Welland, Ontario-based reggae-rock band Street Pharmacy, hard at work putting the finishing touches on their follow-up to 2015’s Pharmanomics, have announced an upcoming single, “Roaming Souls,” due out this January 2018. The power trio, made up of Ryan Guay (vocals/guitar,) Jesse Robitaille (bass/vocals,) and Isaac Thompson (drums/vocals,) will follow the release with a winter tour throughout Ontario.

Street Pharmacy has built an impressive career with five full-length albums, including breakthrough album Free Delivery and the self-funded release The Legacy of Rudy, recorded on-site with Cuban musicians. Their appearance on Much Music’s TV series disBAND where they received a unanimous “thumbs up” votes from the judges, spawned the rock-fueled album Divorce. Frontman Ryan Guay’s close connection with megastars Walk off the Earth has led to multiple collaborations, including Street Pharmacy’s single “Old Time Beat,” as well as reinforcing the band’s DIY mentality. Street Pharmacy’s brand of hip-hop infused reggae is well represented by the 2012 track “It Ain’t That Crazy”, a collaboration with A-Plus from Souls of Mischief and Hieroglyphics.

“Roaming Souls” will be the first single off the band’s forthcoming album, due out in 2018. The song uses playful Christmas-time metaphors as a tool to inspire the inner-pariah. Carefully constructed lyrical contrast places the listener right into the unique mind of frontman Ryan Guay, who was misdiagnosed with a plethora of mental illnesses after an episode of prolonged brain swelling brought about by adult chicken pox before being properly diagnosed with encephalitis. The song’s subject matter tackles self-acceptance, even when you find the rest of the world nearly unrelatable, as the first step towards healing and growth.

With the steady growth of the modern American reggae scene, showcased by major genre-focused festivals and countless national tours, the emergence of a new wave of Canadian reggae bands, like MAGIC!, Bedouin Soundclash, Darenots, illScarlett, and Street Pharmacy, has highlighted the genre’s widespread appeal across geographical barriers. The upcoming release of “Roaming Souls” will serve as an inspiration call-to-action for the struggler inside us all.

North Carolina-based rockers Of Good Nature have returned from their studio time at White Star Sound with legendary producer Danny Kalb (Beck, Ben Harper, Foster the People, The Movement) with a handful of polished singles. The first of which, “Take Me Anywhere,” is set to be released on February 23rd of this year.

The east coast reggae scene has been responsible for some of the most fusion-friendly bands, constantly pushing their music beyond the traditional “island” sound. Of Good Nature stays true to this tradition of innovation with “Take Me Anywhere”. Mixing elements of funk, soul, pop, rock, and jazz with twists of reggaeton and hip-hop has spawned a truly unique and approachable sound, bound to push the band to a mainstream market. 

The band has garnered quite the reputation, impressing fans with back-to-back appearances aboard Train’s Sail Across The Sun Cruise, as well as opening for top-tier headliners Sublime with Rome, Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Keller Williams, Blues Traveler, Common Kings, Steel Pulse, Iration, Passafire, The Movement, Tribal Seeds, Ballyhoo! and more. They’ve also received recognition for their studio work, seeing their debut album, Just Add Water, won Indie-Ville’s Reggae Album of the Year.

“Take Me Anywhere” tells a story sure to resonate with anyone craving new experiences. The use of perspective switches from verse to chorus act as refreshing tool to tell a well-rounded story with themes of wanting to escape from feeling stuck and calling out for help. Melodic horn lines, precise technically-exquisite drumming, and a vocal style reminiscent to the warmth of turn-of-the-century alternative combine to create an authentic style, all their own.  

Be on the lookout for the new single, dropping February 23rd, 2018.

