Hailing from the cultural and creative melting pot that is England’s capital city, Mangoseed comprise four musicians of Trinidadian, Jamaican, Australian and Irish descent. Perhaps no surprise, then, that this multinational troupe produce an enthralling fusion of global sounds, mashing up ska and soca, jungle and funk, rock and punk, all of it high-energy and […]
Interview with Valley of Kings – East Sussex Rock
In this interview I chat with Dar.Ra of East Sussex, UK based rock outfit Valley of Kings. Dar.Ra has graced the UK national charts and dance charts with two top 40’s and two number one dance records, plus remixed legends like Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Tears 4 Fears and many others along the way. […]
Nesbeth Releases Uplifting and Powerful New Single “My Dream”
Growing up in Trench Town West Kingston, Jamaica was a life filled with high crime rates and economic hardship. Finding music as a means for communication, comfort and discovery, Nesbeth released his first single “Reflection of Love” in 1993 featuring singer Camera. Fast forward to 2015 and Nesbeth has proven an unstoppable force. Over the […]
Watch: Jump Off by Oogee Wawa
About Oogee Wawa With a ton of reggae, reggae-rock, reggae/hip-hop, reggae-punk (and the list of sub-genres goes on and on…) acts on the rise in the tight knit community that is Long Island’s music scene- so many musicians are hustling, scrambling, clawing, and striving to be the “Next Big Thing” on the island that’s spawned […]
Interview with New Kingston – Kingston City Now Available
New Kingston released their new album Kingston City on January 27th. We caught up with the band to briefly discuss what’s happened since their last release and what to expect on their latest project. What has New Kingston been up to since releasing your last album? Any memorable experiences worth noting? We’ve been hitting the […]
Jonathan Petronzio is Road Man
On the search for an enlightening journey through sound? I think the reggae infused funky blues of Jon Petronzio aka Road Man is exactly what you are looking for. This album is seven very powerful years of my life documented in song,” Jon says. “I’m not the same man I was when I started this […]
Interview with Lake Lyon – an Alabama blend of rock, reggae, and alternative
I’ve listened through Lake Lyon’s new album Fernweh several times at this point. The album has been out for a while but below is our introductory interview with the band. Let’s break the ice by introducing yourself to our readers. Who is Lake Lyon? Where are you from? What style of music do you create? […]
Keyser Soze has The Remedy
Keyser Soze is a sextet from Reno, Nevada that formed in 1998. Together they create original reggae, ska, and soul influenced by a heavy background in jazz. Through regular regional touring the band has managed to build a strong foundation including performances with (but not limited to) Michael Franti, The English Beat, The Wailers, The […]
Solo Sessions with Nikhil Korula Band
Nikhil Korula began his music career at the very tender age of 5. As a child prodigy with classical training, Korula shared stages with vocalists of the highest caliber including Barry Manilow and Luther Vandross. With his band of top notch musicians, The Nikhil Korula Band has accomplished quite a bit over the years… All […]
K-Bass Hits the Stage as Hard as the Track
His name is K-Bass ( Bassirima Soro ) from South Africa. He made a name for himself as “The Barefoot Runner,” winning races and marathons, and gaining national and global fame, even having been featured on shows NPR and other major news outlets. I’ve even heard and read stories (Sports Illustrated) of how people in the […]
