Welcome to the Rootifre Rewind podcast! Hosted by our editor, Dave Shiffman, the Rootfire Rewind podcast will revisit editorial content from over the years to deliver it in a fresh new format. Listen to the music, learn about the artists you love, and discover new ones. Whether you’re kicking back or on the go, let Dave keep you company as he rewinds the clock! New episodes available every Tuesday. Only on Spotify.
#14 Album Showcase: Earthkry – “Dandy Shandy”
For this episode, we go back to March 8, 2023 when Rootfire published an Album Showcase for the latest LP from Jamaican group Earthkry, titled Dandy Shandy.
#13 – First Listen Premiere: Kings & Comrades – “On My Way”
For this episode, we go back to July 25, 2018, when Rootfire premiered a song by Kings & Comrades titled “On My Way.”
#12 – Throwback Thursday: Skadanks – “Give Thanks”
For this episode, we go back to December 28, 2017 when Rootfire published a Throwback Thursday article focusing on the album titled Give Thanks by the NYC reggae band Skadanks.
#11 – Reggae Rise Up Florida 2017: Feelin Irie in the Breeze with the Purple Trees
For this episode we go back to March 28, 2017 when Rootfire published a review of the Reggae Rise Up Florida festival, which had taken place a few weeks earlier.
#10 – Artist Spotlight: Kairo McLean
For this episode, we go back to July of 2021 when we published an Artist Spotlight focusing on Canadian reggae singer Kairo McLean.
#9 – Album Showcase: Sublime with Rome – “Tangerine Skies”
For this episode, we go back to November 9, 2023, when Rootfire published an album showcase article for the Tangerine Skies EP by Sublime with Rome.
#8 – First Listen Premiere (Double Feature): Cultivated Mind – “No Quarter for Thieves” and “Stashin’ Gold”
For this episode, we go back to Aug 24, 2019 when Rootfire published the article titled ”First Listen Double Feature: Cultivated Mind: “No Quarter for Thieves” & “Stashin’ Gold.” Rootfire often premieres songs for artists which we call a “First Listen. ” However, this particular article premiered two tracks, so we called it a “Double Feature.” The tracks Rootfire premiered are titled “No Quarter for Thieves” and “Stashin’ Gold” from Virginia-based reggae artist, Cultivated Mind.
#7 – Artist Spotlight: Pinnacle Sound
For this episode, we go back to April 15, 2022, when Rootfire published an Artist Spotlight article about the French reggae act named Pinnacle Sound.
#6 – Rootfire Rewind: Women in Reggae: Maddie Ruthless
For this episode, we go back to September 21, 2018 when Rootfire published a Women in Reggae article about Maddie Ruthless of New York City based reggae band, The Far East.
#5 – First Listen: JonQuan & Carlton Livingston – “Accidental Badman”
For this episode, we go back to August 12, 2021 when Rootfire premiered the song “Accidental Badman” from Jon Quan & Carlton Livingston off of the then forthcoming album, Easy Star Presents: Jon Quan & Associates.
#4 – Album Showcase: Artikal Sound System – “Welcome to Florida”
For this episode, we go back to February 2 of 2022 when Rootfire published an Album Showcase article for the debut LP of
Artikal Sound System, titled Welcome to Florida, which had been released the previous day.
#3 – Reggae Across the Street with The Elovaters
We rewind back to December 6, 2019, when Rootfire published an article about The Elovaters performing a private show as part of the Folk Across the Street charity series.
The article makes reference to a scholarship fund that the event had raised money for. People interested in donating to the scholarship fund can do so here. In the “Designation” box, users must enter Hagan in the drop-down menu and select “Stacy Moore Hagan Scholarship” to ensure the donation is made to the proper fund.
#2 – Stick Figure – Touring Europe One Airbnb at a Time
For episode 2, we go back to January 11, 2017, when Rootfire published an article about Stick Figure using AirBnB for lodging during their 2016 European tour.
#1 – SunDub “Spirits Eat Music”
For this episode, we go back to November 16, 2022, when Rootfire published an Album Showcase article focusing on the Spirits Eat Music LP by Brooklyn reggae band, Sun Dub.
