Reggae music entered into the scene right on time. Not a moment too late, but always on the edge of the next generation. Still in its infancy in the context of its greatness, we have now had some decades to reflect on and see seeds of Reggae music and Rastafari that were sown blossom into stalks, joining the diverse ecosystem powering modern airwaves and global massives.… album-showcase-micah-shemaiah-still/" class="read-more">Read More
Showcase Vol. 1, by Lone Ark meets The 18th Parallel, was released through Fruits Records September 3rd, 2021 on LP, CD, and digital.
Good God. So much history of reggae’s sound and goodness packed into six tunes and their five dub counterparts that it will bounce right back outta your rubber soul at a greater force than which it entered – launching a secret weapon of roots and dub vibration to heal all across the falsely drawn lines of so-called nations.… album-showcase-lone-ark-meets-the-18th-parallel-showcase-vol-1/" class="read-more">Read More
If you listen to the continually evolving Rootfire Progressive Roots Playlist, a wicked little dub number titled “Sunny Tubby” may have recently caught your ear. Its playful bassline, meandering organ and smooth saxophone may have transported you back to a bustling Kingston street corner, circa 1970-something, which, in turn, may have prompted you to click on the likely unfamiliar artist name, Pyrotechnist, or the album name, Dub Rocketry.… album-showcase-pyrotechnist-fire-crackers/" class="read-more">Read More
Editor’s Note: At midnight last night, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad released a mini-EP on Easy Star Records titled album/2sq5i43qViiNTgt5Y0SUAt?si=QH2IdWOjTpmHOFngsdbdwA">Chants Dubbed and Remixed, which includes two mind-blowing dub remixes of their song, “Chants” featuring Clinton Fearon from their last studio LP, album/67exgPOuWMYACAYVnp7J4a?si=ykW_4YFyTcS4DNj2khLqkA">Love in Time.… showcase-giant-panda-guerilla-dub-squad-one-dub-at-a-time-feat-clinton-fearon/" class="read-more">Read More
Vermont-based singer/songwriter, Mihali, has done it again with this feel-good, uplifting tune. With production from Cisco Adler and indie/hip-hop artist, Wax, featured on the track, what could possibly go wrong?!
“Real Good Day” pulls the listener in immediately with an extremely inviting guitar intro/solo that sets the tone of the song.… showcase-mihali-ft-wax-real-good-day/" class="read-more">Read More
Reggae fans, do yourselves a favor and add this crucial documentary to your watch list: Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall. The film chronicles the growth of dancehall from its roots amongst Kingston sound systems to its crosspollination via the Jamaican diaspora of New York City, the borough of Brooklyn in particular.… showcase-bad-like-brooklyn-dancehall/" class="read-more">Read More
One incredible thing about music is finding healing and comfort in songs that are relatable. Especially when it comes to heartbreak. Ending a relationship that you were once so incredibly sure of is far from easy. Listen to FeelFree’s single premiering today on Rootfire, titled “Overdue,” and you will be reassured that you’re not alone in the confusing and overwhelming emotions that come with breakups, as well as the grief that follows.… showcase-feelfree-overdue/" class="read-more">Read More
Intrepid Vermont multi-instrumentalist Mihali returns with a new studio single, “Maplewood.” via Ineffable Records, the buoyant, reggae-tinged tune is now available for listening across all streaming platforms. Produced by prominent California roots musicians Nate Feinstein (Iya Terra) and mixed by E.N.… showcase-mihali-maplewood/" class="read-more">Read More
