BRENNAN, FERG — Dubble 005

Dubble 005 marks the first physical vinyl release from Manchester-based Dubble, bringing label heads Brennan and Ferg together for a four-track split 12-inch that captures the label’s fascination with dub-infused house, low-slung grooves and heavyweight club rhythms. Released as DUBBLE005 in November 2025, the record divides its two sides between the two co-founders: Brennan takes the A-side with “Chained” and “Sayonara”, while Ferg occupies the flip with “Back In Place” and “Ruler”. The result is a focused statement of the Dubble aesthetic, moving between tech house, tribal percussion, dub effects and stripped-back dancefloor pressure. Dubble was established in Manchester as a platform for what the label describes as dub-infused vibrations, and Dubble 005 represents an important step in its development from digital catalogue to physical imprint. The release follows the label’s earlier Dubble series and was its fifth catalogue entry, with Brennan and Ferg once again sharing production duties. Their previous releases for Dubble had already established a common language built around dubbed-out rhythms and functional house structures; Dubble 005 translates that approach directly to the 12-inch format. Brennan opens the A-side with “Chained”, a low-slung, percussive cut that immediately establishes the physical character of the record. The groove sits deep in the mix, with tribal percussion providing much of the track’s movement while the bass supplies its weight. Rather than building towards an oversized peak, Brennan keeps the arrangement tightly focused on rhythm and repetition, allowing the groove to develop through subtle changes in percussion and texture. The result is a track with a distinctly functional quality, but one that retains enough detail to reward extended listening. The percussion gives “Chained” a rolling quality, while the dub-oriented production leaves space around the rhythm instead of filling every part of the frequency spectrum. It is an effective example of the low-slung sound associated with Brennan’s productions and sets the tone for the A-side without unnecessary complication. “Sayonara” follows with another variation on Brennan’s approach. The track maintains the percussive foundation established by “Chained”, but develops the atmosphere through a more pronounced sense of movement and space. Dub techniques become part of the arrangement rather than simply an effect applied to the finished groove, allowing individual elements to appear and disappear within the rhythm. There is a useful continuity between the two A-side tracks. Both are built around heavyweight low-end and carefully controlled percussion, but they are not interchangeable tools. “Chained” establishes the deeper, more grounded side of the record, while “Sayonara” pushes further into the psychedelic and spatial qualities of dub-inflected house. Together they form a coherent pair designed for gradual transitions within a DJ set. The B-side changes hands to Ferg, beginning with “Back In Place”. The track introduces a more trippy dimension to the EP, combining a rolling house framework with dub effects and a prominent bass presence. Where Brennan’s A-side is particularly focused on low-slung percussion, Ferg uses repetition and processing to create a more hypnotic sense of movement. “Back In Place” demonstrates the flexibility of the Dubble formula. The rhythm remains firmly functional, but the production is less concerned with straightforward progression than with creating an environment around the groove. Dub echoes and processed elements give the track depth without disrupting its dancefloor focus, making it a natural continuation of the label’s stripped-back aesthetic. Ferg closes the EP with “Ruler”, which carries the record through to its final moments with another heavy, rolling groove. The track maintains the dub-house character of the B-side while concentrating on bass pressure and rhythmic momentum. Its appeal comes from the combination of a direct club foundation and the atmospheric detail surrounding it, giving the closing cut enough movement to function as more than a simple DJ tool. The sequencing of Dubble 005 is particularly effective because the division between the two producers is clear without making the record feel fragmented. Brennan’s A-side is characterised by low-slung percussion and a grounded, physical groove, while Ferg’s B-side takes the same underlying philosophy into more dubbed-out and trippy territory. The four tracks therefore work as individual selections while also forming a unified representation of Dubble’s sound. The release also occupies an interesting place in the label’s catalogue. Earlier Dubble records established Brennan and Ferg as joint label heads and producers, while Dubble 005 brought that relationship to the physical format for the first time. Subsequent releases continued to expand the label’s vinyl catalogue, but this record remains a key statement of its original aesthetic: heavyweight house music, dub-infused production and an emphasis on groove over excess. For DJs, the appeal of Dubble 005 lies in its consistency. “Chained” and “Sayonara” offer Brennan’s percussive, low-slung approach, while “Back In Place” and “Ruler” reveal Ferg’s more psychedelic and dub-focused side. Across the four tracks, the production remains deliberately economical, giving the rhythm section enough space to work in a club environment while retaining the textural character that separates Dubble from more conventional tech-house productions. Dubble 005 is ultimately a concise statement of intent from one of Manchester’s emerging underground house labels. Four heavyweight tracks, two producers and one shared production philosophy: dub effects, tribal percussion, deep bass and grooves designed to keep moving. As DUBBLE005, Brennan and Ferg establish the physical identity of Dubble with a record that feels equally at home in a deep, rolling house set or a more stripped-back tech-house session.