Origin
In a time of confusion and hostility among humanity, the Gods sent their only son - Viben - down to the Earth, hoping to bring about a new understanding. Upon his entrance through the stratosphere, Viben immediately plummeted to the bottom of the ocean, where his interactions with the creatures of the sea taught him a submersible musical language, Scuba Funk. Equipped with only Scuba Funk, Viben surfaces to bring this sound to the humans of earth, optimistic that the language of the sea can also heal the wounds of humanity.
Viben DJ Set
Photo by Anne-Marie Halovanic
The blinding light of The Sub leads people to forget Scuba’s electronic origins. Every song, even the funkiest, most bombastic of them, begins as an electronic demo.
The Viben electro set brings the emotional weight of a live performance in a versatile setup that works in the club, by the pool, and amongst the trees.
Thomas Egan Photography
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News & Updates
9/26/24 - An all-star cast of Texas musicians come together to become the New Submersibles
9/11/24 - The Sub’s 2nd studio recording “Feelings” drops to wide acclaim
7/10/24 - “Pablo Picasso” named one of the Best Songs of 2024 So Far
4/24/24 - “Pablo Picasso” World Premiere as KUTX’s Song of the Day
2/2/24 - The Sub returns to Antone’s to support Dogs in a Pile
7/22/23 - Viben w/ Casual T wraps up incredible run of shows in France & Spain
4/11/23 - Live in Austin II is released
3/15/23 - The Sub is featured in Relix Magazine
3/13/23 - The Sub plays their official SXSW showcase with The Black Angels
2/9/23 - The Sub returns to Purple Bee
10/15/22 - The Sub plays UtopiaFest, receives polite applause from Victor Wooten
9/16/22 - The Sub releases the Live in Austin EP
6/17/22 - The Sub headlines Mohawk for the second time
5/30/22 - The Sub releases 3 pro-shot videos from the Parish show
4/15/22 - Viben drops Intro to Scuba Pt. I album
3/17/22 - The Sub plays its last of 3 SXSW heaters
12/31/21 - The Sub celebrates NYE with Golden Dawn Arkestra
7/2/21 - The Sub plays its first show with master percussionist Abou Sylla
6/5/21 - The Sub sells out Mohawk
3/19/21 - The Sub sells out Empire Garage with Night Cap
1/15/21 - The Sub sells out The Far Out Lounge
10/31/20 - The Sub sells out Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
6/27/20 - The Sub livestream raises over $4K for Kids in a New Groove
1/24/20 - The Sub sells out Stubb’s Indoor for the Lettuce after show
10/19/19 - Viben & The Submersibles sell out The Bowery Electric in NY on first tour