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First Listen: Signal Fire – Too Late feat. Jackson Wetherbee of The Elovaters
One of my favorite aspects of the progressive roots scene is the fraternal sense of community that is not only evident amongst fans, but also shared amongst the artists themselves. One of the ways that this endearing characteristic surfaces on what has become a regular basis are artist… Read More
First Listen: Locos Por Juana – Children Of The Light [Rootfire World Premiere]
HEAR ME NOW! Miami Cumbia-Dub Rockers Locos Por Juana are coming cool and correct in their new release “Children of the Light.” Celebrating reggae’s tradition of versions, this Grammy-nominated fusion group is playing on the Simply Red familiar favorite “Holding Back The Years” all the while tapping… Read More
First Watch: The Late Ones – Tell Me Not
“The inspiration behind ‘Tell Me Not’ comes from the unconditional love and support that we receive from that one girl who through thick and thin, has stood by your side.” – The Late Ones
Gardena, California’s The Late Ones are out with a… Read More
First Listen: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Cool It
Temperature getting hot, can’t cool it, no no
When the rhythm hit the spot, have to groove it
Within the first moments of hearing “Cool It”, you’ll probably feel your body start to move without warning. The fast paced danceable… Read More
First Listen: SUNDUB – Won’t Go Easy
SUNDUB started as a social club of sound.
Some folks go bowling together, but reggae musicians have always found and always shall find a place to jam down with their friends on the big sound. Drum and bass run the scene.… Read More
First Listen: Van Gordon Martin – Life Is One
Before the California reggae explosion, Boston was the swirling epicenter of a resurgent roots reggae movement pushing toward the future with the militancy and discipline required to be considered legit tuff-tune reggae based outside of Jamaica. John… Read More
First Listen: The Aggrolites – Groove Them Move Them
Everyone gets fired up when one of their favorite bands is set to release a new album. That emotion is magnified exponentially when said band hasn’t put out new music in eight years. Case in point: The Aggrolites.
For… Read More