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Arise Roots featuring Slightly Stoopid & Eric Rachmany

Last week, Los Angeles, CA roots-reggae champions Arise Roots released “Come And Get It,” the lead single from their eagerly anticipated new album dropping early next year on Ineffable Music. Aside from being a killer tune in its own right (always the case regarding new music from this top-ranking group), the track has the notable and, frankly, historical distinction of being the first recording to feature two of the American Reggae scene’s best known figures: Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid, and Eric Rachmany of Rebelution.… Read More

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By DEVIN MORRISON on NOV 13, 2019

The 18th Annual International Songwriting Competition (ISC)

Heads up songwriters! The 18th annual International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is taking entries now and the deadline to enter is fast approaching. Much like Rootfire, the ISC is all about finding new and under-appreciated artists, and giving them some exposure as well as some assistance to reach their dreams.… Read More

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By RYAN THAXTER on OCT 31, 2019

Thievery Corporation: Show Review – Pier 17, NYC, 10/11/19

In the mid 90s, I became enamored with a compilation CD that I had stumbled upon called Groovin High, Vol. 1., which introduced me to the serene and spacey yet rhythmic sounds of trip-hop. Delving into this newfound genre which captivated me with its laid-back, funky jams, I discovered a new world of downtempo music, which  included a more synth-driven version of dub, the instrumental, psychedelic subgenre of reggae music which I already had an affinity for.  … Read More

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By DAVE SHIFFMAN on OCT 28, 2019

First Listen: Jonathan Emile – “Savanna”

“Savanna” is the new single from Jamaican-Canadian artist Jonathan Emile, off his upcoming album Spaces-In-Between (January 24 – Mindpeacelove / Tuff Gong International). The single drops this Friday.

Based in Montreal, Emile is a rapper, singer, producer, activist, and cancer survivor. … Read More

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By DEVIN MORRISON on OCT 24, 2019

Reggae Rise Up Releases Full Artist Lineup for 2020 Florida Festival

Reggae Rise Up Releases Full Artist Lineup for 2020 Florida Festival

– March 20-22 at Vinoy Park, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL –

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Florida’s favorite reggae festival has just released their full lineup for 2020! Reggae Rise Up Florida, entering its sixth year, is scheduled to make its return to Vinoy Park in Downtown St.… Read More

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By GUEST POST on OCT 18, 2019

Championing the Music of Hawaii: Aloha Got Soul

As a young man devouring music in Oahu, Roger Bong was captivated by the native sounds of the islands, from funk to soul, jazz, reggae and more. What began as collecting records eventually became blogging, and some years later Aloha Got Soul (AGS) launched the first and only record label devoted entirely to music from the Hawaiian islands.… Read More

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By REID FOSTER on OCT 6, 2019