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Video link – The Midlands Roots Explosion Vol One

The Midlands Roots Explosion Vol One teaser video. Featuring Jean McLean and Rankin Bev from Sceptre. The 2 x LP, CD and Download will be released on June 29th via Reggae Archive Records https://youtu.be/p4gyNnL62c8

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The Midlands Roots Explosion Vol One

Chris Lane in the house – Bristol Styley

Alex Bartsch

Check this photographer out:http://www.alexbartsch.com/covers/cockney-translation Fashion Records back in the day

The Midlands Roots Explosion album review

PURE HONEY FROM THE SUGAR SHACK By Gerry McMahon Sugar Shack records have been trading since 1985. So they sure took their time before releasing this treasure trove of sweet sounds. The main achievement of ‘THE MIDLANDS ROOTS EXPLOSION’ Volume … Continue reading →

The Complete Handsworth Explosion

‘BLACK SYMBOL presents The Complete Handsworth Explosion’ VARIOUS ARTISTS Released on CD and Digital Download 29th June 2015 To preorder follow the link: https://reggaearchiverecords.bandcamp.com/album/black-symbol-presents-the-complete-handsworth-explosion Last year saw Reggae Archive Records answer the prayers of many UK reggae fans with vinyl … Continue reading →

The Big Release

The Midlands

BIG NEWS FLASH THE MIDLANDS ROOTS EXPLOSION VOLUME ONE – Track listing announced and available to pre-order now: PLEASE SHARE Bandcamp link: https://reggaearchiverecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-midlands-roots-explosion-volume-one Track listing 2 X LP (Deluxe Gatefold Sleeve) CD and Digital same running order Side A 1) … Continue reading →

Black Symbol ‘Fatman’

Fatman in Birmingham last week signing the screen printed inserts that come with the special bundle

Night Doctor

Night Doctor – Reggae from London 80′s stylee have joined the Archive. We are close to finalising the tracks for consideration before compiling. Album later in the year.