News & Updates — dub

Peace & Rhythm presents the brand new double 12” LP by Los Terrificos titled Go South/Vaya Pa'l Sur. Taking inspiration from Latin, African, Caribbean, North and South American sources as diverse as the “narco corridos” of Mexico and afrobeat, not to mention Cowboy Western film soundtracks, surf, psychedelic Amazonian cumbia, dub, electronica, funk, Andean folk, even disco, this record is wide ranging yet cohesive. Evocative of wild landscapes, dramas big and small, it’s also a concept story album, perhaps unlike anything in Latin-oriented music today. Order the album direct from the Peace & Rhythm webshop. 500 pressed, 160g vinyl, double album,...

Among the many beautiful things about sound & music is that it can supplement your life's routine in so many different ways. Whether you look at (or hear or make) music as artistic expression, ritual, relaxation, protest, celebration, dance release, mathematical composition, entertainment, fashion, comedy or even as background sound, there is no wrong way to appreciate music. It fills our lives with joy or aggression, songs about love and hate, constructions of rhythm and noise, harmony or disruption. Only a high-minded snob will pooh-pooh somebody's artistic creation. (Although they are certainly out there, usually in the form of talentless...

Peace & Rhythm are happy to announce the brand new 45 by Richmond salsa legends Bio Ritmo. The long-awaited "Oriza" (b/w Whiskey Barons remix) will drop on the scene December 1. This is a limited edition, red vinyl edition of 500, with picture sleeve art by the band's lead vocalist Rei Alvarez. Familiarize yourself here: Richmond, Virginia’s Bio Ritmo have always been ahead of the curve when it comes to making original salsa that appeals to both the head and the heart. For the last couple of decades, their music has been a refreshing alternative to the brand of “Teflon”...

DJ and record collector alert! Announcing the long-awaited release of Peace & Rhythm’s brand new 45: Super Hi-Fi “Q Street”/ Big Mean Sound Machine “Wolfpack” – coming to record stores near you, and online at quality vinyl purveyors. A “split 45” with two awesome bands, two different vibes, great for dancing or just chilling. Featuring super thick red vinyl, color picture sleeve, liner note insert. This video is a special “megamix” preview of what’s on the 45, with visuals courtesy of Andrew Greto – one half of video art duo Bell & Howl. Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjb0swesOBphfr9KDtvI0VQ Item...

Peace & Rhythm has got some hot new wax coming your way this spring & summer! We just sent off the next one to the pressing plant. We're happy to announce a forthcoming split 7" featuring a song each by Brooklyn dub band Super Hi-Fi and Ithaca-based afrofunk juggernaut Big Mean Sound Machine. Two earth-rumbling cuts by two heavy groove bands on one DJ-friendly platter, complete with a picture sleeve and two-sided insert. 800 press. The two bands will be playing some shows together this summer, so get in touch if you'd like to book them. And don't hesitate to...