A few months ago, while listening to a Rootfire Power Hour radio show on our Stationhead channel, I sent a song request to the host/selector, our general manager, Reid Foster. I asked him to play Landon McNamara, who I really dig, and within the context of my… Read More
Exactly two years ago to this day, June 30th, Rootfire published a First Listen Premiere for The Medicinals’ debut single, “We Gonna Get Through,” an energizing blend of reggae, Afrobeat, and funk. Sort of a supergroup composed of members of local bands that perform roots reggae,… Read More
The night before Alborosie graced the stage at Cali Roots 2023, unleashing a mammoth performance, the legendary roots reggae rocker unveiled his long-awaited album Destiny. This album boasts not only an incredible amount of energy from the man himself but also from an all-star cast of collaborators such as… Read More
It’s been over a decade since Easy Star Alls-Stars, the New York based collective known for adapting iconic rock and pop albums into reggae music, has released an album, but their latest tribute project, a reggae rendition of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust perfectly titled Ziggy Stardub, was worth… Read More
Legendary bands Steel Pulse and Lettuce are coming together for a monumental summer tour from June 15th through July 8th, each playing full sets supported by professional big wave surfer-turned musician Makua Rothman. The tour will include 14 shows starting in Miami Beach, Florida and ending… Read More
When Rootfire Editor, Dave Shiffman, came to me with the proposal of reviewing Reggaddiction’s cover album of Neil Young’s Harvest, something in the universe felt as if it weirdly aligned. Ten minutes before reading his email, I had just listened to a very interesting interview with Neil Young led… Read More
Hailing from Washington D.C., this next artist we had the privilege to interview, Ras Lidj, represents his area well. Blending the sounds of roots reggae and the go-go music that his hometown is known for, he has created his own infectious sound called Regg’Go.… Read More
Reggae music was born out of suffering and rebellion and has long been an agent for social commentary and change, but even warriors for progress and equality need to take a break from fighting the good fight every now and then.… Read More
