First Listen: Jack Hinson – “Where did the Time Go?”
Most people will agree that the older one gets, the more quickly time… Read More
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First Listen: Alex Tea – “On a Ride”
A couple of weeks ago, Rootfire published an Artist Spotlight article about international producer/engineer/recording artist extraordinaire, Victor Rice, who has enhanced the work of hundreds of reggae acts from around the world during his multi-decade career. One… Read More
First Listen: Street Pharmacy – They Don’t Give A $$$$ (feat. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad)
STREET PHARMACY AND GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD TEAM UP TO RELEASE A SOCIO-POLITICAL CHARGED ANTHEM FOR ACTIVISM.
Canadian reggae-rockers Street Pharmacy have teamed up with American roots-reggae veterans Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad on their newest single “They Don’t Give a $$$$.”… Read More… Read More
First Listen: The Medicinals – “We Gonna Get Through”
Q: What do you get when you mix three parts roots reggae, two parts electronic/drum and bass, one part hip-hop and one part indie pop?
A: An audible elixir that increases heart rates, induces bodily movement and elicits elation.
Emerging from the diverse and deep pool of musical… Read More
First Listen: Richie Spice – “Unity We Need (feat. Chronixx)”
Richie Spice drops his new album TOGETHER WE STAND, June 12, on VP Records. This fifteen-song collection features guest appearances from Chronixx, Dre Island, Red Hot, and Kathryn Aria.
A longtime staple of conscious reggae music from Jamaica, Richie’s album and message could not be more timely against the backdrop… Read More
Cali Roots Riddim (FULL ALBUM PREMIERE)
In the long revered Jamaican style of multiple artists voicing over the same instrumental, the Cali Roots Riddim is an instrumental written by Collie Buddz and produced by Johnny Cosmic, featuring 21 different artists (“versions”) including Yellowman, Anthony B, The Movement, SOJA, Gentleman, Jesse Royal,… Read More
First Listen: Mellodose – “We Come Back”
Reggae fans from the Southeast are likely familiar with Nashville’s Roots of a Rebellion, a well-respected band bursting with talent that has been putting out original music since 2012. From within the ranks of ROAR, guitarist Marco Martinez has been channeling some… Read More
First Listen: The San Antones – “Luckenbach”
“Out in Luckenbach, Texas, ain’t nobody feelin’ no pain.”
-Waylon Jennings
“Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)”
The onset of spring brings a sense of relief and optimism for many people, making it the perfect time… Read More