Dubophonic Records

12 Tribes Of Mars - Hidden Sun

The most enjoyable bands are those that not only surprise and amaze, but also confuse, in a positive way. Listening to the long awaited debut album of 12 Tribes Of Mars is a bit jarring. Lazy laid back beats, uptempo poppy tight rhythms, post-rock constructions, catchy themes, electronica effects. And always that recurring reggae, dub vibe and melodic earworms with many escapes towards jazz and free improvisation: how do you get it together? These are quirky musicians looking for authentic ways to express themselves.

Not in a loony way. All members of 12 Tribes of Mars are trained jazz musicians that are most comfortable in the borderland between musical genres. You hear craftsmanship here, carefully and cleverly constructed compositions and strong musicians who know what they are doing. I imagine an afternoon on a summery green lawn in a park, relaxed, spacey without sacrificing clarity. With eyes closed, you still dream away and wake up in a sweaty dance club. Through their spaceship, The 12 Tribes of Mars take you to many, diverse worlds within the universe of music.

THE DEBUT ALBUM "HIDDEN SUN" WILL BE RELEASED ON THE 23rd MARCH 2026

AND IT IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON DIGITAL AND ON VINYL!

Personnel : Andrius Dereviancenko – saxophone/fx  / James McClure – trumpet/fx  / Azubike Onwuka – bass guitar  / Robin Engelhard – guitar  / Onno Govaert – drums

Production: Recorded at Ruigoord by Mozes Meijer  / Mixed by Ruben Kieftenbelt  / Mastered by Attie Bauw  / Artwork and graphic design by Goytung

Muflon Dub Soundsystem - Empty Church

When we look around the world today, our faith is often put to the test. Is there truly a God when so much evil surrounds us? This question has been asked for thousands of years — it even appears in the Psalms of the Bible. Are you still holding on to your faith, or are you just one step away from losing it?

Let us stand strong together through this piece of music by Muflon Dub Soundsystem from Poland: firm steppers riddim, deep dub effects, heartical vocals by Karolina, and solid biblical inspiration woven into the lyrics.

<a href="https://dubophonic.bandcamp.com/album/empty-church">Empty Church by Muflon Dub Soundsystem</a>

Elastica Dub & Zion Train ft. Gabriel Blue - Astral Vision

Astral Vision is born from a radical idea: to imagine the world not as it is imposed on us, but as it could be. A world where weapons fall to the ground, hands return to the soil, borders dissolve, and the Earth is recognised as a living, conscious presence.

This vision is not utopia — it is an inner act of rebellion. When people reconnect with themselves and with the planet, systems of war, profit and control begin to lose their power. Real change starts in consciousness.

In Astral Vision, imagination becomes a sonic force. “I imagine” turns into a vibration — a mantra carried by bass, echo and voice, opening the door to another reality. On this ground meet TuZzY (Elastica Dub) and Neil Perch (Zion Train), two key figures of European dub culture. UK sound system tradition merges with Elastica Dub’s cinematic and visionary style, creating a bridge between roots and future.

Produced by TuZzY and Neil Perch, the release also features a Dub Version and a deep dubwise cut with extreme low-end, specifically crafted for sound system sessions and heavy bass culture. This is not a song that describes another world - it is a song that invites you to step inside it.

<a href="https://dubophonic.bandcamp.com/album/astral-vision">Astral Vision by Elastica Dub - Zion Train</a>

12 Tribes Of Marsh - Push On

12 Tribes of Mars takes the basic elements of the Reggae, Ska, and Dub traditions and blasts them into outer space. A closer listen reveals that what might seem familiar at first has a truly unique and eclectic sound. Heavily influenced by the spirit of free improv, the music is as sexy and danceable as it is uncompromisingly gritty.

All members of 12 Tribes of Mars are trained jazz musicians that are most comfortable in the borderland between musical genres.After their single Mountain Flower, their second single Push On takes a standard ska riddim to new heights!