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Jakob Nowell Shares Playful Jakobs Castle Single 'Supervillain' Photo Jakob Nowell Shares Playful Jakobs Castle Single 'Supervillain'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024

Explore the new playful single 'Supervillain' from Jakob Nowell's debut album, ENTER: THE CASTLE. Co-written by Nowell and Tim Armstrong (Rancid, Op Ivy), “Supervillain” features a playful pop twist on a rocksteady, laid-back groove. Sonically, the new track references Nowell's appreciation for mixi...

Horton Records to Release 'Tulsa Custom' Album From Guitarist Seth Lee Jones Photo Horton Records to Release 'Tulsa Custom' Album From Guitarist Seth Lee Jones
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024

Horton Records will drop TULSA CUSTOM, by guitarist and guitar maker Seth Lee Jones, with the first digital singles from the new disc coming on March 27 (“110”) and April 24 (“Walter”). Horton Records is a volunteer-based, non-profit that develops and supports musicians in the Tulsa area while also ...

Stephen Marley Taps Eric Clapton, Bob Weir, More for New Album 'Old Soul' Photo 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....

Public Serpents Release 'When Pigs Lie' Single Photo Public Serpents Release 'When Pigs Lie' Single
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023

New Jersey crust-ska punks Public Serpents (featuring former Choking Victim member Skwert Gunn) released their new song and video 'When Pigs Lie.' The video was shot and edited by Benjamin Clapp. If you ever wanted to see one of the most iconic figures of East Coast crust-rocksteady as a muppet - no...

Bitty McLean Covers Bob Andy's 'Let Them Say' Photo Bitty McLean Covers Bob Andy's 'Let Them Say'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2022

Produced by Dean Fraser, We Remember Bob Andy will be available on vinyl, digital platforms and as a double CD. The album will include Bob Andy cover versions from Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Luciano, Romain Virgo Nadine Sutherland, Richie Spice, and others,  extended with nine instrumental version...

Cumbancha to Release 'Mista Savona Presents Havana Meets Kingston Part 2' Collaborati Photo Cumbancha to Release 'Mista Savona Presents Havana Meets Kingston Part 2' Collaborative Album
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022

On June 3, Cumbancha releases the album Mista Savona Presents Havana Meets Kingston Part 2 featuring an all-star lineup of musicians from Cuba and Jamaica. An epic set of 15 tracks, Havana Meets Kingston Part 2 unites the deep roots grooves of reggae, dancehall and rocksteady with the scorching soul...

Cumbancha Announces New Single 'The Human Chain' Photo Cumbancha Announces New Single 'The Human Chain'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2022

Backed by an all-star band that includes Cuban trumpeter Julito Padrón (Irakere) along with Jamaican legends Sly Dunbar on drums, the late Robbie Shakespeare on bass and the late Winston “Bopee” Bowen on guitar, “The Human Chain” is a powerful and uplifting rocksteady roots anthem about the looming ...

Piper Street Sound Announces Collaborative EP 'Black Eyed Peace' Photo Piper Street Sound Announces Collaborative EP 'Black Eyed Peace'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 14, 2021

Black Eyed Peace is a collaborative affair pieced together gradually over the course of the pandemic, the horn sessions miraculously took place the week before everything shut down, and all other elements were recorded in home studios and electronically gathered by Matt....

Mourning The Passing Of Toots Hibbert Photo Mourning The Passing Of Toots Hibbert
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2020

VP Records joins family, friends and fans as we collectively mourn the passing of Reggae icon Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert. ...

Frederick Nathaniel 'Toots' Hibbert Dies at 77 Photo Frederick Nathaniel 'Toots' Hibbert Dies at 77
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020

VP Records joins family, friends and fans as we collectively mourn the passing of Reggae icon Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert. ...

Victor Rice Returns With A New Album, DRINK Photo Victor Rice Returns With A New Album, DRINK
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 19, 2020

In 2017, Latin GRAMMY award-winning producer, engineer, and musician Victor Rice released Smoke, his first solo album in over 15 years....

Blue Note Hawaii Announces October Lineup Photo Blue Note Hawaii Announces October Lineup
by Abigail Charpentier - September 30, 2019

October's Blue Note Hawaii lineup has a little something for everyone including two comic powerhouses with Todd Barry and Donnell Rawlings continuing the Blue Note Hawaii Comedy Series. Eighties pop sensation Tiffany gets things rolling and Jane Monheit, one of today's best jazz vocalists makes her ...

