After the breakthrough success of their debut album Air an Turas, An Dannsa Dub returns with Through The Storm — a bold, genre-bending journey that cements their status as one of the most innovative voices of the scene. Seamlessly blending the spirit of Scottish traditional melodies with the deep pulse of dub reggae, the album is a powerful reflection of resilience, connection, and creative freedom.
Written over 18 months between relentless touring and countless late-night sessions at Persevere Studios in Glasgow, Through The Storm marks a new chapter for founding members Euan and Tom. Inspired by the energy of live audiences across Europe and the UK — from Glastonbury to Knockengorroch — the duo leaned into experimentation, crafting an album that pushes the boundaries of their unique sound.
The project took on new life through serendipitous collaborations. A chance encounter at DubCamp Festival with Italian dubmaster Paolo Baldini evolved into a year-long creative exchange, enriching the record with Paolo’s unmistakable studio finesse. Later, at Tropical Pressure Festival, the band met producer and electronic dub legend Gaudi, whose enthusiasm for the project led him to co-produce the album — even traveling to the stormy far reaches of the Isle of Lewis to record in person.
The recording took place in the windswept Black Bay Studios on Great Bernera, nestled near the ancient Calanais Standing Stones. The remote setting, battered by winter storms, infused the sessions with elemental energy. With the guidance of engineers Cal Roden and Pete Fletcher, An Dannsa Dub channelled this natural drama into sound — textured, immersive, and emotionally rich.
The album unfolds like a storm itself — building tension, crashing chaos, and eventual calm. From the opening track The Storm Gathers to the reflective eye of I, Of The Storm and the final healing moments of Till Slàn (“Return Safely”), the journey is both sonic and symbolic. It’s a metaphor for personal upheaval, global turbulence, and the collective strength found in music and community.
The album was anticipated on April 4th by the release of the lead single Standing Strong, a heavy-hitting roots anthem featuring the magnetic voice of Brazilian artist Junior Dread. With deep bass, militant grooves, and a lyrical message of defiance and hope, it’s An Dannsa Dub’s most focused venture into classic roots reggae — with their signature Scottish twist.
Through The Storm is available on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms.
