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Stephen Marley Taps Eric Clapton, Bob Weir, More for New Album 'Old Soul'
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023 The album boasts an array of special guests including Eric Clapton, Bob Weir, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton and Slightly Stoopid. Limited edition double vinyl, CD, digital bundles are now available for pre-order.... 
Lion Heights Release New Single 'Love Marijuana' Featuring Chuck Fenda Off Upcoming 'Not Done Fighting' Riddim
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023 Lion Heights is comprised of Dane Foltin (Bass), Jeremy Carlson (Lead vox, keys), and James Campbell (Guitar). The Texas-based band has built a respected roots reggae reputation, opening for acclaimed acts like Lee “Scratch” Perry, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Cocoa Tea, Arise Roots and others.... 
Lion Heights Announce New Single 'Herbsman' With Lutan Fyah
by Michael Major - July 31, 2023 Lion Heights is comprised of Dane Foltin (Bass), Jeremy Carlson (Lead vox, keys), and James Campbell (Guitar). The Texas-based band has built a respected roots reggae reputation, opening for acclaimed acts like Lee “Scratch” Perry, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Cocoa Tea, Arise Roots and others.... 
hackedepicciotto (Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto) Share Three New Remixes By David Harrow
by Michael Major - April 26, 2023 hackedepicciotto, the duo of Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten / Crime & the City Solution) and Danielle de Picciotto (co-founder of Love Parade / Space Cowboys / Crime & the City Solution) have shared remixes of tracks from across their three reissues, PERSEVERANTIA (2016), Menetekel (2017) a... 
Lion Heights Announce New Album 'False Reality'
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023 False Reality is Lion Heights first LP since their 2017 debut album “Same Situation.” The album was recorded at the band’s Tall Sky Studio in Austin. On previous projects, Lion Heights utilized sampling classic Jamaican records. This new record captures the bands live sound with mostly live instrume... 
Christine and the Queens Announces First Names for Meltdown Curation
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023 The Southbank Centre has announced the highly anticipated first acts performing as part of Christine and the Queens’ Meltdown. Reflecting the wealth of Christine and the Queens’ influences and inspirations, the 28th edition of the world’s longest-running artist curated festival will take place this ... 
The Marley Brothers Announce 4/20 Celebration at Red Rocks
by Michael Major - December 23, 2022 The Marley Brothers - Stephen, Ziggy, Damian, Julian, and Ky-Mani join together for an unforgettable debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre performing classic songs from Bob Marley's catalog as well as Marley Brothers originals.... 
Sam Himself Releases New Single 'Golden Days'
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022 For Golden Days, Sam Himself reunited with his longtime producer and ‘Second Beatle’, Daniel Schlett (Iggy Pop; The War on Drugs), whose mis was mastered by Greg Calbi (David Bowie; Bruce Springsteen). Sam’s studio collaborator of many years, bass player JD Werner (Ghostface Killah; Lee “Scratch” Pe... 
Mauskovic Dance Band Share Title Track From New LP 'Bukaroo Bank'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2022 This Dutch powerhouse has already earned fans the world over for their unique take on post-punk, but on Bukaroo Bank their appeal grows even wider, having added a healthy dose of funk and psychedelic dub à la one of their main inspirations, the legendary Lee “Scratch” Perry. Plus, check out upcoming... 
Trojan Releases 'King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the Upsetter Ark-ive)'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022 The album, out on double CD, double vinyl and a deluxe box set, comprises tracks from across the career of the legendary late great Jamaican record producer and artist Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. The collection will mark the 1st anniversary of his passing, showcasing the very best of his work across his ow... 
Trojan Records Announce New Lee 'Scratch' Perry Compilation Album 'King Scratch'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022 Trojan Records have announced a new compilation album King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the Upsetter Ark-ive). The album, out on double CD, double vinyl and a deluxe box set, will comprise tracks from across the career of the legendary late great Jamaican record producer and artist Lee ‘Scratc... 
Inkswel & The Snaglepuss Drop 'Everything' Featuring Dudley Perkins
by Michael Major - May 11, 2022 Australian producer & DJ Inkswel will release his new project The Snaglepuss: Chasing Infinity, a concept LP guests including Talib Kweli, Amp Fiddler, Steve Spacek, Lee Scratch Perry, Kylie Auldist and more, the album describes a cosmic quest for a new galactic home, searching for a better place an... 
