You may not be familiar with the band, “Reggae Workers of the World” (RWW if you’re in a hurry.) That’s okay — that just gives me more joy to be able to be the one to introduce them to you.… album-showcase-reggae-workers-of-the-world-new-thing/" class="read-more">Read More
Last month, SunDub released their third studio LP, titled Shoot Your Arrow, following up their 2022 masterpiece, Spirits East Music with another gift to the reggae community. Under the expert tutelage of Sidney Mills (Steel Pulse), the Brooklyn-based group doesn’t necessarily create a new wrinkle in the modern reggae sound, but rather uses impeccable songwriting, musicianship and production to rightfully carry the torch of the best of roots reggae that has captivated fans around the world for generations.… album-showcase-sundub-shoot-your-arrow/" class="read-more">Read More
Staying true to the high-energy early reggae music with which they’ve been dazzling fans for almost 25 years, The Aggrolites have released their seventh studio album, the aptly titled Super Atomic. The latest release from the Los Angeles group features 11 original tracks including four instrumentals, with the band continuing to draw inspiration from a narrow era of late 60s/early 70s Jamaican music while adding soulful Motown vibes to create their trademark “Dirty Reggae” sound.… album-showcase-the-aggrolites-super-atomic/" class="read-more">Read More
American reggae act, Algorhythm, has just dropped the first of several related EPs scheduled to release this year as part of their Surroundings series, an exciting project conceived by the band’s manager, Brandon Pescrille. The concept involves the band traveling to different cities around the world where they will write and record music on the spot, often in collaboration with local artists.… album-showcase-algorhythm-surroundings-vol-1-jamaica/" class="read-more">Read More
It may only be the first week of March, but if Break of Day, the recently released LP from California-based Looking East is any indication, 2026 promises to be a great year for reggae music.
Consisting of only two members, singer Drew Gonzales and producer and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Kearney who composed the music and lyrics, Looking East’s debut album deftly channels popular west coast reggae artists Stick Figure and Iration as a vehicle for moving, heartfelt sentiments.… album-showcase-looking-east-break-of-day/" class="read-more">Read More
New York’s IRIEspect, who fuse reggae with rock, hip-hop and Latin American flavors, have taken a big leap forward with their Lost in Time EP released in this past December.
This hard-working band from Long Island has been garnering a regional fanbase throughout the New York City area and New England on the strength of many live shows, both as headliners and in support of touring acts that come through the area.… album-showcase-iriespect-lost-in-time/" class="read-more">Read More
By now, nearly all of us have heard the Pepper/LAW Records-helmed compilation album, Operation Irie. (If you haven’t, you owe me a spliff because, trust me, I just made your day.) Instant classic albums are few and far between these days, but this one definitely breathes that rarefied air. … album-showcase-operation-irie-compilation-by-law-records-yesod-williams-interview/" class="read-more">Read More
Cycles, the latest LP from northern Florida’s The Ellameno Beat, is a viiibe. This low-key collection of mostly lovers rock songs released this past summer intriguingly blends blissful, dreamy feels with an understated darker element, evoking an ambience of what I’d imagine an opium den to have.… album-showcase-the-ellameno-beat-cycles/" class="read-more">Read More