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Bob Marley And The Wailers' 'Catch a Fire' to Be Reissued For 50th Anniversary Photo 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....
Louisa Stancioff Shares 'Cass's Song'; Fall Tour Dates Announced Photo Louisa Stancioff Shares 'Cass's Song'; Fall Tour Dates Announced
by Michael Major - September 13, 2023

Beginning August 30, Stancioff will embark on a fall tour as support with Darlingside; a complete list of dates is below and tickets are available here. It was announced she is among a select group of artists chosen for an official showcase at the 2024 Folk Alliance International conference being he...
Jesse Boykins III Sets 'New Growth' Album & Releases 'Honestly I'm a Threat' Single Photo Jesse Boykins III Sets 'New Growth' Album & Releases 'Honestly I'm a Threat' Single
by Michael Major - August 28, 2023

Jesse Boykins III will return with his anticipated new album, New Growth. Alongside the exciting news, Boykins satiates fans' thirst for more by unveiling another new single, “Honestly, I’m A Threat.' Produced by Boykins, SOHN, and Two Inch Punch, “Honestly I’m A Threat” is a hypnotic alternative so...
Video: Patoranking Releases 'Higher' Music Video Photo Video: Patoranking Releases 'Higher' Music Video
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023

The Lagos-born singer gives praise to Oluwa—meaning God—in his native tongue of Yoruba on this celebratory track. Its accompanying visual - directed by Chris Chuky - was captured inside a church in London adorned with grandiose architecture, colorfully painted frescoes and stained glass windows. Wat...
Mantra of the Cosmos Release New Single 'X (Wot You Sayin?)' Photo Mantra of the Cosmos Release New Single 'X (Wot You Sayin?)'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023

Made up of Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride), Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape) and latest members Brix Smith of The Fall and Sharna Starkey of SSHH, who joined the band for their Glastonbury show, Mantra Of The Cosmos is more supernova th...
Connor McLaren Announces Tour Dates Photo Connor McLaren Announces Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

With the release of the new music video, “Candy Rain,” Indianapolis-based troubadour, Connor McLaren, announces a slew of tour dates in support of his recently released debut album. One listen to the aptly named Innocence, and it’s as if you’ve known this 21-year-old heartland kid your whole life. ...
Matteo Bocelli Releases Ed Sheeran-Written New Single 'Chasing Stars' Photo Matteo Bocelli Releases Ed Sheeran-Written New Single 'Chasing Stars'
by Michael Major - July 28, 2023

Matteo Bocelli shared his new single, “Chasing Stars.” Written by Ed Sheeran and his brother Matthew Sheeran, the sweeping ballad showcases Matteo’s upper register. Listen to “Chasing Stars,” which was produced by PARISI (Ed Sheeran, Fred Again), now!...
Monsters of Rock Cruise 2024 Announced With Over 30 Artists Photo Monsters of Rock Cruise 2024 Announced With Over 30 Artists
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023

The lineup for MORC ‘24 includes Joe Satriani, Extreme, The Darkness, Winger, Ace Frehley, KK’s Priest, Accept, Queensrÿche, Quiet Riot, Y&T, Glenn Hughes (performing Deep Purple Live), April Wine, TNT, Crazy Lixx, Slaughter, British Lion, FireHouse, Vixen, H.E.A.T., Armored Saint, Richie Kotzen, Fa...
Ray Hodge Electrifies In New Dance Beats Single “Betcha Can't Do It Like Me” Photo Ray Hodge Electrifies In New Dance Beats Single “Betcha Can't Do It Like Me”
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2023

Riding on the success of last year's 'Tremendous,' Ray Hodge isn't afraid to experiment in the world of pop with his latest single 'Betcha Can't Do It Like Me.' The explosive anthem sees the singer-songwriter take on drum n' bass while simultaneously keeping close to his roots....
Gov't Mule Announces Peace…Like A River World Tour 2023 Photo Gov't Mule Announces Peace…Like A River World Tour 2023
by Michael Major - June 26, 2023

The fall 2023 outing will see the renowned four-piece head to Canada and Europe in addition to more U.S. cities beginning September 13th in Toronto. The 21-date North American leg will stop in Ottawa, Montreal, Wilkes-Barre, Harrisburg, Erie, Charleston, Wilmington, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Fort Mye...
Buju Banton Releases New Single 'Coconut Wata (Sip)' Photo Buju Banton Releases New Single 'Coconut Wata (Sip)'
by Michael Major - June 09, 2023

Gearing up for another momentous era, GRAMMY® winning, multiple Billboard chart-topping artist, and international reggae icon Buju Banton returns to the dancehall on his intoxicatingly catchy new single entitled “Coconut Wata (Sip)”—out now via Gargamel Music/ Roc Nation Records / Def Jam Recordings...
Projexx Recruits Giggs & Marksman for New Banger 'Top Speed' Photo Projexx Recruits Giggs & Marksman for New Banger 'Top Speed'
by Michael Major - June 02, 2023

Jamaica's genre-blending dancehall auteur Projexx returns with “Top Speed” featuring Giggs and Marksman. The explosive track marks the global artist's first new single of 2023, and in typical fashion, he conjures up a sleek and dance floor-ready jam. That tone is reflected in the suitably provocativ...
Jesse Royal Returns to Bring 'Hope' With Romain Virgo on New Single Photo Jesse Royal Returns to Bring 'Hope' With Romain Virgo on New Single
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023

This is the first new song from Jesse (besides features on other artists’ tunes) since ROYAL and begins his next cycle of releases, which will culminate in a new EP later this year. He is joined on “Hope” by superstar Romain Virgo, whose 2015 reggae version of Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' topped the c...
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...











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