311- Universal Pulse
I always thought 311 was a damn good band. I remember dancing to “Down” in a bar (in one, not on one) back in the mid 90s. Well, these reggae rockers are back on the scene. Frontmen Nick Hexum and Sa...
View ArticleKapten Röd – Ju Mer Dom Spottar
We’ve all had those moments. Those trying times when we’re attempting to enjoy a dancehall track, only to break down in despair because it’s not in Swedish. But we’re safe now. Björn Nilsson – a...
View ArticleReggae Representatives
“Ju Mer Dom Spottar” and “Nuh Linga” got me in a reggae mood. So this week the playlist’s all reggae & dancehall. Most of it’s from Jamaica, but we had to show the Swedish & Hasidic love, too –...
View ArticleSydney, George, & Jackie –“Papa Was A Rolling Stone” (Disco Tech Edit)
The tag says “Disco Tech edit” and yeah, there’s some disco sounds on this, but really it’s an edit of Sydney, George, and Jackie’s reggae take on the Temptations’ classic “Papa Was A Rolling Stone.”...
View ArticleDeadmau5 –“Aural Psynapse”
Deadmau5 is making headlines again. He just uploaded an excellent, clean original mix, “Aural Psynapse,” along with a live mashup of his own tracks “October” and “Raise Your Weapon.” The latter should...
View ArticleBurning Spear
Saint Anns, Jamaica born reggae artist Winston Rodney has been releasing music since his 1969 single “Door Peep,” which he produced with the help of legendary ska and reggae producer Clement Dodd....
View ArticleSantigold –“Disparate Youth”
Way back, before she put the ‘i’ in Santigold, there was a totally novel, genre-bending artist who garnered some serious cred for her 2008 debut LP, Santogold. One name change and four years later, she...
View ArticleRusko – Songs
For most American readers, “dubstep” probably conjures images of a smallish guy with a weird haircut unleashing torrential, sawing bass drops to legions of alt-bros. Dubstep has come to be synonymous...
View ArticleHot Chip –“Look At Where We Are” (Major Lazer Remix) & Bonde Do Role...
These two tracks have a Caribbean feel, with a heavy emphasis on dancehall and reggae. A perfect antidote to the seemingly ubiquitous club feel of what’s on the radio. Days like these, I want Major...
View ArticleSnoop Lion – Reincarnated
There exist a certain class of entertainer-celebrities whose every move represents a significant addition to their brand. Their ability to produce interesting or exciting music (or movies, or etc.) has...
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