The deciding factor is not always just my enjoyment of the track, sometimes it helps to note the response of others who hear it playing. My three-year-old son is not easy to please musically, but as I turned this one up loud, he ran into the room dancing, and openly declared it ‘his favourite song’. Strangely enough, it quickly became mine, too.
Reggae
The song has depth – the verses hold tight to your attention, the delivery is smooth, beautiful to listen to, and the words have poignancy; fusing truth & poetry, honesty & metaphor.
Built around a timeless reggae rhythm and groove, with nostalgic pop vocals layered throughout the arrangement, For One Day is a catchy pop hit that naturally showcases the energy and fluidity of Jermaine’s writing and performance style.
The rest of the That’s life project follows suit in terms of the genre freedom, this Folk-meets-Ska approach to organic and colourful music. Think Sublime with a twist of The Pogues, only here we get stories and sentiments, structural songwriting and musical freshness, that all proves true to the disco partisan approach.
Paying tribute to the carefree hits of time’s past for its sense of enjoyment and freedom from the weight of the world, Party Hard – Jiggle Wiggle acts as a genre-fusing pop hit but with a clear level of character and effective production that lets the Original Weez style maintain its recognisable integrity.
Indie rock and ska’s unmistakable Startz and Endz showcase the full breadth of their ability as an organic band, with the newly uploaded live stream of their festival show from Levitt at the Falls, South Dakota.
Great vibes and conceptual poignancy grace the airwaves – Introducing a superb new song, an instrumental and melodically euphoric reggae track, with soulful vocals, wonderful melodies, and a powerful hook resolve.
Honolulu’s Azato recaptures the soulful essence of reggae, with a fresh take on both the genre and songwriting. When We Gonna Start? is a mellow and increasingly hopeful, uplifting ode to unity, and provides an active opposition to the rise of division and fighting.
Introducing a unique take on Christian Contemporary and Gospel music – UK-based creative DORCAS TG brings a joyful twist of reggae and personality together with catchy and heartfelt songwriting, for the likes of her uplifting single Sweet Jesus.
What a vibe – catchy writing, strong grooves and topical relevance; Chad Rubin unites all of this in an instant, as the iconic anthem Wdayfg kicks off the EP Everything Is Fine. Chad Rubin first crossed our path back in 2022, the album Feels introducing an artist with a clear level of energy and esteem … Continued
Standing the test of time with their clear conviction and unity as a creative group, The John Spignesi Band are celebrating an impressive nine years of making music together, and are marking the occasion with two unmissable live shows in Connecticut.
From organic flute and sax to Afrobeat rhythms, Gospel warmth and unpredictable jazz, Sounds Of Freedom wholeheartedly encapsulates the very implications of its name.