Venice Seaside Dub Membership (VBDC) presents their most formidable and sonically expansive mission so far, VBDC II: Time Marches On. The Californian band’s second full-length album builds on their status for soulful storytelling, mixing reggae roots with daring experimentation throughout genres together with punk, blues, nation, and even digital music.
Led by singer and songwriter Seth Caro, VBDC embarks on a brand new artistic period with this album. Caro, recognized for his emotional and philosophical lyrics, has spent the final three years rigorously crafting every observe alongside long-time collaborators Gary Huge G Larason (lead guitar and producer) and Benji Hamlin (bass). The consequence: a cohesive and extremely eclectic work, grounded in lived expertise and lyrical depth.
“This isn’t simply an album—it’s a mirrored image of private development, onerous truths, and inventive freedom,” says Caro. “We didn’t got down to chase a pattern or sound like anybody else. These songs got here from taking time to assume, to query, to evolve.”
The album’s first two singles are already making waves. Keep Cool is a contemporary, laid-back tackle traditional dancehall — the type of summer time anthem excellent for lengthy drives and sunsets. Discover Out takes a pointy flip in tone, that includes underground hip-hop legend Dizzy Dustin (of Ugly Duckling) in a collaboration that pairs clean rhythms with vibrant verses.
The mission options contributions from notable artists equivalent to Marlon Asher, Keith Murray, The Simpkin Mission, Dizzy Dustin, Chicano Rock, and Konker Spliff. Every artist provides distinctive vitality to a document that refuses to sit down nonetheless. From layered harmonies to Daft Punk-inspired synth textures, the album experiments with out shedding its soul.
Lyrically, Time Marches On explores identification, penalties, and the quiet weight of on a regular basis choices. The title observe itself is a meditation on how even the smallest selections can ripple over time—echoing Caro’s introspective songwriting fashion. Recognized for taking years to complete some verses, Caro’s dedication to honesty over velocity is central to the album’s voice.
Because the world continues to shift, VBDC II: Time Marches On is a well timed reminder that significant music nonetheless has a spot—and energy. “Lyrics matter. Substance issues,” provides Caro. “We wish each music to face alone and nonetheless say one thing actual.”
VBDC II: Time Marches On is on the market on digital platforms and is accompanied by the music video I Love The Herb that includes Marlon Asher, becoming a member of beforehand launched movies for Keep Cool and Discover Out.
