Category Archives: 2022

ROCK | 2023 Sundance Film Festival Announces Lineup of 99 Feature Films

IRIE | ROCK - 2023 Sundance Film Festival Announces Lineup of 99 Feature Films

On December 7, 2023, the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the comprehensive slate of independent films selected across the feature film categories for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The 2023 Festival will take place January 19–29, 2023, in person in Park City, Salt Lake City, and the Sundance Resort, along with a selection of films available […]

RESPECT | Kenya Eugene – Higher

IRIE Trax of the Week - Kenya Eugene - Higher

St. Croix-based artist, Kenya Eugene, has been honing her skills since the tender age of four. Kenya’s evolution in mastering the art of vocal performance came from what can only be described as an everlasting fire. As an Artist, Actress, and Model, Kenya has blended her love for various forms of art, bringing about a […]

RESPECT | Asha D & Artikal Band feat. Maylan Manaza – More Love

IRIE | Asha D & Artikal Band

Artikal band is a reggae backing band. Formed in 1995 in Montpellier, France, the Artikal band has already come a long way. The group has been able to forge its experience through unexpected artistic encounters, keeping one and the same objective over the years: always aiming higher! However, one thing remains to be emphasized, the […]

RESPECT | Cal Eternal – Dick Tracy

RESPECT | Cal Eternal - Dick Tracy

Cal Eternal is an American lyricist, singer/songwriter, and guitar player. Originally hailing from Princeton, New Jersey, he has always had a passion for music and self-expression. Growing up in Jersey, Cal was a competitive athlete in multiple sports, an actor, and a baritone in the Princeton High School Choir. These early days of competition and […]

RESPECT | Kayamandi – Hold Your Horses

RESPECT | Kayamandi & Arky Starch - Hold Your Horses

Kayamandi is a singer-songwriter from Belgium. She used to be the lead vocalist and guitarist in the indie-punk band Cosy Invasion but returned to her musical roots when meeting Arky Starch in 2022 since she grew up years ago in Antwerp between reggae sound systems. There honestly used to be a vivid underground scene that […]

REMIX | Dubmatix & Joe Publik ‘Champion’ Remix Contest

Dubmatix & Joe Publik ‘Champion’ Remix Contest

IRIE welcomes you to participate in the Dubmatix & Joe Publik “Champion” remix contest. Dubmatix and the select group of judges handpicked to select their favorite remixes are looking forward to hearing your take on this track. Dubmatix hopes you have a blast and find inspiration to put your own stamp on the song. If […]

ROOTS | Trombone Man – Ska’s Fallen Genius

ROOTS | Trombone Man - Ska's Fallen Genius

Hearsay Media Trombone man: ska’s fallen genius A comic book series on the life and times of Don Drummond Written/created by Adam Reeves Illustrations by versions (Costantinos Pissourios). Trombone Man: Ska’s Fallen Genius is the tragic story of one of Jamaica’s greatest and most influential musicians, Don Drummond, a trombonist with 1960s ska giants, the […]

ROCK | Cannabis Drinks Expo returns to Chicago and San Francisco in 2023

IRIE | ROCK - Cannabis Drinks Expo returns to Chicago and San Francisco in 2023

After successful events at San Francisco and Chicago this year, we’re all set for Cannabis Drinks Expo 2023! Both San Francisco and Chicago saw a huge networking opportunity for anyone curious about the future direction of the cannabis drinks industry in the United States. Theme for 2023 Cannabis Drinks Expo remains “Growing the Category” Extensive […]

REGGAE | Don Hartley – Black Moses

IRIE | REGGAE - Don Hartley - Black Moses

Over the past three decades, Jamaican-born and raised but now UK-based reggae artist Don Hartley has been recording and performing his brand of conscious Jamaican music to the delight of roots reggae fans worldwide. Notwithstanding, his first venture as an independent producer/artist in 1990 was a lovers rock single ‘That Lady’ on his own Rising […]