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Hosted by James Pasqua and Mark Raimondi. Each episode we break down a favorite reggae song of ours. New episodes every other Wednesday!

25/06/2025

This week, Mark is out, but James is joined by Robert Stokes (). Robert is a Ska & Rocksteady aficionado in Las Vegas, Nevada. We take a deep dive into the origins of ska music and how it has evolved over the decades in different parts of the globe. We talk about the differences between the subgenres and bust some myths people may have about ska music.

Robert Stokes performs regularly in and around Las Vegas regularly. Follow his Instagram, , to find out where his next gig is. So catch a show if you’re in town, it’s always a lot of fun!

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14/05/2025

Dave Shiffman () fills in for Mark this week as we discuss new music by Jamaican pioneers, Keith & Tex (). Known for their 1967 version of “Stop That Train,” the duo has been putting out a lot of new music in the last decade. We listen to the title track from their newest release “Gun Life” produced by Roberto Sanchez (). We talk about the song’s insightful lyrics, its production style, and rocksteady music overall. We hope you enjoy this track as much as we did!

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09/04/2025

This week we feature the song “Dub Stop” by Eli Mac (). This was the single for her 2014 EP, DubStop. We discuss how her unique style blends so nicely with the familiar Hawaiian reggae style, as well as the sample choices and the subtle details within the track that make it memorable. Be sure to catch Eli Mac during festival season this year!

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26/03/2025

This week, our friend Dave Shiffman () fills in for Mark, and together we talk with Josh Swain from the Movement (). We highlight their newest single “So Cool” featuring Nick Hexum of 311 (@311). We talk about the formation of the band, working on this new single and album and collaborating with artists among the scene. Josh has been working in the reggae scene for over 2 decades and has a lot of insights and fun stories to share.

The Movement is prepping for a new full length album and a summer tour, so be sure to catch them on the road!

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05/03/2025

This week we’re highlighting a song by legendary ska-punk group, Fishbone (). “Unyielding Conditioning” was on their 1993 album, Give a Monkey a Brain and He’ll Swear He’s the Center of the Universe. Being the single ska tune on a mostly heavy metal album, there is a lot to break down here. We talk about the high energy, the lyrical content, the instrumentation and so much more. Hope you enjoy this and be sure to check out more Fishbone music and catch them on the road!

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19/02/2025

This week, we dive into some early UB40 () music and review the song “One in Ten” from the 1981 Present Arms album. This album precedes the “Red Red Wine” era of the band and has a much more roots and dub sound. We get into the simplistic chord progression and the distinctive instrumentation happening - including lead guitar, lead horns, 8 bar bass phrasing and so much more. We hope you enjoy this early UB40 style and dive into the rest of this album!

Disclaimer: We reviewed this song already in episode 93, but we honestly forgot! So, we reviewed this song as if we never had before, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did the second time around!

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05/02/2025

This week we’re celebrating what would be Bob Marley’s 80th birthday! For this occasion, we brought back our Wailers expert, Dan “Thundermon” Battaglia (). We talk about our favorite Bob Marley songs and what they mean to us. We talk about the recent biopic, “One Love” and Dan shares fun anecdotes and stories about Bob Marley and the Wailers. Dan also ties this into a brief background on Leonard Peltier who Dan works very closely with regarding his wrongful imprisonment case. Leonard was recently granted clemency by the Biden administration. It’s a packed episode and we had a lot of fun sharing these stories!

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22/01/2025

This week we listen to and break down “Just Magic” and the dub version by Kiko Bun (). This is not the first time we’re featuring a track by Kiko Bun and certainly will not be the last. We break down this self produced track and the classic 80’s rubadub style that pays homage to the Jamaican classics. We hope you like these tracks as much as we do. Dig into the rest of Kiko Bun’s catalog for more amazing music!

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08/01/2025

We are stepping in to the new year with Steel Pulse’s () 1984 hit “Steppin’ Out.” We talk about Steel Pulse’s progressive style and sound and we get into the intricate details of this track that make it such a catchy classic.

25/12/2024

For the last episode of the year, we listen to the scorcher “One in a Million” by Half Pint (). We talk about the track’s simplicity despite being a catchy hit in early Jamaican dancehall. We encourage you to dig into the Half Pint catalog and learn about where and how this style originated as it continues to inspire so many.

In the latter portion of this episode, we pay tribute to those reggae legends that we lost throughout 2024. These singers and players have left a legacy for us that will live on forever, and we encourage you all to do some digging of those names you are not familiar with.

We wish everyone an amazing Holiday season and a happy New Year, and we will continue to bring you more dub in 2025!

27/11/2024

This week we listen to the brand new single from Flying Vipers (), “Show Me” and the dub version, “Show & Tell.” This is their first release with Easy Star Records ()and both versions showcase Kellee Webb on lead vocals. We talk about the warmth and vibe of the tune, and its interesting orchestration. We look forward to seeing what else Flying Vipers has coming up!

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13/11/2024

This week we listen to two tracks: “Anywhere But Here” & “Valentine’s Day” by The Steady 45s (). We discuss how the band stays true to the traditional style of early 60s Jamaica in terms of songwriting, the way the music is performed, and the recording quality. Both tunes are from the 2017 album Trouble in Paradise, where they showcase the band’s impressive range from one song to the next. We hope you enjoy these songs and our breakdown of them as much as we enjoyed talking about them!

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