One incredible thing about music is finding healing and comfort in songs that are relatable. Especially when it comes to heartbreak. Ending a relationship that you were once so incredibly sure of is far from easy. Listen to FeelFree’s single premiering today on Rootfire, titled “Overdue,” and you… Read More
Bob Marley accurately said, “One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain.” These words ring true, and never more clearly with this next singer we had the opportunity to interview. Desi Hyson is the lead singer and keyboard player for the mighty reggae band,… Read More
The Bob Andy catalog is one of the most celebrated in the history of Jamaican music. His LP from Studio One is a best-selling singles compilation simply entitled Song Book, a cornerstone of the reggae genre’s formative years.
On February 10, 2023, VP Records releases We Remember Bob Andy, a… Read More
Win a copy of Bob Andy’s We Remember Bob Andy” vinyl LP courtesy of VP Records. Enter below.
On February 10, 2023, VP Records releases We Remember Bob Andy, a 15-song tribute album, featuring Tarrus Riley, Beres Hammond, Bitty McLean, Kumar, Luciano, Romain Virgo, Richie Spice, Duane… Read More
What do you get when, on a whim, you send your freshly recorded song to Brandon Hardesty of Bumpin’ Uglies, because you’re confident his voice would complement the track? For Tom Blake and Jesse Anderson, the duo known as Get ‘Em Wet from York, PA, what was received was… Read More
One of the real musical giants in our area is bandleader/bassist for Crucial Fiya reggae band, Ralph Dujour, out of Raleigh, NC. Ralph plays with passion and to those who see him live, expresses the ground-up presence of the bass. For years, Ralph and his band, Crucial Fiya, have… Read More
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Southern California is home to a countless number of musicians, but if there is one in particular you need to know about, it is ANORA. You may already be familiar with her through the collaborations she has done with Stick Figure and HIRIE, but if not, allow me… Read More
Win a copy of Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee’s “Who Wants Some?” vinyl LP courtesy of VP Records. Enter below.
Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee aka ‘The Gorgon’ is heralded as one of the great Jamaican music producers of all time and a true titan of his industry, earning the… Read More
