Tag: REGGAE
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Roots And Dub Grooves: Double Tiger Drops Horn-Heavy New Single “Love Garden” On November 21st
DOUBLE TIGER returns with a brand new single, “Love Garden,” out November 21st via Easy Star Records, following his collaboration with Sly & Robbie. Once again teaming with Lee Hamilton, Spaker delivers a horn-heavy meditation on simplicity, community, and compassion. Mixed by Craig Welsch, the track leans into luminous brass, warm bass, and Spaker’s distinctive…
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Fishbone’s Powerful KEXP Live Session Now Streaming
Legendary ska-punk icons Fishbone have released their KEXP Live Session, featuring classics like “Party at Ground Zero” and “Dog Eat Dog.” Following their acclaimed 2025 album Stockholm Syndrome, the band continues to prove why their legacy remains untouchable.
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Sublime Break Chart Record With New Single “Ensenada”
Legendary reggae-punk trio Sublime have topped the Billboard Rock & Alternative Airplay and Mediabase Alternative Radio charts with “Ensenada,” their first original single in three decades. The track also set a record for the longest gap between No. 1 hits in Alternative Radio history—28 years and 10 months. Fronted by Jakob Nowell, son of late…
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Coheed And Cambria Team Up With 311’s Nick Hexum For Bright New Take On “Goodbye, Sunshine”
Following the release of their latest album The Father of Make Believe earlier this year, New York’s own Coheed and Cambria shares the Endless Summer version of album track “Goodbye, Sunshine” featuring Nick Hexum of 311. The new version is not a remix of The Father of Make Believe favorite, but was written from scratch with a tropical vibe. The song…
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SUBLIME Released New Single And Video “Ensenada”
The US reggae-punk/alternative rock trio Sublime have released a new single today entitled ‘Ensenada’, Marking a significant milestone for the band, it is the first song written by the trio together since Jakob Nowell – son of founding frontman Bradley Nowell – stepped into the role of lead vocalist and guitarist in late 2023, joining his uncles…
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Jah Wobble: New Album ‘Dub Volume 1’ Coming On July 18th
Dimple Discs is proud to announce its first release by the legendary bass player and vocalist Jah Wobble. An exclusive dub album, ‘Dub Volume 1′ is a completely solo work with Wobble writing, playing and arranging. Boasting astounding top layer sonics, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and King Tubby are clear influences on the record. Expertly mastered by Anthony…
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Interview: Marc Wasserman, the author of “Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat”
Best known for his deep involvement in the ska scene as a musician, podcaster, and writer, Wasserman returns with Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat, a heartfelt tribute to one of the genre’s most influential bands. In our conversation, we delved into the making of the book, his lifelong admiration…
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“Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat” by Marc Wasserman (DiWulf Publishing)
Some books speak softly. Others sing, groove, and move with rhythm. Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter to The English Beat does all of this and more. Written by Marc Wasserman, a devoted fan turned accomplished music historian, this book is a soulful tribute to one of the most influential yet under-appreciated bands of…
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“Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat” By Marc Wasserman Available Via Earth Island Books
Part Gen X memoir, and part English Beat oral history, the book takes a detailed look at the making of, response to, and influence their third album “Special Beat Service” had on young American fans like marc as well as musicians like Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Elvis Costello, and…
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Mad Caddies Bassist Jon Gazi Releases New Single ‘Statia’ Featuring Mark Bush Of The Dirty Heads On Trumpet, JahQuan Richards On Sax And Rishaun Malone On Steel Drums
Stream the new single from St Thomas, USVI-based artist Jon Gazi, who is also the full-time bassist for ska-punk greats Mad Caddies. “The parallel between the energy of our diverse population that makes up Carnival here in the Caribbean Islands and that of a rock show overseas is astonishing and must be embodied,” says Jon Gazi of the Virgin Islands. He…

