The first single, “I Will,” is lifted from Ben Reel’s keenly awaited 12th studio album, “Spirit’s not Broken.” It's just been released. We are really pleased to be sharing this fabulous song from a highly talented multi genre artist! We are told (and agree with) “I Will” carries a ’70s soul vibe reminiscent of Marvin Gaye, with four-on-the-floor disco drums and a Motown-inspired moving bass line. The song tells its story as if guided by higher powers, as though everything were preordained, destiny awaiting.
The Irish troubadour's twelfth studio album, Spirit’s Not Broken has a core message. In a world marked by war, division, and uncertainty, the record carries a timeless message: hope, resilience, and above all, love. “It’s easy to feel powerless,” Ben says, “but this album is a reminder of a simple truth: ‘Love one another.”
Musically, the album opens with raw rock energy before flowing into soulful, R&B-infused grooves, echoing the spirit of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Van Morrison, and Sting. It’s a journey that blends grit with grace, reinforcing Ben’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most versatile and enduring songwriters.
Since launching his solo career in 1999 with This Is the Movie, Ben has carved a distinctive path through rock, folk, soul, and Americana. Critics have compared him to John Hiatt, Roy Orbison, and even dubbed him “the Irish Springsteen,” yet his sound remains unmistakably his own.
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In a few words, we have to say we love this bands music, the whole album is a must hear, this is a band to thoroughly check out. The background goes like this.. Gold Coast (Yugambeh/Kombumerri)-based six-piece Selve led by proud Jabirr Jabirr man Loki Liddle yesterday shared their historic second album Breaking Into Heaven, the first full-length album by an Aboriginal artist ever recorded at London's Abbey Road, anchored and inspired by Nina Simone's words that "‘The people who built their heaven on your land, are telling you that yours is in the sky".
A powerful testament of First Nations stories, music and culture breaking into the spaces that have been stolen or denied to them and traditionally reserved for the select few, Breaking Into Heaven punctuates and refracts the listener's consciousness like a glass brick through a window: a showcase of the uniquely prismatic range of Selve's sonic and cinematic universe, all tied together with a central dualism of subversion and love.
With it comes swaggering focus track & video 'Leading Man Lost', its clip starring Indigenous Australian actress/model Charlee Fraser (Mad Max: Furiosa, Anyone But You). Also featuring previous singles lush post-nihilist lovesong 'Friday Night', moody rave-rock track 'Strange Romance', the hyper-camp 'Loki Horror Picture Show', and its roaring title track, Breaking Into Heaven is out independently now.
Of the album, Liddle shares: "It’s super surreal that Breaking Into Heaven is out in the world, less than a year since we wrapped up our recording at Abbey Road. It’s been a big, profound, emotional journey that has taken myself and the band to places and into spaces we never imagined we’d get to tread. I am really really proud of the album we’ve created, the music, the stories, the messages, the whole wild dream of it."
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For lovers of Reggae and Dub this is a wonderful collection of tracks (& we have to say Beehive Candy are pretty much full on fans of these genres). We quote: 'A fundamental selection of dubbing and clubbing tunes outta Echo Beach'. Enjoy with us!
Dr. Israel – Slaver (DJ Olive Remix)
Dream Cycle Inc. – Good Boy
Dubinator – Hmm Nice
Dubmatix – Crazy Days (The Hempolic Remix)
Horace Andy – Skylarking (TVS Version)
Noiseshaper – Good Enough (Paolo Baldini DubFiles Remix)
Ruts DC – Weekheart (Rob Smith Dub Remix)
Sergeant Steppa – Rockers 2000 (Dreadzone Remix)
Ari Up – Island Girl (Lee Grooves Remix)
Molara – Conscious Living (Dub)
Martha And The Muffins – Echo Beach (Dubinator Remix)
Seanie T & Aldubb – Armagideon Time (Rob Smith aka RSD – Discomix) -
Dubinator – Love (Too Late Version)
B.R.Stylers – Dubbing From The Earth
Tackhead – Exodus (Dubblestandart Remix Two)
Dubblestandart – Dub Realistic (Ambient Dub)
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Boston-based "Farm Emo" band Tiberius issues "Moab," the third single from November 14th's ‘Troubadour,’ their label debut album. Following the more frantic Emo Rock sounds of the "Sag" and "Felt" singles, the rustic warmth of "Moab" sees Tiberius embrace their Country and Folk influences, while still flirting with Pop melodies and an Indie Rock crunch.
Tiberius was originally a solo outing for songwriter Brendan Wright, with the project growing to a four-piece band upon Wright's relocation to Boston. As demonstrated on "Moab," this expanded lineup produces a catchy and cacophonous sound that blends Indie Punk, Alt Country and Psychedelia with confessional, conversational lyrics.
Named after the city in the sprawling Colorado Plateau desert, "Moab" has long been a live favorite, and now offers our third preview of 'Troubadour,' a unique, genre-bending LP that's bursting with ideas and ambition. Alt Country-esque songs like "Moab" meet the Midwest Emo of "Sag," the meathead Shoegaze Rock of "Redwood," the Psych-ballad sound of "Barn," and the downtempo ache of October 10th's "Painting of a Tree" single.
Speaking on "Moab," Brendan Wright shares: “Moab was a song I wrote about trying to let go. At the time I was defining myself by expectations of a strained relationship. I was feeling pretty insane - like the kind of insane you feel back in 8th grade where you come home crying all of the time because you have absolutely no sense of self. Writing ‘Moab’ offered catharsis. Looking back, I feel a lot of embarrassment around those feelings, - but it was how I felt at the time and that was the place I was in. I wish I had acted differently, and I strive to now.”
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