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10 Ft. Return to Boston
On Saturday Oct. 19th, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant hit Boston’s newest large-scale venue, MGM Music Hall at Fenway, supporting Dispatch on their Amplifying Democracy tour! Tickets available here.
[posted 10/10/24]
RIP James Chance
James Chance was a true New York City original. A wild talent that bridged the gap between diverse musical cultures, and forged a new path through the sonic underground. His 'Live in New York' cassette was the very first release for ROIR (1981), an epic inauguration for NYC's newest imprint, complete with liner notes from another American original, Glenn O'Brien.
Our deepest condolences to his family & friends.
Alan Vega - Insurrection
“Unearthing 11 lost recordings from the late ’90s, the Suicide co-founder’s newest posthumous release frames him as a doomsday prophet of the information age.” Read the full review at Pitchfork!
[posted 6/6/24]
10 Ft. Landing in Paradise Lake NJ
This Saturday June 8th, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant headline the Lion Heart Reggae Fest! If you haven’t already, grab your tickets here.
[posted 6/5/24]
Deep Cuts from Third Man Records
“Bush Tetras, the post-punk outfit that helped drag the downtown New York scene into the ‘80s ‘nailed what’s already good about them in a different kind of way.’ It’s also among the final recordings featuring drummer Dee Pop, who died in October 2021. He’s chugging away in fine form here, and the band sounds as gritty and hip as ever.” Read the full piece over at Bandcamp.
[posted 5/28/24]
Honoring Greg Tate
In light of Greg Tate winning a posthumous Pulitzer, The Village Voice has reposted one of his classic pieces - on the Bad Brains, “baddest hardcore band in the land,” circa ‘82! Full article here.
[posted 5/9/24]
Skatalites
in Brooklyn
This Saturday, May 4th, legendary Jamaican act The Skatalites celebrate their 60 Year Diamond Jubilee at Crown Hill Theatre in Brooklyn NY! The night will also feature Dre Island, Stop the Presses, DJ sets and more - tickets here.
[posted 4/28/24]
Rock Hall Honors MC5
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honored Wayne Kramer & the Motor City 5 with the award for Musical Excellence! “They were an unapologetic garage band that influenced countless punk and heavy metal bands.” Read the full feature at RockHall.com
[posted 4/24/24]
10 Ft. Ganja Plant Headline Lion Heart 2024
Calling all buds in the Tri-state area – the most illusory band in reggae will make a rare appearance this June, headlining the Lion Heart Reggae Fest! The lineup also features Mykal Rose, Sensamotion, Mighty Mystic and more - tickets on sale now.
[posted 4/20/24]
Artist talk:
Ali Smith and
Pat Place
The artists (of Speedball Baby and Bush Tetras) talk New York through the years, being a woman in music, and more.
Read the full interview via talkhouse.com.
[posted 4/10/24]
PMA Inna BK! All Star Benefit for HR
On April 28, 2024, members of Living Colour, Fishbone & Bad Brains join forces in support of punk icon HR for his ongoing medical treatments. The night will also feature Dr Israel, Subatomic Sound System w/ Screechy Dan, plus NY DJ, visual artist and educator Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky!
[posted 4/6/24]
The Damned return to NYC with The Dictators
March 20, 2024 - The classic ’80s lineup of The Damned – Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies and Paul Gray – reunite after 35 years and will be joined by pioneering proto-punks The Dictators! The night, dubbed The Black Strawberry Ball, will also feature Lenny Kaye & Friends playing songs from Nuggets! It goes down May 31 at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
Bush Tetras Record Release Show in NYC
September 6, 2023 - Bush Tetras celebrate the release of their new record at Le Poisson Rouge on Friday 9/15 - checkout their latest mention in The New York Times!
Playlists Before Playlists
April 22, 2022 - Check out Bandcamp’s Guide to Punk Compilations and revisit classic comps including two ROIR releases New York Thrash and World Class Punk!
10 Ft. Ganja Plant Mixed by Scientist
Feb. 25, 2022 - 10 Ft. Ganja Plant announce a rare live full band set, mixed by the one and only Jamaican dub master, Scientist. They headline night #2 of the Ithaca Reggae Fest, June 17 - 18 in NY. Not to be missed!
Bush Tetras at 40
May 22, 2020 - Bush Tetras’ drummer Dee Pop was interviewed by Louder Than War to talk about the bands incredible 40 year history and more!
Click the pic to go to the original article!
Pic by Brian Randall.
