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
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Art in Action: “Whale Song Skank feat. Losso Keita” Benefits Ocean Cleanup Efforts
I’ve only had so many ocean encounters in my life. One particularly memorable experience found me with a snorkel, mask, and flippers, coasting over a very shallow coral reef. If I just let myself float, the waves would carry me intensely over canyons of wild and beautiful reef,… Read More
Unsung Heroes: Lift Up Records Q&A with Amani Smith
In the late eighties and early nineties, if you wanted reggae music, it was probably coming from RAS Records, straight out of Washington D.C. They had a mail-order catalog (pre-internet) and served as publisher for a lot of the famous acts coming out of Jamaica at the time. …
Vinyl Giveaway: Keith Hudson “Flesh of my Skin” 12-inch Vinyl
Win a copy of Keith Hudson‘s Flesh Of My Skin vinyl LP, courtesy of VP Records. On October 22nd, 2021, VP Music Group reissues reggae singer and producer Keith Hudson’s obscure and edgy masterpiece, Flesh Of My Skin, Blood Of My Blood on vinyl and CD, and for the… Read More
Cali Vibes Festival: The Marley Brothers, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution and more…
For many years the American reggae scene has been developing in a relatively small corner of the music industry. That’s beginning to change…
Yesterday’s announcement of Cali Vibes Festival, presented by Goldenvoice (founders of the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals), was absolutely jaw-dropping.… Read More
France’s Two Biggest Reggae Stars Naâman & Dub Inc Release ‘Crazy’
The two giants of French Reggae, Naâman and Dub Inc, come together for an upbeat track that speaks to the soul. A song about following your heart, rather than your voice of reason, it leaves us wanting more from the iconic duo.… Read More
Album Showcase: Lone Ark meets The 18th Parallel – “Showcase Vol. 1”
Showcase Vol. 1, by Lone Ark meets The 18th Parallel, was released through Fruits Records September 3rd, 2021 on LP, CD, and digital.
Good God. So much history of reggae’s sound and goodness packed into six tunes and their five dub counterparts that it will bounce right back outta your… Read More
Brown Bones – “I Become Light” (A Tribute to Drew Keys)
Shot and directed by Sameel “Samo” Kush-I Johnson, on location in Jamaica, WI. “I Become Light” is a livication to Andrew “Drew Keys” Stoch. May his spirit live on through his music.
Emerging singer songwriter, Brown Bones hits on the nerve of painful losses, peaceful passages, twilight battles and passionate… Read More