“Worldwide Dubwise is coming slowly but surely”
Stonkers, steppers and dub-infused sounds from around the world — recorded live at Strøm Festival 2025.
On a blazing hot Saturday in September, we gathered at Freetown Christiania for the annual Sound System Peace Party; a free celebration of sound system music, peace & unity.
This mix by Dubrunner captures that spirit in full. So crank it up, lean in, and skank out.
Hi Charlie, we’re happy to finally share this live recording of your set at Strøm Festival back in September. Since we last saw each other, you’ve been all around Asia on tour — can you give us the Dubrunner rundown?
Yeah, I’ve been in Asia for about two months now: four shows in India, one in Thailand, one in Malaysia, and two in Japan. This was my third trip out to Asia, and it’s always such an inspiring and crazy experience. Running clubs and events in Asia can be a lot more difficult financially, and organisers often have to navigate tougher government or police regulations than back home. Because of that, people really don’t take shit for granted, there’s a real sense of DIY spirit out here.
The rundown is really just a huge thank you to everyone who’s hosted me, such warmth and unbelievable talent from all crews: Always Make Noise & Party (IN), Read the Room (IN), Delirium (TH), Huru Hara (MY), Dub Tingz (MY), BS0 (JP), and West Harlem (JP).
You’ve had some iconic releases already — from your own label Menace to your recent remix for Om Unit’s Acid Dub Versions III. Can you tell us about your creative process this year?
Coming back to Berlin, I’m going to be deep in the studio this winter. I’ve got a lot of new ideas I want to explore – a lot of learning, refining technical skills, and pushing myself into new approaches I might’ve avoided before out of a lack of confidence. I’ve been in awe of producers like Jan Loup, Swimful, Yraki and Atrice – they all have this psychedelic sound design that underpins their different styles and I’m really inspired to push my own tracks more towards this.
I’m planning to spend more time developing my label Menace, opening it up to more artists globally. I’ve got a few schemes in the works that I’m genuinely gassed about. Worldwide Dubwise is coming slowly but surely.
Track collaborations have also been a big focus recently. It’s refreshing to break away from working alone, keeps me on my toes and it’s always jokes to produce with friends. I co-wrote two tracks for the Pressure Dome compilation with SCG and Yushh. Both tracks came about quite chaotically, and I’m super happy with how they turned out.
Dubrunner & SCG – Building Farm
Dubrunner & Yushh – Trash Panda
I’ve been taking some advice from Carré and just sending track stems around to people and seeing who’s up for a low-key bop. When I was staying in Goa, I spent an afternoon recording with Dhir Mody — an incredible drummer from India who’s got real Jazz and breakbeat tekkers. We recorded a bunch of ideas over some new material I’ve been working on, so I’m really excited to keep developing that project.
What’s next for you?
Just being more patient and trusting in the process.
22/11 Fast Castle ⥰ Salon des Amateurs, Düsseldorf
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06/12 Awkwardly Social ⥰ OHM, Berlin
Tracklist
Perko – Polly
The Etherealites – Dub Theme
Versa – Udah
Dubapes – Untitled
Krotone – Kill
Dubrunner – Bad Mind
Gent1e $oul – Line Of Sight
Oliver Prince – Subtle Deception
Nation of Noise – Xes Noiz – A1
Trance Vision Steppers – ReAction Dub
Andy Martin (ft. Gavsborg) – Plato & Caves
Bush Chemists – Light Up Your Spliff
Slimy Ape – Onstera (Dubrunner Remix)
Dubrunner – Ruthless
Indica Dubs & Vibronics (ft. Danny Red) – Calling For Jah
Indica Dubs & Vibronics – Destiny Dub
Egoless – Breathe (Egoless dub version pt.1)
Axle – Gangsta
mensik – Cuando todo se acaba
Al Wootton – JL (Priori Sharp Tool Mix)
Bandulu – New Foundation
Numa Crew – World of Reggae
RSD – Kingfisher
Blind Prophet & Bukkha – Stone Dub VIP
King Joe & Caracas dub – Run politician
RDG & Gaze ill – The Zone
Numa Crew (ft. Riko Dan) – Babylon (Dub Version)
Jah Maga (ft. Ras Tinny) – Wall of Evidence
Jah Maga (ft. Ras Tinny) – Wall of Evidence (Dubmix)
The Disciples – Bliss Dub
Unknown – ???
King General – Put Down The Gun (Steppers Remix)
Jah Warrior – Put Down The Dub (Steppers Remix)
Radikal Guru – Haunted
dubble (ft Dan Man) – Politricks
dubble (ft Dan Man) – Dub tricks
Alpha & Omega (ft Ras Tinny) – It’s Critical (Version)
Alpha And Omega – Big Shot Dub (Jah Warrior Remix)
Evergreen, Landlord, Ruckspin (ft. Danman) – Righteous (RSD Remix)
Drumterror (ft. Dego Ranking & Ed Hodge) – Social Dub
Mia Koden – ???
Dubrunner – Fallen Tree
Om Unit – Ascension (Dubrunner Remix)
Echo Beach – Superstylin (Rude Boy Version)
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