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“Keep You” duo Wild Belle return with playful indie pop song “It’s Too Late”

“Keep You” duo Wild Belle return with playful indie pop song “It’s Too Late”

Jordy Kasko September 19, 2012 0

Wild Belle are a Chicago duo whose debut single “Keep You” turned heads all around the music industry back in March by drawing from reggae, indie pop, ska, and soul while incorporating a deadly baritone

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Song of the Day: No Doubt’s best tune since <i>Tragic Kingdom</i>, “Push & Shove”

Song of the Day: No Doubt’s best tune since Tragic Kingdom, “Push & Shove”

Jordy Kasko August 29, 2012 0

In my opinion, the title track on No Doubt‘s comeback album Push and Shove (September 25), their first in 11 years, is the best song the band has released since their 1995 junior release,

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Summer Playlist: Matisyahu returns with the lively, inspirational “Sunshine”

Summer Playlist: Matisyahu returns with the lively, inspirational “Sunshine”

Jordy Kasko May 30, 2012 0

Fairly well-known reggae-pop artist Matisyahu has a new album dropping on July 17, and the first single is called “Sunshine.”  It’s a very pop-oriented song with a lively, inspirational chorus: “Reach for the sky/ Keep

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Infectious reggae fusion from Bristol, U.K. group Laid Blak: “Woah”

Infectious reggae fusion from Bristol, U.K. group Laid Blak: “Woah”

Jordy Kasko May 29, 2012 0

We don’t post a whole lot of reggae ’round here, but Bristol, U.K. group Laid Blak‘s “Woah,” an infectious combination of reggae, dub, hip-hop, and funk, is just too much fun to ignore.  Listen

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Afrolove: Natty combines reggae and dark electronica on “Afrika” <small>[MP3]</small>

Afrolove: Natty combines reggae and dark electronica on “Afrika” [MP3]

Jordy Kasko May 21, 2012 0

South African/Italian reggae artist Natty has a new track out that combines dark electronic textures with reggae and even slight hip-hop influences.  You gotta hear this one.  Listen and download for free below. -Jordy

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Afrolove: The Black Seeds fuse dub, Afrobeat, and soul on “Pippy Pip” <small>[MP3]</small>

Afrolove: The Black Seeds fuse dub, Afrobeat, and soul on “Pippy Pip” [MP3]

Jordy Kasko May 14, 2012 0

Although I spend every day describing music for people, I just couldn’t place my finger on this one immediately, though I knew I liked it.  One look at Wikipedia cleared up the influences for

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Song of the Day: Wild Belle’s saxophone-swingin’ reggae-pop, “Keep You” <small>[MP3]</small>

Song of the Day: Wild Belle’s saxophone-swingin’ reggae-pop, “Keep You” [MP3]

Jordy Kasko March 14, 2012 0

Ahhh… the sweet sensation of musical infatuation.  It’s an addiction, and I’m addicted — that’s why I go out of my way spending hours every day to find the best in new music.  And

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