Press/News

Review from "Culture Dub" France

October 2024

Translated from the site;

"Bebop and Goldie, founders and producers of the Rougher All Stars project, are back with a most original track, 'Tah Tah', in the company of the magnificent singer Cozi who reveals here all her talent with this voice so captivating from the first note... Drawing back from traditional Dub but taking it to more modern frequencies, Rougher All Stars and Cozi deliver a powerful message together... 'Tah Tah' is more than just a song, it's a statement. With its grooving rhythmic, deep bass line and intensity, 'Tah Tah Dub' is a version that captures the essence of Dub while pushing it into new uncharted territory that will delight style lovers!"


 

Cassette Spotlight

May 9, 2024

We were sent these images of our "Dub Me Like That" album posted in the r/casetteculture page on Reddit yesterday.

We noticed that the original poster was duplication.ca (Analogue Media Technologies Inc.) - the fine people in Canada who made our tapes!

It's nice that Ten months post release we not only got an unexpected mention, but a nice little review as well.

" Kansas City's Rougher All Stars present a spacey journey, full of reverb and perfectly adjusted delay, giving their dub rhythms a feeling of eternal existence. They reverberate from generation to generation, messages from the past and future "

We never really thought about anyone at the factory keeping or listening to a copy, but we're glad they liked it. (Thanks for sharing our Bandcamp page too!)

Also, we had great workings with them on our project - Highly recommend!

We're working on something new for release later this year. More on that soon...

Pick up one of these fine cassettes for yourself, or a shirt, hoodie, vinyl record, digital download, sticker or pin here ---> https://rougherrecords.bandcamp.com/merch

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Jah Meditation single release

Rougher All Stars Feat. General Tension "Jah Meditation" out March 29, 2024 on Rougher Records

We are excited to announce that our NEW single, "Jah Meditation" by Rougher All Stars Featuring General Tension, is now available from Rougher Records on all digital platforms.

Watch the lyric video for this single is on our YouTube channel now!

Subscribe to our channel and get notified when we release new content, click the link below.

* If you are a DJ or a selector and you want a promo copy or a jingle request, please email us at rougherrecords@gmail.com.

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Rougher All Stars Featuring General Tension "Remember When?" on Best of list for 2023

Don Letts' list of best releases for 2023

January 15, 2024

We were very excited and grateful to hear of our inclusion on Don Letts list of the best releases of 2023 on his "Culture Clash Radio" program Saturday night on BBC Radio 6 Music for our song, "Remember When?" with General Tension!

We are beyond words, honestly...

Follow the link to his program list and audio of his show.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001v4j7

However, it is great encouragement for us, especially right now.

We've been working on new songs and recording a bit too these past few weeks - no better way to pass the time when it's -16F/-26C outside!

New music releases already planned for this spring, stay tuned.

If you'd like to support our works by purchasing a sticker, button, download, shirt, vinyl lp or other item -----> link here ---->     Music | Rougher Records (bandcamp.com)

Our music is always available to stream for FREE on your favorite platforms - share with your friends!

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Dub Me Like That Vinyl LP

Ships Internationally: contact rougherrecords@gmail.com for more info

Kansas City, MO November 28, 2023/

Updated January 15, 2024

Our Rougher All Stars "Dub Me Like That" vinyl LP has arrived!

This premium, 180-gram record will become available on our Rougher Records Bandcamp page on Friday December 1st, 2023. *Link below

Also available for a limited time, our mid-weight label logo hoodies.

You can also find our releases in digital format there, as well as other merch, including classic audio cassette tapes, cadet logo shirts, pins, stickers, etc.

All sales support our upcoming releases for next year, some already in production.

Our music is free to listen to on nearly any streaming platform and youtube.

Please continue to enjoy those resources and share our music with a friend!

Rougher Records Bandcamp:

https://rougherrecords.bandcamp.com/merch

Rougher All Stars In Dub Release

Kansas City, MO: Rougher All Stars announce the release of their latest album, "Dub Me Like That" for Rougher Records on Friday June 30, 2023.

Rougher All Stars, the veteran reggae and dub duo, is pleased to announce the highly anticipated release of their latest album "Dub Me Like That" for Rougher Records. Release date June 30, 2023.

Produced, written and arranged by Todd "Bebop" Burd and Emily "Goldilocks" Madison, "Dub Me Like That" comprises eight meticulously crafted tracks of dub and instrumentals that reflects the intent of the genre's pioneers. With an unwavering respect for the legacy the music, this album embodies the spirit of the titans of classic reggae, from the 21st century.

Burd and Madison's dedication to authenticity shines through in every aspect of the album. From the pulsating bass lines to the intricate horn arrangements each track, played by real musicians in real time, resonates with the true essence of reggae's timeless sound.

"We set out to create an album that honors the golden era of dub music, but with our own take", explained Burd. "While staying true to the roots, the subtle jazz undertones add a unique flavor to the sound, resulting in a captivating experience".

"We wanted to create an album that would stand the test of time", said Madison. "We hope that people will be listening to these tracks for years to come".

"Dub Me Like That" will be available on all major streaming platforms June 30, 2023, with physical cassette tapes available on their website. Vinyl release in October.