Editor’s Note: At midnight last night, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad released a mini-EP on Easy Star Records titled Chants Dubbed and Remixed, which includes two mind-blowing dub remixes of their song, “Chants” featuring Clinton Fearon from their last studio LP, Love in Time.…
Pinnacle Sound’s 5th album is in the wake of the previous ones – roots that make you smile” – these were the words Pinnacle Sound chose to pitch their fifth release, Still Dread.
“Roots that make you smile.” Its simplicity in claim got me grinning, but my experience in listening… Read More
For the past two decades plus, few artists from within the modern reggae scene have brought me more enjoyment than roots and dub outfit 10 Ft. Ganja Plant. A big part of their vintage sound stems from the work of Craig “Dubfader” Welsch, who serves as their drummer… Read More
Every Tuesday, in an unassuming house on a quiet street in the suburbs of Las Vegas, a group of musicians comes together to practice and write. Despite the inevitable conflicts that arise with ten different schedules, the guys of Steppadelic take their craft seriously, carving out this sacred time… Read More
I’ve been in love with The Loving Paupers since they burst onto the scene in 2016 with their magnificent eponymous debut EP. Well, actually, burst may not be the right word. While they certainly burst into my consciousness, rocking my world with their instantly enthralling, unique sound,… Read More
I first started working with Rootfire about 7 years ago when founder Seth Herman had recruited me as a writer. I always thoroughly enjoyed conversing with Seth about reggae because he had such a vast knowledge of modern American reggae and endless personal connections to the artists and industry… Read More
“I’m making an album,” my husband, James, announced one afternoon.
Just days later, he had recorded an album and was sending it out to be mastered by the famous Dubmatix. James was always creating in one way or another, and he’d toyed with the idea of creating a solo album… Read More
It’s been a momentous year for the John Brown’s Body massive. 10 Ft. Ganja Plant played a rare show… Read More
