Artists can start to apply for the 2019 SXSW ‘Showcasing Artist’ slots as of June 25th. Selected artists will benefit from career changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW every year.
Showcasing at SXSW means performing in one of Austin’s famous live music venues for 30,000 industry reps, 3,000 media members, and thousands of fans and fellow musicians from all over the world.
Jamaica based singer, songwriter, musician and producer, WormBass, has been nominated as the ‘Best Male Roots Reggae Singer‘ for 2018 by the Lady Flava Radio Network Award Show. Voting will be open to the public and will begin on August 1st through October 31st.
The 5th annual Lady Flava Radio Network Award Show will take place on Saturday, November 17th at Bar Louie – located at 51 Isham Road – in West Hartford, Connecticut. This is a red carpet affair that’s being presented by The Finding Peace Campaign.
Coming on the heels of an exhilarating performance at Sharkies Seafood Restaurant – as part of the ongoing Appleton Estate Signature Nights series – Reggae singer Bugle, over the weekend, unveiled a pair of music videos tackling intimate relationships and the myriad of issues surrounding them.
The visuals for ‘Unstable’ and ‘Replay,’ the latter featuring female songstress Shuga, debuted on Saturday night via his official VEVO account ‘Buglean9tedVEVO’ to rave reviews. Shot throughout the Kingston and St. Andrew metropolis by filmmakers Damaniac Visualz and Slick Studios, respectively, the videos form part of an intense promotional campaign currently being undertaken by Bugle.
Watch the official video for ‘Unstable’ here; and the official video for ‘Replay’ here.
On Saturday, June 16th, the living legend Cocoa Tea will perform at the One Love Lounge (located at 2315 S. Cooper) in Arlington, Texas. He will have the full support of his personal backing band.
Opening up for Cocoa Tea will be Ras Tumba and the One Love Uprising Band; while additional music will be provided by Exodus Nuclear (with DJ Dainjah & DJ Bryan) and Yared Sound (with DJ Mike Kiss & DJ Genius).
Tickets for this event is available via Eventbrite. Persons wanting more information should call 682-323-4950 or 347-753-4582.
On Tuesday, July 10th, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser and the Blak Soil Band, will perform at Popshop (located at Grote Kerkplein 70) in Rotterdam. The event is scheduled to run from 19:30 to 00:00. In addition to the music from the headlining acts, Prezzy will also be on hand to provide his unique sounds and style.
Early bird tickets can be purchased HERE.
Released at the end of April, the visuals for Go Freddie Go takes viewers on a journey through the career of veteran reggae artist, Freddie McGregor. It shows clips and pictures of his past accomplishments as well as fans and supporters encouraging him to remain steadfast on his musical journey.
The Big Ship captain is seen on the water driving a boat and performing the song with conviction. Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.
‘Hungry Days’ is laced with a heavy, rootsy baseline and Bengali drums. There is also a solid groove of acoustic guitar melodies that swings into the mix. Sheldon’s melodious voice is heard in the first line but he moves from smooth to a harsher DJ sound with lyrics relatable to an everyday human story.
The song speaks to social inequalities and political injustices faced by the poor, linking back to the colonial days. He cites the need to break through those mental constraints in order to emerge triumphantly.