Tour Dates:

Feb 08 - Barrelhouse South - Savannah, GA

Feb 09 - Jack Rabbits - Jacksonville, FL

Feb 10 - Mad Beach Block Party 2 - Madeira Beach, FL

Feb 11 - Ocean Deck - Daytona Beach, FL

Feb 14 - Rapture - Charlottesville, VA

Feb 15 - Doc Taylor's - Virginia Beach, VA

Feb 16 - Power Plant Live - Baltimore, MD

Feb 16 - Gypsy Sally’s - Washington, DC

Mar 01 - Gottrocks - Greenville, SC

Mar 02 - Smith's Olde Bar - Atlanta, GA

Mar 03 - Clyde's On Main - Chattanooga, TN

Mar 05 - Vidrine's - Lafayette, LA

Mar 06 - Gasa Gasa - New Orleans, LA

Mar 07 - Train’s Sail Across The Sun Cruise 2018

Passion motivates. It drives people to persevere. And passion makes great music. Case in point: the upcoming EP, Way Down Deep, from Chicago funk, soul, and R&B group Bumpus. The new EP will drop April 6th, 2018, and will be celebrated with a hometown release show at Martyrs’.

The Bumpus name has spawned a musical family, steeped in Chicago’s thriving music culture. Its hard-working current and former members contribute wholeheartedly to offshoots spanning the musical spectrum. Bandleader James Johnston was aiming to do just that by writing songs for a groove-friendly project titled Dance Floor Plans until his plans got derailed by a serious case of vocal cord polyps. Not to be sidelined from his passion, James rerouted his energy. He set his mind on bringing a new perspective into the mix.

The earthquake-adaptable foundation laid by Johnston and the rest of the band served as the perfect platform for a new star to emerge, and that star is Tina M. Howell. Ms. Howell’s lyrical substance and powerhouse vocals have become the clear focal point of Way Down Deep, reinvigorating Bumpus along the way. From the EP’s opener “Already Mine,” a stalker-themed retro funk burner, to the soul-searching “Anything,” Way Down Deep marks a bold new direction for the band expressed through heavy doses of Ms. Howell’s unfiltered personality.

The band will be playing around the Midwest in support of the album, with more dates in the works for the summer and fall. Way Down Deep showcases a new direction for an entity that has stood the test of time and has become a staple in the Chicago scene. With veteran leadership and a young core, Bumpus have built a new beginning, set to launch on April 6th, 2018.

Way Down Deep Tracklist:

1.) Already Mine
2.) Way Down Deep
3.) Deeper Still
4.) Keep Standing Up
5.) Anything
6.) Step Sure (Or Step Aside)

Tour Dates:

April 6 – Martyrs’ - Chicago, IL w/ Naughty Professor (Official Bumpus Record Release)

April 7: Company Brewing, Milwaukee, MI

April 20: Al’s Bar, Lexington KY

April 21: Motr, Cincinnati, OH

May 11: Acme Feed & Seed, Nashville, TN

May 18 & 19: Union Street Station, Traverse City, MI

The Sextones are preparing to venture into new territory, bringing their highly acclaimed Moonlight Vision across the globe with their first extensive European tour. Over the last few years, The Sextones have shared stages with some of the industry's mainstay artists like Macy Grey, Charles Bradley, Galactic, Monophonics, Ziggy Marley and many others, capturing attention long before their breakthrough debut album, Moonlight Vision.

2017 marked a big year for The Sextones. After spending upwards of 5 years writing and recording their debut album, Moonlight Vision was self-released to critical acclaim. A single day after it's release and the band landed a record deal with P-Vine Records out of Japan, foreshadowing the band's intercontinental appeal and drive to take their music around the world. 2017 also saw the band complete two successful national tours, capping the year off by being awarded 'Best Song in Northern Nevada' by the Reno Gazette Journal for their hit single, "Drunk Off Your Love".

The Sextones' live show is nothing short of electric. Showcasing their power-house vocal acrobatics and white-knuckle rhythm section, the band is taking their new show overseas. Hot off the release of Moonlight Vision in 2017, The Sextones show no sign of slowing down. Bassist Alex Korostinsky remarks on their new frontier claiming, "traveling to and playing shows in Europe has been a huge long-term goal for us. Ever since we started playing music together we all told ourselves that this would happen at some point."  Countries include: France, Brussels, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland & Austria, dates listed below. 

