Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (GPGDS) has been laying down their own unique groove since forming in Rochester, New York, back in 2001. Far from your average roots act, the band thrives on the road with a relentless touring schedule and live shows fueled by heavy improvisation. Their sound is a natural, effortless blend—anchoring classic Jamaican dub rhythms with a steady, jam-friendly dose of psychedelic rock, Americana, and bluegrass.

That genre-bending approach has found a perfect home on the Easy Star Records roster. GPGDS doesn't stick to a rigid formula; their discography flows naturally between traditional, heavy roots reggae projects like 2014's Steady and 2023's Love In Time, and entirely acoustic, stripped-down Americana records. It's a creative duality that Easy Star has embraced from the jump, giving the band the space to constantly evolve and keep their sound fresh.

Beyond their own catalog, the squad is deeply dialed into the wider reggae community, frequently teaming up with their Easy Star labelmates and other heavy hitters. Whether they're linking up with The Movement for their 2023 track “Revolution”," passing the mic to Jamaican legend Clinton Fearon for “Chants Dubbed and Remixed”, or laying down a feature on SunDub's Brooklyn Riddim EP, GPGDS proves they're all about building connections and keeping the collaborative spirit of reggae alive.