First Listen: Wailing Souls – Fire House Rock (Prince Jammy 12-inch Mix) + Liner Notes
Photo Credit: George Williams
As Greensleeves Records (VP Music Group) celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2022, VP brings… Read More
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First Listen: The Slackers – “Hanging On”
The Slackers must be the most inappropriately named band within the international reggae/ska scene. While their moniker alludes to underperforming and procrastinating, as the hoodie I’m… Read More
First Listen: JonQuan & Carlton Livingston – “Accidental Badman”
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… Read More
First Listen: One Culture – “Raised to Be”
I am one of the lucky ones. Blessed beyond measure, I grew up with two… Read More
First Listen: Miss Cactus – “Tiempo”
Whenever I hit a new town my favorite thing to do is scan the radio. All over the US, reggae and reggaeton beats are popping up on the airwaves and it’s the freshest future music out there IMO. Miss Cactus is blazin on a turn up in… Read More
First Listen: Earth to Clark -“Good Times”
Beloit, Wisconsin. Through the concrete and crime blossoms something beautiful. Built on love, on friendship, on family. This is the music of Earth to Clark, rising through the darkness to shine a light on the community. A kaleidoscopic flower with strong roots.…… Read More
First Listen: The Freecoasters – “Get By”
The state of Florida is an estuary of sorts, of both climate and culture: a place where the freshwater-deep-South diffuses seamlessly… Read More
First Listen: The Autos – “Trespass” feat. Elliot Martin
The Autos is comprised of Ian Gastl, Nick Wimer, Taylor Kaufman and Pancho Tranmer. Mixed by Ian Gastl, and mastered by Danny… Read More