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Album Showcase: The Aggrolites – “Super Atomic”

By Dave Shiffman on Jun 05, 2026 •

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

Album Showcase: Algorhythm – “Surroundings, Vol. 1: Jamaica”

By Dave Shiffman on Apr 03, 2026 •

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

Album Showcase: Looking East – “Break of Day”

By Dave Shiffman on Mar 01, 2026 •

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

Album Showcase: IRIEspect – “Lost in Time”

By Dave Shiffman on Feb 14, 2026 •

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

Cover art for the LAW Records compilation album "Operation Irie"

Album Showcase: Operation Irie (Compilation by LAW Records) + Yesod Williams Interview

By King Sagz the Dreamer on Dec 16, 2025 •

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

Album Showcase: The Ellameno Beat – “Cycles”

By Dave Shiffman on Nov 03, 2025 •

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

Album Showcase: KBong & Johnny Cosmic – “Spirit of the Light”

By Dave Shiffman on Sep 16, 2025 •

My love and admiration for California-based reggae artist, Stick Figure, goes back to some of his earliest days releasing music, and I’ve enjoyed watching his career steadily progress.

I remember when Stick Figure was just Scott Woodruff aka “Stick” releasing music that nobody else had a hand in writing, recording and releasing.… album-showcase-kbong-johnny-cosmic-spirit-of-the-light/" class="read-more">Read More

Album Showcase: The Movement – “Visions”

By Brendan McGinley on Aug 30, 2025 •

There are several albums I listen to daily, often from front to back – not out of routine, but because they hit something deep inside. Whether it’s the profound smacks to my cerebral cortex, the induced eargasms that rattle my cranial nerves, or the wrenching tugs at my heart that leave me gasping for air, these are the rare, unshakable albums that don’t just fill the silence, they charge the silence down to a metaphysical level, and shine straight into the soul.… album-showcase-the-movement-visions/" class="read-more">Read More

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