News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Latest Articles


Gentleman's Dub Club Releases New Album 'On A Mission' Photo Gentleman's Dub Club Releases New Album 'On A Mission'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023

After a very successful collaboration with The Nextmen on the Pound for Pound album, GDC brought in The Nextmen's Bradford Ellis (a.k.a. Brad Baloo) to produce this one. The album also features guest appearances by Hollie Cook, Gardna, Josh Waters Rudge (of The Skints), Eva Lazarus, and Sara Lugo....

Alborosie Announces New Album 'Destiny' Photo Alborosie Announces New Album 'Destiny'
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023

The lead single “Viral” is a bass-heavy slice of contemporary Rub-a-Dub with a conscious look at social media and its purpose in modern-day society. Despite the allure of virality, Alborosie rejects it for himself, choosing substance over gimmickry. The track is mixed and produced in Albo’s classic ...

Alborosie Drops Newest Single 'Viral' Photo Alborosie Drops Newest Single 'Viral'
by Michael Major - May 04, 2023

A talented writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who sings as well as deejays, Pupa Albo (as he’s affectionately known by his fans) has lived in Kingston for over a decade and is now a leading light of Jamaica's resurgent music scene thanks to a series of widely acclaimed albums on Greensleeves...

Sean Paul Announced as Siren's Friday Headliner Photo Sean Paul Announced as Siren's Friday Headliner
by Michael Major - March 09, 2023

Taking over Bristol’s Harbourside this July, Siren is back at the Bristol Amphitheatre to bring three nights of drum and bass, jungle and dancehall anthems. Award-winning hit maker Sean Paul will headline on Friday 28th July and make sure Bristolians are stuck like glue to the harbourside this summe...

SunDub Releases Sophomore Album 'Spirits Eat Music' Photo SunDub Releases Sophomore Album 'Spirits Eat Music'
by Michael Major - November 11, 2022

Earlier this summer, as they began rolling out music from their second full-length album, SunDub kicked things off by showcasing three diverse singles showing multiple facets of their musical approach on Spirits Eat Music. Starting with “Jump And Dance,” featuring Lutan Fyah, the Brooklyn-based five...

Mortimer Releases New Single 'Whole Heap' Photo Mortimer Releases New Single 'Whole Heap'
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022

Mortimer returns with his latest single, “Whole Heap,” the first taste of music from his highly-anticipated debut full-length dropping on Overstand Entertainment/Easy Star Records. “Whole Heap” blends a reggae bassline and traditional Rastafarian Nyabinghi percussion with an R&B sensibility that kee...

U-Roy Releases New Video 'Stop That Train' Photo U-Roy Releases New Video 'Stop That Train'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 29, 2021

“Stop That Train” was a hit by the Jamaican band The Spanishtonians (also known as the Spanish Town Skabeats) released in 1965 at the height of the original ska movement....

Gentlemans Dub Club Release New Album 'Down To Earth' Photo Gentlemans Dub Club Release New Album 'Down To Earth'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 19, 2021

Their brand-new studio album ‘Down To Earth’ is out now and it’s gone straight to #1 in the UK iTunes Reggae chart....

Gentleman's Dub Club Release New Single 'Night Shift' Photo Gentleman's Dub Club Release New Single 'Night Shift'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 24, 2021

November 2020’s single release of “Castle In The Sky” started paving the way for things to come, and as of January 29th, they brought us back “Down To Earth” with a brand new album announcement and new single “Honey,” which features the incredible Hollie Cook....

Gentleman's Dub Club Drop New Single 'Honey' Photo Gentleman's Dub Club Drop New Single 'Honey'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021

After finding themselves Lost In Space in early 2019, Gentleman's Dub Club are continuing their voyage through some of the freshest sunshine sounds, and now is the time to unveil a new chapter....

DJ Zinc Teams Up with Alicai Harley on New Single 'Bubble' Photo DJ Zinc Teams Up with Alicai Harley on New Single 'Bubble'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 20, 2020

Marking his first release of 2020, UK dance music legend DJ Zinc has collaborated with budding London singer-songwriter Alicai Harley on new single 'Bubble', out March 20th via his own imprint Bingo Bass. ...

Katchafire Announces U.S. Winter Tour Photo Katchafire Announces U.S. Winter Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2020

KATCHAFIRE, the award winning roots reggae band from New Zealand is coming back to the U.S. showcasing their unique sound with four shows in California. The eight piece band will kick off their tour at the One Love Cali Reggae Fest (Feb. 9th) in Long Beach, CA then to San Diego at the Music Box (Feb...

Mortimer To Release Debut EP 'Fight The Fight' on Friday, 11/15 Photo Mortimer To Release Debut EP 'Fight The Fight' on Friday, 11/15
by Abigail Charpentier - November 12, 2019

Mortimer's new EP Fight The Fight is the highly anticipated release featuring the up-and-coming roots star working closely  with GRAMMY-nominated producer Winta James. Following very notable guest appearances on the last two Protoje albums, including the GRAMMY-nominated A Matter Of Time, Mortimer i...

