Gorgon Sound is the collaborative alchemy of Joe McGann (Kahn) and Sam Barrett (Neek) dedicated solely to reggae-dub investigations.

The 18th instalment of Black Rhino Residency at Control comes in full force on April 19, mixing the sound pressure of dub with the uptempo energy of jungle music.

As we move on to our residencies at Control, we are happy to announce that Aba Shanti will join our curated events on March 8, 2025, marking his first session in Bucharest.

A monumental night approaches as the Riddim Bandits gear up to power the 11th edition of Black Rhino Residency.

Dubkasm's dynamic fusion of traditional dub with contemporary beats has earned them worldwide fame. Experience their genius alongside Footsie at the next Black Rhino Residency.

Discover Footsie, Newham's grime icon, fusing sound system heritage with gritty beats at Black Rhino Residency, Control Club.

Experiments in Dub ends the summer at Platforma Wolff with its last session on the terrace by inviting the dub producer, DJ and bass music general, Radikal Guru, along with the local fellow radio broadcasters Maică-ta and Riddim Bandits Crew.

Weeding Dub's "Where We Come From" is a sonic odyssey that transcends genres, inviting listeners into a captivating reggae and dub realm.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and influential world of sound system culture, spanning from its origins in 1940s Jamaica to its global impact today, as Black Rhino Radio's Electric Castle Roots Stage brings together local and international purveyors of this transformative musical movement, featuring powerful amplifiers, microphones, and loudspeakers that transcend description,celebrating heritage through collaborative performances, immersive bass-heavy experiences, and the blurring of lines between performers and audience.

Ahead of Friday's second instalment of Experiments in Dub, we take a look at the captivating world of dub techno, an electronic music subgenre that combines the echoes of dub reggae with the driving beats of techno.

Jim Coles, aka Om Unit, is a true trailblazer in the ever-evolving world of electronic music. Like any artist worth their efforts, he has refused to be boxed in by traditional genres. Instead, Om Unit seeks to curate a unique blend of genres beyond the typical confines of sound system culture.

After a while of silence regarding sound system culture events and parties, Romania steps out with a festival dedicated to this music - DubCamp festival 24-26 of June. We had our moments. The sound system on the streets of Bucharest during Street Delivery at the beginning of 2010, One Love Festival, Subsonic Festival, Reggae Pon di Hills, and some other small gatherings pinpointed the first local steps in the sound system culture.

Prince Fatty is famous for his work engineering, recording, mixing, and mastering Jamaican sounds, ever since 1996. With his famous alternative versions, Prince Fatty has always created bridges to connect reggae, dub, ska, rock, disco, electronic, and hip-hop. The interview with Prince Fatty and Shniece followed topics such as recording, mixing in Thailand, touring Brazil, friendships, and studio time.

Following the interview, you will get to know the musical genius and the prolific artist behind the name of The Scientist. From mixing techniques to LP visual covers and King Tubby’s legacy, our conversation took a tour of this impressive engineer and artist work.

Already sold out for the second press, the latest release of Gaudi, '100 Years of Theremin', is stuck in space and time, perfectly encapsulating the philosophy of dub.

Our conversation with Matteo Anselmo is following the music scene in Italy, with a special focus on Genoa, through the eyes of a visual artist. Anselmo is a teacher at the Genoa International School of Comics – Academy of Visual Arts and new media, and co-founder of the Rebigo Illustration Studio.

With a strong career spanning over three decades, experimenting with electronic music, reggae, psychedelic, dub, and world-music, Gaudi is a truly innovative artist. Fascinated by synthesizers and sound-distortion of any kind, Gaudi’s motivation to pursue his music career started in the early ’80s.

Natural Selectas is releasing their fifth record featuring Anatta Sound after releases from Somah, Mungk and major Oak.

Seizing the spotlight for Sub Audio Records' fourth 12" pressing, Vienna's very own Scooped untethers his long-awaited debut vinyl release.

Bass-heavy dub and contemporary club culture are the foundations for Joe Armon-Jones’ phenomenal second album. “Turn to Clear View” builds on the celebrated keys player’s singular vision, exhibiting a sound with flourishes of R&B, hip-hop and p-funk, and featuring regular bandmates Oscar Jerome, Moses Boyd and Nubya Garcia.

Radikal Guru's discography boasts highlights that include his debut LP ‘The Rootstepa’ and the mighty "Dread Commandments" 12inch, or his second LP ''Subconscious'' that includes dancefloor killers like Stay Calm ft. YT or Warning ft. Echo Ranks. In 2016 he released his third studio album "Dub Mentalist" including more exciting collaborations and soundscapes.

Like most of the independent labels, Dancehall Tradition is also founded by the passion and love for music. The interview with Sheba is following the label mission, collaborators and future plans in the amazing world of reggae music.

Our march session in Expirat Club is welcoming Radikal Guru. One of the brightest lights of the roots-influenced underground community, Poland born Mateusz Miller has pioneered a compelling and unique fusion of sounds that encompass dub, reggae and dubstep under his Radikal Guru moniker.

We begin the 2019 monthly residence in Expirat club by inviting the french dub and bass music producer Von D. With three albums and multiple EPs under his belt, Von D is also recognised for featuring exclusive and unreleased dub or dubstep tunes, alongside his own music.

The militant lyrics and the attitude towards the Big Brother oppression have formed a strong connection between punk and reggae. From the UK punk attitude of rejecting the establishment, to the squats of Berlin and the rasta hooligans in the Netherlands, the punk and reggae have formed an alliance in fighting the extreme right groups and promoting the...

I had the pleasure to meet and talk with the Norwegian trumpet player Nils Petter Molvaer at the 22nd edition of Garana Jazz Festival, where he performed alongside the reggae legends Sly & Robbie, and his Scandinavian collaborators Eivind Aarset & Vladislav Delay.

Disturbing the Comfortable - Comforting the Disturbed is On-U Sound's motto, Adrian Sherwood’s longstanding label. Recurring through our interview is the theme of avoiding musical safe explorations, taking the audience out of their comfort zone and the demystification of music through the lack of enthusiasm from music lovers.

Our next club night is featuring V.I.V.E.K. with local support from Agmantav, Irie Warriors Sound System and WRK. Sound will be powered by the mighty Irie Warriors Sound System.

26th of April @ Expirat Club, Bucharest | The London-based producer started his own SYSTEM nights in London some years ago, which included his own custom-built soundsystem. V.I.V.E.K.’s SYSTEM nights soon turned into a record label that has been releasing some of the most forward thinking sounds in dubstep since its 2013 debut EP ‘Asteroids’.

Black Rhino Music continues the conference series dedicated to music and communities with special guests such as Mikey Dread and…