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Brian Nelson a.k.a. Red Ninja is passionate about making music, making friends, experiencing life and living to tell the tale. Whether dropping heavy dub beats, cruising untouched Rocky Mountain powder, or talking shop about the music biz, Nelson’s approach is pure ninja.
First Listen: Iakopo – My Revolution
Round synth lead and punctuated keys skank kicks off “My Revolution,” the new single from pop reggae artist Iakopo. The message is clear: the time for a revolution is now, and Iakopo is sounding the alarm for us all to begin.… Read More
Dub From Space: Gentleman’s Dub Club – Turning Back ft. Million Stylez
Gentleman’s Dub Club have proven themselves a formidable force in the international music scene, maintaining a steady flow of quality new music since their inception in 2006. Today GDC releases “Turning Back” ft. Million Stylez, the latest single from their upcoming album Lost in Space due out January 25 on… Read More
First Listen: Road Man – The Other Side
I first met Road Man a.k.a. Jon Petronzio on his first Colorado tour back in early 2017. I had seen JP in his primary role as keyboardist for John Brown’s Body many, many times by that point, but hadn’t been formally introduced.… Read More
First Listen: Dustin Thomas – The Kingdom + On Tour Supporting John Butler Trio
The music of Dustin Thomas is rooted in message. This is a writer and performer who takes his role as a voice with an audience seriously. With a month of tour stops opening for international favorites John Butler Trio kicking off tonight, that audience is looking to do nothing but… Read More
First Listen: Of Good Nature – Good Life
Reggae has always been a genre that lends itself to crossover, particularly in the US. Many of America’s favorite reggae acts have some degree of musical fusion that occurs, be it bands like Sublime with their distinct blend of ska, punk and reggae, or 311 with their more compositional… Read More
Ticket Giveaway – John Butler Trio NYC
Australia’s John Butler Trio has been bringing their unique sonic blend to audiences world-wide for twenty years now. With a track record of platinum sales, Butler is part of a new wave of career artists who have taken control of their music as co-founder of the independent record label
Deep Dive: Mind in Motion – The Detail’s in the Dub + Burning Down
– Installation Four: Burning Down – The Detail’s in the Dub –
Today marks the official release of Mind in Motion, the debut album from mastermind Matt Benoit, known predominantly for his role as drummer of HIRIE. Mind in Motion is an exploration through the land of experimental dub, with… Read More