Seth founded Rootfire while he was managing a group of influential modern reggae acts, including The Green, John Brown’s Body, and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad. The goal of the project has always been to connect the people who participate in the modern reggae movement.
**If you are looking here between 11 am – midnight PST May 27 – 29 the player below will be streaming a live video from California Roots Festival**
Starting at at 11 am PST today, tune into Rootfire.net to catch the official live… Read More
California Roots Music and Arts Festival is just a few days away. The yearly pilgrimage to Monterey, California brings together the most influential modern reggae bands in the world. Cali Roots has also become home turf for many people working in the scene to spread the good word… Read More
Intro: In 2011, Alex Stern recognized a problem of his own creation: he was in a reggae band that was firmly committed to writing within its genre but his songs were grounded in a fascination with late 70’s Power-Pop and New Wave.… Read More
If I was a father and my daughter asked “Dad what is reggae music?” I could not think of a more beautiful door for her to pass through into the world of reggae than by listening to the music created by Raging Fyah.… Read More… Read More
Part 1: The Beginning, The Mixtape, Soundcloud
Some people first heard about Rootfire when they saw the logo on a t-shirt. Others heard about it from a mixtape.
In reality, Rootfire started out of fear and hesitation. Literally. I wanted to find a company to work for that… Read More
A few years ago my wife and I received a black compost bin as a Christmas gift. That spring we collected food scraps and within a few months had filled the bin to its maximum level. We we so eager and hopeful that the food would break… Read More
You have the opportunity to give your friends tickets to see The Movement on the Golden Hearts Tour, as well as get a free ticket for yourself. We are picking winners for every show on the tour!
The Rules Are Simple:
Send an email to: [email protected]… Read More
Mr. Officer why did you stop me…? Lately its been difficult to imagine anyone stopping let alone slowing New Kingston down. The band made up of brothers Courtney, Stephen, and Tahir comes correct yet again with this this 420 banger featuring Eric Rachmany and co-produced by Fabian Cooke.… Read More
