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THE SKINTS RELEASE FIRST LIVE ALBUM
Born from the East London ska-punk scene, The Skints have built up a formidable live reputation in recent years and have been described by Clash magazine as โthe torchbearers for modern British reggaeย music,โ marking them out as one of the most respected bands in UK music whilst still staying strict to their independent DIY roots. Playing live is the heartbeat of the band, and this live recording from their sold-out homecoming show at Electric Brixton during the โSwimming Lessonsโ 2019 European tour [...]
GDC DROPS NEW SINGLE “USE ME”
Gentlemanโs Dub Club return with a new music video and release of โUse Me,โ a funky reggae- infused cover of the classic Bill Withers hit. The song features vocals from UK-reggae star Kiko Bun (who has worked with Loyle Carner, Shy Fx, Chase And Status, and Ticklah, among many others). The video premiering via Clash Music is a pitch-perfect take on Withersโ well-known live performance on the Old Grey Whistle Test from 1972. The digital single also includes a dub version mixed by [...]
NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “NOBODY” BY FYAH ROIALL OUT NOW
Fyah Roiall (pronounced โroyalโ) is one of Jamaicaโs most exciting rappers at the forefront of the emerging โgrimehallโ sound (also sometimes referred to as โtraphallโ), a new forward-facing subgenre of Jamaican music that combines American trap, UK grime, and dancehall.ย The music video for "Nobody" was filmed at Kingston dispensary Itopia Life and directed by 300K (whose past credits include work with Popcaan, Koffee and Afro B).ย Fyah Roiall's debut album, UNDERRATED, is out now onย Easy Star Records.ย You can stream & [...]
REBELUTION ANNOUNCES NEW DUB ALBUM
Grammyโnominated reggae/rock band Rebelution will release Dub Collection on July 17, and today they have launched the first single โAttention Span Dub.โ The original version appeared on the bandโs debut album Courage To Grow. The dub album, a joint venture between the bandโs 87 Music and Easy Star Records, features 15 dub versions of fan favorites and five songs will be released on consecutive Fridays through June 26 with each track representing a different album from throughout their effervescent career. The bandโs [...]
SELEKTAH TWICE 24 HOUR REGGAE LIVESTREAM BEGINS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
In commemoration of 60 years of Jamaican Music, and to celebrate his 40th Birthday during this pandemic, Selektah Twice will be behind the turntables LIVE on Twitch.tv/selektahtwice for 24 consecutive hours starting midnight ET on Saturday, May 30, playing every style of Reggae from its inception - a personal bucket list accomplishment he has always wanted to attempt. A milestone challenge for his milestone birthday during an ideal and unique time to make it a reality. We'll also be streaming on EasyStar.com [...]