene-builders. Across recent episodes, listeners get inside stories about early exposure to reggae, hands-on gear culture, touring life, and the DIY ethos that underpins UK and international sound system scenes. Guests reveal personal journeys, creative processes, and the cultural significance of roots, reggae, and dub, often tying technical craft to community and history. The format tends to foreground vivid storytelling, practical insights for practitioners, and a sense of shared heritage that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking. A standout aspect is the focus on UK sound system culture and it... more

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