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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'
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...
Alborosie Mixes Dub For New Jah Cure Single 'Undeniable (featuring Kaylan Arnold)'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023 This is the second time the Reggae artist, producer, Engineer and multi-instrumentalist has contributed production work to a Jah Cure song, having created the dub mix on 'Don't Walk Away' from Cure's last album, Royal Soldier. Working on Jah Cure’s song “Undeniable” was a “welcome opportunity to sho...
EarthKry Releases New EP & Tour With Wash House Music Group
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023 Most notable is the recently released single “Soon Come,” off the upcoming EP. The new single sees vocalist/guitarist Aldayne Haughton crooning over deep dubby guitar riffs while spotlighting the harmonies of the band with a vibe that takes the listener back in time. ...
Cali Roots Announces The Mexico Sessions 2022 Lineup
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022 With a stacked line-up ready to go, Cali Roots: The Mexico Sessions is excited to announce the first round of musical acts including Common Kings, HIRIE, Steel Pulse, Protoje, Skip Marley, PEPPER, J Boog, and more!...
Marcus Gad & Tamal Set A Global 'Tempo' On Their Latest Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 12, 2021 'Tempo' combines the sounds of ancient instruments with contemporary electronic production, resulting in an infectious tune perfect for summer BBQs and head nodding playlists....
The California Roots And Arts Festival Releases 2022 Line-Up
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021 Cali Roots fans can still celebrate this year with the Can't Stop The Music 2021 an online festival experience. It kicks off this year on May 28-30th for THREE incredible days of Cali Roots magic from the comforts of home....
Alborosie Launches 'Alborosie Dub Station'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 10, 2021 Reggae star Alborosie creates a Dub plug-in allowing creators an authentic dub sound reminiscent of the sound created in the early era of Dub. ...
The California Roots And Arts Festival Rescheduled To May 2022
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021 The California Roots Music & Arts Festival announced today that they are moving their 2021 event to May 2022, due to the ongoing public health and safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic....
Ladies of Soul Rule September with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Oleta Adams, Jody Watley and Many More at Blue Note
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2019 September brings some of music's most iconic female performers including Motown stars Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Lady of Soul Oleta Adams and '80s icon Jody Watley. Local artists include the Honolulu Jazz Quartet, Henry Kapono presenting his Artist 2 Artist Concert Series featuring Blayne Asin...
Bay Area Reggae/Latin Powerhouse Bayonics Sets Worldwide Release of Their Highly Anticipated New Album RESILIENCE
by Tori Hartshorn - July 03, 2019 Born in the San Francisco Mission District, for the past two decades BAYONICS has mixed Reggae and Latin music to create a style as unique as the city they call home. Freely melding genres, they carry on the tradition of legendary Bay Area groups such as Santana and Sly & The Family Stone, groups th...
George Clinton, Jeff Goldblum Headline Blue Note Hawaii in April
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 29, 2019 April is filled with huge names at Blue Note Hawaii, bringing some of entertainment's most recognizable artists to Hawaii's premier live music venue. The month kicks off with the best and brightest of the local music scene, including Henry Kapono's Artist 2 Artist Series featuring Amy Hānaiali'i, si...
The Estelle Experience to Launch in New York This February
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019 Grammy Award winning artist Estelle will hit the East Coast this February with intimate performances as she presents the 'Estelle Experience' beginning in New York on February 6th and continuing onto Philadelphia, Virginia, Atlanta and Nashville, with more cities to be announced later....
California Roots Music & Arts Festival Announces Final Lineup of Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019 The 10th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce their final round of artists for their milestone 2019 event. Cali Roots X will take place at the historic Monterey County Fair and Event Center from May 24-26, 2019. Adding to the already stacked lineup is Slightly Stoopi...
World's Largest Independent Reggae Label VP Records Celebrates 40th Anniversary
by Tori Hartshorn - January 08, 2019 VP Records, the world's largest reggae music company, announces a year-long calendar of activities in celebration of its 40 years in the United States. The year will feature a variety of music and cultural events, products, historical exhibits and experiences, in Jamaica, across the U.S., Toronto, C...
California Roots Music & Arts Festival Announces 2nd Round of Artists
by Tori Hartshorn - December 05, 2018 The 10th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival has announced their second round of artists. Joining an already impressive lineup are scene favorites Rebelution, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Collie Buddz, The Green, and Alborosie. Making their debuts at the event are Ben Harper & The Innocent Crimi...
Slightly Stoopid's New Album EVERYDAY LIFE, EVERYDAY PEOPLE Out Now
by Macon Prickett - July 13, 2018 Today, Slightly Stoopid release their highly anticipated 9th studio album Everyday Life, Everyday People....
Slightly Stoopid Announces Fifth Annual Closer To The Sun
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018 Slightly Stoopid and Cloud 9 Adventures have announced the return of Closer to the Sun, an all-inclusive tropical destination concert vacation held over four nights fromNovember 30-December 4, 2018. Host band Slightly Stoopid with special guests will perform three full shows, with fan-favorite artis...
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... |