Tour Dates:
8.31 - Rockcafe - Den Helder, Netherlands
9.01 - De Taverne - Bergen, Netherlands
9.03 - Missy Sippy - Gent, Belgium
9.04 - De Floeren Aap - Mechelen, Belgium
9.05 - Sound Yard - Hamberg, Germany
9.06 - Music Star - Nordenstedt, Germany
9.07 - Mojo Blues Bar - Kopenhagen, Denmark
9.08 - Muziekcafe - Helmond, Netherlands
9.09 - Busker - Aarschot, Belgium
9.11 - De Ouwehoer - Rotterdam, Netherlands
9.13 - Pallieter Cafe - Herselt, Belgium
9.14 - Knabenschule - Darmstadt, Germany
9.15 - Altes Spital - Viechtach, Germany
9.16 - Moa-Stadl - St. Martin, Austria
9.19 - Brin De Zinc - Barberaz, France
9.20 - Anziehbar - Dornbirn, Austria
9.21 - Gotthard Bar - Zurich, Switzerland

One Earth Live has announced an international lineup of high-end musicians, artists, and speakers unifying to promote a positive outlook in a world currently facing so many challenges. One Earth Live will take place online via streaming partner PORTL on May 23rd and 24th, 2020. The two-day transformational online festival is highlighted by musical headliners John Butler, Michael Franti, Nahko, Trevor Hall, FINK, Rising Appalachia, Mike Love, and Krishna Das, as well as world-renowned public figures and speakers, Dr Bruce Lipton, Jason Silva, Charles Eisenstein, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and many others. Full lineup included below.

One Earth Live was born as a collaborative charitable response to increasing global tensions over COVID-19; focusing on uplifting the world through positivity. Festival co-creator, Chris Deckker highlights the sentiment by noting much of the theme “will not focus on what is breaking down, but what positive things are breaking through for humanity at this time, and what solutions and pathways are available for us as a global community, enabling us to move into a positive future and not return to ‘business as usual.’”

One Earth Live will feature the universal language of music on its mainstage, with brief intermissions of visionary leaders across a variety of sectors, wellness experts, yoga instructors, youth activists, poets, and First Nation Elders. With close to 20 countries represented, this global occurrence will give back through transparent donations managed by the charitable organization Proof of Impact, while also allowing donations to be made directly to the artists, who are currently unable to tour.

This two-day global conscious lifestyle event aims to set precedent for how artistic unity and live entertainment can thrive through an outbreak. Strategic partnerships and goal-oriented artistic bonds have come together in a matter of weeks to form a sure-to-be noteworthy experience. Join us May 23-24 for One Earth Live, and be sure to follow the links below to stay up to date on further developments.

One Earth Live Link: OneEarthLive.com

Facebook Page: Facebook.com/OneEarthLive

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/937171350086566/

Instagram: @oneearthlive

MUSIC LINEUP

John Butler | Michael Franti | Nahko | FINK | Krishna Das | Deva Premal and Miten | Jai Uttal | Trevor Hall | Dub FX | Beats Antique | Jeff Franca (of Thievery Corporation) | Rising Appalachia | Mike Love | Andy Hall (of The Infamous Stringdusters) | Ajeet Kaur | Desert Dwellers | Phutureprimitive | Chali 2na | Nano Stern | Tiki Taane | Nattali Rize | DJ Drez & Marti Nikko | Regan Nano | David Starfire | Treavor Moontribe | Porangui | Geva Alon | Forestt | Apo and the Apostles | Gil Ron Shama | SHTUBY | Tina Malia |  Ayla Nereo | Peia | Mama Kin Spender | Bobby Alu | Yaima | The Cody Blackbird Band | Xiuhtezcatl | Dirtwire | The Human Experience | Gone Gone Beyond | East Forest | Elijah Ray | The Reminders | Indubious | Wookiefoot (Mark Murphy) | Kirtaniyas | Frank Heke w/ Matua | Murray Kyle | Paula Fuga | Plantrae | Dakini | Rainbow Trout | Khoisanboy-Man | Tierro Band w/ Bridget Law | Luka Lesson | L-Fresh the Lion | Sahida Apsara | Nardean | Hawane Rios | Shai Shriki | Soul’s Diet | Muzi Raps & DJ Ramzy | Nina Rao | Gaura Van | Amritakripa | Vishwambhar Seth | Omkar Kirtan

