One of the better Tuesdays in recent history as we have a day full of new releases that include The Pacific Island Sampler, along with NEW 311, Tribal Seeds, Shaggy & more! Gotta love the summer time releases. Lets see what else comes out today…
Feel free to search these albums out via iTunes or the bands Facebook page to purchase these releases. Here’s some info on today’s new releases…
The Pier – Pacific Island Sampler
Release Date: July 19th, 2011
The Pier is proud to announce the release of our Pacific Island Sampler. Featuring 17 different groups with a total of 29 songs, this release will include all music from artists & groups based out of the Pacific Islands. This is a FREE sampler available exclusively at The Pier for a limited time only. The sampler will be available from July 19th – October 18th 2011. We encourage to tell your friends to come to The Pier on July 19th to download this sampler, absolutely FREE. Click HERE to go download.
311 – Universal Pulse
Release Date: July 19th, 2011
311 will be releasing their twelfth studio album on ATO Records on July 19th, 2011. The new album, titled Universal Pulse was produced by Bob Rock, (Metallica, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe,The Offspring) and it was recorded at 311’s own personal studio, The Hive, in North Hollywood, CA. It is said that this will be the shortest album yet, only having 8 songs and no b-sides. Nick Hexum said that the new album will have a more “focused” approach with a heavier sound featuring distorted guitars on every song. On Universal Pulse, Nick Hexum says, The title is a nod to the ideology of unity through music and its collective energy.” P-Nut adds, “We are interconnected, music is our bridge.” This is 311’s first release since 2009’s Uplifter and Sonny Kay is responsible for the unique album cover as well as the CD package that contains a 12 page booklet!
Shaggy – Summer In Kingston
Release Date: July 19th, 2011
Summer In Kingston packs just 8 tracks and finds Shaggy sporting his original up-tempo reggae/dancehall style with tracks such as “Sugarcane” and “Fired Up (F**k the Rece$$ion).” He also teams up with reggae’s rising stars on a few tracks. On “Feeling Alive,” Shaggy collaborates with dancehall star Assassin AKA Agent Sasco, and on “Just Another Girl,” award-winning artist Tarrus Riley lends his touch.
With the song “Soldiers Story,” Shaggy recalls his time as a marine in Iraq as a young man. With lyrics displaying emotions of fear, loss and loneliness, Shaggy vividly recounts the personal experience. Shaggy has already released his new first single Sugarcane and has been in the Top 10 on the iTunes Reggae chart for weeks!
Tribal Seeds – Soundwaves EP
Release Date: July 19th 2011
Holding it down for San Diego, CA, Tribal Seeds will be releasing their new EP titled Soundwaves on July 19th. The EP was produced by Tony-Ray/Tribal Seeds & E.N. Young out of Studio West Recording in San Diego, CA. The EP will include 5 brand new songs including a guest appearance by Eric Rachmany of Rebelution on the EP titled track Soundwaves. Tony-Ray of Tribal Seeds told The Pier the EP is “Mixing traditional styles; roots, reggae & a modern sound. I feel our SoundWaves EP has a fresh style and vibe ready for summertime!”.
Kottonmouth Kings – Sunrise Sessions
Release Date: July 19th 2011
The Kottonmouth Kings have managed to tap into a powerful musical force field on “Sunrise Sessions” that pools together elements of hip-hop, reggae, and dubstep, along with breezy acoustics. Sonically the album is driven by a ying-yang of styles that meld together in perfect symmetry. On one side of the album listeners are greeted by stoney melodies, catchy hooks and breezy acoustics that exemplify the feel good nature of their California lifestyle, while the other side serves up some blistering hip-hop bangers. Sunrise Sessions features guest appearances by Jahred from (Hed)pe on the track “Down 4 Life”. The 16 track album was recorded in Burbank, CA with producer Mike Kumagai..
Doug Means Project – 2.0
Release Date: July 19th 2011
Straight out of Long Beach, CA, the funky blend of rock, reggae & hip hop that is the Doug Means Project, is set to release their next album titled 2.0. It features a slew of guest appearances by Rome Ramirez (of Sublime with Rome), Demus, Toko Tasi, Jeremy from Meet Me at the Pub, Kat Nestal, and I Timothy on Trombone from the Untouchables.
This new release also has a couple bonus tracks from the final Nobody Cares EP (Doug Means old group), and a unreleased song with Toko Tasi and Mic Dangerously from Zen Robbi. The first 11 tracks were recorded over at 17th Street Studios with Lewis Richards.