Thurston Moore on Glenn Branca and Bush Tetras
Apr 4, 2020 - In a recent Rolling Stone article, Thurston Moore names “Too Many Creeps” by Bush Tetras and “Lesson No.1 for Electric Guitar “ by Glenn Branca in his Top 5 early influences. On seeing Bush Tetras play a gig at Danceteria he remembers thinking “Oh my God. This is one of the greatest rock and roll things I’ve ever seen in my life.” Both Thurston and Lee Renaldo were also two of the featured guitarists in the orchestra for Branca’s Symphony No. 1 performance recorded live at The Kitchen in 1981. (Available on CD and heavy 2LP vinyl). Click pic to go to the interview!
Craig Welsch
Apr. 21, 2020 - Want to know more about one of the most well-loved yet mysterious roots reggae bands ever? Then check out 10Ft. Ganja Plants’ very own Craig Welsch’s interview over at Plus One Me. Click pic to read!
Martin Rev
Oct. 3, 2018 - Martin Rev will be performing at the Murrmrr Ballroom in Brooklyn this Saturday 6th, October.
As half of legendary proto-punk, electronic duo Suicide, Martin’s influence can not be overstated. As well as releasing 2 Suicide albums, ROIR also released Martin’s self-titled and ‘See Me Ridin’ albums.
Stream/Buy/Download Martin Rev music here!
Ras Michael
Sept. 25, 2018 - Jamaican singer and Internationally acclaimed Nyahbinghi master drummer, Ras Michael will perform with his band Sons of Negus on Oct 12-14 at the Richmond Folk Festival!
In 1989, ROIR released a cassette tape of Ras Michael remastered dubs called Rastafari Dub. The recording features Jamaican music heavyweights Peter Tosh, Robbie Shakespeare, Earl 'Chinna' Smith, Tommy McCook and Geoffrey Chung. It's still available to stream and buy on CD and Vinyl here!
James Chance and the Contortions
Sept. 5, 2018 - The original New York, No Wave pioneers, James Chance and the Contortions will be hitting the West Coast next week to play at Zebulon in Silverlake, Los Angeles. A second show has just been added due to popular demand with tickets on sale now!! Click the pic for the link.
10 Ft. Ganja Plant Playlist and Show!
Aug. 29, 2018 - 10 Ft. Ganja Plant have been cooking up some of the finest Roots Reggae music for almost twenty years. We have curated a special playlist that takes a look across their impressive catalogue of tunes to celebrate and appreciate their uplifting and valuable contribution to the Roots Reggae genre.
Featuring twenty cuts from all ten ROIR albums. From their debut release 'Presents', up to the third and final installment of the mighty '10 Deadly Shots' trilogy - it's all here, for you to enjoy!
Also, just announced 10 Ft. are playing a FREE live show on 7th September, 2018 as part of the South End Art Hop in Burlington, Vermont.
Nico
July 18th, 2018 marked the 30th Anniversary of 60s' and 70s' supermodel, singer and pop icon Nico's death. This year, a film titled Nico, 1988 will also be released. More about the film can be read here.
In 1982, we released a cassette tape of live tracks from Nico's 1982 European and London tour. Songs from her albums "The Marble Index", 'Desertshore' and 'The End' all feature as well as covers of David Bowie, The Doors and of course The Velvet Underground's 'All Tomorrow's Parties' of which there is an incredible a capella version. The album was later released on CD.
ROIR Feature
July 11th, 2018: We're featured today on Bandcamp daily! Wanna read more about some of our favorite releases and the history behind them? Click here!
10 Ft. Ganja Plant
10Ft Ganja Plant will be performing at the Ziontific Summer Solstice Music Festival in June this year and to get you in the mood we highly recommend checking out lead guitarists Nate Silas Richardson's specially curated playlist featuring some choice tunes. Click here to listen!!
Also available official 10Ft merch - still a few T-Shirts left on sale!
R.I.P Glenn Branca
October 6th, 1948 - May 13, 2018
The Kitchen 2018 Spring Gala Benefit!
April 18, 2018: This year on May 16, The Kitchen in NYC will be honoring photographer Nan Goldin and Lydia Lunch. This special event will also include performances by NYC Downtown legends Bush Tetras and James Chance! Click on the image for ticket and event information. Also get a taste of the NYC downtown music scene by streaming our specially curated playlist here!
Joe Tomino Interview!
DECEMBER 9TH, 2017 - Joe Tomino, powerhouse drummer for Dub Trio and Matisyahu was recently interviewed by SF Sonic. Click here to read!
New Streaming Playlists!
