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NEW ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM THE EXPANDERS
The Expanders are back with a new single “Sweet and Slow” which features Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid. The name “Sweet and Slow” is a reference to the band’s own songwriting process. “We like to take our time and really examine all parts of a song,” says Expanders bassist and vocalist Chiquis Lozoya. Their meticulous approach to writing also plays a part in the band’s love for using live analog tape to record. The band prefers the organic, rich sounds of analog [...]
MORTIMER’S DEBUT EP FIGHT THE FIGHT IS OUT!
Mortimer's highly anticipated new EP Fight the Fight is finally here! The two singles “Careful” and “Lightning” already made big waves in the reggae world ahead of the rising roots-reggae artist's debut EP made in collaboration with GRAMMY-nominated producer Winta James of Overstand Entertainment. The result of this meeting of musical forces is a six-track masterpiece featuring live musicianship, top-notch production, and emotive lyricism that combine to create a fresh sound, breathing new life into soulful roots reggae. The EP glides effortlessly from hard-hitting drum [...]
MASS FROM BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH IS OUT NOW!
Bedouin Soundclash's fifth full-length album and first with Easy Star titled MASS is out today! MASS suggests a new creative peak for the band, bringing together their rich, eclectic influences ranging from jangling Big Band swing-pop, post-punk-soca, and New Orleans second-line to Brian Wilson, the Talking Heads, and dubbing afro-pop gospel. In the words of lead singer Jay Malinowski, "MASS is the result of "the coming together of many forces to create something greater." To craft their first album in nine years, [...]
SPRAGGA RETURNS! CHILIAGON DROPS TODAY!
The newest album by legendary Jamaican deejay Spragga Benz Chiliagon drops today! Chiliagon is the result of a natural collaboration with primary producers Oury, his Buttercuts partner Andrew Fowler, GRAMMY-nominated producer Cristy Barber, and Spragga Benz himself. On the album’s creation he says, “It was effortless the way the album came together: the producers put their beats together, I put my songs together, and we got the sound we wanted." Spragga pushes genre boundaries on Chiliagon with his many collaborators including Lil’ [...]
SPRAGGA BENZ GRAMMY MUSEUM PERFORMANCE AND CONVERSATION
Spragga Benz will be performing at the Grammy Museum Experience™️ Prudential Center on October 3rd as part of its Spotlight Series. It’s going to be a one of a kind show featuring an intimate musical performance and conversation with the Dancehall icon. In its press release, The Grammy Museum says to make sure you get there early to "explore all of what The Experience has to offer; take the stage and sing karaoke-style to Ray Charles’ staple “Hit the Road, Jack”, visit [...]