That jazz-rock-reggae fusion. Definitely vibing to “Levels” by the London four-piece Oreglo, which features Linus Barry on guitar, c-sé on keys, Teigan Hastings on tuba, and Nico Rocco on… Continue reading
With a humming, heatwave bassline reminiscent of Wayne Smith’s “Under Me Sleng Teng” and made only using iPad and iPhone apps, UK vocalist Beat Spacek (fka Steve Spacek who landed the number… Continue reading
Christchurch, New Zealand’s Ladi6 gets spacey on this downtempo jazz-soul jam with a delectably drowsy ‘n’ snappy beat. Ladi6 – “Hold Tight” (Official Video) … Continue reading
Dubbed-out, squiggly, hairstylin’ funk from Wellington, New Zealand’s answer to Mr. Scruff. Lord Echo – “Digital Haircut” (Official Video) Lord Echo‘s new album, Curiosities, is out now on Bastard… Continue reading
Jungle godfather Shy FX takes a break from the frenzy of drum ‘n’ bass and opts to expertly concoct some simmering, hazy reggae instead. Shy FX ft Liam Bailey – “Soon Come”… Continue reading
Featuring a young David Rodigan. “Sound Business” – 1981 TV Documentary on Jamaican Sound System Culture in the UK http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=BzVj5q3O9z4 The grainy VHS vibes and hiss make this all the more… Continue reading
The dub reggae lilt of New Zilla’s Fat Freddy’s Drop vocalist Joe Dukie gets a propulsive bass-step boost from the Nextmen. The Nextmen vs Joe Dukie of Fat Freddy’s Drop – “When… Continue reading
Wrongtom meets Deemas J meets East London meets hazy dubs meets surprisingly engaging 80s homemade reggae vibes. Love how from 3min 13sec onward Deemas J just decides to go and explore a… Continue reading
The Dig Deep radio show welcomes Seattle producer Futurewife to the KBCS studio for the Sound-off! 6 rounds, 6 categories, 12 songs, and buckets of beats, basslines, and music talk. Plus we spin… Continue reading
August music in every sense of the word. This sublime soul-jazz cover of Junior Murvin’s reggae standard “Police and Thieves” will feature on Zara McFarlane‘s second album out… Continue reading
Little Fluffy Clouds turn golden with some help from the Upsetter. I once saw Lee Scratch Perry play a tiny venue in a tiny town in the middle of France. He walked on… Continue reading
East London ska-dubsters The Skints take on Katy B’s “Katy on a Mission” and expertly execute a smooth, blissed, dubstyle reggae version of the original. Things to enjoy: 1. The slow nod of… Continue reading
