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For the first time this year, we got to cover Rastaplas, one of the many reggae festivals happening in the Netherlands.  The festival is two days long and situated on a beach, in the west side of the country in Zoetermeer.  The first day of the 16th edition of Rastaplas opened its gates with the dutch band Frontliners, and closed it with the powerful roots reggae Dezarie from the Virgin Island.  When we got to the festival we were “welcomed” by the Jamaican Utan Green, followed by the New Kingston straight from the US, which in my opinion are the cutest thing ever since the band is formed by three bothe rs and their dad, and last  but not least our favorite twins Mellow Mood from Italy Around 19:30 people started gathering around the main stage, while Reggae Barbie (main stage host) kept the vibes alive with her awesome Dj skills while the twins were doing soundcheck, the more we got close to the actual show time the more people gathered al...

A few weeks back during Overjam Reggae Festival, we got the chance to interview one of our favorite reggae band ; Mellow Mood, the morning before their show of the main stage. We already had the pleasure to talk  and see them twice last year and it was a joy for us to talk and see them performing this year as well.  Enjoy the interview !  Hello guys ! First of all how are you ? Ready for tonight ?  -We are fine and ready, yes ! Is this the first time here in OverJam ?  -No, we already played here at least once but I have been (Giulio talking) at the time of Riversplash at least 10 years ago. We met about a year ago at Rototom Sunsplash. In these months so many things happened, and among them the release of your new album “Large”. Tell us something about it, how was the process, the feelings while recording….. -To record this album we had to stop a few months, almost a year. Usually we have the “bad habit” to keep touring and ...

The second last day of the 7th edition of OverJam festival, was an incredible day. It has started with 3 wonderful interviews with some amazing people, the first one was with the italian Mellow Mood, a band we have been following for a few years now and which we really love. Soon after we had the chance to meet and talk with the great Dub Master Paolo Baldini ( who had performed on the Dub Stage just the day before along with Andrew I. And last but not least the wonderful Sista Awa. ( Stay tuned to know what we talked about !!) In the afternoon we attended the daily OverJam University hosted by David Katz, where Macka B talked with us about the Sound System culture in the UK. Finally at the sunset the long reggae night begins. The slovenian Siti Hlapci started spreading the good vibes that reached the audience as a powerful wave. Wave that turns into a real seaquake when Sista Awa hits the stage. In spite her young age she can reach with her powerful voice and killer lyrics, ...

After a rather wandering trip across Europe, sailing on the northern see and climbing over Balcan mountains with our big magic campervan we arrived at Overjam. The place seems just like an enchanted kingdom, with a luscious forest where set the tents, a pristine shore on the most blue river you could think of and a colourful, happy loving bunch of reggae enthousiast from all over the places. Not even the heavy rains which showered the area could extinguish the sacred fire of reggae music. After a few days of warming up yesterday was the first 'big' night (and day) here. We had the chance to attend a wonderful session at the university with Mellow Mood and Paolo Baldini, which later on was the king of the Dub stage, gathering a large crowd of dancing colourful human beings uncaring of the pouring rain. As it often happens the small joys of everyday life are interwind in these big events, and Jimmy, the youngest of RQL crew, lost his first tooth while dancing at the sound ...

New day, new line up announcement for Rototom Sunsplash !! :D  In this announcement we can see many artists from the reggae #madeinitaly.  Beside the past announcements the new Italians who have been confirmed to Rototom are : Lady Flavia, Italian Reggae All Stars ft Africa Unite, Giuliano Palma, Raiz, Train to Roots, Nina Zilli, Michela Grena and Brusco ; and last but not least from the Italians… our favorite twins… Mellow Mood !!! That will bring on the Rototom main stage’s their “Large” tour.  We so can’t wait to be there again !!! Photo Credit : Rototom Sunsplash, Luca Valenta  But beside the Italian artist many more were announced, and here they are : Groundation Koneshens Kabaka Pyramid  Spice Bad Gyal Biga Ranx ft Atili Akataz  Villa Ada Posse ft Raina Ginko & Mad HouseBand Ras Kuko & One Xe Band Earth KRY Royal Sounds Hi Shine Ladies Mediterranean Roots Freddie Krueger Northen light...

Yesterday night we had the chance to finally meet in person Jacopo and Lorenzo from Mellow Mood. It has been great to talk with the guys about their show here at Rototom (they will perform tonight, so a few hours to go ! ), their expectations, their memories from past editions and their plans. Hello Jacopo and Lorenzo, it is so nice to finally meet you guys in person ! I talked with Giulio a few months ago, it was february I think, did anything change since then ? Well, now we play Jazz music ! (laughs) No just kidding ! What changed since then... well mainly our plans, I mean, back in februaryour focus was on the summer tour, now the tour is almost over and we're thinking what to do next. So tomorrow (today) is the big day. How do you feel ? Very well, much more relaxed than usual. This is probably the most important gig of the year so there are alwayz big expectations which can bring  some anxiety, but instead this year the feeling is much more relaxed, we're jus...