ReverbNation Featured Artists of the Month- May

Policulture is a seven-piece roots reggae band from Boulder, Colorado. Policulture emanates heavy drum and bass, roots rhythm, a melodic horn section, and conscious lyrics. They represent reggae music by blending culture, identity, and musical freedom. Established in 2010 out of the University of Colorado this group of musicians quickly developed their foundation and continues to grow and evolve as a band. Policulture creates music to bridge the gap between generations and unite all under one sound. Their message is created to enlighten you and music made to move you.

For a little over a decade, Something Underground has been consistently bringing universal love through their music. Born, rooted in musical families, this trio was has always been shaped to become the musical force they are today. The Larson brothers, Josh and Seth, with their capacity for harmonies that are seemingly out of this world, create a sense of amazement in each listener. The strong beats brought by drummer Trevor Mariotti, drive the sound that some might call hypnotizing, others divine. One thing is for certain; this trio has the ability to move you physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally on this musical journey through the human experience.

Bang! Bang! Crisis members have played everywhere from Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands to New York, L.A., and Oklahoma. Musical influences of this Denver based alt-rock band range from “that one time I watched the Labyrinth soundtrack” to “I kind of liked the second Killers album once.” Nonetheless, technical influences include a wide scope of modern music, including The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Pixies, Ani DiFranco, R.E.M., and The Kinks.  Their debut album will be released in July 2013 followed by a summer tour to the west coast.

Jammin Joe Van Dyke was born a poor black child (at heart) and found the guitar at the tender age of 7. At the age of 16, Joe married his high school sweetheart, loaded up his guitars and went into the coal mines in Pineville, WV. It was a very trying and dangerous time. He was almost killed “twice” while employed there. After leaving the mines due to the extended stikes in 1978, Joe joined the U.S. Army during the Irianian Hostage Crisis to do his patriotic duty. Joe has performed at over 300 hundred venues in Western Europe, Canada and the US. Joe’s songs now being produced are a direct result of his life experiences. You can’t beat a true story!

Bringing together the traditional sounds of roots reggae, dub and dancehall, HIGHLINE is an energetic band dedicated to creating a truly authentic reggae sound. The band members come from diverse musical backgrounds, and together now make their own infectious brand of reggae music. Thumping bass-lines, hard hitting drum beats, jabbing horn lines and soaring vocal harmonies combine with the edgy, often politically charged rapid-fire vocals of Mr. Brown will surely get you off your feet and dancing.

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