Sam Shackleton (professionally Shackleton) is a British electronic music producer known for dark, tribal-influenced dubstep and experimental electronic releases. He released the mix Fabric 55 and the album 3 Eps and has been associated with labels such as Perlon and Skull Disco.

Notable releases discussed in the reviews: Fabric 55 (2010 DJ mix), 3 Eps (Perlon release) and Fireworks (single/EP discussed in 2025 review). Associated with Skull Disco and releases on Perlon; praised for dark, tribal dubstep and experimental ambient work.

DeBaser reviews present Shackleton as a master of dark, tribal dubstep and experimental electronic music. Fabric 55 is framed as a turning point in his career. 3 Eps is praised for its murky, Massive Attack-like atmosphere. Fireworks is lauded for filthy dub textures and striking remixes by T++ and Mordant Music.

For:Fans of experimental dub, dark electronic music, tribal dubstep, ambient electronica and adventurous DJs.

 Four tracks, two twelve-inch vinyls, 45 RPM, one track per side, about 30 minutes of dark, blood-weeping dub filth.

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 Fabric 55 represents his point of no return, his totem, and at the end of its over 70 intense minutes, one is left there, with the feeling of having truly listened to something unrepeatable.

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 "3Eps" by Shackleton: the album I wanted to hear from Massive Attack.

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