The Indie Shift - Reggae and Electronica podcast: episode 8

1.
Almamegretta
"What Have You Done?" (mp3)
from "Vulgus"
(Sanacore)

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Almamegretta new cd, title of this brand new release is "Vulgus" . 15 tracks featured by several important artists; from Raiz, Princess Julianna Sir Horace Andy (historic voice of Massive Attack) to actor and writer Peppe Lanzetta, Napo Camassa, Piero Brega (ex Canzoniere Del Lazio) until rapper Lucariello, Zaira and ethnic singer Marina Mulopulos. Two remixes by Dub Maestro Gaudi and Zion Train will be included as bonus track. Cover is cured once again by the unmistakable style of Mimmo Palladino.
Almamegretta remix contest

2.
Taj Weekes
"MPLA" (mp3)
from "Hope & Doubt"
(Spectra Records)

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Taj Weekes debut album entitled "Hope & Doubt" received major recognition and became of the most talked about Reggae albums to date. This album is packed with some of the best Reggae songs that established world renowned Taj Weekes.

3.
Johnny Osbourne w/ Bunny Brown
"Love Makes The World Go Round" (mp3)
from "Summer Records Anthology: 1974 - 1988"
(Light In The Attic)

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The Summer Records Anthology (1974-1988) contains crucial catalogue tracks, unreleased masters, and never heard before alternate takes. Song highlights include Jerry Brown's "Dreadlock Lady" and Johnnie Osborne's "Warrior."

4.
Brother Culture
"Come Down Pon Sound" (mp3)
from "Isis"
(Liquid Sound)

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Listening to "Isis," it is easy to picture settings of outdoor festivals and good dance beats in the background, as this is the essence Brother Culture captured and recorded.

5.
Ashtech
"DNA" (mp3)
from "Walkin' Target"
(Interchill Records)

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Written by bassist & producer Ashtech and the acclaimed dub alchemist Gaudi, "Walkin' Target" is at the intersection of original dub styles and urban electronica, with an emphasis on live sound manipulations and high-end engineering.

6.
Know-U
"Like Horse for Comfort" (mp3)
from "Kabuto"
(The Frequency Lab)

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KABUTO is the debut EP from cinematic Sydney Dubstep artist KNOW-U