Legendary rock band Living Colour will release ‘Mixtape’ on September 9—a new EP based upon their powerful reinvention of Notorious B.I.G.’s “Who Shot Ya” and a subsequent series of remixes. The cornerstone of the set is producer Andre Betts‘ remix, which includes guest verses by Chuck D., Prodigal Sunn, Black Thought, Pharoahe Monch and Kyle… Continue reading Living Colour to release 'Mixtape,' Sept. 9
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (GPGDS) are on a mission to “Make It Better.” The new album from the Rochester, New York-based band addresses this theme, not just through music, but through art, conversation, and everyday living. Even the smallest actions on a local level can produce positive change on a global scale. Singer-bassist James… Continue reading Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Announce New Album
The 13th annual Emerald Cup proudly announces its full artist lineup produced by Ineffable Music Group. The Emerald Cup will take place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA from December 10-11, 2016. This year’s impressive lineup combines the best talent from the progressive reggae community with Stick Figure, Tribal Seeds, and Dirty… Continue reading Emerald Cup Announces Full Artist Lineup
BLANKfest, a wide-ranging festival celebrating Knoxville, TN’s rich entertainment culture, will take place one last time in Market Square from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28. Presented by BLANK Newspaper and scruffycity.com, this year’s iteration will benefit Knoxville-based nonprofit agency Positively Living, an organization devoted to improving the quality of life of those struggling… Continue reading BLANKFest in Downtown Knoxville expands to three days
One love, one heart! The Rastafarian mantra and philosophy of the ‘I and I’ was on full display for all to feel, touch, embrace and to be embraced by. For those who do not know, but would like to, I will explain. I and I is an expression of the singularity of being, the animating… Continue reading Reggae on the River 2016 | Review/Photos
Beth Hart is on fire. Right now, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter is riding a creative tidal wave, firing out acclaimed albums, hooking up with the biggest names in music, and rocking the house each night with her celebrated “burnt-honey” voice. In 2016, the headline news is Beth’s latest album, ‘Fire On The Floor,’ out February 3rd… Continue reading Beth Hart Returns With A New Studio Album
is funded by both a successful Kickstarter campaign along with financial support from the Rootfire Cooperative that allowed the band to create the album of their dreams. They were able to record the vast majority of the instrumentation live, giving the album an organic feel that is palpable. HIRIE states, “The caliber of musicianship on… Continue reading HIRIE feat. Nahko Bear + Nattali Rize + Trevor Hall
Gary Nesta Pine has been inspired by, and devoted to, music for as long as he can remember. “I’m a messenger from Jah. My dad was a postman; I feel like I am the postman of music.” The impact reggae has had on his life, and him on its sound, can’t be understated. They’re so… Continue reading Gary Nesta Pine to release new Album
Fifteen MarchFourth musicians traveled to New Orleans and spent ten days recording at The Parlor Recording Studio, making their fourth studio album, MAGIC NUMBER, their first in over five years. With Producer Ben Ellman (Galactic) and Engineer/Producer Mikael “Count” Eldridge (DJ Shadow, Tycho, Galactic, Trombone Shorty) at the helm, this album is full of the… Continue reading MarchFourth on Tour with 'Magic Number'
Hot Tuna performs spontaneous, unfiltered music whether as an acoustic duo or as a solid power trio including drummer, Justin Guip. It’s unfathomable how Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady make each show its own experience, but they do … and effortlessly! From their days playing together as teenagers, through their induction into the Rock and… Continue reading Hot Tuna – Each show its own experience!