PRESENTERS

Joanna Macy | Dr. Bruce Lipton | Jason Silva | Charles Eisenstein | Prince EA | Aubrey Marcus | Tom Chi | Bharat Mitra | Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati | Michael Tellinger | Chief Phil Lane | Dr Alejandro Junger | Adam Roa | Thomas Hubl | Atossa Soltani | Michael Meade | Amanda Ravenhill | Lyla June | Dr John Liu | James Marskell | Jyoti | Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook | Lydia Violet | Jennifer Cooper | Daniel Christian Wahl | Osprey Orielle Lake | Christopher Breedlove | Matt Siegel | Jamaica Stevens | Stephen Brooks | Ben Bowler | Jon Ramer | Radhanth Swami | Sridar | Holley Sommerville Knott | Jonathon Foley | Jonah Haas | Jaiia Cerff | Laura Day | Becca Dakini

YOGA TEACHERS

Shiva Rae | Seane Corn | Janet Stone | Kia Miller | Tommy Rosen | Suzanne Sterling | Saul David Ray | Yogrishi Viskvketu | Govindas and Rhada | Jai Dev Singh | Hemalaya/DTO | Nikki Rhodes

Welland, Ontario based reggae-rockers Street Pharmacy have teamed up with east coast industry veterans and Rochester, New York legends Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad on their newest single “They Don’t Give a $$$$.” The song, available for streaming starting July 3rd, 2020, tackles the root of the world’s rising tensions amid a year full of crises. The song also cleverly outlines the ongoing manipulation of power and modern corruption over humanity-focused ambitions.

“They Don’t Give a $$$$” mixes two genres deeply rooted in social commentary and calls to action, reggae and punk, while adding a modern rock anthem-edged chorus that serves as a rallying cry. The relevant subject matter and serious tonal qualities of the composition makes for a timely song that addresses current world issues head on while calling on the people to demand change from the top down. “They Don’t Give a $$$$” sees Street Pharmacy frontman Ryan Guay showcase his penchant for cheeky lyrics with double-edged meanings throughout the song’s chorus and outro. His lyrical versatility allows him to appear unafraid to venture into new territory when society is screaming for it. “The chorus lyrics and the use of the cash register sample was intentional from the very beginning,” said Guay. “Using the cash register sample in the midst of a heavy, alternative rock-oriented chorus allows for a two-fold meaning to co-exist: the pseudo-use of profanity for the purpose of hammering home the severity of the message and, more obviously, the issues of corruption and wealth distribution that has plagued marginalized and poverty-stricken people for far too long.” 

Guay’s lyrical and sample-based hook are perfectly augmented by Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad frontman and bassist, James Searl’s call to action in two reggae-rock infused verses. “It’s impossible to squeeze all of our world concerns into a verse chorus verse, so we thought it important to stress the call to action and awareness. I think we both had our political compasses tuned by the rock, reggae, and the hip hop of our youth.”

The collaboration between artists promotes further dialogue between changemakers within society, calling for a unification of citizens across the globe to promote a broad expansion of human rights and an end to oppression. 

Street Pharmacy and Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad have both helped grow the American reggae scene, garnering critical acclaim, countless media placements across trendsetting blogs, national television, and festivals around North America. The latest effort “They Don’t Give A $$$$” executes a fusion of genres and lyrical relevancy that is bound to garner attention from ears all over. Follow the groups below to stay up to date on further developments.

