While our influences range far and wide, the one thing uniting us above all is our love for Soundsystem music and vinyl. Our mission is to provide a platform for great artists to get the recognition they deserve – and while we maintain a heavy focus on the original Dubstep sonics, we strive to showcase music that is innovative and refreshing, within the realms of 140. All that being said – we usually prefer to let the music do most of the talking, so listening to our Releases will probably be our best introduction.
Subaltern is a truly international label: Originally founded 2013 in South London by Mentha and Jobanti – and still firmly rooted in the UK – we now operate the label out of our headquarters in Berlin, Bristol and Hamburg.
Explore our story, from the early beginnings some 8+ years ago, to where we are now and beyond..
The early days: Mind The Dubstep
Founded by Mentha in 2010, Mind The Dubstep was a London based crew of Bass enthusiasts wo ran highly acclaimed Dubstep events throughout London.
First sets together
Mentha and Jobanti teamed up as MTD residents.
Mind The Dubstep 1st Birthday Party
Mind The Dubstep Fam
Left to right: CEO, Jobanti, Rcadia, Mentha, Ghost
The idea for Subaltern Records is born
First Subaltern Night
‘Mind The Dubstep presents: Subaltern Records’ was the first Subaltern event ever to take place. The lineup featured the likes of Ipman, BunZero, Syte, Rcadia, Shorty, Mentha and Jobanti
Subaltern Family in London
Subaltern growing, 2 releases out and 4 signed ready to go, warming up for one of the biggest and most memorable Subaltern nights of all times. Out to the Crystal Palace Massive! Pictured left to right: Mentha, Jobanti, Piezo, Prism, RDG, D-Operation Drop
Second Subaltern Night
Surya round 2 -Big up the Belgian wizards Clearlight & Owl, first time we finally met in person! Out to Innamind Mastermind Kursk.
Pictured left to right: Owl, Kursk, Clearlight, Piezo, Jobanti, Mentha, D-Operation Drop, Ziaflow, D-Operation Drop, Shorty
First international Subaltern takeover
Palermo, Sicily. A legendary night and also Jobanti’s birthday party, blessed by a sound system to never be forgotten.
Daniel joins the team
After meeting the crew for the first time late 2013 and moving to London in early 2014, Daniel (Otz) joins the Subaltern team to support Gab and Jo in all walks of running the label, with a heavy focus on creative direction.
Subaltern Takeover @ Zaandam, Netherlands
Subaltern Takeover @ Potsdam, Germany
Subaltern Takeover @ Hamburg, Germany
The morning after the Hamburg Takeover
Left to right: Ziaflow, Mentha, Ago, Jobanti, Otz, Causa, Shiva, SaimanSubaltern Takeover @ Zurich, Switzerland
Subaltern US Tour
Subaltern US Tour
Subaltern Takeover @ the Black Box Denver
Subaltern US Tour
Subtle Mind, Taiko and Mentha preparing the Merch
Subaltern US Tour
Subtaltern Takeover @ the Brown Note NYC
Subaltern US Tour
Mentha and the mighty Tsunami Bass Soundsystem
Getting ready for Subaltern Takeover @ Panke Berlin
Left to right: Productid, Astrid, Glume, Jobanti, Phossa
Mentha representing @ Basstrace Vienna, Austria
US Crew over in Berlin
Left to right: Mentha, Mrshl, Centauri