psydub
what it is
Psydub is a fusion genre of electronic music that combines elements of psychedelic trance, ambient, and dub music. It originated in London in early 1990s and is characterized by melodic basslines, deep reggae influences, and production techniques such as extensive echo, reverb, and panoramic delay, while incorporating low-bass frequencies and hypnotic psytrance melodies.
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What is psydub?
Psydub is a fusion genre of electronic music that combines elements of psychedelic trance, ambient, and dub music. It originated in London in early 1990s and is characterized by melodic basslines, deep reggae influences, and production techniques such as extensive echo, reverb, and panoramic delay, while incorporating low-bass frequencies and hypnotic psytrance melodies.
What are good psydub albums to start with?
Try Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland by Shpongle, In Dub by Hallucinogen, Prima Materia by Bluetech, and Dialogue of the Speakers by Entheogenic.
Who are some women making psydub?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/psydub/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making psydub, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-22