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Dub Colossus Dub Band – review
Dub Me Tender, consists of three brass players, keyboards, percussionists and three celebrated guests, including singers PJ Higgins and Mykaell Riley. The bass work so crucial for any dub reggae band was provided by Winston Blissett, who has worked with everyone from Massive Attack to Robbie Williams.
Reggae In The U.K.: A Steady Force
I have appropriated the term “Bass Culture” to explain the journey and contribution made by reggae, to popular music and culture in Britain – and to highlight the extent to which this contribution remains unrecognised. Click on link to listen to my interview on NRP Drive time radio in the US.
Business News Analogue to Digital Music Expo 2012
Analogue-to-Digital-Music-Expo -guest-speakers The 4th Analogue to Digital Music Expo on Sat 21 April at Exeter Phoenix, played host to producers and musicians. The likes of John Leckie (MUSE, Radiohead, The Stone Roses), Simon Heyworth (Depeche Mode, Imogen Heap), Eddie Veale (John Lennon/Imagine), Roger O’Donnell (The Cure), Emma Scott (radio presenter and promoter), Richard Barbieri (Porcupine Tree, [...]
Bass Culture: The Influence of Reggae Music in Britain and Beyond
Click above to link to my page on SXSW
Digital downloads rise?
Digital downloads rise, but overall music sales fall over 5% January 4, 2012 Music sales have continued to fall in the UK, despite growth in digital downloads, according to figures released by the BPI. Combined sales of digital and physical albums fell overall by 5.6% to 113.2 million in 2011. According to the BPI figures, [...]
Headine 1980′s
The things I did for music – this was the first time I shaved my head. Don’t Knock The Bald head Winston Blisset The 1st Single HeadLine
