Hi, I'm ALVADUB — self-taught musician, producer and live act based in Guadalajara, from San Lorenzo Acopilco, Mexico City.
Dub as a system — Hip-Hop, Ambient, whatever the state calls for. Minimalism you feel before you understand it.
BTW, my fullname is Alvaro Cabrera Durán and I am 39 yo!
The more you play it, the better it gets.
How I got into this?
I got into music early in my youth — reggae, rock, ska and patchanka covers with Eztli Cuica and later with the ATL Sound System. There I learned to create original music, not just play it.
A couple of years later I started a new project with Carlos Wise (DUB☆NIX), diving deep into a genre that captivated both of us: DUB. I had to move to Jalisco and paused most collaborations to focus on my software engineering career — but the sound never stopped.
In 2022 I came back with a new project of my own. I played with Lion Army Sound System at the "Plantón 420" in front of the Senate Chamber in Mexico City, at Pulques La Venta near our hometown, and at venues in Guadalajara with Shaka Dance Sound System.
Since then I've been dedicating more time and resources to this. Over 20 years building sound from the inside — no school, no shortcuts, no rush.
What I do is not a genre. It's a state.
What can I do for you?
I bring my music to whatever space you have.
- DJ Set — digital playback, no complications; CDs or USB sticks if needed
- Live Mix — laptop and controller, performing in real time with more movement
- Digital Mix — digital mixer (8 channels) with built-in FX, no laptop needed
- Analog Mix — Cymatic LP-16 (16 channels), external FX boxes, full analog signal chain — requires focus, won't disappoint
In all modes I can bring a Melodica, and vocals when the space calls for it.
Not playing back a track. Making decisions in real time.
Where you can find my work?
What's published is not the destination. It's the record of a living process.
- https://youtube.com/@alvadub
- https://alvadub.bandcamp.com
- https://soundcloud.com/alvadub
- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1XqTdkcjEEscsdcZCaqRuE
- https://www.amazon.com.mx/music/player/artists/B09527QRMC/alvadub
You can find me as ALVADUB on all major platforms.
For now, I am using 12 channels or less and most tracks' length is ~3 min.
Longer files and/or custom versions would require some time and money, just reach me
at yo@soypache.co with your request.
If you're looking for some pictures and logos for media usage just download the
following link: _MEDIA_KIT.zip
Thank you!