Trojan Records Releases Remix Of Desmond Dekker's Iconic ISRAELITES Photo Trojan Records Releases Remix Of Desmond Dekker's Iconic ISRAELITES
by Tori Hartshorn - July 18, 2019

Trojan Records proudly presents a Crate Classics remix of Desmond Dekker & the Ace's iconic 'Israelites'. The release marks a monumental milestone as it follows the 50th anniversary of the original becoming the first Jamaican-produced recording to reach number 1 in the UK....

The Warehouse Project Announces Lineup and New Venue for 2019 Photo The Warehouse Project Announces Lineup and New Venue for 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 25, 2019

Some of the most sought after names in music will head to Manchester this autumn, as The Warehouse Project drops seven special events and a brand new venue for its 2019 edition. ...

Rise Winter Festival Announces 2019 Headliners Photo Rise Winter Festival Announces 2019 Headliners
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 20, 2019

There is no better way to kick off the festive season than with a high octane, action packed week in a world class ski resort with a next level soundtrack and that is just what globally acclaimed Rise Winter Festival will be offering once again from 14th - 21st December in the stunning French resort...

Parklife Festival to Return to Heaton Park for 2020 Edition Photo Parklife Festival to Return to Heaton Park for 2020 Edition
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019

Parklife celebrated a triumphant tenth anniversary this weekend with a host of electrifying performances from Solange, The Streets, Mark Ronson, Migos, Christine and the Queens, Dave and more. Charged by Manchester's party energy, 80,000 festivalgoers descended upon Heaton Park each day for the mile...

Love Saves The Night Announces Festival Afterparties Lineups Photo Love Saves The Night Announces Festival Afterparties Lineups
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 17, 2019

The party never stops, as Love Saves The Night once again locks in huge names for its Motion afterparties on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 2019....

Zia Benjamin is Playing By Her Own Rules On New Single RUDIE Photo Zia Benjamin is Playing By Her Own Rules On New Single RUDIE
by Tori Hartshorn - April 12, 2019

Zia Benjamin, the Jamaican songstress who has penned and been featured on hits from the likes of Sean Paul to Major Lazer, brings her soulful sound to the forefront in 2019....

Rise Snow, Music and Adventure Festival Announces 2019 Dates Photo Rise Snow, Music and Adventure Festival Announces 2019 Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 11, 2019

Following an epic 2018 edition; still being talked about in ski resorts across Europe, Rise Winter Festival is now globally recognised as the most incredible, high octane week to be experienced in the Alps. The perfect way to get into the festive mood in the run up to Christmas in 2019, this ultimat...

Parklife Festival Reveals Brand New House Party Tour Photo Parklife Festival Reveals Brand New House Party Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 21, 2019

Ahead of Parklife's huge tenth anniversary edition on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, the Manchester festival has now revealed plans for a brand new house party tour which will takeover 10 cities in 10 weeks, with 10 special guests from the 2019 billing set to perform....

UK's THE SKINTS Prepare for SWIMMING LESSONS Out 5/10 Photo UK's THE SKINTS Prepare for SWIMMING LESSONS Out 5/10
by Tori Hartshorn - March 07, 2019

London “tropical punk” four-piece, THE SKINTS, are pleased to announce their highly-anticipated fourth album, SWIMMING LESSONS, which will be released May 10, 2019 via Easy Star / Mr Bongo....

Cardi B, George Ezra, MIGOS Among Performers for 2019 Parklife Festival Photo Cardi B, George Ezra, MIGOS Among Performers for 2019 Parklife Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 30, 2019

Cardi B, Christine & The Queens, Migos, Solange and Khalid are among the huge list of names confirmed for the tenth edition of Manchester's Parklife including the first festival performance from The Streets in over 8 years. Returning to Heaton Park on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June, Parklife is th...

Gentleman's Dub Club Drops New Single STARDUST Photo Gentleman's Dub Club Drops New Single STARDUST
by Tori Hartshorn - October 31, 2018

After this past summer's acclaimed project with The Nextmen, Gentleman's Dub Club return with the hotly anticipated album, Lost In Space. True connoisseurs of blending influences from genres such as dub, reggae, ska, bass culture, jazz, and everything in between, the band has adopted a futuristic to...

Appelsap, David Rodigan's Ram Jam, Deep Medi, Swamp 81, Subdub, V Recordings, Metalhe Photo Appelsap, David Rodigan's Ram Jam, Deep Medi, Swamp 81, Subdub, V Recordings, Metalheadz And More Join Outlook Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2018

Any music heads with a taste for bass will tell you there's only one way to round off the summer - Outlook Festival. Each year, Outlook unites thousands of bass-obsessives in it's fortress home for four days and four nights honouring soundsystem culture, and the genres that have evolved from its ear...












Videos


Recommended For You