With support from DJs as diverse as David Rodigan and Mark Lamarr, plus support slots over the last twelve months for Fat Freddy’s Drop and The Selecter, Brighton dub outfit Resonators are starting to cause a real storm both in the reggae community and beyond.
As one of the most exciting live dub bands the UK has to offer, Resonators take in all the influences of the original Jamaican sounds and rhythms, and bring it forward into the here and now. Fronted by two soulful and innovative female vocalists, this 8-piece troupe generate a sound which is equally strong and sweet, conscious and fun.
Positive Sounds
Resonators musicians have played support to acclaimed reggae artists including The Wailers, Horace Andy, Lee Perry and Derrick Morgan to name a few. They have collaborated live shows with Roots Garden, the UK’s longest running reggae night, and have gained a strong following across the national festival and live circuit with their original positive sounds.
The new single, “Surrender” is an uplifting, positively charged piece, with vocals led by Kassia Zermon and Faye Houston, and comes complete with that all important dub. It’s the taste of things to come for the band’s debut album for Wah Wah 45s, due to be released this June!
Reactions
“Awesome modern lovers! Yessssss!” Found Sounds, iDJ Magazine (UK)
“Many thanks for linking me with this release . Just listened and I’m back in my youth driving round with Lover”s Rock boomin out! I was expecting Sandra Cross or Jean Adebambo to come in with a vocal! Really feeling this track , love the dub too! Excellent work , gonna look out for this band , would like to catch them ‘live’!” Big Bud, Soundtrax Records (UK)
“A song which sounds like it’s been lost in a ’70s vault. If you find anyone doing it as big as the Resonators do with “Surrender”, let us know.” Musicovered.com
“I love the Resonators!! Perfect blend of lovers rock, dub, rocksteady. Playing for sure…Can’t wait til June for the LP!” Jason Pulaski KUCI, Ubiquity (USA)
“Lovely stuff!” DJ Shepdog, Nice Up! (UK)
“A real beauty. Kassia and Faye on strong form together!” John Warr, Afrobase (UK)
“Excellent vibes here,I like;) Is raining actually in my town but the sunshine in my brain man ;)) with this Surrender. Thanks for this promo. Really good vibes inside this single.” Azaxx, Tru Thoughts (France)
“Just received the Resonator’s new release SURRENDER,which makes our -11 degrees celsius weather feel like 11 degrees – Merci!” DJ Andy Williams, The Goods, CKUT 90.3FM (Canada)
“Beautiful single which even though it’s been snowing outside today, still makes you think of summer. This will be in the box for a long time!!” Simon Harrison, Basic Soul (UK)
“”No doubt musicians the length and breath of the country will be frantically waving a little white flag in desperation once they catch wind of Surrender. It’s back to the drawing board for them. Classic Resonators material. The month of June and a whole LP of goodness simply can’t come quickly enough.” Baz Hickey, Funk 45s, Dublin (Ireland)
“NICE IT UPPPPP!” Mike Stukes, Mystic Vybes, WHCR 90.3 FM, NYC (USA)
“The Resonators are right at the front of a new wave of quality reggae groups from the UK. Surrender builds on the last few gems Resonators have released, proving they have a long and bright future. Dope!” Pimpernel Jones, Herma Puma, First Word (UK)
“Thanks for the new The Resonators 7 is just perfect for sunny Lisbon, big airplay and DJ support on this too!” DJ Tiago Santos, Oxygenio FM (Portugal)
“Beautiful single which even though it’s been snowing outside today, still makes you think of summer. This will be in the box for a long time!!” Simon Harrison, Basic Soul (UK)
“yeah, will play the dub on the radioshow!! DJ Rogall (Germany)
“I feel a bit stupid writing each time the same thing, but I can’t help it, you simply have wonderful music and this time there’s no exception :)” Ana, Mellow Fusion (Croatia)
“Lovely! Perfect summer vibes – full support from me!” DJ Gilla, First Word (UK)
“I love it, wicked summer tune of 2012!” Georgios Paroglou, It’s Just Music! (Greece)
“Really feelin’ the dub !!!” Markus Milz, Further In Fusion (Germany – playlisted)
“BEAUTIFUL!! Love this” Naïma Carthew, CES (France)
“How can anyone not surrender to the sweet sounds of the Resonators …?? Pass the red stripe and turn it way up …!! This marks another strong release for the wah wah label.” DJ Toon (Australia)
“Good news from THE RESONATORS! A top production, no matter if vocal- or dub version. (10/10 points)” Dr. Best, Radio-Z (Germany)
“Surrender is sunny, airy, clear and catchy! gonna spin at my next radioshow tuesday at party934, keep up the good work Wah Wah 45s! Check my past playlists http://msk.party934.com and the podcast www.party934podcast.com, i’m playing wah wah tracks weekly now.” Antonio Musco (Ireland)
“Lovely! Thanks for the link, will definitely be playing this on the regular!” DJ Tom Mannix (Canada)
“this is a great tune.. Glad it arrived just in time for the tail end of summer here down under. Perfect for a balmy arvo or early evening warm up set. Thanks!!” DJ Jeff Fellows (Australia)
“I think the track conjures up a lazy summers afternoon it’s a real gem. Love the horns and the vocals are seriously good. Full support from me!” Peter Moore (UK)
Radio play from David Rodigan, Kiss FM (UK); KUCI, U.S.A.; Rob Luis (Tru Thoughts) UK: Radio 1, Cz; The Jazzmadass Radio Show, Radio X 91.8 FM, Frankfurt; John Warr, Afrobase Show, Totally Radio / Juice FM, Brighton.
