This is another chapter in my book of musical education, youth culture, and what’s new. I also just want to draw attention to this genre — dubstep — in the hopes that more people will start listening to it. It should definitely appeal to old dnb/jungleheads — I think that is part of what did it for me.
I was inspired to write this after listening to this track by The Bug, “Poison Dart feat. Warrior Queen,” which I am just loving, along with the rest of the album.
I encountered this genre of music as a result of listening to Mary Anne Hobbs’s show on BBC Radio 1. Wikipedia says, “Hobbs has been a notable champion of the dubstep and grime genres.“
To give you a little more background, here is a short documentary that the BBC made on dubstep. You should note that the video was added April 26, 2006, so, unfortunately, if this is the first time you’re hearing about this genre, then you’re already behind.
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