The following notes accompany the 40th anniversary reissue of Wailing, available in Europe on July 17, 2021 (Record Store Day) and in the US on November 26 (Black Friday).
2021 marks the 40th anniversary of two Wailing Souls LPs, one iconic and one comparatively obscure.… Read More
The extended lockdown that most of the nation endured due to the COVID-19 pandemic created a serious amount of angst for people. Beyond the tragedy at the heart of the matter, our lives were severely diminished as we had to limit interactions with friends and family, often cancelling meaningful events, celebrations of milestones and other social gatherings that we all enjoy.… Read More
“People’s Prayer” is the first single off of the first volume of a long awaited collection of acoustic reggae, rocksteady, and ska coming from acclaimed songwriter and Jamaican music connoisseur who goes by the name Man-Like Devin aka Devin Morrison.… Read More
Win a copy of Alborosie’s Back-A-Yard Dub vinyl LP, courtesy of VP Records and The Reggae PodClash. The album is a strictly instrumental dub mix of the acclaimed Wailing Souls album Back-A-Yard, which he produced last year. Back-A-Yard Dub features a rhythm section anchored by Roots Radics bassist Errol ‘Flabba’ Holt and recorded at Alborosie’s Shengen Studio in Kingston, Jamaica.… Read More
As 2020 comes to a close we reflect on who we are as a community through the lens of what we know best: music. Rather than our favorite new releases of the year, we’re sharing the music we’ve actually been listening to, regardless of when it was released.… Read More
Reggae Release Radar started back in October of 2020. It is an ever-evolving weekly list of new reggae releases (albums/singles/EP’s) from independent artists and prominent labels alike. RRR is open to all artists regardless of size or status and provides an opportunity for up-and-coming artists to be included alongside globally recognized headliners.… Read More
Color Red is one of the most exciting things happening in the music industry right now. Part record label, part media/streaming platform and part distribution network, the international cooperative was founded by Eddie Roberts, guitarist for soul/jazz/funk extraordinaires, The New Mastersounds.… Read More
Rootfire is 100% funded by underwriting from a diverse group of individuals and businesses who want to support independent music and empower artists. Your support helps provide the infrastructure that enables artists to own their work and to make living. Every dollar you donate is stretched to its maximum potential to provide a vibrant platform that allows independent artists to shine. … Read More