Queens, New York four-piece ensemble The Frightnrs have announced their latest EP, Inna Lovers Quarrel, coming via Diplo’s Mad Decent Records on August 28th. The band takes inspiration from vintage Jamaican rocksteady combined with 80s rub-a-dub, plus a touch of ska and punk influence for a unique sound that redefines what reggae sounds like in 2015. They had recent success with their soaring cover of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind” on New York’s renowned Daptone Records, as well as airplay from reggae radio legend David “Ram Jam” Roddigan. The Frightnrs have made a real deal reggae record, polished by veteran NYC producer Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod. In Diplo’s own words, “close your eyes and get transported to Kingston, Jamaica, 1981.”
Queens, New York four-piece ensemble The Frightnrs have announced their latest EP, Inna Lovers Quarrel, coming via Diplo’s Mad Decent Records on August 28th. The band takes inspiration from vintage Jamaican rocksteady combined with 80s rub-a-dub, plus a touch of ska and punk influence for a unique sound that redefines what reggae sounds like in 2015. They had recent success with their soaring cover of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind” on New York’s renowned Daptone Records, as well as airplay from reggae radio legend David “Ram Jam” Roddigan. The Frightnrs have made a real deal reggae record, polished by veteran NYC producer Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod. In Diplo’s own words, “close your eyes and get transported to Kingston, Jamaica, 1981.”
