A Conversation in Dub

This week we listen to “Freedom Fires” by Australian band The Strides. The simplicity and dryness of the song makes it memorable, letting the message of the words really shine through. We talk about that and other interesting production choices throughout the song. The Strides have been a band for almost 2 decades, so if you’re not already familiar with them, check out the rest of their catalog! I...

This week we listen to “Morning Blessing” and “Morning Dubbing” from Lone Ark & the 18th Parallel’s brand new album, Showcase Vol. 2. This is a continuation of their first Showcase album released in 2021. There is a lot happening in these two tracks and we dig into it; from the roots style, pristine sound quality, and incredible instrumentation, these tracks have it all. We hope you enjoy this...

This week we feature the opening (and title) track from Iseo & Dodosound’s latest album “Volando.” It’s a particularly heavy song with a great hook to pull you into the rest of this album. We talk about their unique style, vibe and the subtleties we picked up on throughout the track. We highly encourage you to grab a copy of Iseo & Dodosound’s latest album, Volando! “Volando” can be found...

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...

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...

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...

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, t...

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...

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 ro...

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&quot...

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 t...

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 c...

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...

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...

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...

This week we pay tribute to Sly Dunbar. Sly was one of the most prolific musicians of all time, having played on over 200,000 recordings. He was part of many backing bands including The Revolutionaries, Word Sound & Power, The Aggrovators, and Sly & Robbie. As a member of those bands, Sly backed legends like Black Uhuru, Peter Tosh, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and so many others. We liste...

This week we pay homage to legendary guitarist Stephen “Cat” Coore of Third World. He passed away on January 18, 2026 at 66 years old, leaving behind an enormous legacy. He founded Third World at just 17 years old and played with them consistently for 50+ years. During that time he created countless hit songs, earned 9 grammy nominations and many other global accolades including The Order of Disti...

We kick off our first episode of 2026 with one of our favorite artists, Hollie Cook. We listen to the song “Frontline” from her latest album, Shy Girl . Topics include the song’s unique phrasing, its flawless harmonies, and so much more. We also get into some other songs on the album and discuss how the overall vibe of this album varies from her previous ones, but still remains true to Hollie Cook...

This week James is joined by Dave Shiffman, filling in for Mark. For our last episode of 2025, we pay tribute to a reggae legend who passed recently, Jimmy Cliff. We listen to the song “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” from the 1969 album of the same name. We talk about how we found Jimmy Cliff’s music, his unique orchestrations, and the legacy that he left to the world. Jimmy Cliff helped open...

This week we listen to “Blind Boy” by 80s reggae powerhouses, Musical Youth. The group was made up of children ages 11-15, all with talent beyond their years. This is the fourth track on their 1982 album, T he Youth of Today . We chose one of the less widely-known tunes from the album instead of the beloved hit, "Pass the Dutchie", to show the incredible range and talent that these kids...

This week we are joined by Derek Waldmann a.k.a. Man of the Forests. We talk about how he has shaken up the reggae scene as one of the few violin players. He’s played with a wide variety of artists including Alific, Vana Liya, KBong, and so many others. Mia Jativa also joins our conversation to discuss their co-produced release, “Ghost Train” featuring an all star lineup including 7 dubs! Be sure...

This week we talk to Art, Mike and Dylan from New Jersey based band Sensamotion. Their latest full length album, Feel It All Around, just dropped this past August. In addition to talking about the creative process behind the new album, we get into the band’s formation, lineup changes, and some of their future plans. Be sure to catch Sensamotion out on the road and follow them on social media for m...