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L.A.B Returns With Brand New Single 'Oh No (Pt. 2)'
by Michael Major - December 15, 2023 Off the heels of the announcement of their upcoming return to the U.S. in 2024, New Zealand's L.A.B return with their new single, “Oh No (Pt. 2),” out now via Easy Star Records / Loop NZ. With a driving groove and group vocals, the funk-flavored track is dripping with soul, driven by the unmistakabl...
Holo Holo Music Festival Announces Lineup & Moves to Las Vega
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022 On Saturday, Holo Holo Vegas will feature Kolohe Kai, Collie Buddz, Katchafire, Kapena, Anuhea, Ka'ikena Scanlan, and a special comedy set by Tumua. And on Sunday, J Boog, Steel Pulse, Sammy Johnson, Ekolu, Paula Fuga, Fia, Eli-Mac. Hosted by Western Conference and Big Body Cisco and DJ sets by West...
The Black Seeds Release New Single 'Raised with Love'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 30, 2020 The Black Seeds make a triumphant return to their sonic roots with their new single, “Raised With Love,” out worldwide on November 27....
The Black Seeds Announce New Single 'Raised With Love'
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2020 The Black Seeds make a triumphant return to their sonic roots with their new single, “Raised With Love,” out worldwide on November 27. Packed full of the sunshine reggae vibes that have made them a household name in their homeland of New Zealand, and a favorite for festival-goers around the world, t...
Papa Rosko Releases New Video for 'Folsom Prison Blues'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 05, 2020 Multi-genre recording and performing artist Papa Rosko releases his newest single today, “Folsom Prison Blues” ft. the late Toots Hibbert, from his self-titled debut album due out on October 16, 2020. ...
Papa Rosko Announces Debut Album with New Video 'Angel'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2020 Introducing the multi-genre recording and performing artist Papa Rosko, who will be releasing his self-titled debut album on October 16, 2020....
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...
The Black Seeds Drop New EP REFABRICATED: FABRIC REMIXES & RARITIES Fabric, Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - July 08, 2019 Ahead of their European tour, New Zealand reggae-soul legends, The Black Seeds, are pleased to announce the upcoming release of 'REFABRICATED: Fabric Remixes & Rarities' - a tasty selection of unreleased tracks, remixes & versions from their 2017 'Fabric' album catalogue....
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...
Sammy Johnson Announces Winter 2018 'Sleepwalker' Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 09, 2018 Somewhere between the charisma of Frank Sinatra, the empathetic tone of Bob Marley and the smooth and sultry vocal runs of Lauryn Hill, lives the warm and kind voice of Sammy Johnson. Australian native, New Zealand-bred soulful reggae star Sammy Johnson will kick off his 2018 'Sleepwalker' winter to...
Katchafire Release New Single WAY BEYOND
by Tori Hartshorn - December 15, 2017 New Zealand roots-reggae maestros' Katchafirerelease their second single and video 'Way Beyond,' from Katchafire's forthcoming fifth studio album. The track is engineered by five-time Grammy winner James 'Bonzai' Caruso (Damian & Stephen Marley, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Ice-T)....
Katchafire Release New Single 'Addicted' + Music Video
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2017 The Hamilton, New Zealand eight-piece band, Katchafire, release a new single Addicted, in anticipation of their forthcoming album, which will feature collaborations with some of Jamaica's finest talent....
Mystic Roots Band to Release New Album 'Change' 5/15
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2017 When your music is so diverse that suitable comparisons include No Doubt, Sublime, Black Eyed Peas, and even Rihanna (via singer Katherine Ramirez) you know you have a lot of eyes and ears wondering what you're going to do next.... |