The Shift Network has announced The Shift Summit & Music Festival, set to begin on September 18th and lead up to the International Day of Peace, September 21st, 2020. The 4-day event combines top-tier musicians and renowned thought leaders throughout society, focused on building a better future, including Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Jane Goodall, Rep. Tim Ryan, Bill McKibben, Michael Franti, Rising Appalachia, Deva Premal and Miten, Nattali Rize, and many more.  The Shift Summit & Music Festival will be available globally across multiple stages via streaming platform PORTL.

2020 has required adaptability across nearly all sectors of society and industry, notably pushing large scale conferences and major festivals into uncharted territories. Innovative solutions have allowed room for creative innovation and a chance to reevaluate the status quo. The Shift Network CEO, Stephen Dinan notes, “We saw the need for an event that brought together as many visionaries as possible who can light the way forward and uplift people to make the major changes we need - The Shift. It's an upgrade to the human operating system to one that is peaceful, sustainable, healthy, and prosperous. Out of the breakdowns of this year can emerge a breakthrough.”

Sticking to the theme of global uplift and planning for a transformed future, the annual Shift Summit has added a concurrent music festival featuring an impressive lineup of artists to the summit's slate of trendsetting thought leaders. Bringing the event online adds accessibility to visionary, groundbreaking ideas - a reimagining of what global conferences can be during the era of COVID. Practical gameplans for positive change over the next decade will be presented on Monday September 21st

The Shift Summit & Music Festival will integrate spirituality, healing, positive impacts, yoga, music, and visionary keynote speakers into an immersive and interactive online experience. Registration for the live event is free, with upgrade packages available. Be sure to keep up to date on all future announcements at the links below.

DATES AND TIMES: 

Friday 9/18 - Sunday 9/20:

Main Stage 8AM PT - 10:30 PM PT

Breakout Stages: 10:30 AM PT - 1:30 PM PT

Music, Yoga, and Healing Stages: 1:30 PM PT - 5:15 PM PT

Monday 9/21:

Global Mala - 7 AM PT

Main Stage 8AM PT - 10:30 PM PT

BREAKOUT THEMES: 

Peace || Sustainability || Racial Healing & Justice || Healing and Health Care || Business || Spiritual Awakening || Governance || Arts || Women’s Empowerment || Media || Transformative Technology || Education

Florida-based groove phenoms, The Ellameno Beat, have returned with their follow-up to 2017’s acclaimed album Surface with a new single “Break Through,” due out October 30th, 2020. The track sees The Ellameno Beat mix their signature grooves and dub elements with a heavy psychedelic edge, signaling an expansion of their sonic vision.

Similar to the band’s current catalog, “Break Through” was written, performed, recorded and mixed by frontman Reggie Froom at his home studio. Finishing touches were provided by GRAMMY Award-winning mastering engineer Greg Calbi. The homegrown nature of the recording helped Froom navigate the societal complications of COVID-19, providing an extended period of introspection and instant access to a creative playground of gear. Seeing the DIY spirit through to the full extent, Froom has begun implementing homebuilt gear in the recording and mixing processes with this single, providing a unique sound signature.

Lyrically, the song pairs with the recording method and sonic soundscape, weaving a thematic thread of self-realization throughout. Froom explains “In this time of isolation, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect extensively on my life, and really take in where I am right now. This song is the result of that reflection, and my belief that, though it may sometimes feel impossible, we really can break through to the other side of the massive obstacle that seems to be in front of us all right now.”

The young group has seen considerable success with prior releases, selling out hometown shows, and garnering opening spots on national bills, as well as reaching #3 on the iTunes Reggae Album Charts and #5 on Billboard’s. Isolation brought many touring musicians back to the songwriting table, and “Break Through” is just a glimpse of the thoughtful music sure to come out of this period. Be on the lookout for more from The Ellameno Beat below.