Dot Allison Taps The Anchoress for Remix of Never-Before-Heard Song 'Murder By Heartbreak'
by Michael Major - April 13, 2022 She continues to premiere singles from the EP, with the never-before-heard “Murder By Heartbreak”, remixed by The Anchoress. The musical persona of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Catherine Anne Davies, she brings a vast array of musical experience to her reimagining of the song, having collabo... 
Say She She Release New Single 'Blow My Mind'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022 Say She She have released their fiery and seductive sophomore single “Blow My Mind.” The song follows their recently released debut single and video “Forget Me Not” – both tracks have earned early support from KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch the new music video now!... 
Mighty Mystic Due Releases New Single “Goshen” Today!
by A.A. Cristi - March 10, 2022 For over 20 years, multi-talented Reggae artist, Mighty Mystic has masterfully managed to hold firm to his Jamaican roots while coining his own identifiable sound 'HARD ROOTS' by adding elements of Hip Hop and Rock to the Roots Reggae sound.... 
Mighty Mystic Releases New Single 'Goshen'
by Michael Major - March 09, 2022 For over 20 years, multi-talented Reggae artist, Mighty Mystic has masterfully managed to hold firm to his Jamaican roots while coining his own identifiable sound “HARD ROOTS’ by adding elements of Hip Hop and Rock to the Roots Reggae sound. On the eve of releasing his 5th studio album, Mighty Mysti... 
Clinton Fearon And Naya Rockers Release New Single 'Guiding Star'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 02, 2022 The pioneer of Roots Reggae music Clinton Fearon looks toward love with his newest single Guiding Star out now on Naya Records. Reflecting back on the new single Clinton comments, 'I love how the simplicity of the riddim carries the emotions all along the song, it brings back a lot of memories to he... 
Nate Bergman Announces 'Metaphysical Change' Album
by Michael Major - February 23, 2022 On the album, collaborator Tyler Bryant rips the solo of the year on “Highway Friend.” Brit Turner from Blackberry Smoke makes “Living on the Line'' move and shake, paired up with Rykman’s bass. And Lucero/Chuck Reagan collaborator, Todd Beane, brings a handle of whiskey to soak the slide guitars on... 
TROJAN RECORDS Announce 50th Anniversary Reissue 'The Trojan Story'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 12, 2021 Prior to its release in 1971, there had never been an attempt to present a comprehensive anthology of the island’s musical development, with vintage ska, rock steady and reggae widely regarded as obsolete and of precious little merit.... 
Lee 'Scratch' Perry Remixes Leon III's 'This Whisper Is Ours'
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2020 Today, Leon III shares the exciting collaboration and remix of the recently released single “This Whisper Is Ours.” For this release, Leon III teamed up with the legendary producer Lee “Scratch” Perry for a delightful remix rendition of “This Whisper is Ours.” ... 
P*nut and Franz Job Share New Song 'Never Stop Refix' ft. Qua
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 11, 2020 Multi-platinum UK producer P*nut has teamed up with long-time friend and collaborator British born, Tobago-based Franz Job on their brand new single 'Never Stop Refix' ft. Qua.... 
Lord K Unveils Debut Solo Single 'Glitch'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 07, 2020 Manila-born artist Lord K has dropped his debut solo single 'Glitch', out 7th February via Long Lost Brother.... 
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE 1990 - 2011 REISSUES to be Released March 6
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020 The UK's pioneering avant/reggae label On-U Sound is announcing the re-issue of four studio albums by African Head Charge, originally released 1990 - 2011 alongside an album of unreleased music from the 1980's and a 5 CD box set on March 6.... 
Lee Scratch Perry To Release ROOTZ REGGAE DUB On 9/13
by Tori Hartshorn - July 17, 2019 Right after a U.S. tour two years ago, dub reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry recorded 12 new tracks in Negril to a reggae combination mixed by Spacewave, working with backing musicians Speak Easy. Adding percussion from Larry McDonald and backing harmonies from Detroit-based female trio Dames Brown ... 
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. ... |
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