Children of the Bong
CHILDREN OF THE BONG: The Pioneers of Intergalactic Dub
Hailing from the nebulous realm of Bristol, Children of the Bong are the unsung heroes of the UK dub scene. With a name that sounds like a rejected title for a Willy Wonka sequel, this enigmatic duo has been pushing sonic boundaries since the early 90s.
Formed by Glyn Bush and Neil Cowley, Children of the Bong combine swirling dub rhythms with cosmic synth melodies to create a truly otherworldly sound. Imagine Lee "Scratch" Perry jamming with the Chemical Brothers on Jupiter, and you're halfway there.
Their debut album, "Sirius Sounds," released in 1996, was a mind-bending journey through the outer reaches of dub music. Tracks like "Underwater Dub" and "Joyride to Atlantis" sound like they were beamed directly from a distant galaxy. It's music that makes you want to don a spacesuit and explore the cosmos.
Despite their cult following, Children of the Bong have remained relatively under the radar. But for those in the know, their music is like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. So grab your bong (or not, we're not judging) and prepare to blast off into the sonic stratosphere with Children of the Bong. Trust us, it's a trip you won't soon forget.
