Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with Dubnine

What is your earliest memory connected to music?

My musical journey began at just three years old, finding rhythm by turning metal bin lids into a makeshift percussion set. By age seven, I joined the family band, The Willocks. We spent the next three years touring extensively, featuring in various radio and television broadcasts.

How did your passion for creating music begin?

My writing began as poetry, which naturally evolved into songwriting as I began layering melodies over instrumental tracks. However, the true turning point in my artistry came when I met Bob Marley and the Wailers. Spending time with them was a transformative experience that sharpened my focus and set me on the right creative path.

What’s the story behind your current music project?

The sight of innocent lives—from the very young to the old—lost to the senselessness of global conflict moved me to tears. Out of that profound sorrow, I wrote ‘Leave Us Alone’ as a plea for peace and a tribute to those caught in the crossfire.”

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?

multiple genres, my music is defined by emotional resonance and global awareness. I write from a place of deep connection, exploring both the personal journey within and the social issues that define our world. It’s more than just sound; it’s a conscious reflection of life in all its complexity.

What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?

Rastafari, taught me to seek out the truth, It shaped the way I wrote music

What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?

Music software,

I’ve been using Logic Pro, as my Daw, and my main go to for sound source. Native instruments, and UAD for mixing.

Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?

Yg Marley, very cool blend of old and new

How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?

The life of a minority

Born in England,

And realising, I’m part of a global majority.

Which has no colour or gender, just an economic status.