"Jamaica’s authentic dubwise bass & rhythms blended with a new UK twist, soulful vocals and a jazzy brass band, I’m hooked!"- Becca D, MTV / Beats 1
"Best of British Reggae" - David Rodigan, BBC Radio 1Xtra
Hailing from London Town, this is Shanty!Alongside support from M Magazine and Clash, the group’s modern twist on classic roots reggae has also seen them playlisted on Gary Crowley’s BBC Introducing show and be championed by legendary tastemaker David Rodigan on BBC Radio 1Xtra, where he described them as “a very talented young band of players.".Shanty have performed all over the UK and Europe playing packed out shows and appearing at prestigious music festivals including Glastonbury, Boomtown Fair, Secret Garden Party, Bestival, Kendal Calling, Ostroda Reggae Festival, Outlook Festival and many more.Following the success of their debut EP, ‘Leave Me Out’, the band of reggae brothers have recently been in the studio laying down some new material, with a follow-up record tantalisingly in the pipeline – watch this space."ones to watch" - M Magazine, PRS"Band Of The Week" - Fred Perry Subculture"everything you’d expect from a nice, slinky contemporary reggae band – horns a plenty, an abundance of bass and chilled rhythms guaranteed to put a smile on your face...an absolute gem" - Louder Than War
Regale
n original 5 piece band from Walsall near Birmingham. Our live sound is a pumped up Indie dance vibe with plenty of groove and soul.
Weve had a solid 2015 playing various gigs and festivals up and down the country, and also releasing our debut single and E.P. We have supported and worked with various artists and producers, including Reverend and the makers, stereo mc's, members of superfood and swim deep, dj'd with bez (happy Mondays), and Also Tim Abbot (oasis/creation Records). We have also had the pleasure of working with Luke 1977 clothing and Aston Villa F.C. Along with this we have had successful airplay on BBC unsigned, Amazing radio, Minster FM and recently were selected by a Japanese DJ to feature on his playlist for his show in Tokyo. We are currently in talks with various festivals and venues across the UK to appear in 2016 and can't wait to get back on the road.