The Shift Network have announced the Winter Solstice Fest, a free and intimate livestream event, set to run from December 18th-20th, 2020. The three-day festival will bring an international line up of musicians, ritualists, artists, visionary speakers, indigenous elders, and more together with a focus on renewal. The festival features appearances by Shpongle, John Butler, Taimane, Michael Franti, and many more. Registration is open at WinterSolsticeFest.com. 

As global society faces the changing tides of COVID-19, transfers of power, and civil unrest, Winter Solstice Fest draws ties from ancient roots, honoring the changing of seasons with celebratory moments aimed at revitalizing communities, spirits, and well-being. A finely curated weekend of uplifting and reflective rituals, prayers, and artistic expressions seeking to unite global citizens in a time of increased isolation. 

Following the adaptive success of The Shift Summit & Music Festival, The Shift Network once again offers accessible top-tier entertainment and wisdom from global perspectives with Winter Solstice Fest, an all-inclusive digital weekend getaway from volatile 24-hour news cycles. A true festival experience, free, from the comfort of your living space.

With appearances set from Shpongle, John Butler, Taimane, Michael Franti, Nat Kelley, Android Jones, Sahara Rose, and many more (full listing below), Winter Solstice Fest also provides special ceremonies, workshops, and live link-ups to other solstice events worldwide. The interactive experience allows listeners to find internal stabilization to navigate the upcoming changes of the world. Be sure to stay up-to-date on lineups, schedules, and more at WinterSolsticeFest.com. 

MUSICAL APPEARANCES BY: 

Shpongle (DJ set) | John Butler | Taimane | Michael Franti | FINK | Deva Premal and Miten | Rob Garza (of Thievery Corporation) | Trevor Hall | Chali 2na | Zap Mama | Mike Love | Desert Dwellers | Ajeet | Ayla Nereo | Forestt | Devaa Haley Mitchell | Franko Heke 

RITUAL & PRESENTATIONS BY: 

Nat Kelley | Android Jones  | Sahara Rose | Shiva Rea | Jade Begay / NDN Collective | Aarona Lea : Moondeck | Amanda Yates Garcia | Jeralyn Glass | Achintya Devi | Oona Chaplin | Devaa Haley Mitchell | Mat Auryn | Millana Snow | Tiffany Janay | Giselle World | Isis Indriya | Elayne Kalila Doughty | Lettie Sullivan | Suzanne Sterling | Florencia Fridman  | Nana Marina  

INDIGENOUS PRAYERS BY: 

Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook (USA) Lakota Prayer  | Jrumpinjinbah (Australia) Aboriginal Prayer  | Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq (Greenland) Inuit Eskimo Prayer | Chris Parks (UK) Druid Elder | Mindahi Bastida (NZ) Toltec Prayer | Ihab Bhala (Israel) Sufi | Nana Marina(Guatemala) Mayan Prayer | Jyoti Prevatt (USA) Solstice Prayer  | Rutendo Ngogo (S Africa) Zulu Nation/ Sangome Prayer | Grandmother Flordemayo | Carmen Vicente (Ecuador) | Txana Huni Kuin - Brazil Amazon

Signal Fire and The Ellameno Beat have teamed up to release a new single, “False Reality,” due out February 12th, 2021. A sign of the times, this anthemic wake up call to the mislead was born as a remote collaboration between the two artists. Following up from prior releases late last year, both entities show a continuation of their prolific nature in contrast to the current period of industry stagnation, brought on by COVID-19.

“False Reality” tackles the disruption of political and societal progress caused by the combination of absurd conspiracy theories, op-eds-as-news, and selective framing from authority figures. The events of January 6th served as the catalyst to speak out, take action, and turn the song from a series of stems into a full-fledged musical calling-out of dissidents. 

Addressing the increasing tensions and volatility head on, Reggie Froom, frontman of The Ellameno Beat stated “I’m directly voicing my feelings and frustrations about the current state of society. My statements are aimed directly at particular media sources, personalities, political figures, and citizens of this nation who have chosen to follow the lead of baseless conspiracy theory, and abandon any and all truth that does not serve their own self-interest.” Signal Fire bandleader Sean Gregory adds, “Corruption runs deep and always has. I think in the age of social media and information we are just starting to see it surface more.”

