Over the past few weeks, we’ve been giving away free MP3s from our two new reggae releases via Facebook. We’re very excited to announce that those two new releases are now available for pre-order!
ROIR presents Digitaldubs first US release, “#1“, which drops a wicked selection featuring singers, deejays, and, of course, killer dubs. The duo enlist such legendary vocalists as Ranking Joe, Earl Sixteen, and Brinsley Forde of Aswad, as well as Brazilian contributers Jeru Banto and Dada Yute to set fire to some crucial riddims.
Digitaldubs #1 will be in all good record stores August 30th
Two years after releasing their critically acclaimed album “Bush Rock” and a year removed from dropping “10 Deadly Shots”, the ‘Plant is back stronger and with their deep in the pocket roots sound in full effect. The ‘Plant were thrilled to collaborate with reggae legends Prince Jazzbo & Sylford Walker, each dropping two vocal gems, while Meditations great Winston Watson kindly provided additional harmonies throughout. The sound is 70′s exquisite.
We will be releasing two new reggae/dub releases on August 30… a new record by one of our favorite American acts 10 Ft. Ganja Plant and the international debut by Brazilian dub sensations Digitaldubs.
As you may have heard, we’ve been giving away tracks from both albums on Facebook. Well, this week is your last chance to grab a free MP3 from both bands as we’ll be starting pre-orders next week!
Last week, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant gave away the track “My Roots” featuring reggae legend Sylford Walker from their upcoming album “Shake Up The Place”… well, this week’s track features yet another Jamaican reggae great, Prince Jazzbo.
ROIR is excited to announce that we will be releasing the international debut by Brazilian dub sensations Digitaldubs!
Digitaldubs were one of the first soundsystems in their native Rio de Janiero, Brazil. They’re now one of the country’s most respected acts, having revolutionized reggae culture in their homeland and brought the Brazilian reggae sound all over Latin America and Europe.
ROIR presents Digitaldubs first US release, “#1″, which drops a wicked selection featuring singers, deejays, and, of course, killer dubs. The duo enlist such legendary vocalists as Ranking Joe, Earl Sixteen, and Brinsley Forde of Aswad, as well as Brazilian contributers Jeru Banto and Dada Yute to set fire to some crucial riddims.
For the next two weeks, ROIR will be giving away tracks from Digitaldubs #1 on Facebook.
This week’s track is “Pirate’s Game” feat. 70s Jamaican reggae singer Earl Sixteen. Watch the video then visit ROIR on Facebook to download a FREE MP3:
We’re stoked to announce that we’re once again working with one of our favorite bands, Dub Trio to release our fourth album with them, “IV”.
The album comes out on CD, MP3 & LP on October 25 and it’s the dub/metal band’s first studio album in three years since he boys have been keeping busy acting as the touring band for Mike Patton’s Peeping Tom and Matisyahu.
Bassist Stu Brooks says of the album:
“IV was recorded after touring for 2 and a half years with Mike Patton promoting our last album Another Sound Is Dying… It had been the longest duration of time in between releases. By the time we hit the studio, we were extremely hungry to put down the ideas. Most of the record was written while we were on the road. One of the most memorable and prolific sessions was in a small commune town in Brittany, France. One church, one bakery, and a cafe.”
Drummer Joe Tomino adds:
“When listening to IV you can hear that ‘dub’, as a concept and less as a genre synonymous to reggae, is at the core of the music, and while listening you’ll hear everything from metal to dubstep….there’s even a prepared piano track… As always, we aspire to create a visceral experience for the listener, and IV is no exception.”
Dub Trio will be touring in Europe and North America in October & November… stay tuned for tour dates!
We’re very happy announce that we’re once again working with Dub Trio and will be releasing their upcoming record “Dub Trio IV” in October!
But first, make sure you complete your Dub Trio collection by buying their albums on iTunes this week… from Now till July 19, all of Dub Trio’s ROIR albums are only $7.99 on iTunes! Check out the Dub Trio catalog on iTunes out here.
Get these 3 Dub Trio albums for only $7.99 on iTunes!
Also, if you’re in Chicago TODAY, catch Dub Trio’s free in-store performance at the Lincoln Park Apple Store. Joe, Dave & Stu will be treating you to an electronic performance and then discussing recording music on a Mac.
Thursday July 14 at NOON Dub Trio at the Lincoln Park Apple Store
Electronic performance & discussion
about recording music on a Mac
801 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Founder of John Brown’s Body & member of 10 Ft. Ganja Plant Kevin Kinsella releases his third solo album Great Design June 28. Pre-order the CD or MP3 album and catch him on tour this summer!
You can also download a free 4 song album sampler by signing up to Kevin’s mailing list here.
Also, don’t forget to catch Kevin Kinsella this summer at his festival dates in July and tour with Groundation in August! View a full list of tour dates after the jump!
Classic hardcore 7″ will once again be available on vinyl on April 16.
Limited edition colored vinyl also available: 250 red & 250 green pressed!
This limited Record Store Day release brings “Pay to Cum” back with original artwork and lyrics sheet insert. The 7″ will be readily available on black vinyl, but ROIR has also issued a limited number on colored vinyl (250 red & 250 green copies pressed). Red and green vinyl are exclusively available atthe Bad Brains Official Store at http://badbrainsofficialstore.com. There are also a handful of gold 7 inches available from a limited European pressing.
Bad Brains are also offering a FREE 320kbps MP3 download of the single until the end of Record Store Day weekend to save you audiophiles time ripping your 45 on your USB turntable… all exclusively from the Bad Brains Store!
Also be on the lookout for some spectacular live recordings of the Bad Brains from the early 80’s… Bad Brains “Lost Riffs and Dubs” will be out on ROIR later this year!
Get the Pay to Cum 7″ on Record Store Day Find your nearest participating record store here.
Not only will the Bush Tetras be playing a rare live show this April 15th at The Kitchen to commemorate the arts space’s 40th anniversary, but they are also dropping some limited edition vinyl to re-school the new school of uber indebted musical new comers.
ROIR is very proud to announce a limited pressing of two of the ‘Tetras most seminal tracks on 7 inch vinyl: the original 99 Records recording of Too Many Creeps (1980) and You Can’t Be Funky (produced by The Clash’s Topper Headon in 1982). This vinyl 45 will be available on April 15, the day of the Bush Tetras’ show at the Kitchen, on black and limited edition blue and pink vinyl (only 100 copies pressed).
“Imagine Fugazi led by three women, 10 years earlier, or even better, a female fronted Gang of Four.” – CMJ
Friday April 15, 2011 Bush Tetras LIVE at The Kitchen’s 40th Anniversary
512 W. 19th St btwn 10th & 11th Aves
New York, NY
8pm // $12 http://www.thekitchen.org/event/254/0/1/
Duff McKagan (yeah you heard me) on ESPN (uh huh) talks Bad Brains and says Pay to Cum is ”maybe the world’s only perfect song”. That might clue you in to some rad news we have coming next week!
Read more on what the Guns ‘n’ Roses, Velvet Revolver and Jane’s Addiction had to say about the ‘Brains over at ESPN.
Bad Brains have also released a couple of new tour dates:
April 20 – Greek Theater, Los Angeles, CA (w/ Slightly Stoopid & Barrington Levy)
April 21 – House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV
April 22 – Summit Music Hall, Denver, CO
June 16 – West Coast Riot, Gothenburg, SWEDEN
June 18 – Hell/Heaven Fest, Clisson, FRANCE
June 24 – Azkena Rock Fest, Vitoria Gasteiz, SPAIN
