Collie Buddz finally made a welcome return to music with Good Life (released in May), marking his first album in a decade. It has never been proven easy for dancehall or reggae artists to stay relevant, as the genres’ turnaround have become so fast-paced, but the Bermudian artist found a way to stay true to himself and give […]
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New York (AFP) – Somalia is rarely described as on the musical vanguard but there was a time, before its turmoil, when the Horn of Africa nation bustled with an electrifying mix of the world’s sounds. A new album aims to bring a wider audience to the music of Somalia through the restoration of dusty […]
Following the recent discussions of travel bans, Pitchfork has taken a deeper look into lives of Sudanese American artists influence on today’s musical soundscape, including Alsarah & the Nubatones. [Read More]
The Sextones stopped by Daytrotter earlier this year. Check out the session, now up. [The Sextones – Daytrotter]
Landon McNamara hails from Hawaii’s North Shore, where he was born and raised. In other words, he lives in paradise all year round. He’s also a kick-ass big wave surfer. Surfer Magazine put him in their Top 100 in the world. And more than that, he’s a professional model for the Ford agency. Like Rod Stewart sang, “Some […]
While the American reggae/reggae rock scene has grown exponentially in the past several years, one of its core characteristics has always been its connection to surfing culture, and this is no doubt exemplified by progressive roots reggae band, The Ellameno Beat. The entire band surfs avidly and they tour with a quiver of custom-made boards crafted […]
Most musicians who achieve a certain amount of acclaim only to disappear from the public eye get cast as reclusive. The baggage that label carries has never quite fit Cody ChesnuTT. Even if you tried to pin it on him, he’d no doubt shake himself free. In between the release of his sprawling 2002 lo-fi […]
MUSIC REVIEWS ‘Synthesize The Soul’ Offers A Perfectly Paced Dance Party A new collection presents synthesizer dance music from the Cape Verde islands in the ’70s and ’80s. Critic Milo Miles says the music on Synthesize The Soul will sweeps you up with energy and rhythm. (Read More >>)
Now more than ever, you need a reason to just dance it out. The Battle of Santiago get that, and they have just the thing to help in the form of their latest song, “Pa Bailar” which is featured on their upcoming album, La Migra. [Read More]
The Hot 8 Brass Band is legendary in New Orleans having played together for more than 20 years. The NOLA brass band has spread the gospel far and wide for this multicultural art form born in the streets of the Crescent City. Hot 8 Brass Band’s new album On the Spot released last Friday via […]