I want to kill you, but I’m not allowed, at least not right now
I want to kill you, so you’d best watch out when the shit goes down
– The Slackers “Kill You”
In March of 2022, Rootfire premiered a track titled “Hanging On” … Read More
Aaron Wolf is like an enchanting, ever-smoking chalice of creativity, and much like a finely crafted chalice, the hits keep coming. The San Diego native meshes reggae, folk, and hip-hop with conscious lyrics that speak to the heart and soul. In 2018, Aaron took a leap of… Read More
California Roots Festival in Monterey, CA, is one of the highlights of the year for many reggae fans, including myself. Beyond the opportunity to experience numerous top shelf acts as well as exciting up-and-coming artists over the span of a jovial long weekend, the event provides the chance to… Read More
Throughout my journey on this planet, I have learned a few invaluable truths that have etched themselves into the fabric of my being. First and foremost, you cannot fake generosity; Authenticity shines brighter than a midday Mexican sun. Second, genuine humility cannot hide, no matter how hard it tries… Read More
Back in the early 80s, reggae was really starting to take root in America, and one of the hot spots for it was Southern California. This next artist we had the privilege to interview, Kalani Kulcha, hails from San Diego, and grew up watching his uncle play bass… Read More
Reggae music often masks its themes of social oppression and injustice beneath underlying tunes that force the body into a perpetual groove. This can sometimes result in an inner conflict of wanting to dance but also wanting to stand up and call out the system and their oppressive authority.…… Read More
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
