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Island/UMe Celebrates Bob Marley Biopic With Limited Edition 'Exodus' LP
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024 In conjunction with the upcoming biopic Bob Marley: One Love, which is based on the life of the icon, Island/UMe will be releasing a new limited edition of Bob Marley 's timeless album, Exodus. Including an exclusive 10” LP of rare bonus tracks and an essay by Jamaican historian Herbie Miller, this ...
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Soundtrack Released
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 The music on the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack is drawn from several of the Island albums that launched Marley to stardom: Catch a Fire (1973), Burnin' (1973), Rastaman Vibration (1976), Exodus (1977), Kaya (1978), and Uprising (1980)....
Bob Marley And The Wailers' 'Catch a Fire' to Be Reissued For 50th Anniversary
by Michael Major - September 14, 2023 CATCH A FIRE, Bob Marley And The Wailers' seminal first release on Island Records, universally regarded as the album that put reggae music on the global stage, is being re-issued to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its original release in 1973....
Portland's Corvair Release New Holiday Single 'I Believe In Christmas'
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022 Portland-based indie pop band, Corvair is pleased to share their new original Christmas single, “I Believe In Christmas.” The song debuted this week at Christmas A Go Go and is available now on Bandcamp and on YouTube. The song will be on Spotify and Apple Music on December 15 or any playlist shares...
ANNICIA BANKS Seizes the Spotlight with the Release of Her Debut 'UP FRONT' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 27, 2021 ANNICIA BANKS is a reggae singer-songwriter from Kingston, Jamaica. She has toured the Caribbean, United States, Asia, Africa, and Europe....
BOB MARLEY: LEGACY Documentary Series Continues Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 02, 2020 Today, episode seven of Bob Marley's Legacy documentary series continues with 'Freedom Fighter,'a powerful new short featuring insight and interviews from some of the world's most respected artists, writers, activists, and filmmakers....
Bob Marley Limited-Edition LP Series Available Dec. 11
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 09, 2020 Today, UMe and Tuff Gong announce three new and exclusive limited-edition collector series coming later this year....
Amazon Music Partners with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to Remaster Albums
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2020 Amazon Music today announced a partnership with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to remaster thousands of songs and albums to Ultra High Definition....
BOB MARLEY: LEGACY Documentary Series Continues Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 04, 2020 Today, episode six of Bob Marley's Legacy documentary series continues with Ride Natty Ride,' a visual celebration of what Bob Marley and his music means to the surf and skateboarding community worldwide....
New Official Music Video For 'No Woman No Cry' Revealed For International Reggae Day
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 02, 2020 In observance of the late and legendary Bob Marley's 75th Birthday, and in honor of the July 1 International Reggae Day celebrations, an official music video for Bob Marley's 'No Woman No Cry,' premiered today....
BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - June 18, 2020 BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!...
BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - April 16, 2020 The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!...
John Fogerty, Phil Lesh, Dispatch, Grace Potter To Perform At Inaugural Beach Road Weekend Festival on Martha's Vineyard
by Tori Hartshorn - May 28, 2019 Tickets for the inaugural Beach Road Weekend on Martha's Vineyard August 9-11, go on-sale Friday, May 31th at 10:00 AM. The three-day music and media festival at Veterans Memorial Park in Vineyard Haven will feature performances by Phil Lesh and Friends, Grace Potter, Dispatch, John Fogerty and much...
Mighty Mystic Announces New Album, 'Enter the Mystic'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 21, 2019 Reggae star Mighty Mystic is set to release his new album Enter the Mystic on February 1, 2019. Enter the Mystic is his fourth studio album. Enter the Mystic is available now for pre-order https://vpal.lnk.to/MightyMysticETMID at digital retailers and in CD. ...
New Politics Fall U.S. Tour Kicks Off 11/5, Check Out Two New Clips from Recent Secret Show
by Tori Hartshorn - October 17, 2018 New Politics Fall U.S. Tour Kicks Off 11/5, Check Out Two New Clips from Recent Secret Show...
Studio One To Reissue SKA AUTHENTIC On 9/21, Available For The First Time Since 1964
by Tori Hartshorn - August 27, 2018 Studio One, the legendary label responsible for starting Jamaica's music industry and for beginning the careers of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Alton Ellis and more, announce the reissue of the 1964 compilation Ska Authentic. To be released on CD, LP and at digital platforms September 21, 2018, the col...
Dickey Betts, The Get Up Kids, Thrice, The Front Bottoms To Headline Great South Bay Music Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - July 09, 2018 The Great South Bay Music Festival - Long Islands longest running, and largest 4 day, all ages Music & Arts Festival, returns to the picturesque waterfront at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village from Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15th. ...
Dickey Betts, The Get Up Kids, Thrice, The Front Bottoms To Headline Great South Bay Music Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - June 27, 2018 Long Islands longest running, and largest 4 day, all ages Music & Arts Festival, returns to the picturesque waterfront at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village from Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15th....
Sony/ATV Signs Acts including Bob Marley and Leonard Cohen for Neighbouring Rights
by Macon Prickett - June 27, 2018 Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed two music legends to its Neighbouring Rights division with deals to represent the prestigious and extensive recording catalogues of Bob Marley and Leonard Cohen....
Australian-American New York Rock Band THE WALK-A-BOUT to Release Sophomore Album THINGS ARE LOOKING UP
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018 Aussie-American acoustically driven rock 'n' roll quintet THE WALK-A-BOUT hail from the artistic East End of Long Island, New York. THE WALK-A-BOUT are releasing their sophomore album THINGS ARE LOOKING UP, produced by Andrew Michael Bertrand and mastered by Roger Lian, in stores and online worldwid...
The Mountain Winery Announces 2018 Concert Series Tickets on Sale Monday, April 9
by Macon Prickett - April 02, 2018 AEG Presents announced this morning the full 2018 lineup for its 60th Summer Concert Series at The Mountain Winery. This year's shows will run from May 27 through September 30 and include legendary performers and top-notch talent across many genres in music and comedy. Returning icons gracing The Mo...
Jamaica Bobsled Foundation Launches Official Team Song RUN THE TRACK, IT'S BOBSLED TIME
by Macon Prickett - February 07, 2018 The Jamaica Bobsled Foundation (JBF) has announced the release of 'Run The Track, It's Bobsled Time' - an officially sanctioned team song to raise funds and awareness to benefit the ultimate underdogs - the athletes who compete in the sport of bobsledding and skeleton in the Winter Olympics for the ...
Studio One Celebrates Reggae Month With 'From The Vaults'
by Danielle Kfare - January 26, 2018 In celebration of Reggae Month, on February 2, Studio One will release From the Vaults, Vol. 1, on CD and digital for the first time with an Apple Music exclusive stream from February 1-15....
Indie Americana Artist Lisa Bouchelle Tops 1 Million Streams
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2017 Lipstick Tomboy, the latest EP release from rising Americana /Alt-Country artist Lisa Bouchelle, has now surpassed 1.1 million streams on Spotify, with over 35,000 monthly listeners.... |