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This week, we take a trip over to Barcelona, Spain to check out The Goliards Collective. We listen to the songs “Llum” and “Dub de la Llum,” the opening tracks from their 2024 album Reggae Suau. Roots sounds, ethereal harmonies, intentional instrumentation, and of course dub - these songs have it all! We hope you enjoy these tracks and check out the rest of the album, just in time for the end of summer. “Llum” can be found on all streaming platforms and Youtube. Listen on Mixcloud.com for the full experience. The Goliards Collective - Reggae Suau Podcast Merch

This week we feature music from our very own James Pasqua. We talk about his latest full length dub album called Dubbing Out of Orbit. We talk about each song's influences, approach, and some of the techniques used throughout. This album is available on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms now! Listen on Mixcloud.com for the full experience. Dubbing Out of Orbit - Bandcamp Podcast Merch

This week, we’re joined by Adam Saylor, bass player for Dub Boat, Soul Rebel Project, and Cold Engines. We focus on the latest Dub Boat release, Sunlight Radio, but we also dive into their other projects and the history of the band members. Adam talks to us about the Boston music scene, the writing and recording process, and some future plans. We hope you enjoy this conversation and check out all of the projects the Adam is a part of. Listen on Mixcloud.com for the full experience. Dub Boat Soul Rebel Project Cold Engines Podcast Merch

This week we take a deep dive into the song “Family Thing” by SunDub. Their latest album, Shoot Your Arrow, should be prominent on everyone’s summer reggae playlists. We talk about the massive production, intricate musicality and so much more. We had some of the guys from SunDub on the show as our first ever guests, and we talk about how much they’ve grown as a band. Hopefully we’ll talk to them again soon! "Family Thing" can be found on all streaming platforms and Youtube. Listen on Mixcloud.com for the full experience Shoot Your Arrow - Bandcamp Podcast Merch

This week we’re featuring a dub track from Nightmares On Wax & Adrian Sherwood called “You Bliss.” This is the opening track to the album In a Space Outta Dub, which is a re-imagining of their album In a Space Outta Sound. George Evelyn of Nightmares On Wax teamed up with legendary dub producer Adrian Sherwood to create this groovy, spacey, clean dub album. We talk about the sonic quality, the dub elements both heavy and subtle, and why we truly think everyone will enjoy this album. “You Bliss” can be found on all streaming platforms and Youtube. Listen on Mixcloud.com for the full experience. In A Space Outta Dub Podcast Merch

This week we feature Horace Andy’s version of “Tonight” from the Horace Andy & Errol Scorcher album Unity Showcase. We also listen to the dub version from the Big Sherman album, In a Rub a Dub Style. Originally Witten by Keith & Tex in 1967, Horace Andy brings his own unique style to the song. We get into that, the musicality of the track, and of course Prince Jammy’s dub version. Let us know which version of this song is your favorite!This episode contains additional content on Mixcloud. Listen there for the full experience. Podcast Merch

This week, we talk about the Aggrolites’ brand new album, Super Atomic- specifically the song “Till The Wheels Fall Off.” This is the first Aggrolites album out in 7 years, and it does not disappoint! We talk about the classic ‘Aggro sound,’ the clean yet dirty production style, and the incredible musicianship all around. We love talking about The Aggrolites and hope to be catching them on the road soon! "Till The Wheels Fall Off" can be found on all streaming platforms and Youtube. Full episodes with music can be found on Mixcloud The Aggrolites Store Podcast Merch

This week we listen to the 1981 classic track “Reggae Street” by The Mighty Diamonds. This is the opening track from the Reggae Street album backed by Sly & Robbie (& Lloyd Parks). We talk about the iconic vocal harmonies, the incredible horn section, the punchy production style and so much more. We had a lot of fun listening to this track and we know you will too! "Reggae Street" can be found on all streaming platforms and Youtube. ⁠Podcast Merch

This week we’re discussing a very well known reggae track: “Satisfy My Soul” by Bob Marley & The Wailers. We listen to the 1978 version released on the Kaya album, as well as the 1971 version released on the Soul Revolution album. We talk about some amazing but often overlooked aspects including the brilliant orchestration and complex arrangements. We hope you hear something new in this song that you never noticed before! "Satisfy My Soul" and "Don't Rock the Boat" can be found on all streaming platforms and Youtube. Podcast Merch

This week we feature “Move Out of Babylon” by For Peace Band, based in Guam. We get into the band’s incredible musical talent and talk about their unique progression and clean production. Be sure to check out the rest of this album and their other releases. “Move Out of Babylon” can be found on all streaming platforms and Youtube. For Peace Band - Bandcamp Podcast Merch

This week we are listen to “Something Wrong” by The Expanders. We’ve talked about the Expanders a few times on this podcast, but with all the news coming from them lately, we wanted to showcase a tune from their first album. This album was just repressed by Easy Star Records. The Expanders also have a dub LP available for pre-order and a revival show coming up in June at The Lodge Room in LA. We chose this tune for its heavy use of dub elements, the raw production value and the interesting yet simple chord structure that left us in awe. So grab the new releases from them and enjoy our breakdown! You can find “Something Wrong” on all streaming platforms and YouTube. The Expanders LP Merciless Dub (Pre-Order) Podcast Merch

This week we feature the title song from Empress Sativa’s brand new album “Woman.” We talk about the cultural significance of the song and its powerful message about the impact women have on the world. We also dive into the production by Paolo Baldini and discuss the song’s modern take on traditional Jamaican production styles. We hope you continue to listen to the rest of this amazing album! You can find “Woman” on all streaming platforms and YouTube. Woman - Bandcamp Podcast Merch

This week we feature the song “Living God” and the dub version “Living God Dub” by Rootikal Riddim. This heavy tune is from their 2009 album, Inna Sufferah’s Style. We talk about the impact of reggae music in Hawaii and Polynesia, the beauty of the song’s simplicity, and what makes it a song you can listen to over and over. Make sure to check out more from Rootikal Riddim and For Peace Band. Both "Living God" and "Living God Dub" can be found on all streaming platforms and Youtube. Podcast Merch

This week we feature the song “Patience,” the opening track from The Simpkin Project’s latest album, Helping Hand. From smooth harmonies and guitar solos to punchy mixes, we cover it all. We hope you enjoy this album as much as we did! “Patience” is available on all streaming platforms and Youtube. Helping Hand - Bandcamp Podcast Merch

This week we’re featuring 2 songs by Flying Vipers: “No One Wants an Alien” from the album Off World and dub version “Alien Encounter,” from the album World Inversion. We talk about the differences between the 2 versions, the concept of space throughout both albums, and the visual design of the two. So much to talk about with these tracks so join us in breaking them down! These songs are available on Bandcamp and most streaming platforms Off World World Inversion Podcast Merch