Name: Foundation Steppers
Brand: New Age Steppers

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ONULP21C

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Clear

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

UK Import version. 180 Gram Vinyl with Printed Inner Sleeve. Exclusive Shared with On U Sound.

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-03-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

RTUK

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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5060263722908

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Clear LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

ONULP21

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5060263722755

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Artist

New Age Steppers

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Label US

On U Sound

New Age Steppers is a British dub project that was formed in 1980 by Adrian Sherwood and Ari-Up. The group featured a diverse lineup of musicians from Jamaica as well as British artists from the punk and post-punk scenes. Known for their unique blend of dub, reggae, and punk influences, New Age Steppers quickly gained recognition for their innovative sound. With an impressive discography spanning several decades, their music continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

As pioneers of the dub genre, New Age Steppers have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Their experimental approach to music production pushed boundaries and challenged traditional conventions. By incorporating elements of punk and reggae into their sound, they created a distinctive style that set them apart from their contemporaries.

With a constantly evolving lineup throughout their career, New Age Steppers collaborated with numerous talented musicians who brought their own unique contributions to the group's dynamic sound. This collaborative spirit allowed them to explore new sonic territories and create groundbreaking music that resonated with listeners across genres.

New Wave / Post Punk

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The third New Age Steppers arrived in 1983 and marked a sea change in approach, a warmer sounding record than the two thrilling-but-abrasive LPs that had preceded it.

Part of this was down to frontwoman Ari Up moving to Jamaica and instigating proceedings with a session at the legendary Channel One with Style Scott and a JA horn section, before bringing the tapes back to London for Adrian Sherwood to work on. The other big factor was bringing in Bim Sherman to step up to the mic on several tracks, after interpreting some of his material on the previous albums. His distinctive croon works as the perfect foil to Ari’s own vocal takes, and the resulting album is perhaps the closest the collective got to laying down an album that is identifiably roots reggae, albeit still breaking tradition with colourful synth tones and a post-punk production sensibility. 

Foundation Steppers

Music US

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