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First Listen: Fiji – Come On Over feat. PAPA

Fiji is one of the godfathers of Pacific Island music, who has released Polynesian musical anthems since the mid 90’s. Originally from Fiji, but a Hawaiian resident since he was 14, Fiji’s influence on some of the biggest musicians coming out of the Pacific like J Boog, Common… Read More

First Listen: Alborosie ft. Raging Fyah – The Unforgiven

Maybe it’s just a musician thing in general, but certainly throughout the progressive roots scene there is a distinct affinity for classic metal amongst the singers and players. And few metal bands have a more household name than Metallica.

Today Rootfire premieres a moving rendition of Metallica’s “The Unforgiven” by Italian-born roots artist Alborosie,… Read More

First Listen: The Movement – Loud Enough

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Fans of The Movement, rejoice! The band drops a new single tomorrow: “Loud Enough.” Technically, it’s not new since the band has been playing it live, but it’s the first time the song has been formally recorded and released.Read More

First Listen: Collie Buddz – Legal Now

Tomorrow is 4/20, the internationally renowned holiday commemorating all things cannabis. Today we’re getting the festivities started early with the world premiere of Collie Buddz timely new single, “Legal Now.” Produced by Mr. Buddz himself and recorded at Niko’s House Studios in Florida, this latest ganja anthem follows in the footsteps of… Read More