Almost exactly one year ago, the Los Angeles County band Dankrupt released their debut EP titled Moonlight which had notes of Latin, funk, ska, hip hop as well as obvious hints from their influences Sublime, 311, Jack Johnson and Iration can all be heard distinctly. the band sways harder on the rock side of their […]
The brand new album titled Divine Spark from Wisconsin based Natty Nation is a merging of styles; blending golden-era rock with funky reggae grooves, soul elements, and heavy guitar riffs. Natty Nation has developed a sound that is an audio representation of their deep spirituality. A match that sounds as good on the final product […]
Haiti, a beautiful island of the Caribbean, has been plagued with problems – both of political and social construction – for far too long. The people of Haiti have grown accustom to suffering and frustration, with little voice left after being rendered silent for such a long period of time. Like many other islands that […]
We are pleased to announce the release of The Movement’s newest album titled, Golden, due out on April 8th, 2016. This will also be the first release on the Rootfire Cooperative, a not-for-profit record label that is owned and managed by artists and strongly promotes the reggae, roots, and dub genres. The Movement is currently […]
Mighty Mystic took the world by storm in 2006 after achieving international stardom from the hit song “Riding on the Clouds.” However, it wasn’t until four years later that the release of his first album Wake up the World rocked the genre. Wake up the World boasted several standouts, such as “Revolution,” “Riding on the […]
Caribbean Rastafarian singer and songwriter Taj Weekes has recently announced the release date of his upcoming fifth studio album Love Herb & Reggae off Jatta Records, to hit all digital outlets February 12th, 2016. As a poet and a humanitarian, Weekes has always catered his music to the struggle of mankind versus oppression – whether […]
The Brooklyn-based reggae and world band Super Hi-Fi is sharing seasonal joy once again in their second consecutive Christmas LP, Yule Analog Vol. II. After their formation in 2010, the four-member ensemble has busted several releases, mostly via Electric Cowbell Records. Their inaugural LP Dub to the Bone in 2012 was named “Reggae Album of […]
As Henry James once said,“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” The compilation is a comprehensive and compulsively listenable package The effort to recapture the true meaning and importance of the holiday spirit begins with each […]
Dating back to the early 2000s, London’s nine-piece band Gentleman’s Dub Club’s latest prolific output titled The Big Smoke takes the front seat experimenting with everything from dub, ska and roots reggae. Gentleman’s Dub Club have broken through to the UK circuit, rocking gigs and festivals up and down the country with their super high […]
The south east London ska band Chainska Brassika first started playing in 2012, and has evolved into the fun loving crazy live show that it is today. Chainska Brassika’s much-anticipated debut LP Skinna, dedicated to their school music teacher John Skinner MBE, went on sale November 20, 2015 following releases earlier this year, ‘Bad Habits’ and […]
Southern California is a hot bed of reggae activity and No Kings out of Ocean Beach, San Diego is one exceptional group in the mix. The four-member band was formed in 2011, when Joel Brust and Garrison Cyr of Subliminal Trip teamed up with a new lead singer Matt Cook and drummer Rafa Scatolin to […]
When you see Washington-born singer-songwriter Ethan Tucker perform, you don’t need to be told that what he has is genuine. Listen to his music and you can tell that what he has is the real deal…not just as a musical wizard, but a down to earth soul. The deep connection he has doesn’t just shine […]
The Hempsteadys out of New London, Connecticut are anything but your conventional reggae/ska band. With musical influences ranging from British punk to motown to big band to classic ska, the 11-piece conglomerate takes old style and manufactures it into new sound which is particularly evident on their debut LP El Amor De Los Muertos. Literally […]
The wise teacher and philosopher Confucius once said, “It doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as you don’t stop.” In many ways, this applies to soulful Texas-born musician Cas Haley, who took a hiatus after a freak skiing accident which resulted in canceling two tours, vocal rest and spending a few months retraining himself […]
The Costa Mesa, California based reggae, soul and R&B band Common Kings gave fans a bit of a sneak peek of their recently released EP with a fierce single called “Ain’t No Stopping.” During a recent interview, the band describes the single as being about “the everyday hustle and about the grind.” The album morphs […]
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