Tag: REGGAE
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The Gamblers Released First Three Singles
The Gamblers have released an opening trio of Boss Reggae singles to light up dancefloors worldwide! Three limited edition 7” offerings: “Tonight,” “Boom! Boom!,” and “One More Time”…all three singles strictly limited to one-time pressings of 250 copies each! Each one features the original song on the A-side, and a classic cover on the B-side: the Jimmy…
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Nouvelle Vague Shared New Single “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”
Ahead of their U.S. / Canadian tour dates, Nouvelle Vague has shared a new single featuring Elias Dris – a reinterpretation of Culture Club’s classic, “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me”. The group’s U.S. and Canadian tour dates commence tomorrow night at The Fonda, Los Angeles before heading to San Francisco, New York, Toronto and Montreal. Alongside sharing the new single,…
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Ska Legends Hepcat Announce Remix Album By Dub Forefather, Scientist – “Scientist Meets Hepcat: Scientific Dub Special” Out December 6 Via Trust Records
Hepcat was formed in 1989 by the late vocalist Greg Lee and keyboardist Deston Berry. Their soulful harmonies and mellow rhythms were unlike those of contemporaries and more akin to musicians from the heyday of 1960s Jamaican ska. Mixed with elements of soul, jazz and R&B, their singular sound quickly cemented them as staples in Los Angeles’ burgeoning ska…
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Vicious Bishop (Featuring Members Of Sham 69, Cockney Rejects, Radio Stars, Toy Dolls) Release New Single ‘Magnetic North’
Formed in 2021, Vicious Bishop are a punk, ska punk, punky reggae power trio, based in the Lancaster / Morecambe area. The band features drummer Dave Nuttall (ex-Toy Dolls), bassist Adz Woods, and vocalist/guitarist Rich Davenport (ex-Radio Stars). Taking their influences from the Clash, the Ruts, Stiff Little Fingers, Rancid, 2 Tone, the Ramones, Husker…
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Katchafire – Commit
“Commit” is the latest song by Katchafire, a longstanding New Zealand-based group Katchafire. It’s their second piece of work in 2024, serving as an adequate follow-up of “Magic (What She Do),” another exceptional composition released earlier this year. Lyrically, this song carries a powerful message about human connection, empathy, and peaceful resolutions. Soundwise, Katchafire combines…
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Jamaican Reggae Legend Errol Dunkley To Release New Album “OK Fred”
Get set to celebrate one of the most astonishing careers in the annals of Jamaican music with reggae legend Errol Dunkley. It is almost sixty years since he stumbled upon producers Linden and Sonia Pottinger’s Gaydisc record label and so charmed the staff that he was rushed immediately into the studio to cut his first…
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Lee Scratch Perry And Youth To Release “Spaceship To Mars” Collaboration Album Out September 13th On Creation Youth Records; Featuring Guest Contributions By Boy George, Don Letts, Hollie Cook, Abby Addams…
We speak about the architect of dub in the present tense because the mystery and magic of his energy continues to surround us. It lives through an unbreakable legacy that has revolutionised music; a legacy originating from one of the most significant music creators of the last 100 years. Without doubt, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry is…
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No Doubt Releases Deluxe Double LP Version Of ‘Rock Steady’
No Doubt, the iconic alternative, ska punk pop band, has released a deluxe double LP version of their acclaimed album “Rock Steady.” This new edition is available through Interscope as part of the subscription-based “Interscope Vinyl Collective.” Fans can now enjoy the original album alongside bonus tracks that were previously only available on the deluxe…
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SlonOff Released New Single & Video “Ne Misliš Li Ti”
Croatian pop, ska, reggae band SlonOff has recently released a new single and video “Ne misliš li ti.” The video, directed by Rudi Šrekais, brings an emotional story about two people who are going through a difficult phase in their relationship. The text expresses a sincere desire for reconciliation and recognition of mistakes, with the…
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Pirates Press Records To Reissue “Close My Eyes” By The Slackers
Pirates Press Records is proud to re-release “Close My Eyes”, the 2002 album by NYC ska-reggae legends The Slackers – a complex and nuanced album that shows the band’s versatility and capacity for both commentary and introspection. It is often said – to the point of cliche – that New York City is a “character”…
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Škofja Loka – Ljubim Ti Dušu LP (Geenger Records, Pop Depresija)
In a modern era where experimentation and dodging boundaries of music genres thrive, Škofja Loka emerges as an innovation ensemble with “Ljubim Ti Dušu,” their debut full-length album. Released this year through a collaborative effort between Geenger Records and Pop Depresija, this Belgrade-based outfit delivers a musical odyssey that defies categorization, embracing a diverse array…
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Emmett Hughes – What Will I Do
“What Will I Do” is a new single by Emmett Hughes, a Huntington-based singer-songwriter. It’s the first song from “The Third Degree,” his new full-length album released on March 25th. Soundwise, Hughes embraces many different but complementary music genres to illustrate such rich and luxurious sonic imagery. He combines a singer-songwriter approach with some of…
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