COVID-19 has accelerated our adaptation of technology, with working from home becoming the new normal. This trend, combined with increasing accessibility of high-powered tools, has seen a surge in the utilization of home studios and remote collaboration, allowing artists 24/7 access to studio time and instant access to like-minded collaborators. “False Reality” marks the first project produced and mixed primarily in Froom’s new custom-built home studio.

Signal Fire and The Ellameno Beat look to continue their roll of notable recent releases with “False Reality.” What started as sharing of ideas between Gregory and Froom blossomed into a topical and timely song, layering and producing an interwoven blend of the two’s inputs. Be sure to be on the lookout for more from these two as 2021 looks to shape up as a bounce back from a notorious year.

Signal Fire Official Site || The Ellameno Beat Official Site

The Ellameno Beat, manned and armed by frontman Reggie Froom, released “Jump The Gun” on July 30th, 2021 across streaming services. The genre-warping track releases with an accompanying music video, both of which were created entirely in Froom’s home studio. An artist of multiple mediums and an avid music lover, Froom’s found inspiration in psychedelic rock, roots reggae, and funk, creating an output that is a personal blend all his own.

“Jump the Gun” showcases polished production and effects at its exterior, lyrically focusing on reflective ebb and flow of time’s passing, with Froom elaborating “My perception of time seems to be drastically changing day by day, and something about that absolutely terrifies yet excites me. ‘Jump the Gun’ is the anthem to those ever-evolving feelings.” The song continues a musical maturation of the artist’s non-complacent mindset, always looking to push their sound into new realms.

The Florida-based artist has seen considerable success early on in their career, garnering notable milestones and praise in charting, blogs, and live shows. Most recently, the band has evolved their surf-rock reggae roots incorporating modern synthesizer techniques on top of deep driving rhythms blending into a multidimensional soundscape. “Jump the Gun” marks the band’s third release in the past 12 months, further strengthening their new direction, while continuing to stay grounded in familiar foundations.

Froom’s home studio and DIY spirit have created a creative canvas that is sure to continue to blossom with the coming months and years. Follow the band below to stay up-to-date on upcoming shows and releases.

Giraffe Aftermath, a reggae/rock outfit from Vancouver, BC, are set to release “Trying to Change”, a brand new single, on November 13th, 2021. The single sees the band returning from a hiatus of almost seven years. The song oozes with reflection and acceptance, admitting to our faults and shortcomings while committing to make proper adaptations moving forward.

Giraffe Aftermath is a duo made up of longtime friends and creative collaborators Steve Hack and Luke Deville. The group incorporates elements of reggae, dub, rock, and hip-hop into a blend of full spectrum sound all within their home studios.

Lyrically divulging into psychological analysis of observations on self we can’t help but notice during our personal journeys, “Trying to Change” takes an approach against the mainstream grain, digging deeper for substance while balancing soothing melodies in an easily digestible format. With increased isolation during the past couple of years, self-reflection has become commonplace, creating an instantly resonatable message with most listeners. While the theme appears universal, the song's catalyst comes from personal experience.

“The song is about coming to the realization that you were having a negative outlook on life, bumming people out and always finding the problem in everything. Getting to a place where it was hard enough to be around myself, let alone other people being around me. I was finally seeing myself from outside of my body and thinking ‘yo that guy sucks!’” explains Hack. Bringing the theme to a full story arch, DeVille advises to “Take it slow and reward the small changes. If there’s something you’re trying to learn or change, find the smallest thing you can do and build from there.”

“Trying to Change” sees Giraffe Aftermath reemerging with an impressive sound and powerful message likely to catch the radar of music fans around the world. While November 13th marks the next chapter of Giraffe Aftermath, the band appears to have more surprises in store. Be sure to check them out below to stay up-to-date and future musical developments.