We mentioned it earlier than, with a reputation like World A Reggae, we have now to go all the way in which. This time, we stumbled upon a band from Vanuatu (that’s within the South Pacific… east of Australia), a small tropical island nation with a powerful however typically missed reggae scene.
Meet Stan and the Earth Pressure—a reggae band that has been making waves within the Pacific for over a decade. Fashioned in 2011, the band launched their debut album, Simple Rock Regular, that very same yr. Since then, they’ve put out 4 albums, with their fifth at present within the works. Their music has been acknowledged regionally, with their first and second albums profitable Reggae Album of the 12 months on the New Caledonia Music Awards (Flèche de la Musique).
And no, they’re not named after the Eighties eco-comic guide. Their identify really comes from an interview with Bob Marley, the place he was requested in regards to the that means of “roots.” His response? “Roots come from creativeness, reggae music comes from Rasta folks, and it carries Earth Pressure and folks riddim.” That philosophy is on the coronary heart of their music.
On the forefront of the band is lead singer, songwriter, and composer Stanleyson Antas, recognized on stage as Stan Antas—the “Stan” in Stan and the Earth Pressure. Although they’ve by no means toured outdoors the Pacific, their homegrown reggae motion continues to thrive, proving that reggae’s message of unity and positivity is aware of no borders. The band performs aware roots music.. and at all times tries to verify the message within the music displays their tradition and the Rasta Inity.
Most not too long ago, they launched a brand new music video for “No Worries”, a observe from their 2020 album Why Can’t We Reside. The music, very like their complete catalog, delivers uplifting power and a message of resilience—one thing the world might at all times use extra of.
Appears like a band to regulate, proper? We wouldn’t thoughts welcoming them on levels outdoors their borders.
