Brooke Ashley is from Central California. She has a tremendous passion for writing and reggae music. When she isn’t working her full-time, part-time, and side jobs, you can find her in nature. She enjoys hiking, the solace of the earth, and the beauty in the silence. She is a mom of three children and advocates for Mental Health Awareness through reggae music. She knows how reggae music and the community have literally saved her life. She wants to spread that feeling of belonging and acceptance throughout the world.
Editor’s Note: Scottish reggae artist, Soom-T, is a favorite of the Rootfire team. We first covered her back in March of 2021 when Kayla Kush interviewed her as part of our Women in Reggae series. Today, we publish an Album Showcase article focusing on her latest… Read More
I have always admired Rootfire as an incubator for up-and-coming reggae artists, and now that I am contributing to the efforts, I am thrilled to write about Sons of Paradise, a band that I have been following for several years and have always thought was underrated and underexposed.…… Read More
Mixing genres of music together in a melodious way is not always easy and, well, let’s face it – it could potentially be risky. Jacuzzi Fuzz, however, has absolutely mastered the formula of intermingling different sounds, especially with their newest single titled “Transparent.”… Read More
One incredible thing about music is finding healing and comfort in songs that are relatable. Especially when it comes to heartbreak. Ending a relationship that you were once so incredibly sure of is far from easy. Listen to FeelFree’s single premiering today on Rootfire, titled “Overdue,” and you… Read More
What do you get when, on a whim, you send your freshly recorded song to Brandon Hardesty of Bumpin’ Uglies, because you’re confident his voice would complement the track? For Tom Blake and Jesse Anderson, the duo known as Get ‘Em Wet from York, PA, what was received was… Read More
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Southern California is home to a countless number of musicians, but if there is one in particular you need to know about, it is ANORA. You may already be familiar with her through the collaborations she has done with Stick Figure and HIRIE, but if not, allow me… Read More
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Reggae fans, heed warning! If you desire an upbeat, catchy but purposeful song, you do not want to sleep on this one. Listen to Higgler Move here!
Pure Roots out of Santa Cruz, California, drop this nugget tomorrow, but you can hear it today here on Rootfire.net. … Read More… Read More
