DUB ESSENCE at Take Five Cafe
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A clubnight held at Take Five Cafe on Saturday 9th May. The event starts at 23:00.


A NIGHT OF DUBTECHNO AND EXPERIMENTAL DUB INSPIRED MUSIC IN THE HEART OF BRISTOL'S UNDERGROUND.

SKRUFF - 2300 - 0000
MASIS - 0000 - 0100
TUBBY ISIAH - 0100 - 0230
INNER ECHO 0230 - 0400

SKRUFF

Currently based in Bristol, Skruff has built a strong reputation in England and overseas within the Dub Techno scene, receiving support from the likes of J:Kenzo, BunZerO, Stillhead, Another Channel, Challenger Deep and many more.

Reggae/Dub production and mixing techniques are fused with hip-hop style sampling, analogue equipment and synthesizers, giving Skruff a very unique and recognizable sound.

INNER ECHO

Inner Echo are a Bristol-based duo formerly known as Halcyonic & G Roots. Friends first and collaborators second, they’ve been making music together for well over a decade, building a catalogue of releases across vinyl and digital.

Their debut album Lost In Music landed on Moonshine Recordings in 2024, and not long after they launched their own label, EchoPlex Records, as a space to release their own productions and collaborate with artists around them.

Their sound sits somewhere between dub, dub techno, dubstep and bass music, usually tied together by melody, real instrumentation and a strong focus on low-end frequencies. The influence of Bristol’s soundsystem culture runs through everything they do, with most of their music written with the dance and the system in mind.

MASIS

From the north of England, Masis blends rolling break patterns, dub weight and shadowed atmospheres into music that feels both driving and reflective. His productions sit between intensity and vulnerability — pressure with purpose.

TUBBY ISIAH

Rooted in a deep, shared passion for reggae, their music pays homage to classic dub principles while pushing the boundaries of the genre into more experimental territory. Characterised by weighty basslines, spacious textures, and intricate production, Tubby Isiah’s sound captures both the meditative depth of roots music and the energy of contemporary electronic styles.

Since their emergence, they have steadily built a reputation within the underground music community, gaining support from selectors and listeners drawn to their unique fusion and authentic approach. As they continue to evolve, Tubby Isiah stand at the forefront of modern dub, representing a new generation of artists reshaping the sound system tradition for today’s audiences.

Saturday 9th May
1100 - 0400

TAKE FIVE CAFE
72 STOKES CROFT

TICKETS ADV £5/7 £10 OTD

POWERED BY ESSENTIAL SOUNDS



Entry requirements: 18+

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