MP3 Leak of the Week: John Brown’s Body

John Brown’s Body released their new EP, JBB In Dub, on September 18th via Easy Star Records. The 7 track EP is available for purchase on iTunes & track 5 “Chased By Lions” is this week’s MP3 Leak of the Week! Download the song on the homepage and read up on the song & EP here…

  • You can download the NEW song “Chased By Lions”, for FREE on our home page under the MP3 Leak of the Week on the right hand column! This Download will only be available until Saturday September 29th. Read more on the song below…
  • John Brown’s Body – “Chased By Lions”

    “Chased By Lions” Background:
    Here’s what JBB’s drummer Tommy Benedetti had to say about the new song…

    “We have been looking forward to releasing an EP like this for years. Dub music is an integral part of JBB’s sound and inspiration. “Chased By Lions” features some killer guitar work from Mike Keenan, and a classic falsetto vocal splash by frontman Elliot Martin. Our engineer and producer Craig Welsch (10 Ft. Ganja Plant) was the key to making what started as a basic drum and bass idea into a fully-realized song. His guidance in the studio and behind the console was crucial in making JBB In Dub what it is. Enjoy.”
    Tommy Benedetti



    John Brown’s Body Bio/Background:
    John Brown’s Body’s “Future Roots” uses reggae as a foundation, but incorporates dub, drum and bass, and electro to create a sound both timeless and forward. Described by LA2DAY as “delivering the most forward-thinking reggae music in the world today” the 8-piece band’s killer live show has super heavy rhythms, a three piece horn section, air tight drum and bass and “the most gorgeous melodies in all of modern reggae music” [All Music Guide], all backed by a dubbed-out sound engineer. However it’s defined, it’s got people buzzing about this progressive band from Boston and Ithaca, NY.

    JBB has three New York shows coming up this week. The octet kicks off a two-week West Coast tour on October 16 in Solana Beach, CA. The run concludes with four Colorado dates. Check out the dates below for your first chance to hear the new JBB In Dub LIVE!

    JBB Tour Dates:
    September 27 @ Westcott Theater. Syracuse, NY
    September 28 @ The Haunt. Ithaca, NY
    September 29 @ Water Street Music Hall. Rochester, NY
    October 16 @ Belly Up. Solana Beach, CA (w/ Kyle Hollingsworth Band)
    October 17 @ The Roxy. West Hollywood, CA (w/ Kyle Hollingsworth Band)
    October 18 @ Moe’s Alley. Santa Cruz, CA (w/ Kyle Hollingsworth Band)
    October 19 @ Great American Music Hall. San Francisco, CA (w/ Kyle Hollingsworth Band)
    October 20 @ Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room. Crystal Bay, NV (w/ Kyle Hollingsworth Band)
    October 22 @ Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. The Big Room. Chico, CA (w/ Kyle Hollingsworth Band)
    October 23 @ Humboldt Brews. Arcata, CA
    October 25 @ Neumos. Seattle, WA (w/ Groundation and Trevor Hall)
    October 26 @ Wonder Ballroom. Portland, OR (w/ Groundation and Trevor Hall)
    October 27 @ WOW Hall. Eugene, OR.
    October 31 @ Three20South. Breckenridge, CO
    November 1 @ Abbey Theatre. Durango, CO
    November 2 @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom. Denver, CO
    November 3 @ Boulder Theater. Boulder, CO (w/ Kyle Hollingsworth Band)


    John Brown’s Body Links:
    John Brown’s Body Website
    John Brown’s Body Facebook
    John Brown’s Body Twitter

  • Huge thanks again to John Brown’s Body for sharing his brand new song “Chased By Lions” to post up for FREE download. Giving away music for FREE is a privilege that we’re grateful for and we appreciate the work these artists do! Please feel free to download this song for free and spread the awareness to your friends!
  • Enjoy the FREE track on the Home Page!


    Article By: Mike Patti
    Photo By: Matthew Balch


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