After a 3 year break since the very average Our Love To Admire was released Interpol are set to return with a new album which is unnamed as of yet. The whet fans’ appetites they’ve released a new song called “Lights” to the web which is a free download. My first reaction is that it definitely sounds like Interpol… but that’s not much of a stretch. It does sound more interesting than anything I heard off OLTA though. Download it from the widget below: continue reading...
Born in Pennsylvania and raised in New York, Matisyahu is a Hasidic Jewish reggae musician. He is known for his rare mesh of hip-hop and reggae and traditional Jewish ideas. He has become a cultural icon and his music has helped build him a loyal fan base around the world. It encompasses diverse styles and sounds – including dancehall, ska, pop-rock and folk – a fact which speaks to the diversity of his own musical tastes. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com speaks with Matisyahu about his name, his culture and religion, his journey and his most recent album, ‘Light.’ continue reading...
Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu will release a new full-length album, Light on April 21 (Epic Records). On the heels of a sold-out, critically acclaimed national tour in support of the new Shattered EP, as well as the 3rd annual Festival of Light concerts in New York City, Matisyahu continues the creative momentum with his most adventurous and personal record to date. Further tour dates will be announced shortly.
Produced by David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Regina Spektor, Sublime), Light was recorded and mixed in Jamaica, New York, Los Angeles and Virginia. Several guest artists contribute to the record: son of legendary reggae artist Freddie McGregor and among Jamaica’s youngest and most innovative producers Stephen McGregor (co-producer, keyboards, drum-programming, “Smash Lies,” “Motivate” and “Struggla”—Remix), ground-breaking Jamaican reggae rhythm section Sly & Robbie (drums and bass, “Two Child One Drop,” “Temple,” “I Will Be Light” and “7 Beggars”), noted production team Eric Krasno & Adam Deitch of Fyre Dept. (co-producers and live instruments, “Struggla”) and Fish and Norwood Fisher (drums and bass, “We Will Walk” and “So Hi So Lo”) of the L.A. alt-punk-ska band Fishbone. continue reading...