O.U.T. West Festival to Return for 6th Edition in Summer 2019 Photo O.U.T. West Festival to Return for 6th Edition in Summer 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019

Back by popular demand - ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST FESTIVAL - returns for its much anticipated 6th annual outing in Summer 2019....

Smoke Season Release UP ON ME (Tuff Ghost Remix) Photo Smoke Season Release UP ON ME (Tuff Ghost Remix)
by Tori Hartshorn - May 09, 2019

Smoke Season release their pounding new remix to 'Up On Me,' which debuted on Consequence of Sound's 'Origins' earlier this Spring. The remix was created by Los Angeles producer/DJ Lena Brown, aka Tuff Ghost, and offers an entirely new EDM soundscape of the song....

The Selecter Returns to North America this Month for West Coast Headline Tour Photo The Selecter Returns to North America this Month for West Coast Headline Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - October 15, 2018

The Selecter is excited to return to the US and hit the West Coast this fall for 11 shows with special guest DJ Rhoda Dakar.  The band will be playing an extended, hit-rich set with additional live favorites and a few surprises. They will be joined for a few songs by Rhoda Dakar on vocals who will a...

Christian McBride, The Wailers, Maxi Priest, & More to Play Blue Note Hawaii this Jun Photo Christian McBride, The Wailers, Maxi Priest, & More to Play Blue Note Hawaii this June
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

Summer is upon us and we're getting in the mood with the band of reggae legend Bob Marley, The Wailers, kicking off the month of June at Blue Note Hawaii. Another reggae icon, Maxi Priest, returns to the stage by popular demand and six-time GRAMMY(R)-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride makes his ...

Dionne Warwick, The Wailers, & More Coming To Blue Note Hawaii This May Photo Dionne Warwick, The Wailers, & More Coming To Blue Note Hawaii This May
by Macon Prickett - May 01, 2018

It's a month of legends at Blue Note Hawaii with the Godfather of British Blues John Mayall, one of the most celebrated vocalists of our time, Dionne Warwick, and the band of reggae legend Bob Marley, The Wailers, all gracing the stage this May at Blue Note Hawaii. Local favorite Leipono kick us off...

The Neville Staple Band Will Kick Off Three Generations of Ska Tour Tonight! Photo The Neville Staple Band Will Kick Off Three Generations of Ska Tour Tonight!
by Macon Prickett - April 05, 2018

The Neville Staple Band will be kicking off their '3 Generations of Ska' tour with Stranger Cole, Sugary Staple and The AC30s on Thursday, April 5 in Glasgow, with these artists also playing with numerous support bands along the way. These nine dates present a great opportunity for music lovers to s...

Mellow Mood Announce New Album LARGE Out 4/6 Photo Mellow Mood Announce New Album LARGE Out 4/6
by Macon Prickett - March 20, 2018

Italian reggae band Mellow Mood first started while Jacopo, Lorenzo and Giulio were in high school in their home town of Pordenone (North-East Italy). Over the years, the band has had many versions, but the trio always remained. They are set to release their fifth album Large on April 6 via LA TEMPE...

Bonobo, Sir David “RAM JAM” Rodigan, Outlook Orchestra, Set To Play Outlook Festival Photo Bonobo, Sir David “RAM JAM” Rodigan, Outlook Orchestra, Set To Play Outlook Festival
by Stephi Wild - November 28, 2017

Ambient master Bonobo, the legendary Sir David RAM JAM Rodigan MBE and the Outlook Orchestra set to perform at Outlook Festival's Opening Concert, plus Manchester breakouts Children of Zeus. The festival takes place in Pula Arena, Croatia on 5th September 2018....

Dela of Slightly Stoopid Releases Debut Album 'Opening Night' Photo Dela of Slightly Stoopid Releases Debut Album 'Opening Night'
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2017

Dela (Slightly Stoopid) has released his long awaited debut album, Opening Night. The 11-tracks were produced by Dela's friend and mentor Karl Denson (Tiny Universe, Rolling Stones touring band) and feature LA reggae legends, the Aggrolites....

Dela (Slightly Stoopid) & Karl Denson (The Rolling Stones) to Release Debut Album Photo Dela (Slightly Stoopid) & Karl Denson (The Rolling Stones) to Release Debut Album
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2017

Dela (Slightly Stoopid) and Karl Denson (The Rolling Stones) are set to release their debut album, Opening Night, on November 3rd via Stoopid Records....












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