Back in October, Rootfire premiered the track “Lift Up,” from Wilmington, NC’s Signal Fire. Last month, we featured a Throwback Thursday article about the Jamaican roots reggae vanguards, Culture.… Read More
There’s a lot of talk these days about what’s right and what’s wrong. Acceptable behavior and political correctness often take the spotlight from the core issues that actually make a difference in people’s day-to-day lives. The ’90’s cult classic film PCU comes to mind, though be it an intentionally over-the-top display,… Read More
Representing the Italian dub and reggae scene, Mellow Mood is back with their fifth studio release, Large, out world-wide April 6 via LA TEMPESTA DUB, the label they formed in 2015 with fellow Italian dub artist and producer Paolo Baldini.… Read More
Arpeggiated guitar and chords steeped in tremolo introduce us to the debut full-length album, Progress, by Northern New Jersey-based Brother Jerome. But it doesn’t take long before this swelling intro gives way to the tight rock-reggae coupled with melodic horns that… Read More
As the politicians work to strengthen division between neighbors, Boston-based Soul Rebel Project come with arms open delivering the pointed reminder that “there’s still a few decent people out there” on their latest single “Decent People” from upcoming album Inspiration, out… Read More
In anticipation of the March 9 release of New Hampshire reggae rockers Roots of Creation’s Grateful Dub tribute album on Bombshelter Records, today Rootfire premieres the song “Sugaree.” A beloved track amongst legions of Deadheads, this song… Read More
At its roots, reggae is freedom fighter music. It is played to unite people against cultural oppression, political corruption and injustice. During the early hayday of roots reggae in the 70’s, the genre carried its message in the face of the violent era of political unrest… Read More
Coming off the success of 2016’s Billboard Reggae Chart topper Golden released on the Rootfire Cooperative, The Movement is back with their first single of 2018, “Cool Me Down.” Contrary to its title, this slow-burner from the South Carolina reggae-rockers… Read More