NOVEMBER 25TH, 2017 - Specially curated playlists are now live on our 'STREAMING' page! Follow us on Spotify for regular updates. First in our ROIR Guestlist Series is 10Ft Ganja Plant guitarist Nate Silas Richardson! Nate has compiled an absolute killer collection of tunes featuring early recordings, live performances and deep cuts by Desmond Dekker, Toots & The Maytals, Justin Hinds, The Heptones, Aswad and many, many more! Click on the cover to listen. 10Ft will be performing on NYE with Stick Figure at The Boston House of Blues - tickets are on sale now!
Seaport Music Festival!
OCTOBER 25TH, 2017 - James Chance & The Contortions and Martin Rev will both be performing at the 15th Anniversary Seaport Music Festival - click on the poster for details and set times!
Darryl Jenifer!
MAY 25TH, 2017 - Bad Brains' bass player Darryl Jenifer's solo art show is happening on June 8, 2017 - Make sure you RSVP to the event by clicking to the left!
10Ft Ganja Plant!
MAY 20TH, 2017 - New show announced! Every rare 10Ft show is shrouded in excitement and anticipation, this one is no exception. Go get tickets now at The Sinclair!
Northside Festival Downtown Trip!
APRIL 12TH, 2017 - An epic line up featuring Martin Rev with Craig Leon and Bush Tetras with special guest emcee Lydia Lunch! Taking place at MP Hall in Williamsburg on June 6.
ROIR Button Bags!
DECEMBER 15TH, 2017 - Available in the shop now! 10 x 1" button bags - visit the ROIR Merch page to snag a bag!
The Raincoats!
NOVEMBER 13TH, 2016 - Seminal post punk band The Raincoats' Gina Birch gave The Quietus an interview where she discusses BREXIT their legacy and her favorite Patti Smith album. Click HERE to read the inteview and HERE to watch The Raincoats perform with Angel Olsen at their recent sold out show in London!
Bad Brains!
OCTOBER 19TH, 2016 - Congratulations to Bad Brains + MC5 on their nominations of the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Their influence on music is undeniable and there is no doubt these nominations are very well deserved.
Full list of nominees can be seen here!!
Glenn Branca!
OCTOBER 14TH, 2016 - Glenn Branca performed to a packed house at Roulette in Brooklyn, New York last week where he premiered his new composition 'The Light (For David)' which was written in tribute to his musical hero and sometime collaborator, David Bowie. The New York Times interviewed Branca about the piece and his musical connection to Bowie. Click the pic to read.
Dr. Know!
JULY 23RD, 2016 - Even though the temp topped out at 96 degrees in NYC today, thousands of fans turned up to Tompkins Square Park to support Dr. Know and watch some OG NYC hardcore. The sun was out but the bands were blistering! We saw so many old school and new school Bad Brains T's being repped out there, it was awesome to see everybody coming together to show love for Doc. Congrats to all the bands and organizers that made it happen!! You can still donate here:
www.gofundme.com/drknowbadbrains
R.I.P. Alan Vega
Dr. Know Benefit!
JUNE 15TH, 2016 - A benefit concert for Bad Brains' guitarist Dr. Know will take place on July 23rd at Tompkins Square Park and will feature an awesome line-up of bands - Breakdown, Token Entry, Cro-Mags, Antidote and Maximum Penalty!! We couldn't think of a better way to spend an afternoon while helping out Doc. please visit Dr. Know's go fund me page if you would like to make a donation towards medical expenses that were incurred after he was hospitalized last year for cardiac arrest. KEEP THAT PMA!
Bad Brains Capitol T's!
APRIL 28TH, 2017 - Both Pharrell and Slash were snapped repping their Bad Brains Capitol Building T-Shirts this week.Get your very own officially licensed one here!
Afropunk 2016!
APRIL 21ST, 2017 - The Afropunk Festival held in Brooklyn on August 27-28 has announced the line-up for 2016. And what a line up it is! Along with headliner Ice Cube there will be a SUPERJAM featuring members of Bad Brains, Fishbone and Living Color! Click here for tix and more info!
ROIR Instagram!
NOVEMBER 25TH, 2017 - Follow us on Instagram @roir_nyc - we will be posting info on exclusive pre-orders and new releases as well as some stories behind ROIR's classic cassette catalogue! Tag us for your chance to score some ROIR freebies!
Bush Tetras!
APRIL 1ST, 2016 - Pat and Cynthia from Bush Tetras tell you what it was really like for a New York band starting and playing during the early 80's.. Click the pic for the article!