Dub FX
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Dub FX performing at Larimer's Lounge in Denver, CO 6 October 2012
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Benjamin Stanford |
| Born | 11 June 1983 |
| Origin | St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | Beatboxing, dub, reggae, hip hop music, dubstep, drum and bass |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, vocalist, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Beatbox, Loop Station, Effects Pedal, Guitar |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Convoyun.ltd |
| Associated acts | Flower Fairy, Mr. Woodnote, CAde, Kila mega giga tera, Sirius |
| Website | Official site |
Dub FX, stylised also Dub Fx and DubFx, (real name Benjamin Stanford) is a worldwide street performer and studio recording artist from 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.
Stanford used to travel and perform with his former fiancée, Flower Fairy. Dub FX first met her in Manchester, after which she joined him on his travels around the globe to busk for the public. Flower Fairy would usually be seen selling CDs during Dub FX's performances or on stage alongside Stanford when they perform several tracks together. She is also featured singing on tracks from Everythinks A Ripple, Wandering Love, Flow, and Time Will Tell.
Two songs from Everythinks A Ripple, Flow, and Wandering Love, feature a street saxophonist named Mr. Woodnote, who also uses similar looping techniques as Dub FX, using a saxophone.
After his first summer traveling through Europe in 2006, he came home to Melbourne where he shared a flat with Melbourne-based producer Sirius. Stanford showed Sirius this new style from the UK called dubstep. and by 2010 together they released the album titled Dub FX and Sirius - A Crossworlds. Dub FX does not beatbox on this album.
Dub FX is also part of the dubstep act Kila Mega Giga Tera, the other half being Glade Kettle (Distro)(aka Sirius). To date they have released one song on Aquatic Lab Sessions Volume 1, a CD and limited edition vinyl compilation released in 2009. Kila Mega Giga Tera also have an album, which was released in 2010. This album is called A Crossworlds.
Dub FX is completely independent, using only live performance, word of mouth, internet social networking, and a number of easily accessible free samples. Dub FX is also the main founder of the label Convoyunltd, which could be described as a co-op label for Dub FX's own work and that of other artists. To date, artists that have released albums on Convoyunltd are: Flower Fairy, Sirius, Mr. Woodnote, and Dub FX, with additional featured artists on separate songs of each album. Every album released through Convoyunltd has been produced by Dub FX with the exception of Dub FX & Sirius's release, A Crossworlds, a collaboration album released in 2010 which revealed a much darker and instrumental sound.
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