Few artists embody the term “one-man show” better than Benjamin Stanford, aka Dub FX.
For those not familiar with his work, Dub FX is a street performer, recording artist and producer famous for creating intricate and impressive tracks entirely on his own. Using various vocal methods and recording them into devices used for looping and effecting sound, he can manipulate his voice in incredible ways, creating a layered soundscape in front of the audience.
In 2006, as social media was on the rise, Dub FX packed his bags, jumped on a plane and left Melbourne to fulfil his dream of travelling Europe. For Dub FX, his musical talent and street
performing was only ever intended as a means of income to fund the adventure. The universe, however, had other plans.
“I went from living in a van and driving to every show while street performing along the way to getting flown business class to some of the biggest festivals in the world”
– Dub FX
Over the last thirteen years, Dub FX has released six records, sold over 150,000 albums, headlined major festivals, racked up over 200 million collective YouTube views, and built an imposing social media presence all without ever being played on commercial radio or TV.