First Listen: Combo Lulo – “Rocking Harmony featuring JonnyGo Figure”
With the exception of last summer when COVID cases relented in the Northeast… Read More
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First Listen: Alex Tea – “Charade” featuring Elliot Martin + “Charade Dub” featuring Victor Rice
A couple years ago, New York City area-based recording artist Alex Tea released the single “Gold Rush,” a wicked roots reggae number with a killer version remixed by sought-after studio engineer (and recording artist in his own right) Victor Rice.… Read More
First Listen: The Freecoasters – “Get By”
The state of Florida is an estuary of sorts, of both climate and culture: a place where the freshwater-deep-South diffuses seamlessly… Read More
Italy’s Mellow Mood delivers modern roots banger ‘Laser Sight’
Italian twins Mellow Mood deliver their brand new track ‘Laser Sight’, an uplifting tune about staying focused and keeping your eyes on the prize. The track has a classic roots feel, however, the modern instrumental elements and dancehall-esque cadences give it a completely new and refreshing appeal.… Read More
First Listen: Signal Fire with The Ellameno Beat – “False Reality”
Over the last half of 2020, North Carolina’s Signal Fire… Read More
First Listen: Dub Town Rockers – “On A Sunday” featuring Jackson Wetherbee & Miles Doughty
Most parents will agree that children’s music can really get on their nerves. Having no kids of my own, I took an informal poll amongst my friends to get their opinions about the topic. I had assumed that listening to countless hours of juvenile recordings would frazzle… Read More
First Listen: Double Tiger – “Shadow Dweller” feat. The Movement
“Me not deal with Shadow Dweller, me not deal with Wicked Ones — no! I only deal with blinding love, yes — ‘cause that’s the only way we will grow.”
And so proclaims the latest track from Jay Spaker a.k.a. Double Tiger as he conjures the highest self.…
First Listen: The Late Ones – “The Noose”
It’s relevant at this point to ask yourself, have you ever imagined a noose around your neck? A noose put on by someone… Read More