A couple of weeks ago, Rootfire published an article about The Bandulus, who just released a royal flush of an album titled Tell it Like it Is on Badasonic Records. Well, the Belgian-based label has dropped aces back to back with their next release, this one titled… Read More
On a Saturday evening back in late October, I made my way to Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn for a much-anticipated reggae show featuring The Bandulus and Uzimon. For those unfamiliar, Uzimon is a Bermuda-born, Brooklyn-based international reggae superstar specializing in dancehall, rub-a-dub and rocksteady known to kill men with lyrical bullets,… Read More
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
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… Read More
This year, the notorious Punxsutawney Phil confidently predicted an early spring for 2024. Hopefully, the little furball is onto something, as there’s nothing more harmonious than the arrival of warmer weather and longer days paired with the distinct music of Marco Martinez, better known as Mellodose.… Read… Read More
From Hardcore to Soft Heart: Bad Brains’ H.R. Reimagines “Attitude” in Ninth Reggae Album Let Luv Lead (The Way)
Growing up, H.R. was a nickname given to reggae master Paul Hudson that meant “Hunting Rod.” As his trademark style developed, and spiritual mission fortified, over the decades to… Read More
Last week, the holiday festivities started early with Roots of Creation dropping their EP Journey, a four-track banger full of features including Mellow Mood, Brandon Hardesty of Bumpin Uglies, Ted Bowne of Passafire, and James Searl of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad.… Read More
Crazy Baldhead aka Agent Jay, guitarist from The Slackers, is at it again, releasing a double A-sided vinyl featuring two different singers on his indie label, Old Neighborhood.
On the A-side, Crazy Baldhead brings us back to the late 60s/early 70s with a ska-tinged cover of The Stooges… Read More
