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First Listen Premiere + Vinyl Giveaway: The Slackers – “Kill You”

I want to kill you, but I’m not allowed, at least not right now

I want to kill you, so you’d best watch out when the shit goes down

– The Slackers “Kill You”

 

In March of 2022, Rootfire premiered a track titled “Hanging On”  from The Slackers then forthcoming album, Don’t Let the Sunlight Fool Ya, one of their finest from an impressive catalog that spans over thirty years.… Read More

First Listen Premiere: Aaron Wolf & Alific – “Moving On”

Aaron Wolf is like an enchanting, ever-smoking chalice of creativity, and much like a finely crafted chalice, the hits keep coming. The San Diego native meshes reggae, folk, and hip-hop with conscious lyrics that speak to the heart and soul. In 2018, Aaron took a leap of faith and embarked into the world of music by independently releasing his debut EP, Greater Than Self.… Read More

Unsung Heroes: Kalani Kulcha

Back in the early 80s, reggae was really starting to take root in America, and one of the hot spots for it was Southern California. This next artist we had the privilege to interview, Kalani Kulcha, hails from San Diego, and grew up watching his uncle play bass in a popular reggae band in the area called Shiloh, which later became Big Mountain.… Read More