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No Jamaican singing duo has enjoyed a comparably resilient, prolific, and successful partnership as Keith Rowe and Phillip “Tex” Dixon.
Known worldwide for their 1967 signature hit “Stop That Train” (a cover… Read More
The Movement is raising funds for Destiny Community Cafe in North Charleston, SC. One winner will receive this 18×24 foil poster, signed by The Movement, Ballyhoo, and Little Stranger, from their February 2022 east coast tour.
As part of their ongoing efforts to give back, the band identifies local and regional… Read More
Intrepid Vermont multi-instrumentalist Mihali returns with a new studio single, “Maplewood.” via Ineffable Records, the buoyant, reggae-tinged tune is now available for listening across all streaming platforms. Produced by prominent California roots musicians Nate Feinstein (Iya Terra) and mixed by E.N.… Read More
California Roots Music and Arts Festival returns this May after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. For the first time ever Cali Roots has expanded into a four-day event of reggae, roots,… Read More
Mike Love announces collaborative project with Rising Tide, a California-based collective that features original core members of the internationally renowned Groundation.
“This project has been a long time in the making. Back in 2013, I did my first mainland tour with my sister Paula Fuga, opening for my favorite… Read More
Win a copy of Alborosie’s Back-A-Yard Dub vinyl LP, courtesy of VP Records and The Reggae PodClash. The album is a strictly instrumental dub mix of the acclaimed Wailing Souls album Back-A-Yard, which he produced last year. Back-A-Yard Dub features a rhythm section anchored by Roots Radics bassist Errol… Read More
Win a copy of this heavy cultural classic on 7-inch 45 rpm vinyl, Hugh Mundell‘s “Rasta Have The Handle” backed with Scientist‘s dub mix of Roots Radics‘ “Dangerous Match Two.” Recorded in 1982, this is a prime example of the apex of producer Henry Junjo Lawes‘ work.… Read More
The Reggae PodClash is giving away a copy of Johnny Osbourne’s “Ice Cream Love” on 7″ 45rpm vinyl, courtesy of VP Records! Enter below. VP Records’ Jah Guidance imprint, one of the all-time greatest hits from the Dancehall Godfather, Johnny Osbourne, deep and moody, black and bluesy 1980 classic,… Read More
