I was born in 1981, the year Bob Marley died, and alongside my generation, his was THE reggae we knew, if we knew reggae at all in our youth. Then, along came Sublime’s West Coast influence on music, and we suddenly became a generation whose ears naturally… Read More
Creativity comes in waves. Often times musicians will ebb and flow, with some of the greatest work coming after a long hiatus from the studio. Hailing from Palolo, Hawaii, Ooklah the Moc has come back around with Every Posse, a fresh… Read More
We are thrilled to announce the next release on Rootfire Cooperative: Solstice, the new album from Rochester-based Thunder Body will come out October 13, 2017.
Thunder Body is family. Not only are they spearheaded by partner duo Matt O’Brian (drums, vocals) and Rachel Orke (keys), but they are part of Rootfire’s… Read More
Among other notable happenings in 2017, from various album releases to outdoor events headed by the label, Greensleeves Records is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a release of some hard stepping singles from their massive vinyl catalogue. Created… Read More
Nothing brings people together like the heat of the dance floor. The lights go down, the bass kicks up, and that funky beat comes in and takes control. Whether you’re a swayer, a bouncer, or a bust-a-mover, the dance floor is a place to express and release.…… Read More
I met Matt and Chris O’Brian in 1993. The relationship was musical right from the start, centering around Nirvana, Jane’s Addiction, Bob Marley, etc. The influences deepened and widened with age and we were always making music around each other or together.… Read More
Kingston, Jamaica: Birth place of the international phenomenon known as reggae music.
Jamaica, New York: Neighborhood within Queens, largest of New York City’s five boroughs, and pioneering hot spot of hip hop music.
New Kingston: Self-described Progressive Reggae group of Jamaican heritage based in NYC, consisting of brothers… Read More
I first discovered Thievery Corporation in the late nineties when I came across a promotional copy of their debut album, 1997’s Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi. The cover art featured a fuzzy, close up photo of a… Read More
