Recently, I wrote an article about Hellness Centar, a third full-length album by Radikal Dub Kolektiv. For those who somehow missed my recent post, Radikal Dub Kolektiv is a phenomenal dub group from Zagreb, Croatia. The band operates since 2002 and pretty much keeps it active as much as possible. PDV Records recently announced a… Read More Radikal Dub Kolektiv – Vinyl Debts 12″ EP (PDV Records)
It’s good to occasionally get back in time, especially if it’s about great music. Today, I would like to talk a little bit more about one of the finest dub bands that emanate from a Balkan region. Radikal Dub Kolektiv are not strangers on a local and international scene, but somehow I felt these guys… Read More Radikal Dub Kolektiv – Hellness Centar LP (PDV Records)
Justin Freely is an Australian indie artist based in Melbourne who gained experience while performing with various local musicians over the years. His debut solo recording came as a result of short hiatus from performing with musicians such as Mr. Jimmy, Leah Senior, and Foggy Notion. Justin decided to gather skillful musicians for the recording… Read More Justin Freely – What A Time To Be Alive
Pirates Press Records are active for fifteen years and counting by releasing only the premium streetpunk, Oi!, ska, and reggae artists you could imagine. Since the establishment in 2005, Pirates Press has worked hard on promoting its extensive roster by simultaneously pushing new names in the game and renowned artists, without losing any quality along… Read More V/A – For Family And Flag Vol. 1. (Pirates Press Records)
Destroy Babylon shapeshifted the sound since their formation and expanded it to a more developed structure throughout the years. Comparing to their previous full-length albums, such as Olligopuzzled, Backyard Babylon, Dub Of Ages Vol.1, and Long Live The Vortex, Shapeshifters has even more to contribute than the preceding recordings. This particular material delivers defined dualities… Read More Destroy Babylon – Shapeshifters CD (Music ADD)
From our previous experience with Flying Vipers, you can’t possibly go wrong if you loudly blast their tunes over the sound system. There’s something in their artistic expression that draws you to spin their records repetitiously. This Waltham, Massachusets based dub sensation fires engaging echoic tones, which will lead you to hours of good mood… Read More Flying Vipers – The Shadow Tape (Music ADD / Jump Up Records)
Flying Vipers are one of the best contemporary dub acts out there. Their knowledge of writing, composing, arranging relaxing reggae/dub numbers goes beyond comprehension in numerous cases. Even if you put all those qualities aside, there’s still an enormous understanding of finenesses by these experienced musicians, which is not hearable on the records of the… Read More Flying Vipers w/ Johnny Clarke – Highest Region 7” (Music ADD / Jump Up Records)
Today, we’re covering a split 7” record between The Macrotones and Destroy Babylon. This actual release comes as an addition to the Unknown Outpost CD by The Macrotones, including a bonus number by Destroy Babylon filling on the B-side. Both bands have a lot of things in common, and besides being equally good, these bands… Read More The Macrotones ft. Iyeoka / Destroy Babylon – Split 7″ (Music ADD)
Today we’re talking about one of the older records by Destroy Babylon that threatens to become a reggae/dub classic in our books. This particular record continuously blasts at our headquarters for nearly a week, and there’s a solid reason for that. Destroy Babylon is a reggae/dub/rock quintet based in Boston, Massachusets, comprised of highly experienced… Read More Destroy Babylon – Long Live The Vortex LP (Music ADD)
Flying Vipers are an outstanding reggae/dub quartet emanating from Waltham, Massachusets. The group consists of John Beaudette (bass, guitar, synth), Marc Beaudette (drums, percussion, bird), Zack Brines (organ, piano, clavinet, wurli), and Jay Chamnpany (percussion, controller). The group released an impressive amount of recordings in a short period, such as The Green Tape EP, The… Read More Flying Vipers – Cuttings LP (Music ADD)
K-STE is a characteristic German hip-hop quartet that carries a lot of surprises along the way. The group lurks around the scene for quite some time by delivering quality tracks right to the table. Since 2016, K-STE released a self-titled EP recording with three compelling tunes and promoted their latest debut with a couple of… Read More K-STE – Grünblau CD (Hicktown Records)
Junglelyd is a Danish electronic quintet heavily inspired by some unique genres that shaped modern Latino music for quite a while. Firstly, this very distinctive group has started as a solo outlet of Kenneth Rasmussen, Danish DJ (also a member of Mantra Soundsystem), who aimed to interpret contemporary outlook of southern American electronic music. With… Read More Junglelyd – S/T LP (Sounds of Subterrania)
