Artist: Dubstar
Genre: Synth-pop
Dubstar were a British synth-pop band formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1992, consisting of Sarah Blackwood, Chris Wilkie, and Steve Hillier. The band achieved success in the mid-1990s with sophisticated synth-pop influenced by electronic music and indie pop. Their biggest hits included 'Stars,' 'Not So Manic Now,' and 'Elevator Song.' Dubstar's music featured Blackwood's distinctive vocals, lush synthesizer arrangements, and melancholic yet accessible melodies. They achieved both critical acclaim and chart success, appealing to indie and pop audiences. Despite their initial success, Dubstar split in 2000. They reformed in 2015 with new vocalist and continue recording. Dubstar represented 1990s British synth-pop's more sophisticated wing, demonstrating that electronic pop could be both commercially successful and artistically credible during Britpop's dominance.
Dubstar vinyl records
14 Dubstar new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
DUBSTAR I (2000 UK 3-track promotional vinyl 12 including Friday Nite Remix and Instrumental Remix die-cut green sleeve with pink inner 12FOODDJX128)
£11.99 used
DUBSTAR Elevator Song (1996 UK 4-track 12 including Biff & Memphis Club Mix D Stilld 4 Food Mix More For Food Mix & Original Version picture sleeve 12FOOD80) Track Listing: 1. Elevator Song - Biff And Memphis Club Mix 2. Elevator Song - dstilld 4 Food Mix 3. Elevator Song - dstilld More Food Mix 4
£7.49 used
DUBSTAR Disgraceful (Rare 1996 UK 17-track double LP comprising the full album on one disc & a second disc of six tracks from the album remixed housed in a custom hype stickered gatefold pocket sleeve with illustrated inners & 12-page artwork booklet. The sleeve has some minor edge & spine wear and both vinyl discs look superb FOODLP13) Track Listing: 1
£217.00 used
DUBSTAR Anywhere (1995 UK 5-track 12 vinyl single featuring KLM Extended Klub Mix KLM Millenium Mix Original Version Parkside Mix and Crunch Club Bathtime Duck picture sleeve 12FOOD67) Track Listing: 1. Anywhere - KLM Extended Klub Mix 2. Anywhere - KLM MIllenium Mix 3. Anywhere - Original Version 4
£9.99 used